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.
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Mid Century Nesting Tables Designed by Gianfranco Frattini for Meblo, Italy 70s
By Gianfranco Frattini, Meblo
Located in Lucija, SI
A set of three coffee nesting tables made in the former Meblo furniture factory in the former Yugoslavia. The tables are designed by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina. Gianfranco Frat...
Glass, 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 black and white interchangeable tops Original Cassina labels.
Formica, Wood
Gianfranco Frattini Cassina Italian Midcentury Black & White Coffee Tables 1960s
By Gianfranco Frattini, Cassina
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Italian midcentury modern design modular and stackable coffee table set model “780”, designed by Gianfranco Frattini and produced by Cassina Meda from 1966 with walnut solid wood fra...
Laminate, Wood
Mid Century Modern Nesting Tables by Gianfranco Frattini, Yugoslavia 1960s
By Meblo, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Beograd, RS
This listing features a mid century modern set of 3 nesting tables, done in solid beech wood with smoked glass tops. Tables can function as 3 separate pieces, or they can get stacked...
Beech
Nesting Tables by Gianfranco Frattini, set of Four in cream wood, 1960 Italy
By Gianfranco Frattini
Located in London, GB
Minimalist set of four nesting tables in descending heights. They are made of beech wood painted cream. Tables can function as four separate pieces, or they can get stacked one into ...
Beech, Plywood
Italian Midcentury Gianfranco Frattini Black Nesting Tables for Cassina, 1960s
By Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Salzburg, AT
Set of three black high gloss stacking tables by Gianfranco Frattini, Italy, 1960s. The wood has been completely re-lacquered due to the worn surface and is now in perfect condition....
Glass, Wood
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 age design. The 3 tables are stackable to create a square block. ( like Tetris )....
Smoked Glass, Wood
Model 780 Nesting Tables by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina, 1960s, Set of 4
By Gianfranco Frattini, Cassina
Located in bruxelles, BE
Set of 4 Wooden nesting tables. Reversible black and white top. Stamped Cassina. Wear due to time and age of the tables. Measures: Height Small: 24 cm Height Medium 1: 29 cm Height M...
Wood
Model 780 Nesting Tables by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina, 1960s, Set of 4
By Cassina, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in bruxelles, BE
Set fo 4 Wooden nesting tables. Reversible black and white top. Stamped Cassina. Wear due to time and age of the tables. Measures: Height Small: 24 cm Height Medium 1: 29 cm Height M...
Wood
Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina Large Nesting / Stacking Tables, Italy, 1970s
By Cassina, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
Gianfranco Frattini stacking nest of three tables for Cassina, Italy, 1970s. Rare white version in larger, wider size. Wooden frames in original white paint with reversible laminat...
Laminate, Walnut
Gianfranco Frattini Model 783 Large Nesting Tables by Cassina, 1966
By Gianfranco Frattini, Cassina
Located in Renens, CH
A set of four model 783 coffee tables featuring double-sided black/white tops designed by Gianfranco Frattini in 1966 for Cassina. The model 783 is the largest of the 780/783 collec...
Ash
Model 780 Nesting Tables by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina, 1960s, Set of 4
By Gianfranco Frattini, Cassina
Located in bruxelles, BE
Set of 4 Wooden nesting tables. Reversible black and white top. Stamped Cassina. Wear due to time and age of the tables. Measures: Height Small: 24 cm Height Medium 1: 29 cm Height M...
Wood
Model 780 Nesting Tables by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina, 1960s, Set of 4
By Gianfranco Frattini, Cassina
Located in bruxelles, BE
Set of 4 Wooden nesting tables. Reversible black and white top. Stamped Cassina. Wear due to time and age of the tables. Measures: Height Small: 24 cm Height Medium 1: 29 cm Height M...
Wood
Cassina Set of 1960s 'Marema' Nesting Tables by Gianfranco Frattini
By Cassina, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Toronto, CA
Designed by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina in the mid-1960s, the Marema nesting tables are a standout example of Italian modernism. Featuring four low tables that stack into a sculp...
