Pair of Italian Mid-Century Rattan High-Back Lounge Chairs, Style Franco Albini

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Pair of Italian Mid-Century Rattan High-Back Lounge Chairs in the Style of Franco Albini
Italy, circa 1950s

An elegant and … Read more Pair of Italian Mid-Century Rattan High-Back Lounge Chairs in the Style of Franco Albini
Italy, circa 1950s

An elegant and sculptural pair of Italian high-back rattan lounge or club chairs executed in the manner of Franco Albini, embodying the relaxed sophistication of postwar Italian coastal design. Constructed from hand-bent rattan and wicker-wrapped reed, each chair features a dramatic tall backrest, deeply curved arm supports, and an airy open-frame silhouette that balances strength with visual lightness.

The chairs display the refined craftsmanship associated with Italian rattan furniture of the 1950s, where natural materials were elevated through architectural form and meticulous joinery. Multiple diameters of rattan are skillfully steamed, bent, and tension wrapped to create both structural integrity and decorative rhythm. The continuous looping arms and exposed lashings reveal the influence of Albini’s celebrated experiments with organic materials and modernist proportion.

Comfortable and surprisingly versatile, the chairs work beautifully in Palm Beach, Mediterranean, tropical modern, or bohemian interiors. Their generous scale and low seat height make them ideal as fireside lounge seating, sunroom chairs, or statement occasional chairs in layered contemporary interiors. The warm honey-toned patina acquired over decades enhances the organic texture of the natural rattan and gives the pair an inviting, relaxed character.

An increasingly sought-after form among collectors of Italian mid-century design, particularly when found as a true pair retaining such strong sculptural presence.

Dimensions:
43 inches high x 26 inches wide x 27 inches deep
Arm height: 24 inches
Seat height: 15.5 inches
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