Cassina 2-Seater Bull Sofa by Gianfranco Frattini
By Cassina, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Toronto, CA
The Bull Sofa stands as Gianfranco Frattini’s final project for Cassina, created in the mid-1980s
Fabric, Rubber, Wood
$19,692
H 31.5 in W 86.62 in D 35.44 in
Very Rare BULL Sofa 1987 by Gianfranco Frattini for CASSINA only 1 year produced
By Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
optional piece. Bull 3 Seater Sofa by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina, 1987 Bicolor Leather Sofa in Black
Leather
$31,414 / set
H 31.5 in W 86.62 in D 35.44 in
Rare BULL Sofa set 1987 by Gianfranco Frattini for CASSINA only 1 year produced
By Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
Bull Sofa Set (3+2) by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina, 1987 Bicolor Leather Sofa Set in Black and
Leather
$7,443
H 32.68 in W 64.97 in D 35.44 in
Rare Bull Sofa in Terra Alcantara by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina Italy, 1987
By Cassina, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Elegant two-seat loveseat designed by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina in 1987 and is covered in
Ultrasuede
$6,341
H 32.68 in W 88.59 in D 33.08 in
Italian Modern Black Leather Wood 3seat Sofa Bull by Frattini for Cassina, 1980s
By Gianfranco Frattini, Cassina
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern black leather wood 3-seater sofa Bull by Frattini for Cassina, 1980s 3-seater sofa
Leather, Wood
Gianfranco Frattini Bull Sofa Set Cassina, Italy, 1987
By Gianfranco Frattini, Cassina
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Amazing looking sofa set designed by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina, Italy, 1987. This set is no
Leather, Wood
Gianfranco Frattini Bull Sofa Set for Cassina 1987
By Gianfranco Frattini, Cassina
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Amazing looking sofa set designed by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina, Italy 1987. This set is no
Leather, Wood
Gianfranco Frattini Bull Sofa Set Cassina, Italy, 1987
By Gianfranco Frattini, Cassina
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Amazing looking sofa set designed by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina, Italy, 1987. This set is no
Leather, Wood
Sold
H 32.29 in W 64.97 in D 35.44 in
Gianfranco Frattini Bull love seat sofa in black leather, Italy 1987
By Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Amazing looking sofa designed by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina 1987. This sofa is no longer in
Leather, Wood
Sold
H 39.38 in W 43.31 in L 39.38 in
Gianfranco Frattini Bull lounge chair in black leather for Cassina, Italy
By Vico Magistretti, Cassina
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Comfortable lounge chair (model Bull) by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina, Italy. Large black
Leather
Sold
H 33.08 in W 41.34 in D 35.44 in
Gianfranco Frattini Bull club chairs pair in black leather, Italy 1987
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Amazing looking pair of club chairs designed by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina 1987. These chairs
Metal
Bull Leather Sofa by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina
By Gianfranco Frattini, Cassina
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Amazing and rare sofa designed by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina, Italy 1987. The sofa is made
Leather
Bull sofa by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina, Italy, 1987
By Gianfranco Frattini, Cassina
Located in amstelveen, NL
Spectacular and extremely rare 3 seater Bull sofa designed by Gianfranco Frattini and manufactured
Leather
Bull set by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina, Italy, 1987
By Gianfranco Frattini, Cassina
Located in amstelveen, NL
Spectacular and extremely rare Bull sofa and lounge chairs designed by Gianfranco Frattini and
Leather
Sold
H 39.5 in W 43.5 in D 39.5 in
Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina Italy Iconic Bull Lounge Chair, 1987
By Gianfranco Frattini, Cassina
Located in West Hartford, CT
Rare 1980s Bull chair by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina. All Cassina hallmarks present. Removable
Steel
Sold
H 32.29 in W 41.34 in D 35.44 in
Set of 2 Bull chairs by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina, Italy, 1987
By Cassina, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in amstelveen, NL
Spectacular and extremely rare set of lounge chairs set designed by Gianfranco Frattini and
Leather
Sold
H 32.68 in W 41.34 in D 33.08 in
Italian Modern Black Leather Wood Armchair Bull by Frattini for Cassina, 1980s
