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Model 780/783 Tables by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina
By Gianfranco Frattini, Cassina
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
This set of two stacking side tables, designed by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina, exemplifies the
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Modern Side Tables
Materials
Laminate, Wood
Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina Nesting / Stacking Tables, Italy, 1970s
By Gianfranco Frattini, Cassina
Located in LEWES, GB
Gianfranco Frattini stacking nest of tables for Cassina, Italy, 1970s. Wooden frames and reversible
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking ...
Materials
Laminate, Walnut
Gianfranco Frattini, Capri, Dining Table, Cassina, 1985
By Cassina, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Paris, FR
Gianfranco Frattini (1926-2004)
Capri
A dining table.
The rectangular glass top supported on each
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Wood
Gianfranco Frattini Large Version Nesting Tables for Cassina, Italy, 1966
By Gianfranco Frattini, Cassina
Located in Milan, IT
Gianfranco Frattini large version nesting tables for Cassina, Italy, 1966.
Wood nesting tables with
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Formica, Wood
Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina Large Nesting / Stacking Tables, Italy, 1970s
By Gianfranco Frattini, Cassina
Located in LEWES, GB
Gianfranco Frattini stacking nest of three tables for Cassina, Italy, 1970s. Rare white version in
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking ...
Materials
Laminate, Walnut
1967, Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina, 4 Pieces of Marema Stacking Tables
By Gianfranco Frattini, Cassina
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
four low stacking nesting tables by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina. Designed mid-1960s, rare example
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Plastic
H 14.97 in W 15.75 in D 16.93 in
1967, Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina, 8 Pieces of Marema Stacking Tables
By Gianfranco Frattini, Cassina
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
of four low stacking nesting tables by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina. Designed mid-1960s, rare
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Plastic
H 14.97 in W 15.75 in D 16.93 in
Nesting tables by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina - 1970s
By Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Uccle, Bruxelles
Beautiful set of nesting tables designed by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina in the 1970s.
These
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking ...
Materials
Smoked Glass, Wood
Midcentury Square Coffee Table, Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina, Italy, 1970s
By Cassina, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Roma, IT
Frattini and produced by Cassina in the 1970s in Italy
This iconic coffee table features a minimal
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Smoked Glass, Wood
H 18.12 in W 22.84 in D 22.84 in
Mid-century Coffee Table by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina, 1960s
By Cassina, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Budapest, HU
Gianfranco Frattini was an influential Italian designer known for his elegant and functional
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Smoked Glass, Wood
Early 'Model 780' Stackable Side Tables by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina, 1966
By Cassina, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
A nice set of side tables designed by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina in 1966. The four tables are
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Laminate, Wood
H 15.36 in Dm 16.54 in
Set of 4 Nesting tables by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina, 1970s
By Cassina, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Medesano, Parma
Set of 4 Nesting tables for living room spaces desgined by Gianfranco Frattini and produced by
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables
Materials
Wood
Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina set of four coffee tables late 60s.
By Cassina, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in bari, IT
Set di quattro tavolini cilindrici impilabili modello Marema designer Gianfranco frattini per
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Plastic
Nesting Table By Gianfranco Frattini For Cassina Italy 1970s
By Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Čelinac, BA
Gianfranco Frattini Nesting Table for Cassina Italy 1970s
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Wood
Italian modern coffee table Sesann by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina, 1970s
By Gianfranco Frattini, Cassina
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern coffee table Sesann by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina, 1970s
Square coffee table
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Materials
Steel
H 14.18 in W 31.5 in D 31.5 in
Lounge Table Model 780 by GIANFRANCO FRATTINI for CASSINA, Italy, 1970s
By Gianfranco Frattini, Cassina
Located in Cork, IE
sleek, minimalist design!
This single coffee table out of the Cassina nesting table collection was
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Formica, Wood
Nesting Tables by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina, 1960s, Set of 3
By Cassina, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in bruxelles, BE
Wooden stacking tables with glass top Stamped Cassina inside one leg.
Measures: Height Small: 30
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables
Materials
Wood
Midcentury coffe table mod. 784 by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina, Italy 1968
By Cassina, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Midcentury coffee table model 784 designed by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina.
