Gianfranco Frattini Black Beech Kyoto Coffee Table For Knoll, Italy 1974
By Gianfranco Frattini, Knoll
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare original Gianfranco Frattini Kyoto coffee table, Knoll Italy 1974 Dimensions are 44.5" x 44.5" x 13.78" This is the original production from cabinet-maker Ghianda, which was ma...
Wood
Large Kyoto Coffee Table by Gianfranco Frattini
By Pierluigi Ghianda, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Chicago, IL
Frattini for Ghianda of Italy distributed by Knoll, Kyoto coffee table, made of beech and ebony woods, comprised of 1,705 joints and 1,600 holes, the table is made from slats of wood...
Beech, Ebony
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H 14 in W 48.8 in D 29.75 in
Coffee Table Kyoto attributed to Gianfranco Frattini for Knoll, Italy, 1970s
By Gianfranco Frattini, Knoll
Located in New York, NY
Coffee table, model Kyoto, attributed to Gianfranco Frattini for Knoll.
Glass, Wood
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H 13.78 in W 29.93 in D 29.93 in
Gianfranco Frattini Kyoto Coffee Table for Ghiande, 1970s, Distributed by Knoll
By Gianfranco Frattini, Knoll
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
Designed by Gianfranco Frattini, produced in a small amount of pieces by Ghiande, Italy, and distributed by Knoll, the 'Kyoto' coffee table from 1974 embodies a unique blend of Japan...
Leather, Glass, Maple
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H 13.78 in W 48.82 in D 48.82 in
Large 'Kyoto' Coffee Table attrb. Gianfranco Frattini for Knoll, c.1970
By Knoll, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Surbiton, GB
Large graphical coffee table attributed to Gianfranco Frattini and as manufactured and distributed in a limited run by Knoll and Pierluigi Ghianda in the 1970's. The grid shaped b...
Glass, Ash
Wooden Square 'Kyoto' Coffee Table in the style of Knoll
By Pierluigi Ghianda, Gianfranco Frattini, Knoll
Located in Rochester, England
A replica of the ‘Kyoto’ coffee table, originally designed by Gianfranco Frattini for Knoll and in the style of the original, which was manufactured by cabinet maker Pierluigi Ghiand...
Glass, Wood
Kyoto Table by Gianfranco Frattini for Knoll
By Gianfranco Frattini
Located in North Miami, FL
A coffee table of beech and ebony wood by Gianfranco Frattini. Table has a wonderful architectural feel. Know as the Kyoto table. Table has makers mark
Wood
Kyoto Coffee Table by Gianfranco Frattini for Knoll
By Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Dallas, TX
A rare Kyoto coffee table designed by Gianfranco Frattini and distributed by Knoll.
Beech
Gianfranco Frattini Italian Midcentury Coffee Table Kyoto Model
By Pierluigi Ghianda, Gianfranco Frattini, Knoll
Located in bari, IT
Coffee table from the 1970s Kyoto model by Gianfranco Frattini produced by and distributed by Knoll International made by Pierluigi Ghianda in a limited edition.
Glass, Wood
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H 13.59 in W 48.63 in D 48.63 in
XL Kyoto Graphic Coffee Table by Gianfranco Frattini for Ghianda / Knoll, 1974
By Pierluigi Ghianda, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and rare Mid-Century Modern extra large Kyoto graphic coffee table. Design by Gianfranco Frattini for Pierluigi Ghianda / Knoll.
Metal
Gianfranco Frattini Kyoto Table by Ghianda: Prototype
Located in Chicago, IL
Frattini designed this Kyoto dining table for Knoll to resemble houses in Kyoto, Japan, using no glue or any other supplementary material; thus, every joint is mitered and pressed wi...
Beech, Rosewood
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H 13.78 in W 49.22 in D 49.22 in
Large Coffee Table Kyoto by Knoll Design Gianfranco Frattini, 1974
By Gianfranco Frattini
Located in taranto, IT
Gianfranco Frattini for Ghianda distributed by Knoll, 'kyoto' coffee table, in maple, leather and glass, Italy, 1974.
Leather, Wood
Gianfranco Frattini Kyoto Coffee Table by Knoll, 1974
By Knoll, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Amarillo, TX
Kyoto coffee table. Ghianda, distributed by Knoll.
Beech, Ebony
Gianfranco Frattini Kyoto coffee table by Ghianda for Knoll
By Knoll, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Amarillo, TX
Gianfranco Frattini Kyoto coffee table Ghianda sold by Knoll Italy jointed beech 44½ w × 44½ d inches This is the original production from the Ghianda, not a new reproduction.
Beech
Kyoto coffee table by Gianfranco Frattini for Knoll, 1970s.
