"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 Lararbee Barnes and John Ming-Yee Lee's architectural offices and is the perfect can...
Chrome
Cassina Sesann Lounge Chair by Gianfranco Frattini, Italy, 1970s
By Cassina, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sesann lounge chair designed by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina, produced in Italy, 1970s.
Leather
$4,074Sale Price|40% Off
H 26.37 in W 43.3 in D 37 in
Sesann Lounge Chair by Tacchini designed by Gianfranco Frattini
By Gianfranco Frattini, Tacchini
Located in Carson, CA
The Sesann armchair designed by Frattini is an icon of 1970s Italian design, the absolute representation of softness, inviting one to give in to the beauty of the most authentic comf...
Chrome
$10,122 / item
H 27.56 in W 40.16 in D 39.38 in
Gianfranco Frattini Space Age Black Leather Sesann Armchair for Cassina, 1972
By Cassina, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Vicenza, IT
Sesann armchair, designed by Gianfranco Frattini in 1970 and produced by the Italian manufacturer Cassina. It features black leather upholstery and a chrome tubular cage as structur...
Chrome
$18,832 / set
H 27.56 in W 40.16 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
Set of 2 Sesann armchair, designed by Gianfranco Frattini in 1970 and produced by the Italian manufacturer Cassina. They feature black leather upholstery and a chrome tubular cage a...
Chrome
$4,708
H 26.78 in W 41.34 in D 37.41 in
Iconic Sesann Lounge Chair by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina, 1970s
By Cassina, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Boom, Vlaams Gewest
Iconic Sesann lounge chair designed by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina in the 1970s.
Aluminum
$24,717 / set
H 27.56 in W 40.01 in D 39.38 in
Gianfranco Frattini Brown Velvet Sesann Lounge Chair for Cassina, 1972
By Gianfranco Frattini, Cassina
Located in Vicenza, IT
Set of three Sesann lounge chairs, designed by Gianfranco Frattini in 1970 and produced by the Italian manufacturer Cassina.
Chrome
$8,239
H 27.56 in W 40.01 in D 39.38 in
Gianfranco Frattini Tobacco Alpaca Velvet Sesann Lounge Chair for Cassina, 1972
By Gianfranco Frattini, Cassina
Located in Vicenza, IT
The Sesann lounge chair was designed by Gianfranco Frattini in 1970 and produced by the Italian manufacturer Cassina.
Chrome
$8,239
H 27.56 in W 40.01 in D 39.38 in
Gianfranco Frattini Brown Alpaca Velvet Sesann Lounge Chair for Cassina, 1972
By Cassina, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Vicenza, IT
The Sesann lounge chair was designed by Gianfranco Frattini in 1970 and produced by the Italian manufacturer Cassina.
Chrome
$16,468 / set
H 27.56 in W 40.01 in D 39.38 in
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 manufacturer Cassina.
Chrome
Sesann Lounge Chairs
By Gianfranco Frattini
Located in BANGALOW, NSW
Original ‘Sesann’ lounge chairs designed by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina, 1970’s Italy.
Chrome
Unavailable
H 74.81 in W 12.6 in D 12.6 in
Gianfranco Frattini 'Adonis' for Luci Italia, Halogen Floor Lamp, 1980's
By Luci Italia, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Classic items by him are the Model 522 dining table, Gecko table or desk light, model 849 arm or lounge chair, Gio coffee table, Sesann sofa, 105 dining chair, sideboard for Bernini ...
Metal
Sesann Chairs by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina, 1970s
By Cassina, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in amstelveen, NL
Set of 2 Sesann chairs designed by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina, Italy 1970.
Leather
Pair of 1970s Sesann Chairs by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina
By Gianfranco Frattini, Cassina
Located in Toronto, CA
Historic design by Gianfranco Frattini, Sesann is a collection of sofas and armchairs with soft, cosy forms that evoke feelings of warmth and sensuality, thanks to the tubular metal ...