Original chromed
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal, Chrome
H 12.21 in W 39.38 in D 39.38 in
Set reversible nesting tables by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina, Italy ca. 1960
By Gianfranco Frattini, Cassina
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Italy / 1960 / set of 4 side tables / Cassina / Gianfranco Frattini / model 783/ wood, formica
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables
Materials
Formica, Wood
H 14.97 in W 16.54 in D 16.54 in
Mid Century Coffee Table Design by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina, Italy 70s
By Cassina, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Lucija, SI
Awesome Mid Century Coffee Table, with three legs, design by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina, was
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
H 16.15 in W 16.93 in D 17.72 in
20th Century Gianfranco Frattini Coffee Table Model 740 for Cassina in Wood
By Gianfranco Frattini, Cassina
Located in Turin, Turin
Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina in wood and laminate with reversible top of the 1960s. The top is on one side
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Laminate, Wood
H 13.98 in W 27.56 in D 27.56 in
Gianfranco Frattini coffee table Cassina Italy 1960
By Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Beautiful coffee table designed by Gianfranco Frattini and manufactured by Cassina in Italy in 1960
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
1960s Early Style Gianfranco Frattini Italian Nesting Table Set Cassina
By Gianfranco Frattini, Cassina
Located in Chula Vista, CA
& goatskin.
Unmarked -in the early style of Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina
acquired Mexico City
1. 20 h x
Category
Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables
Materials
Goatskin, Leather, Mahogany
Round Coffee Table In Glass And Teak By Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina, Italy
By Gianfranco Frattini, Cassina
Located in Hellouw, NL
manufacturing. And the Italian designer Gianfranco Frattini was a master at this.A spacious round shape as a
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Teak
H 14.97 in W 38.19 in D 38.19 in
Set of four "780" coffee tables by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina, Italy 1960s
By Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Argelato, BO
Set of 4 stackable coffee tables "Mod. 780" by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina
This set of wooden
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
H 15.16 in W 16.34 in D 16.34 in
Sesann Table by Gianfranco Frattini, 1960s
By Cassina, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Budapest, HU
Prepare to be enchanted by this stunning coffee table, designed by the talented Gianfranco Frattini
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Chrome
Set of large coffee tables model 783 by Gianfranco Frattini , Ed. Cassina 1966
By Cassina, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Renens, CH
A set of four ash wood coffee tables featuring double-sided black/white tops designed by Gianfranco
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables
Materials
Ash
H 16.74 in Dm 24.02 in
Gianfranco Frattini Set of Four 780/783 Stacking Low Tables by Cassina 1960s
By Gianfranco Frattini, Cassina
Located in Montecatini Terme, IT
with a reversible top in black and white plastic laminate, designed by Gianfranco Frattini and
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Plastic, Laminate, Beech
Gianfranco Frattini Nesting Tables, space age design, Cassina, Italy circa 1970s
By Gianfranco Frattini
Located in leucate, FR
Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina.
Set of 3 Interlocking square nesting tables.
A classic of space
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables
Materials
Smoked Glass, Wood
H 17.72 in W 22.84 in D 22.84 in
"Marema" Set of Two Nesting Tables by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina
By Figli di Amadeo Cassina, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Catania, CT
Marema, designed by Gianfranco Frattini and produced by Cassina during the 60s.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking ...
Materials
Plastic
Chrome Smoked Glass Coffee Table Sesann Model by Frattini for Cassina 70s
By Gianfranco Frattini, Cassina
Located in Padova, IT
Stunning coffee table Sesann model designed by Gianfranco Frattini and produced by Cassina 1970s
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 13.39 in W 47.25 in D 23.63 in
Modular Stackable Solid Wood Coffee, Side Tables by Frattini for Cassina
By Cassina, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Antwerp, BE
Architectural modular coffee tables executed with four square elements glass top in wooden modular
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Wenge
H 15.75 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Model 783 nesting tables, Gianfranco Frattini, Cassina
By Cassina
Located in Neuss, NW
Exclusive nesting tables, model 783, by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina from the 1960s. High
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables
Materials
Wood
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
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Sofas
Materials
Chrome
H 27.56 in W 40.01 in D 39.38 in
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
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Living Room Sets
Materials
Chrome
H 27.56 in W 40.01 in D 39.38 in
Coffee Table 784 Model by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina 70's, Italy
By Cassina, Gian Franco Frattini
Located in Padova, IT
Chromed steel and glass coffee table 784 model by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina 70s.