By Knoll, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Brussels, BE
"Kyoto" coffee table, a creation by Gianfranco Frattini and Pierluigi Ghianda for Knoll International in 1974.
Leather, Glass, Maple
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H 13.78 in W 48.43 in D 48.43 in
1970s Graphic ‘Kyoto’ Coffee Table by Gianfranco Frattini for Knoll
By Knoll, Gianfranco Frattini, Pierluigi Ghianda
Located in Echt, NL
Rare black ‘Kyoto’ coffee table by Gianfranco Frattini. Designed in 1974.
Glass, Wood
Gianfranco Frattini 'Kyoto' Coffee Table
By Knoll, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Gianfranco Frattini for Ghianda distributed by Knoll, coffee table 'kyoto', in maple, leather and glass, Italy, 1974.
Glass, Oak
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H 13.78 in W 39.38 in D 39.38 in
Table basse italienne carrée vintage Kyoto par Gianfranco Frattini pour Knoll
By Gianfranco Frattini
Located in BESANÇON, FR
Table basse carrée vintage des années 70, modèle Kyoto du designer italien Gianfranco Frattini pour Knoll, très beau design du piétement à croisillons en bois de frêne et pieds cylin...
Glass, Wood
Gianfranco Frattini Graphical Kyoto Coffee Table
By Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Gianfranco Frattini for Pierluigi Ghianda & Knoll International, 'Kyoto' coffee table, maple, leather and glass, Italy, 1974.
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H 13.78 in W 30.32 in D 30.32 in
Kyoto graphic maple and glass coffee table by Gianfranco Frattini Knoll 1970s
By Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Sas van Gent, NL
The Kyoto coffee table is a coffee table designed by Gianfranco Frattini, was produced by cabinet maker Pierluigi Ghianda and was distributed by Knoll International.
Glass, Walnut
1960s Gino Sarfatti Metal and Seguso Glass Sconce for Arteluce
By Archimede Seguso, Gino Sarfatti, Arteluce
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1960s Gino Sarfatti Metal and Seguso Glass Sconce for Arteluce. Executed in hand blown bubbled Seguso glass and painted metal. The simplicity of Sarfatti's design and the sculptural ...
Metal
$7,850
H 26.78 in W 83.47 in D 31.11 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Bastiano” Sofa for Gavina, Brown Leather, 1962
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Gavina
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Bastiano” sofa for Gavina, brown leather, Italy, 1962 The "Bastiano" sofa by Afra & Tobia Scarpa, designed for Knoll in 1962, epitomizes architectural d...
Leather, Wood
$1,776
H 29.53 in W 22.84 in D 18.51 in
Vittorio Chiaia and Massimo Napolitano Chair for Arflex, Italy 1950s
By Chiaia and Napolitano, Arflex
Located in Milan, IT
Vittorio Chiaia and Massimo Napolitano chair for Arflex, Italy 1950s.
Metal
Cast Bronze Sconce, Sepia Finish, Flor de Bronce Collection
By L'Aviva Home
Located in New York, NY
Inspired by the layered significance of the calla lily in Mexican culture, this collection blends the bold heft of cast bronze with sculpted, flowing curves that echo the flower’s fo...
Bronze
Bronze and Leather Daybed or Bench by Nicos Zographos
By Nicos Zographos
Located in Atlanta, GA
Bronze and caramel color leather daybed or bench, designed by Nicos Zographos, American, circa 1960s. Retains warm original patina to the bronze.
Metal, Bronze
$5,450 / set
H 13 in W 8 in D 5 in
Mid-Century Modern Style Murano Glass Ribbed Sconces with Brass Structure
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of sconces from Murano, Italy made of hand-blown and stamped glass. The ribbed texture of the glass creates a beautiful filter for the light. The structure is made of brass. The...
Brass
$13,200 / item
H 33.75 in Dm 35 in
Ivory Murano Glass Eight Arm Chandelier, Mid-Century Modern Style, Italy
Located in Austin, TX
Chandelier made of ivory colored Murano glass with eight branches. We love the classic lines and modern details of this hand-blown fixture. It has been newly wired to fit US standard...
Murano Glass
$5,921
H 26.78 in W 25.2 in D 29.14 in
Sculptural lounge ' Etcetera ' chair By Jan Ekselius Sweden 1970S
By Jan Ekselius
Located in Antwerpen, Antwerp
Swedish designer Jan Ekselius studied at the art academy in Stockholm and later at the Royal College of Art in London. He made his international breakthrough in the early 1970s with ...
Fabric
LU Recbox Sconce
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sharp directional geometric sconce in brass inspired by mid century design from France. (2) E12 candelabra based light bulbs included. Made to order. Lead times may vary from 4-14 we...