Steel
Sesann Lounge Chairs by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina, 1970s
By Cassina, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in amstelveen, NL
Set of 2 Sesann chairs designed by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina, Italy 1970.
Linen, Polyester
Sold
H 26.78 in W 43.31 in D 37.8 in
Sesann Lounge Chairs in blue chenille by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina, 1970s
By Cassina, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in amstelveen, NL
Set of 2 vintage Sesann lounge chairs designed by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina in 1972.
Chenille
Sold
H 26.78 in W 43.31 in D 37.8 in
Sesann Lounge Chairs in blue chenille by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina, 1970s
By Cassina, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in amstelveen, NL
Set of 2 vintage Sesann lounge chairs designed by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina in 1972.
Chenille
Sesann Leather Lounge Chair by Gianfranco Frattini
By Gianfranco Frattini, Tacchini
Located in Boston, MA
An icon of Italian design in the 1970s, the Sesann collection by Gianfranco Frattini was part of a new vision of contemporary living in which ergonomics were adapted to social change...
Chrome
Gianfranco Frattini Sesann pair of chairs for Cassina
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of leather chairs comfortable , vintage and very beautiful. Gramigna and Biondi, pg. 209
Chrome
Sold
H 27.56 in W 39.38 in D 35.44 in
Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chair 'Sesann' by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina
By Cassina, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Antwerp, BE
Gianfranco Frattini designed this awesome Space Age piece in the 1970s for Cassina. A club chair in cognac / whiskey colored leather and a chrome frame. Would fit well in a mad men i...
Chrome
Sold
H 25.6 in W 41.34 in D 39.38 in
Pair Of Sesann Lounge Chairs Gianfranco Frattini In Cognac Leather, Cassina 1969
By Gianfranco Frattini, Cassina
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Wonderful pair of early production ‘Sesann’ lounge chairs designed by Gianfranco Frattini and manufactured by Cassina, Italy 1969.
Chrome
Sold
H 25.6 in W 41.34 in D 39.38 in
Pair Of Sesann Lounge Chairs Gianfranco Frattini In brown Leather, Cassina 1969
By Gianfranco Frattini, Cassina
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Wonderful pair of early production ‘Sesann’ lounge chairs designed by Gianfranco Frattini and manufactured by Cassina, Italy 1969.
Chrome
Sold
H 25.6 in W 41.34 in D 39.38 in
Sesann Lounge chair by Gianfranco Frattini in velvet for Cassina, Italy 1969
By Gianfranco Frattini, Cassina
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Wonderful early production ‘Sesann’ lounge chair designed by Gianfranco Frattini and manufactured by Cassina, Italy 1969.
Chrome
Sold
H 25.6 in W 41.34 in D 39.38 in
Sesann two seater sofa in velvet by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina Italy 1969
By Gianfranco Frattini, Cassina
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Beautiful early production two seater ‘Sesann’ sofa designed by Gianfranco Frattini and manufactured by Cassina, Italy 1969.
Chrome
Sold
H 26.38 in W 42.92 in D 37.01 in
"Sesann" Lounge chairs by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina, 1970s, set of 2
By Gianfranco Frattini, Cassina
Located in bruxelles, BE
Pair of brown leather and metal armchairs by Gianfranco Frattini. Seat height: 43 cm. Stamped Cassina on the underside. Wear due to time and age of the armchairs. For shipping, reque...
Metal
Sesann chairs by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina, 1970s
By Gianfranco Frattini, Cassina
Located in amstelveen, NL
Vintage Sesann chair designed by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina in 1972.
Cotton, Velvet
Gianfranco Frattini Sesann Chair for Cassina
By Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1970s Italian chair Sesann for Casina. Whiskey color leather and a chrome frame.
Leather
Sesann Lounge Chair by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina, 1970s
By Gianfranco Frattini, Cassina
Located in amstelveen, NL
Vintage Sesann chair designed by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina in 1972.
