{"product_id":"rattan-and-bamboo-dressing-stool-in-the-style-of-franco-albini-cushioned-cane-seat-italy-c-1960s","title":"Rattan and Bamboo Dressing Stool in the Style of Franco Albini, Cushioned Cane Seat, Italy, c.1960s","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Albini Manner\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA low dressing stool in bent rattan and bamboo, made in Italy in the mid-century period, in the style of Franco Albini. The square seat is cushioned beneath a hand-woven cane surface, giving comfort with the look of traditional caning; it sits within a bamboo frame, with a low back rail carrying an open figure-of-eight rattan motif. The corner joints and stretchers are bound in wrapped rattan — a hallmark of the Italian rattan workshops that produced Albini's designs. Unsigned, as is usual for workshop production of this type.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSits well at a dressing table or vanity, in an entrance, or as occasional seating in a bedroom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Italy\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSourced in:\u003c\/strong\u003e Umbria\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e c.1960s\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesigner:\u003c\/strong\u003e In the style of Franco Albini\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rattan, bamboo, padded seat with woven cane top\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e H 56cm (back) × W 45cm × D 36cm; seat height 43cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAttribution:\u003c\/strong\u003e Unattributed; in the style of Franco Albini\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Good vintage condition with light wear and mellowing consistent with age. Seat padding firm; cane top sound. Refer to photographs.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNotes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural finish, unrestored.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Louise Buson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":65369735528797,"sku":null,"price":795.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0901\/0810\/0957\/files\/IMG_0306.jpg?v=1784972442","url":"https:\/\/buson.com.au\/products\/rattan-and-bamboo-dressing-stool-in-the-style-of-franco-albini-cushioned-cane-seat-italy-c-1960s","provider":"Louise Buson","version":"1.0","type":"link"}