Margherita Armchair

Margherita Armchair | Franco Albini , 1951, Bonacina 

The Margherita Armchair by Bonacina, available through Niche, is an iconic indoor piece that balances sculptural exuberance with a deeply enveloping comfort. Originally designed by Franco Albini, the chair stands as a landmark of Italian design — a masterful interpretation of rattan craftsmanship that remains as vital and characterful today as when it was first conceived.

Its defining silhouette is shaped by hundreds of fine rattan cane strands that flare outward from a circular pedestal base, sweeping upward and inward to form a deep, rounded bowl before rising again into a high, winged backrest — a form that is at once organic, architectural, and entirely singular. The bold petrol blue finish lends the piece a vivid, contemporary confidence, transforming a classic craft material into something unmistakably modern. Every curve is intentional — from the waisted pedestal that gives the chair its graceful, almost hourglass presence to the gently scrolled tips of the backrest that crown the silhouette with quiet flourish.

Crafted for indoor environments, the Margherita Armchair combines the natural flexibility of rattan cane with a boldness of colour and form that commands attention in any setting. Its deep blue frame is beautifully offset by a round cushion in warm golden yellow — a pairing that feels joyful, considered, and effortlessly stylish. Whether placed as a focal point in a living room or a statement corner in a curated interior, it brings warmth, wit, and a sense of design history to the space.

More than simply indoor seating, the Margherita Armchair is a piece of living design heritage — one that carries Franco Albini’s vision forward with the full craft of Bonacina behind it. It embodies Niche’s approach to curation: timeless, tactile, and thoughtfully selected for interiors that value both form and feeling.