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The FA-23-SU Fratellino Barvogn is designed by Franco Albini and is handmade by Indonesian sustainable rattan. Fratellino is made in the colour nature, which is original and suitable for every occasion. The fine bindings are made of skilled wicker workers on a frame of rattan. Fratellino contributes with a natural element in the living room or in a holiday home. Use the bar cart to serve drinks, as a plant table or simply as a go-to decoration. Franco Albini (1905-1977) was both an architect and designer and had his heyday in the 1950s, producing a wide range of renowned furniture designs, including Rack Systems and Chairs Margherita and Gala, currently standing on MOMA in New York, as well as architectural works like La Rinascente in Rome, properties and Metro stations in Milan. He managed to reconcile traditional Italian crafts with modernist and minimalist aesthetics. He has, among other things, had produced its furniture design by Italian Cassina and Poltrona Frau. Franco Albinis Ottoman from 1951-an original, sculptural and elegant piece of furniture that can contribute to different interior design needs with many applications. The timeless designs in rattan fit well with current developments and demands from consumers. The material rattan had its heyday in the 1960s, when skilled woodworkers and architects made beautiful sculptural furniture in the hardy, but craftsmanship-intensive material.
Width: 58 cm | 22.9 inches *
Depth: 58 cm | 22.9 inches *
Height: 73 cm | 28.8 inches *
* Measurements & weight displayed do not include any selected add-on
This furniture is designed by 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. Read more about the Italian duo here.
This furniture is handcrafted in rattan, which is one of the most sustainable materials available for furniture manufacturing. Rattan is often confused with bamboo, but unlike hollow bamboo, rattan is a solid material. This makes rattan furniture very durable, and able to last for generations.
When steamed for 10-15 minutes, rattan can be formed by hand using old traditional manufacturing techniques and a few simple tools. Rattan comes in 600 different variants and at Sika-Design we only use the two best qualities called Tohiti and Manau. Read more about rattan here.
MAINTENANCE Rattan requires no maintenance but can be wiped with a lightly dampened cloth if needed.