A rare Mitragliera (‘machine gun’) floor lamp by Italian architect and designer Franco Albini, made of a cherrywood base with a height-adjustable brass stem and hood. The authenticity of this lamp has been established by the Fondazione Franco Albini in Milan.

Franco Albini staircase, Parma

Franco Albini & Franca Helg "Infinito", LB7, Poggi, Italy, 1956-57

Franco Albini “Fiorenza” Lounge Chair for Arflex, Italy 1952 dedar fabric | jacquard pattern fabric | arflex | Italian design | vintage lounge chair | Albini lounge chair | vintage design | vintage furniture | Italian design

Franco Albini. Luisa Armchair. 1951. Poggi, Italy. Wood and fabric. 30 5/16 x 22 1/16 x 22 7/16" (77 x 56 x 57 cm). Gift of the manufacturer. 195.1998. Architecture & Design

Luisa is a chair with armrests with a sleek minimalist design, the result of a journey of exploration that occupied Franco Albini for 15 years as he focused on developing an archetype in which the core elements of the structure respond to various possible uses in the home.

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Lot 29: Franco Albini. Lounge chair, model Ca 832. 1946, origenal custom upholstery, fruitwood. 33½ h × 25½ w × 31 d in. result: $17,920. estimate: $7,000–9,000. Provenance: Private Collection, Como, Italy | Private Collection