Franco Albini & Franca Helg

Franco Albini (1905-1977) was an Italian architect and designer, famous for his ability

to merge modern minimalistic furniture design with traditional Italian craftmanship.

Through his work he obtained three Compasso D’Oro awards, the most prestigious

Italian design prize.

From 1951 Franco Albini becomes business partners with Franca Helg (1920-1989),

and from this point Franca plays a crucial role in numerous of Franco Albini’s designs.

Franco and Franca were active both in the field of furniture, architectural planning

and in industrial design. Together they designed many creations with the new forms of

modernism.

1951

BELLADONNA

SOFA

1951

OTTOMANS

1951

1967

1950s

FRATELLINO

LUNA CHAIR BISTRO CHAIR

TROLLEY

1950s

BISTRO BENCH