Born in
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 11.82 in W 39.38 in D 39.38 in
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
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Living Room Sets
Materials
Chrome
H 27.56 in W 70.87 in D 39.38 in
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
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Sofas
Materials
Chrome
H 27.56 in W 94.49 in D 39.38 in
Gianfranco Frattini Tobacco Alpaca Velvet Sesann Lounge Chair for Cassina, 1972
By Gianfranco Frattini, Cassina
Located in Vicenza, IT
seater sofa, a three-seater sofa, a lounge chair, and a coffee table).
Gianfranco Frattini (May 15, 1926
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Living Room Sets
Materials
Chrome
H 27.56 in W 40.01 in D 39.38 in
Gianfranco Frattini Brown Alpaca Velvet Sesann Lounge Chair for Cassina, 1972
By Gianfranco Frattini, Cassina
Located in Vicenza, IT
seater sofa, a three-seater sofa, a lounge chair, and a coffee table).
Gianfranco Frattini (May 15, 1926
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Living Room Sets
Materials
Chrome
H 27.56 in W 40.01 in D 39.38 in
Gianfranco Frattini Space Age Black Leather 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
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 27.56 in W 40.16 in D 39.38 in
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
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Sofas
Materials
Chrome
H 27.56 in W 94.49 in D 39.38 in
Gianfranco Frattini Black Leather Sesann Living Room Set for Cassina, 1972
By Gianfranco Frattini, Cassina
Located in Vicenza, IT
Sesann dining room set, designed by Gianfranco Frattini in 1970 and produced by the Italian
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Living Room Sets
Materials
Chrome
H 27.56 in W 70.87 in D 39.38 in
Gianfranco Frattini Ocher Velvet Sesann Living Room Set for Cassina, 1972
By Gianfranco Frattini, Cassina
Located in Vicenza, IT
Sesann dining room set, designed by Gianfranco Frattini in 1970 and produced by the Italian
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Living Room Sets
Materials
Chrome
H 27.56 in W 94.49 in D 39.38 in
Gianfranco Frattini Beige Wool Bouclé Sesann Two-Seater Sofa 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
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Living Room Sets
Materials
Chrome
H 27.56 in W 70.87 in D 39.38 in
Gianfranco Frattini Alpaca Sesann Lounge Chair for Cassina, 1972, Set of 2
By Gianfranco Frattini, Cassina
Located in Vicenza, IT
The Sesann lounge chair was designed by Gianfranco Frattini in 1970 and produced by the Italian
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Living Room Sets
Materials
Chrome
H 27.56 in W 40.01 in D 39.38 in
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
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 27.56 in W 40.16 in D 39.38 in
Set of 4 ‘Model 780’ White Wood Stacking Coffee Tables by Gianfranco Frattini
By Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Chicago, IL
A set of 4 ‘Model 780’ modular nesting tables designed by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina in 1966
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Wood
H 17.25 in W 23.25 in D 22.75 in
Space Age Vintage White Table Lamp Desk Lamp Gianfranco Frattini, 1970s, Italy
By Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Vienna, AT
Gianfranco Frattini for Luci Milan 1979.
The table lamp shows white lacquered metal stem with a black rubber
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
H 15.36 in W 23.63 in D 7.88 in
Sesann yellow bouclé sofa by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina 1970s, set of 2
By Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Sas van Gent, NL
Cassina presented the Sesann system by Gianfranco Frattini in 1970. The project included an
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Living Room Sets
Materials
Metal
H 24.41 in W 96.46 in D 41.34 in
Gianfranco Frattini Nest of 4 Tables in Stained Walnut
By Cassina
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
sculptural effect or placed individually throughout your home. Designed by Gianfranco Frattini in the 1960s
Category
2010s Italian Tables
Materials
Walnut
1967, Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina, 4 Pieces of Marema Stacking Tables
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
' by Gianfranco Fratinni produced by Cassina.
"Marema" set of four low stacking nesting tables by
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Side Tables
Materials
Plastic
H 14.97 in W 15.75 in D 16.93 in
Gianfranco Frattini Nest of Four Low Tables in Beechwood Stained Walnut
By Cassina
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
These versatile tables are made of beechwood with a walnut stain and have interchangeable black and
Category
2010s Italian Tables
Materials
Beech
1960s by Frattini for Bernini Italian Midcentury Design Coffee Table
By Bernini, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Brescia, IT
Gorgeous rosewood coffee table by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina.
