Italian Finds pt. II

September 2, 2021

Sourced in Naples and Amsterdam during Piquant’s first international sourcing trip

Franco Albini (1905 - 1977)

Italian designer who apprenticed under master architect-designer, Gio Ponti.

Albini played a key role in formulating the Rationalist movement in Italy prior to WWII and continued to create furniture and architecture focused on affordable materials throughout the post-war era. While his work tends toward formal reduction, it also maintains a warmth and charm that stems from his enduring respect for context and tradition.