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Published in the same style as succesful Minimum Architects series, the Minimum Designers series includes books about the major figures in the field of design, creators of objects that have become a part of our daily lives. The lamp on our desk, the chair we are sitting on or the glasses we are wearing have a genius behind them to be discovered. These volumes will introduce in a practical manner the personalities and the works of the world s major designers by way of a historical-critical introduction to the work and life of each individual designer, including an accurate selection of the designer s most famous objects arranged in chronological order and a critique of his or herwork summarizing the most signifi cant reviews published in magazines and newspapers in the sector. Franco Albini (1905-1977) was an original creator in the fields of furniture, product design, architecture, urban planning and interior design. He was incredibly successful during his career, receiving numerous awards and prizes in recognition of his remarkable aesthetic that challenged traditional design structures. Among his most famous objects are Poltroncina Luisa (1950) and the series on pets, the Cicognino table (1952) and the Fiorenza chair (1952).

Book details

Book category Books in English The arts Industrial / commercial art & design Individual designers

• Full title: Franco Albini
• Author: Giampiero Bosoni
• Language: English
• Binding: Hardback
• Number of pages: 120
• EAN: 9788861161412
• ISBN: 8861161413
• ID: 04410966
• Publisher: 24 ORE Cultura s.r.l
• Weight: 1084 g
• Dimensions: 314 × 231 × 19 mm
• Date of publishing: 31. October 2011

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