Sofa "Sesann" by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina, 1970s
By Gianfranco Frattini, Cassina
Located in bruxelles, BE
Sofa in pink fabric and metal, model: Sesann by Gianfranco Frattini. Seat height: 34 cm. Stamped
Metal
1970s Sesann Sofa by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina
By Cassina, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Toronto, CA
Like sitting on a cloud... Historic design by Gianfranco Frattini, Sesann is a collection of sofas
Steel
"Sesann" Lounge Chair by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina
By Cassina, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Berkeley, CA
This fantastic "Sesann" lounge chair by Gianfranco Frattini originally graced the lobby of Edward
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"Sesann" Sofa by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina, Italy 1970s
By Cassina, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Roma, IT
A vintage sofa from "Sesann" Series, realized by Frattini in 1970. Alcantara upholstery, tubular
Steel
Gianfranco Frattini “Sesann” Sofa for Cassina, Black Leather, 1969
By Cassina, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Gianfranco Frattini “Sesann” Sofa for Cassina, black leather and stainless steel, Italy, 1969
Stainless Steel
Gianfranco Frattini “Sesann” Sofa for Cassina, Cognac Leather, 1969
By Cassina, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Gianfranco Frattini “Sesann” Sofa for Cassina, cognac leather, Italy, 1969 Designed in 1969 by
Leather
Sesann sofa by Gianfranco Frattini, for Cassina, Italy, 1960's
By Gianfranco Frattini, Cassina
Located in Uccle, BE
Sesann sofa by Gianfranco Frattini, for Cassina, Italy, 1960's
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Gianfranco Frattini Brown Velvet Sesann Lounge Chair for Cassina, 1972
By Cassina, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Vicenza, IT
structural support. Fully restored in Italy. Cassina presented the Sesann system by Gianfranco Frattini in
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Gianfranco Frattini Khaki Brown Velvet Sesann Armchair for Cassina, 1972
By Gianfranco Frattini, Cassina
Located in Vicenza, IT
restored in Italy. Cassina presented the Sesann system by Gianfranco Frattini in 1970. The project
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Gianfranco Frattini Azure Velvet Sesann Three-Seater Sofa for Cassina, 1972
By Cassina, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Vicenza, IT
. Fully restored in Italy. Cassina presented the Sesann system by Gianfranco Frattini in 1970. The
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Gianfranco Frattini Ocher Velvet Sesann Three-Seater Sofa for Cassina, 1972
By Cassina, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Vicenza, IT
. Fully restored in Italy. Cassina presented the Sesann system by Gianfranco Frattini in 1970. The
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Gianfranco Frattini Black Leather Sesann Two-Seater Sofa for Cassina, 1972
By Gianfranco Frattini, Cassina
Located in Vicenza, IT
. Restored in Italy. Cassina presented the Sesann system by Gianfranco Frattini in 1970. The project
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Sesann sofa by Gianfranco Frattini, for Cassina, Italy, 1960's
By Cassina, Gian Franco Frattini
Located in Uccle, BE
"Sesann" sofa by Gianfranco Frattini, for Cassina, Italy, 1960's
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Gianfranco Frattini Black Leather Sesann Living Room Set for Cassina, 1972
By Gianfranco Frattini, Cassina
Located in Vicenza, IT
deep than Soriana's one. Cassina featured Sesann in its catalog in the same years of Soriana. It was
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Gianfranco Frattini Space Age Black Leather Sesann Armchair for Cassina, 1972
By Cassina, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Vicenza, IT
restored in Italy. Cassina presented the Sesann system by Gianfranco Frattini in 1970. The project
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Gianfranco Frattini Brown Velvet Sesann Three-Seater Sofa for Cassina, 1972
By Cassina, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Vicenza, IT
support. Fully restored in Italy. Cassina presented the Sesann system by Gianfranco Frattini in 1970
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Gianfranco Frattini Ocher Velvet Sesann Living Room Set for Cassina, 1972
By Gianfranco Frattini, Cassina
Located in Vicenza, IT
deep than Soriana's one. Cassina featured Sesann in its catalog in the same years of Soriana. It was
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Italian modern brown leather sofa Sesann Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina, 1970s