By Cassina, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern black leather and wood armchair bull by Frattini for Cassina, 1980s Armchair bull
Leather, Wood
Sold
H 32.68 in W 88.59 in D 33.08 in
Italian Modern Black Leather Sofas and Armchair Bull by Frattini Cassina, 1980s
By Cassina, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Black leather Sofas and armchair Bull by Frattini for Cassina, 1980s Set of a 3
Leather, Wood
Sold
H 32.68 in W 76.78 in D 33.08 in
Rare Vintage Bull Sofa in Grey Leather by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina 1987
By Vico Magistretti
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
Stunning Bull sofa in a mint vintage condition. Original dark grey leather with the perfect patina
Leather
Sold
H 39.5 in W 43.5 in D 39.5 in
Rare Gianfranco Frattini Cassina Bull Chair in Black Leather and White Boucle
By Cassina, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Culver City, CA
This Gianfranco Frattini Cassina Bull lounge chair is absolutely stunning. This piece was designed
Leather, Bouclé, Hardwood
Sold
H 32.68 in W 76.78 in D 33.08 in
Italian Modern Black Leather Wood 2seat Sofa Bull by Frattini for Cassina, 1980s
By Cassina, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern black leather wood 2-seater sofa Bull by Frattini for Cassina, 1980s 2-seater sofa
Leather, Wood
Bull Leather Armchair by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina 1987
By Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Sas van Gent, NL
A timeless design by infamous Italian designer Gianfranco Frattini (1926-2004) for Cassina; the
Metal
Bull 2-seater sofa by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina 1987
By Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Sas van Gent, NL
easily through archives. As well, on the website of Gianfranco Frattini, there is a reference to the Bull
Metal
"Bull" Sofa by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina, 1980s
By Cassina, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Brussels , BE
"Bull" sofa by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina, 1980s Sold without the tiger.
Wood
Sold
H 32.29 in W 90.56 in D 36.23 in
Bull 3-seater red leather sofa by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina 1987
By Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Sas van Gent, NL
easily through archives. As well, on the website of Gianfranco Frattini, there is a reference to the Bull
Leather, Plastic, Rubber
Sold
H 32.29 in W 90.56 in D 36.23 in
Bull 3-seater red leather sofa by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina 1987
By Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Sas van Gent, NL
easily through archives. As well, on the website of Gianfranco Frattini, there is a reference to the Bull
Leather, Plastic, Rubber
Bull dining chair by Mario Bellini for Cassina 1990s, set of 10
By Mario Bellini
Located in Sas van Gent, NL
series from Cassina, designed by Gianfranco Frattini, the Bull chairs were introduced in the 1990s by
Metal
Sold
H 33 in W 65 in D 35.5 in
"Bull" Black Leather Settee Sofa by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina, 1987
By Cassina, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A large, elegant two-seat loveseat designed by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina covered in the
Leather, Wood
$7,150 / item
H 21.66 in W 20.08 in D 20.08 in
Egg Designs Brutalist Teal Ceramic & Verdigris Copper Side Table
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
Egg Designs’ Boogie Nights side table (2021) is a sculptural, Brutalist-inspired accent piece handcrafted with artistic precision. The top is composed of individually glazed teal-gre...
Steel, Copper
Murano Sputnik Spherical Green Glass and Brass Chandelier
Located in Roma, Lazio
A fantastic emerald green sputnik, with a surprising design and for its very low height, which allows it to fit in both high and low ceilings. Very elegant, it will furnish and decor...
Brass
$2,860 / item
H 29.93 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
Ethnic Straw Armchair by +55design Brazilian Design with Indigenous Craft
By Neca Abrantes
Located in Jardim America, SP
This rotating armchair by Neca Abrantes is a striking fusion of contemporary Brazilian design and indigenous handcrafted traditions. Known for her deep passion for native craftsmansh...
Straw
$2,200Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 17.72 in Dm 14.97 in
Soda Blown Murano Glass High Coffee Table in Amber by Yiannis Ghikas
By Yiannis Ghikas, Miniforms
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Soda was born upside-down, with a puff of air. It weighs 20 kilos, and it is blown, drawn out and shaped by three master glassmakers. The result is a single volume of glass with thre...