Cotton, Velvet
Sold
H 25.6 in W 42.52 in D 37.8 in
Sesann Lounge Chair by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina, Italy, 1969
By Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Gorgeous Sesann lounge chair in original cognac leather by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina, Italy, 1969.
Leather
Sold
H 29.53 in W 39.38 in D 34.26 in
Gianfranco Frattini 'Sesann' Lounge Chair in Original Night Blue Leather
By Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina, 2 'Sesann' lounge chairs, dark blue leather and chrome-plated steel, Italy, 1969.
Steel
Sold
H 27.56 in W 39.38 in D 39.38 in
Gianfranco Frattini Pair of 'Sesann' Lounge Chairs for Cassina, Italy, 1969
By Gianfranco Frattini, Figli di Amadeo Cassina
Located in Milan, IT
Gianfranco Frattini pair of 'Sesann' lounge chairs for Cassina, Italy, 1969 Original upholstery Original labels.
Chrome
Sold
H 25.99 in W 41.74 in D 39.38 in
Gianfranco Frattini Pair of 'Sesann' Lounge Chairs in Original Cognac Leather
By Cassina, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina, set of 2 'Sesann' lounge chairs, cognac leather and chrome plated steel, Italy, 1969.
Steel
Pair of Leather Lounge Chairs by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina
By Cassina, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A set of two (2) 'Sesann' lounge chairs / club chairs by Gianfranco Frattini.
Chrome
Sold
H 25 in W 42 in D 37 in
Gianfranco Frattini and Tobia Scarpa Three-Piece Lounge Set for Cassina, Italy
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Denver, CO
The epitome of 1970s free-style design recently upholstered in 'low nap' root-beer velvet. The chair set is the "Sesann" chair by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina, Italy.
Chrome
"Sesann" Lounge Chairs by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina
By Gianfranco Frattini
Located in West Hollywood, CA
"Sesann" Lounge Chairs by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina.
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
"Sesann" Armchair by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina
By Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Brussels, BE
"Sesann" Armchair by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina The name Sesann comes from both the similar sound of the Cezanne name, and from the six years of cooperation with Cassina compan...
Leather
Adjustable Floor Lamp "Caltha" by Gianfranco Frattini for Luci, Italy, 1982
By luci, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Classic items by him are the Model 522 dining table, Gecko table or desk light, model 849 arm or lounge chair, Gio coffee table, Sesann sofa, 105 dining chair, sideboard for Bernini ...
Metal
$9,800 / set
H 29.73 in W 20.28 in D 17.72 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Chairs for Molteni, Black Leather, 1974, Set of 4
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Molteni & C
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Dining Chairs for Molteni, Black Leather and Beech, Italy, 1974, set of four. The particular feature of this model is the support structure composed o...
Leather, Beech
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
$19,881 / item
H 27.56 in W 94.49 in D 39.38 in
Giovannetti, 1970s Anfibio Foldable Sofa in Cream Colored Fabric Project, Becchi
By Alessandro Becchi
Located in Casalguidi, IT
The bed-sofa, designed by Alessandro Becchi together with the Giovannetti staff has recently celebrated its 50 years. Its history is full of important events and participations. A p...
Wool, Cotton
$38,400 / set
H 23.63 in W 35.44 in D 35.44 in
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" Sofa for B&B Italia, Two-tone Velvet, Set of 8
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" modular sofa for B&B Italia, velvet, metal and plastic, Italy, 1970, eight elements. "Camaleonda" is an icon, rediscovered. Our atelier carefully res...
Plastic, Velvet
$16,500 / set
H 25.6 in W 39.38 in D 35.44 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Soriana” Chairs for Cassina, Burgundy, 1969, Set of 2
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Soriana" Lounge Chairs for Cassina, Burgundy Velvet, Italy, 1969, Set of two. Although technically designed in the 1960s, the "Soriana" model by the Italian duo...