Plastic
Mid Century Modern Nesting Tables by Gianfranco Frattini, Yugoslavia 1960s
By Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Beograd, RS
This listing features mid century modern set of 3 nesting tables, done in solid beech wood painted black, with black glass tops. Tables can function as 3 separate pieces, or they can...
Beech
Four 780 nesting tables by Frattini for Cassina
By Cassina, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Milano, IT
Set of Four Side Tables, Model 780 by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina Elegant set of four side tables, model 780, designed by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina. This refined ensemble ...
Formica, Wood
$2,695
H 19.69 in W 10.24 in D 20.87 in
Nesting Table in Faux Tortoiseshell Curved Lucite attributable to Dior Home, 70s
By Dior Home
Located in Roma, IT
We are pleased to offer for sale a rare set of 1970s faux tortoiseshell Lucite nesting tables, attributed to Dior Home. Dating from the 1970s to the early 1980s, this elegant and hig...
Lucite, Acrylic
$984 / set
H 14.97 in Dm 17.33 in
Italian space age Marema coffee tables by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina, 1960s
By Cassina, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian space-age coffee tables by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina, 1960 Set of four modular stackable coffee tables from the Young-Play line, Marema model, made of molded ABS in a m...
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
Glass, Wood
$3,445 / set
H 17.72 in W 22.84 in D 22.84 in
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 age design. The 3 tables are stackable to create a square block. ( like Tetris )....
Smoked Glass, Wood
$1,283 / set
H 20.48 in W 22.05 in D 15.95 in
Mid-Century Modern Design Nesting Tables by G-Plan 1960 Teak Stacking Tables
By G Plan Furniture
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Gorgeous set of Mid-Century Modern design nesting tables in teak by G-Plan 1960. The 3 tables slide underneath each other allowing them to be taken out when needed swiftly. Very Pr...
Teak
$3,067 / set
H 17.09 in W 25.2 in D 14.57 in
Three Italian Midcentury Nesting Tables by Ico Parisi, 1950s
By Ico Parisi
Located in Paris, FR
An exquisite set of three vintage nesting side or coffee tables, crafted by the renowned Italian furniture designer Ico Parisi in the 1950s. They are a testament to Parisi's visionar...
Glass, Wood
Set of Thre Gianfranco Frattini Nesting Table 1970s
By Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Čelinac, BA
Set od thre Gianfranco Frattini Nesting Table for Meblo 1970s.
Wood
Scandinavian Nesting Tables in Rosewood 1960s Danish
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Danish nesting table from the 1960s in rosewood.
Rosewood
Nesting Table Made In Teak, Danish Design From 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
This side table is an example of Danish design from the 1960s, made of teak wood, which radiates warmth and elegance. With its simple and functional design, this table fits perfectl...
Teak
Set Of Two Gianfranco Frattini Nesting Table 1970s
By Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Čelinac, BA
Set of Two Gianfranco Frattini Nesting Table For Meblo Slovenia 1970s
Glass, Wood
$1,312Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 15.36 in Dm 16.54 in
Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina Set of Four Stackable Tables, 1968
By Gianfranco Frattini, Cassina
Located in bari, IT
Set of four stackable cylindrical coffee tables model Marema designer Gianfranco frattini for cassina late 1960s Heights of other three side tables 33 - 28 -23 cm
Plastic
$4,335 / set
H 15.16 in W 16.34 in D 16.34 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 coffee tables represents one of the most iconic and representative works of the Ita...
Wood
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H 14.57 in W 17.33 in D 17.33 in
Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina Set of Four 'Marema' Nesting Tables
By Cassina, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina, 'Marema' nesting tables, plastic, Italy, 1967 Set of four 'Marema' nesting tables designed by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina. All the tables are executed in off-white plastic, have a round shape and different heights, which results a dynamic look. Each table has three legs decorated with vertical lines which results in a solid exterior. The set features an ingenious system, as the tables are stackable since the legs fit and form...