Blown Glass
$6,095
H 28.35 in W 70.08 in D 38.59 in
Le Bambole sofa in velvet By Mario Bellini For B&B Italia, 1970s
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Beautiful Le Bambole sofa in coral/pink coloured velvet designed by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia in the 1970s. This beautiful edition is reupholstered in a high quality cotton velve...
Velvet
Ondamarmo Vulcano Onyx Matte Polished Side Table
Located in AVENZA CARRARA, IT
The Ondamarmo series by Federica Elmo includes 6 objects: The extra large dining table, two smaller size tables, three shelves, and a tray designed as an evolution of the shapes of t...
Onyx
Custom Round Mohair Velvet Ottoman with Oak Feet
Located in London, England
Dagmar Design - Round Ottoman Custom-made ottoman developed & produced at our workshops in London using the highest quality materials. These examples are upholstered in a mustar...
Oak, Mohair, Velvet
Early Marco Zanuso Lady Chair, Italy, 1960s, New Pure Mohair
By Marco Zanuso
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
An early, authentic Marco Zanuso lady chair, Arflex, Italy, 1960s. Newly reupholstered in a luxurious, premium, burnt orange / rust coloured 100% mohair fabric. Brass feet with nat...
Brass
$163,516
H 110.24 in W 127.56 in D 127.56 in
1 BANGA space age micro architecture prefab house bungalow by Carlo Zappa, 1971
By Carlo Zappa
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
here we offer one of 2 bangas, with black interior. the second one with light grey interior is offered in another listing. a banga shows ways in which we could live more sustainably...
Fiberglass
Luigi Massoni ‘Dilly Dally’ Vanity Set in Cognac Leatherette
By Poltrona Frau, Luigi Massoni
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Luigi Massoni for Poltrona Frau, ‘Dilly Dally’ vanity set, leatherette, mirrored glass, plastic, brass, lacquered wood, metal, Italy, 1968 Outstanding Italian dressing table designe...
Metal, Brass
$3,229Sale Price|56% Off
H 71.26 in W 35.44 in D 13.39 in
Ico Parisi Vanity Dressing Table, Glass & Beech Wood, Italy, 1950s
By Ico Parisi
Located in Florence, Tuscany
An extraordinarily elegant dressing table or vanity by Italian designer Ico Parisi. This wonderful piece of furniture has a glass dressing / console table at a height of 90cm below w...
Brass
$27,500
H 46.46 in W 101.58 in D 20.28 in
Ernesto Valabrega for Studio Vittorio Valabrega Decorative Fireplace Mantel
By Vittorio Valabrega
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ernesto Valabrega for Studio Vittorio Valabrega, decorative fireplace mantel, lacquered wood, plaster, glass, iron, Italy, 1930s This striking decorative fireplace mantel, presumabl...
Iron
$22,271Sale Price|24% Off
H 31.5 in W 37.41 in D 37.41 in
Bogo Sofa by Carlo Bartoli for Rossi di Albizzate
By Carlo Bartoli, Rossi di Albizzate
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Modular suede and leather sofa 'Bogo' by Carlo Bartoli for Rossi di Albizzate. Italy, 1970 circa Measures: Lounge chair: 100 x 180 - H: 80 Seat: 40 cm Armchairs with cushion: 95 x ...
Leather, Suede
Naeko Chandeliers by Kazuide Takahama
By Sirrah, Kazuhide Takahama
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Naeko Chandelier by Kazuide Takahama for Sirrah. Designed in Japan circa 1970s. This light features a white silk fabric which is supported by brass clips and pearl press studs. Wired...
Metal, Brass
David Horan Paper daybed for Béton Brut, UK, 2022
By David Horan
Located in London, GB
David Horan (born in Dublin, 1982) is a multidisciplinary designer and manufacturer based in London. With a Master of Arts in Design Products from the Royal College of Art 2013, he c...
Paper
The 'Jaipur' Sofa
Located in Malton, GB
This is our Jaipur sofa. Inspired by an original Anglo- Indian sofa we found on our travels. We wanted to make a show stopping piece that encapsulated design with practicality and th...
Upholstery
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.