By Cassina, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern brown leather sofa Sesann Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina, 1970s Sofa model Sesann
Metal
Gianfranco Frattini Tobacco Alpaca Velvet Sesann Lounge Chair for Cassina, 1972
By Cassina, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Vicenza, IT
manufacturer Cassina. This lounge chair features a chocolate brown alpaca velvet upholstery. Sesann is
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Italian modern coffee table Sesann by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina, 1970s
By Cassina, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern coffee table Sesann by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina, 1970s Square coffee table
Steel
Gianfranco Frattini Brown Alpaca Velvet Sesann Lounge Chair for Cassina, 1972
By Cassina, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Vicenza, IT
manufacturer Cassina. This lounge chair features a chocolate brown alpaca velvet upholstery. Sesann is
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Gianfranco Frattini Brown Alpaca Velvet Sesann Living Room Set for Cassina, 1972
By Cassina, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Vicenza, IT
hallmark of Frattini’s refined modernist language. Cassina introduced the Sesann system in the early 1970s
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Sesann Leather Sofa by Gianfranco Frattini, Cassina (First Edition), 1972
By Mario Bellini, Gianfranco Frattini, Cassina
Located in Argelato, BO
An absolute icon of 1970s Italian design, the Sesann sofa by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina is
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Gianfranco Frattini Beige Wool Bouclé Sesann Two-Seater Sofa for Cassina, 1972
By Gianfranco Frattini, Cassina
Located in Vicenza, IT
. Restored in Italy. Cassina presented the Sesann system by Gianfranco Frattini in 1970. The project
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Gianfranco Frattini Black Leather Sesann Armchair for Cassina, 1972, Set of 2
By Cassina, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Vicenza, IT
. Fully restored in Italy. Cassina presented the Sesann system by Gianfranco Frattini in 1970. The
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Two Seater Sofa "Sesann" by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina, Italy 1969
By Cassina, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Roma, IT
Two seater sofa designed by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina, 1969. Original label. Black Leather
Steel
Three Seater Sofa "Sesann" by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina, Italy 1969
By Cassina, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Roma, IT
Three seater sofa designed by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina, 1969. Original manufacturer's label
Steel
Mid Century Modern Sofa "Sesann" by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina, Italy 1970s
By Gianfranco Frattini, Cassina
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find an iconic piece of design - Sesann sofa, designed by Gianfranco
Steel
Gianfranco Frattini Alpaca Sesann Lounge Chair for Cassina, 1972, Set of 2
By Cassina, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Vicenza, IT
The Sesann lounge chair was designed by Gianfranco Frattini in 1970 and produced by the Italian
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Sesann Leather Sofa by Gianfranco Frattini, Cassina (First Edition), 1972
By Cassina, Mario Bellini, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Argelato, BO
the Cassina company, this three seter sofa presented here in its first edition (19699, reupholstered
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Sesann Leather Sofa by Gianfranco Frattini, Cassina (First Edition), 1972
By Mario Bellini, Cassina, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Argelato, BO
the Cassina company, this three seter sofa presented here in its first edition (19699, reupholstered
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Sesann two seater sofa by Gianfranco Frattini in dark brown leather for Cassina
By Gianfranco Frattini, Cassina
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Beautiful early production 2 seater ‘Sesann’ sofa designed by Gianfranco Frattini and manufactured
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Sesann mirrored and steel chromed coffee table by G.Franco Frattini for Cassina
By Gian Franco Frattini, Cassina
Located in Padova, IT
Industrial Design, for which he held numerous positions. Cassina Spa is an Italian company operating in the
Steel, Chrome
Sesann armchairs designed by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina 1970
By Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Arezzo, Italy
Sesann armchairs designed by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina 1970s, Polyuretane, leather
Metal
Sesann Sofa by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina, New Upholstery, Italy, 1970s
By Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Brussels, BE
Sesann Sofa by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina,New Upholstery, Italy, 1970s Gianfranco Frattini
Fabric
Mid-Century Pair of Sesann Armchairs by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina, Italy
By Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Pair of Sesann Armchairs by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina, Italy, 1970s - Original
Leather
Pair of Sesann Armchairs by Gianfranco Fratinni in Leather for Cassina Italian
By Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Pair of Sesann armchairs designed by the Italian designer Gianfranco Fratinni for Cassina in 1969
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Gianfranco Frattini Set of Four 780/783 Stacking Low Tables by Cassina 1960s
By Gianfranco Frattini, Cassina
Located in Cascina, Pisa
set of stacking tables for Cassina, the Sesann armchair for Tacchini, the Albero bookcase and the
Plastic, Laminate, Beech
Unavailable|$3,481
Gianfranco Frattini Sesann Sofa for Cassina
By Gianfranco Frattini, Cassina
Located in Mere, GB
This is an original Cassina (Labelled) "Sesann" sofa designed by Gianfranco Frattini in 1970. It
Chrome
Unavailable|$18,103 / set
Gianfranco Frattini Sesann Living Room Set for Cassina , 1970s
By Gianfranco Frattini, Cassina
Located in NIJMEGEN, NL
Sesann dining room set, designed by Gianfranco Frattini in 1970 and produced by Cassina. Condition
Leather
Unavailable|$11,503
Sesann sofa by Gianfranco Frattini, for Cassina, Italy, 1960's
By Cassina, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Brussels , BE
Sesann sofa by Gianfranco Frattini, for Cassina, Italy, 1960's Leather and chrome tubular metal
Chrome
Unavailable|$11,261
Sesann sofa by Gianfranco Frattini, for Cassina, Italy, 1960's
By Cassina, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Brussels , BE
Sesann sofa by Gianfranco Frattini, for Cassina, Italy, 1960's leather and chrome tubular metal
Chrome
Unavailable|$19,677 / set
Sesann sofa living room set by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina
By Gianfranco Frattini, Cassina
Located in NIJMEGEN, NL
The 2 armchairs are in very good condition, the 3-seater sofa is still in beautiful vintage condition, with wear and patina in accordance with its age. Sitting very comfortable. Sp...
Leather
Unavailable|$4,843
Sesann armchair by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina
By Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Brescia, IT
Beautiful Sesann armchair designed by Gianfranco Frattini and produced by Cassina, Italy 1969. Very
Leather
Unavailable|$7,500
Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina Leather Sesann Sofa
By Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Portland, OR
Original leather sofa by Gianfranco Frattini. Extremely comfortable due to its round shape, and the sofa has a round fluffy look that belies its size. Shown with 269 MEX coffee ta...
Chrome, Steel
Unavailable|$1,784
Sesann Table by Gianfranco Frattini, 1960s
By Gianfranco Frattini, Cassina
Located in Budapest, HU
as a part of the renowned Sesann series from the vibrant 1960s for Cassina. This piece is a
Chrome
Matching Pair of Cassina Sesann Sofas Designed, Gianfranco Frattini Gray Fabric
By Gianfranco Frattini, Cassina
Located in West Hartford, CT
Stunning matching pair of Cassina Sesann sofas by Gianfranco Frattini. Designed in 1969 in Italy
Steel, Chrome
Cassina Sesann Sofa Loveseat by Gianfranco Frattini in Gray Fabric with Chrome
By Gianfranco Frattini, Cassina
Located in West Hartford, CT
Stunning Cassina Sesann loveseat by Gianfranco Frattini. Designed in 1969 in Italy. The fabric is a
Steel, Chrome
Cassina Sesann Sofa Designed by Gianfranco Frattini in Gray Fabric with Chrome
By Gianfranco Frattini, Cassina
Located in West Hartford, CT
Stunning Cassina Sesann sofa by Gianfranco Frattini, the second of two we have. Designed in 1969 in
Steel, Chrome
Cassina 'Sesann' Two-Seat in Cognac Leather and Chrome
By Gianfranco Frattini, Cassina
Located in Antwerp, BE
Gianfranco Frattini designed this awesome Space Age piece in the 1970s for Cassina. A sofa in
Chrome
Italian Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina "Sesann" Lounge Chair
By Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Pasadena, CA
Fully-upholstered in brown leather on tubular polished chrome frame, and low cylindrical legs. Marked with Atelier International factory tags and paper labels.