Velvet
$2,880Sale Price / set|57% Off
H 33 in W 33 in D 41 in
Overstuffed Italian Leather Lounge Chair & Ottoman
By Gionathan de Pas & Donato D’Urbino & Paolo Lomazzi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An overstuffed leather chair and ottoman in the style of De Pas, D'Urbino & Lomazzi. Camel leather chair features a back bolster with surrounding leather belt strap. Matching ottoman...
Leather
$15,200
H 27.56 in W 94.49 in D 35.44 in
Gianfranco Frattini “Sesann” Sofa for Cassina, Cognac Leather, 1969
By Gianfranco Frattini, Cassina
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Gianfranco Frattini “Sesann” Sofa for Cassina, cognac leather, Italy, 1969 Designed in 1969 by Gianfranco Frattini, the Sesann collection marked a turning point in upholstered furni...
Leather
Sculptural Scandinavian Modern Chair in Wood Denmark - 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
Sculptural Scandinavian Modern Chair in Wood, Denmark - 1960s.
Wood
$19,500 / set
H 23.63 in W 35.44 in D 35.44 in
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" Sofa for B&B Italia, Ivory Bouclé, 1970, Set of 4
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" modular sofa for B&B Italia, ivory bouclé, Italy, 1970, set of four. "Camaleonda" is an icon, rediscovered. It was one of the truly modular sofa designs,...
Bouclé, Plastic
$5,649
H 28.35 in W 68.9 in D 31.5 in
De Sede DS-125 Sofa by Gert Lange in cognac Leather, Switzerland, 1980s
By De Sede
Located in amstelveen, NL
Exceptional and highly sculptural DS-125 sofa by Gert Lange for De Sede, Switzerland, circa 1980s. This iconic model exemplifies De Sede’s mastery of leather craftsmanship and arch...
Leather
$34,112 / set
H 26.4 in W 36.2 in D 36.2 in
Mario Bellini Azure Linen Velvet Camaleonda Sofa for B&B Italia, 1972, Set of 6
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Vicenza, IT
Camaleonda sofa, designed by Mario Bellini and manufactured by B&B Italia in 1972. The set features six modules with backrest. High quality Italian azure linen velvet upholstery. ...
Linen, Velvet, Foam
$18,300 / set
H 32.09 in W 19.69 in D 20.87 in
Mario Marenco "Sapporo" Chairs for Mobil Girgi, Reddish Brown, 1970, Set of 6
By Mobil Girgi, Mario Marenco
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Marenco "Sapporo" chairs for Mobil Girgi, reddish-brown leather and beech, Italy, 1970, set of six. The iconic "Sapporo" chair consists of a particular backrest, conceived wit...
Leather, Beech
$17,655
H 26.78 in W 68.9 in D 38.59 in
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, excellent condition. Ref. Giuliana Gramigna, "Repertorio del Design Italiano1950-200...
Steel
Italian Lounge Chair in Cognac Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Lounge chair, leather, aluminum, Italy 1970s A lounge chair made in Italy in the 1970s. This chair strongly represents the essence of furniture design of the 1970s, going beyond the...
Aluminum
$9,000
H 27.17 in W 37.41 in D 51.19 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Soriana” Easy Chair for Cassina, Tobacco Velvet, 1969
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Soriana" chaise longue, tobacco velvet and steel, Italy, 1969. Although technically designed in the 1960s, the "Soriana" model by the Italian duo Tobia and Afra...
Velvet
$6,473
H 37.41 in W 35.44 in D 35.44 in
Percival Lafer MP‑41 Lounge Chair in wood and leather, Brazil, 1970s
By Sergio Rodrigues, Percival Lafer
Located in Argelato, BO
1.708 / 5.000 The MP-41 armchair, designed by Brazilian designer Percival Lafer in the 1960s, is an icon of Brazilian modernism, known for its bold, innovative, and comfortable desi...
Leather, Wood
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.