Brass, Steel
$12,909
H 22.45 in W 35.04 in D 47.25 in
forged bronze table with cut lead crystal glass - by Lothar Klute
By Lothar Klute
Located in Saarbrücken, SL
This exceptional table is made by Lothar Klute in 1993. It is an original and signed art work in perfect condition. - original Lothar Klute table signed LK 93 with certification an...
Bronze
$5,000
H 30.31 in W 23.62 in D 23.62 in
Memphis Table By Shiro Kuramata Sally Glass Chrome Rolling Table, 1987
By Memphis Group, Shiro Kuramata
Located in Vienna, AT
Round rolling table sally by Shiro Kuramata for Memphis, 1987 Dimensions are 30.31" x 23.35" x 23.35" Iconic table 'Sally' by Shiro Kuramata, Japan, 1987 for Memphis. Comprised of ...
Metal, Chrome
Vintage Boho Wrought Iron Chair After Eileen Gray
By Eileen Gray
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An exceptional vintage Boho outdoor lounge chairs. Done in the manner of Eileen Gray. A whimsical wrought iron frame with a channel tufted cushion. Perfect indoors our out. You decid...
Wrought Iron
Cini Boeri, Sofa, Plastic, Leather, Gavina Knoll, Italy 1970s
By Cini Boeri, Gavina
Located in High Point, NC
A three-seater black ABS plastic and white / light grey leather sofa, designed by Cini Boeri, and produced by Gavina, Knoll, 1970s. Backside features a built in shelf. Seat Height ...
Leather, Plastic
$3,197 / set
H 9.45 in W 6.3 in D 5.91 in
Pair of "Lancia" Wall Sconces in Brass and Opaline Glass by Stilux Milano, 1960s
By Stilux
Located in Brescia, Brescia
Refined and sculptural, this striking set of wall sconces — informally referred to as “lancia” for their resemblance to a wall-mounted lance — was produced by Stilux in the 1960s. Ea...
Brass
$3,450 / item
H 14.97 in W 44.89 in D 44.89 in
1970s Low Tables 'Andre' by Tobia Scarpa for Knoll International
By Knoll, Tobia Scarpa
Located in Dronten, NL
Classic “Andre” low table designed by Tobia Scarpa for Gavina/Knoll International, featuring its original chromed steel base and a new matching glass top. This iconic model showcases...
Chrome
$1,774 / item
H 78.7 in W 11.4 in D 13.8 in
Joe Colombo 'Triedro' Floor Lamp in Chrome and White for Stilnovo
By Stilnovo, Joe Colombo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Joe Colombo 'Triedro' floor lamp in chrome and white for Stilnovo. Founded in 1946 in Milan, Stilnovo was one of the most innovative lighting companies in Italy during the Mid-centu...
Metal, 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.
As a practical focal point in your living area, antique and vintage coffee tables and cocktail tables are an invaluable addition to any interior.
Low tables that were initially used as tea tables or coffee tables have been around since at least the mid- to late-1800s. Early coffee tables surfaced in Victorian-era England, likely influenced by the use of tea tables in Japanese tea gardens. In the United States, furniture makers worked to introduce low, long tables into their offerings as the popularity of coffee and “coffee breaks” took hold during the late 19th century and early 20th century.
It didn’t take long for coffee tables and cocktail tables to become a design staple and for consumers to recognize their role in entertaining no matter what beverages were being served. Originally, these tables were as simple as they are practical — as high as your sofa and made primarily of wood. In recent years, however, metal, glass and plastics have become popular in coffee tables and cocktail tables, and design hasn’t been restricted to the conventional low profile, either.
Visionary craftspeople such as Paul Evans introduced bold, geometric designs that challenge the traditional idea of what a coffee table can be. The elongated rectangles and wide boxy forms of Evans’s desirable Cityscape coffee table, for example, will meet your needs but undoubtedly prove imposing in your living space.
If you’re shopping for an older coffee table to bring into your home — be it an antique Georgian-style coffee table made of mahogany or walnut with decorative inlays or a classic square mid-century modern piece comprised of rosewood designed by the likes of Ettore Sottsass — there are a few things you should keep in mind.
Both the table itself and what you put on it should align with the overall design of the room, not just by what you think looks fashionable in isolation. According to interior designer Tamara Eaton, the material of your vintage coffee table is something you need to consider. “With a glass coffee table, you also have to think about the surface underneath, like the rug or floor,” she says. “With wood and stone tables, you think about what’s on top.”
Find the perfect centerpiece for any room, no matter what your personal furniture style on 1stDibs — shop Art Deco coffee tables, travertine coffee tables and other antique and vintage coffee tables and cocktail tables today.