Chrome
Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina "Sesann" Two-Seater Sofa, Italy 1970s
By Cassina, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Naples, IT
Two-seater sofa Mod." Sesann," designed by di Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina in 1970. The outer
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Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina "Sesann" Three-Seater Sofa, Italy 1970s
By Cassina, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Naples, IT
Three-seater sofa Mod." Sesann," designed by di Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina in 1970. The outer
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Sage Green Velvet Cassina Sesann Two Seater Sofa by Gianfranco Frattini
By Cassina, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Aartselaar, BE
Original Cassina edition, designed by Gianfranco Frattini in 1969. Newly upholstered in high
Chrome
Sold|$13,320
Sesann by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina
By Cassina, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Wien, AT
The Cassina Sesann sofa, originally designed in 1970 by Gianfranco Frattini, is an icon of Italian
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Sesann Armchair by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina
By Cassina, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Sesann leather armchair by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina. Rare brown leather armchair in very
Steel
"Sesann" Settee by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina
By Cassina, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Milan, IT
"Sesann" settee in perfect original condition, created by Gianfranco Frattini in 1970 for Cassina
Chrome
Gianfranco Frattini is widely regarded as a mid-century master of Italian modern design. He was an award-winning architect and designer, and specialized in creating furniture and decor that is both decorative and practical — Frattini’s vintage desks, armchairs, nesting tables and other works are celebrated for their sophisticated merging of function and form.
Born in Padua in 1926, Frattini studied architecture at the Polytechnic University of Milan. He later apprenticed with his teacher and mentor, Gio Ponti. Through Ponti — arguably the most important figure in 20th-century Italian architecture and design — Frattini met many notable modernist designers such as Oscar Niemeyer and Le Corbusier, but an introduction to famed Italian entrepreneur Cesare Cassina would prove incredibly significant in helping launch his career.
During the mid-1950s, Frattini began to collaborate with Cassina’s eponymous company. He designed the brand’s acclaimed leather and walnut Model 849 lounge chair — a winner of the Compasso d’Oro award — the Marema nesting tables and the iconic Sesann collection. The latter, an enduring 1970s suite of impossibly welcoming leather-covered seating, is now produced by Tacchini. In addition to Cassina, Frattini created furniture and lighting for other manufacturers such as Bernini, Arteluce, Artemide, Knoll and more.
While many of his designs incorporate glass, tubular steel and other materials, Frattini loved working with wood. The sculptural Albero bookcase — an innovative floor-to-ceiling structure made in walnut that swings on a 360-degree vertical swivel axis — is a striking example of Frattini’s dedication to traditional woodworking techniques. In the early 1970s, he traveled to Japan with friend and collaborator Pierluigi Ghianda — a master Milanese cabinet maker — in order to study the work of artisans in Kyoto. The trip inspired his design of the Kyoto table, a work of solid beech with Canaletto walnut inserts that is part of the permanent collection of the Milan Triennale’s Design Museum. The Kyoto and Albero have been revived by Poltrona Frau.
Frattini’s designs are in the permanent collections of prestigious museums such as the Museum of Modern Art and the Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum.
Find vintage Gianfranco Frattini furniture, lighting and decor on 1stDibs.
With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.
The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.
Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.
With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.
Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.
No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.