FRANCO ALBINI | Rocking Chaise, model no. PS16

Private collection, Paris

Ugo La Pietra, 'Design degli anni '50,' domus, no. 578, January 1978, p. 38
Andrea Branzi and Michele De Lucchi, eds., Il Design Italiano Degli Anni ’50, Milan, 1985, p. 112, fig. 323
Giuliana Gramigna, Repertorio del Design Italiano, 1950-2000, Per L'Arredamento Domestico, Volume I, Turin, 2003, p. 45

Overall in good condition. The wooden surfaces with scattered scuffs, scratches and stains throughout. The ply seams on the rockers are slightly separated but stable. The proper right top corner of the frame with a hairline crack running vertically over the top edge, measuring approximately 5cm on each side and is stable. The front left proper side of the frame near the seat with a hairline crack running approximately 45cm and is stable. The original canvas with some staining throughout, concentrated around the metal rings. Approximately seven rings with minor tears to the adjacent fabric which are stable, the largest measuring approximately 5cm. All of the above are consistent with age and gentle use. An iconic example of mid-century Italian design.
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