Very good condition
Any defects
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
H 15.75 in W 55.12 in D 20.87 in
Gianfranco Frattini per Cassina Walnut and Glass Coffee Cocktail Table, 1960
Located in Rome, IT
Set of 4 stackable coffee tables "Mod. 780" by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina These iconic coffee
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Cut Glass, Walnut
H 14.57 in W 22.84 in D 21.66 in
Mid-Century Modern Chrome Coffee Table Glass Fumè Top by G. Frattini for Cassina
By Mario Bellini
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Iconic design 1960s chrome coffee table with fumè glass, Gianfranco Frattini designer, Cassina
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
H 13.39 in W 29.53 in D 29.53 in
Italian leaving Room Set in style of Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian leaving Room Set in style of Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina. Vintage Set of tree pieces
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Chrome
Gian Franco Frattini Jatoba Book Mill pre Poltrona Frau
By Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Weesp, NL
the "P64" chair, which he designed for Cassina in 1964, and the "T12" table, which he designed for
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Nesting Coffee Tables, Wood and Glass, Living Room Decorative
By Cassina
Located in Milano, IT
during the sixties by Gianfranco Frattini and other designers, and produced - amongst others - by famed
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables
Materials
Glass, Wood
H 14.97 in W 26.78 in D 17.72 in
8 Scarpa 121 Chairs in Black Leather & Pale Wood for Cassina Italy, 1960s
By Carlo Scarpa, Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Mario Bellini, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
manufacturer Cassina in 1967. They feature black saddle leather upholstery and a lacquered pale wood structure
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood, Ash
H 31.89 in W 18.71 in D 21.66 in
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Gianfranco Frattini For Cassina Tables For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are several options of gianfranco frattini for cassina tables available for sale. Frequently made of wood, glass and metal, all gianfranco frattini for cassina tables available were constructed with great care. Gianfranco frattini for cassina tables have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of gianfranco frattini for cassina tables to choose from, but at 1stDibs, mid-century modern, modern and Art Deco gianfranco frattini for cassina tables are of considerable interest. Gianfranco Frattini, Cassina and Gian Franco Frattini each produced beautiful gianfranco frattini for cassina tables that are worth considering.
How Much are Gianfranco Frattini For Cassina Tables?
Gianfranco frattini for cassina tables can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $2,851, while the lowest priced sells for $265 and the highest can go for as much as $35,358.
Gianfranco Frattini for sale on 1stDibs
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.
Finding the Right Tables for You
The right vintage, new or antique tables can help make any space in your home stand out.
Over the years, the variety of tables available to us, as well as our specific needs for said tables, has broadened. Today, with all manner of these must-have furnishings differing in shape, material and style, any dining room table can shine just as brightly as the guests who gather around it.
Remember, when shopping for a dining table, it must fit your dining area, and you need to account for space around the table too — think outside the box, as an oval dining table may work for tighter spaces. Alternatively, if you’ve got the room, a Regency-style dining table can elevate any formal occasion at mealtime.
Innovative furniture makers and designers have also redefined what a table can be. Whether it’s an unconventional Ping-Pong table, a brass side table to display your treasured collectibles or a Louis Vuitton steamer trunk to add an air of nostalgia to your loft, your table can say a lot about you.
The visionary work of French designer Xavier Lavergne, for example, includes tables that draw on the forms of celestial bodies as often as they do aquatic creatures or fossils. Elsewhere, Italian architect Gae Aulenti, who looked to Roman architecture in crafting her stately Jumbo coffee table, created clever glass-topped mobile coffee tables that move on bicycle tires or sculpted wood wheels for Fontana Arte.
Coffee and cocktail tables can serve as a room’s centerpiece with attention-grabbing details and colors. Glass varieties will keep your hardwood flooring and dazzling area rugs on display, while a marble or stone coffee table in a modern interior can showcase your prized art books and decorative objects. A unique vintage desk or writing table can bring sophistication and even a bit of spice to your work life.
No matter your desired form or function, a quality table for your living space is a sound investment. On 1stDibs, browse a collection of vintage, new and antique bedside tables, mid-century end tables and more .