Plastic
Gianfranco Frattini Set of Four '780' Nesting Tables
By Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina, set of four nesting tables model 780/781, red lacquered wood, Italy, 1968 Gianfranco Frattini designed the 780 for Cassina in 1968. The set of four round nesting tables has different sizes. Three slat legs lift up the tabletop that features a black colored surface. The wooden frame has a deep red color and shows patina. The tables are stackable since the legs fit and form...
Wood
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H 15.36 in Dm 15.36 in
Model 780 Nesting Tables by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina, 1960s, Set of 4
By Cassina, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in bruxelles, BE
Set of 4 Wooden nesting tables. Reversible black and white top. Stamped Cassina. Wear due to time and age of the tables. Measures: Height Small: 24 cm Height Medium 1: 29 cm Height M...
Wood
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H 15.36 in Dm 15.36 in
Model 780 Nesting Tables by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina, 1960s, Set of 4
By Cassina, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in bruxelles, BE
Set of 4 Wooden nesting tables. Reversible black and white top. Stamped Cassina. Wear due to time and age of the tables. Measures: Height Small: 24 cm Height Medium 1: 29 cm Height M...
Wood
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H 15.36 in Dm 15.36 in
Model 780 Nesting Tables by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina, 1960s, Set of 4
By Cassina, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in bruxelles, BE
Set of 4 Wooden nesting tables. Reversible black and white top. Stamped Cassina. Wear due to time and age of the tables. Measures: Height Small: 24 cm Height Medium 1: 29 cm Height M...
Wood
Gianfranco Frattini Model 780 Double-Sided Nesting Tables for Cassina, 1960's
By Cassina, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in New York, NY
Gianfranco Frattini Model 780 Double-Sided Nesting Tables for Cassina, 1960's. Set of four Beechwood nesting tables with reversible double-sided black and white laminated plastic top...
Laminate, Beech
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H 15.36 in Dm 15.36 in
Model 780 Nesting Tables by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina, 1960s, Set of 4
By Cassina, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in bruxelles, BE
Set of 4 Wooden nesting tables. Reversible black and white top. Stamped Cassina. Wear due to time and age of the tables. Measures: Height Small: 24 cm Height Medium 1: 29 cm Height M...
Wood
Gianfranco Frattini White Nesting Tables, Cassina, Italy, 1960s
By Cassina, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Brussels, BE
Set of four nesting tables, mod. 780, designed by Gianfranco Frattini and produced by Cassina during the 1960s. This iconic Italian modern design features sculptural white lacquered ...
Formica, Beech, Paint
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H 15.36 in Dm 15.36 in
Model 780 Nesting Tables by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina, 1960s, Set of 4
By Cassina, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in bruxelles, BE
Set fo 4 Wooden nesting tables. Reversible black and white top. Stamped Cassina. Wear due to time and age of the tables. Measures: Height Small: 25 cm Height Medium 1: 30 cm Height M...
Wood
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H 17.33 in Dm 23.63 in
Large nesting tables 780 by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina, 1960s, set of 4
By Cassina, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in bruxelles, BE
Set of 4 Wooden nesting tables. Model large. Reversible black and white top. Stamped Cassina. Wear due to time and age of the tables. Measures: Height Small: 29 cm Height Medium 1: 3...
Wood
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H 18.12 in W 23.23 in D 23.23 in
Gianfranco Frattini Stacking Tables for Cassina – Original Off-White Lacquer
By Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Oirlo, LI
Discover a piece of Italian design history with this set of three stacking tables by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina, crafted in the 1970s. These tables embody the elegance and ingen...
Smoked Glass, Wood
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H 20.48 in W 20.48 in D 20.48 in
Gianfranco Frattini Nesting Tables in stained wood for Cassina and Meblo, 1970's
By Cassina, Gianfranco Frattini, Meblo
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Nesting Tables designed by Gianfranco Frattini. Early edition manufactured by Meblo for Cassina, 1970s. Solid wood frames with smoked glass table tops. Good condition with minor trac...
Wood