Tacchini Sesann Sofa by Gianfranco Frattini in STOCK
By Gianfranco Frattini
Located in New York, NY
Black chrome frame with Walnut feet upholstered in ricinus 05 - cat v A reissue of a historic design by Gianfranco Frattini, Sesann is a collection of sofas and armchairs with soft...
Textile
Customizable Tacchini Sesann Sofa by Gianfranco Frattini
By Gianfranco Frattini, Tacchini
Located in New York, NY
A reissue of a historic design by Gianfranco Frattini, Sesann is a collection of sofas and armchairs with soft, cozy forms that evoke feelings of warmth and sensuality, thanks to the...
Leather, Fabric
Customizable Tacchini Sesann Sofa by Gianfranco Frattini
By Tacchini, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in New York, NY
A reissue of a 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...
Leather, Fabric
$10,693 / item
Customizable Tacchini Sesann Sofa by Gianfranco Frattini
By Gianfranco Frattini, Tacchini
Located in New York, NY
price listed for starting fabric and chrome frame A reissue of a historic design by Gianfranco Frattini, Sesann is a collection of sofas and armchairs with soft, cosy forms that evo...
Leather, Fabric
Tacchini Sesann Sofa by Gianfranco Frattini in STOCK
By Tacchini, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in New York, NY
Sesann 180cm Sofa Mays Color 01 - Cat. M Frame T07 Painted Black Walnut T43 Feet A reissue of a historic design by Gianfranco Frattini, Sesann is a collection of sofas and armchairs...
Fabric
Sofa "Sesann" by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina, 1970s
By Gianfranco Frattini, Cassina
Located in bruxelles, BE
Sofa in pink fabric and metal, model: Sesann by Gianfranco Frattini.
Metal
Customizable Tacchini Grand Sesann Sofa by Gianfranco Frattini
By Gianfranco Frattini, Tacchini
Located in New York, NY
Grand Sesann thus becomes synonymous with peace and absolute rest, without losing the distinctive features of Gianfranco Frattini’s iconic project and the re-edition already presente...
Fabric, Leather, Textile
Customizable Tacchini Sesann Sofa Designed by Gianfranco Frattini
By Gianfranco Frattini, Tacchini
Located in New York, NY
price listed for starting fabric and chrome frame A reissue of a historic design by Gianfranco Frattini, Sesann is a collection of sofas and armchairs with soft, cosy forms that evo...
Leather, Fabric
Gianfranco Frattini “Sesann” Sofa for Cassina, Black Leather, 1969
By Cassina, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Gianfranco Frattini “Sesann” Sofa for Cassina, black leather and stainless steel, Italy, 1969 Designed in 1969 by Gianfranco Frattini, the Sesann collection marked a turning point i...
Stainless Steel
Gianfranco Frattini “Sesann” Sofa for Cassina, Cognac Leather, 1969
By Cassina, Gianfranco Frattini
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
"Sesann" Sofa by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina, Italy 1970s
By Cassina, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Roma, IT
An iconic expression of Italian modernism, this Sesann sofa by Gianfranco Frattini exemplifies the sculptural elegance and technical innovation that defined Cassina’s production in t...
Steel
Sesann Sofa by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina, New Upholstery, Italy, 1970s
By Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Brussels, BE
Sesann Sofa by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina,New Upholstery, Italy, 1970s Gianfranco Frattini (born May 16, 1926, Padua, Italy–died April 6, 2004, Milan, Italy) was an Italian des...
Fabric
Gianfranco Frattini Azure Velvet Sesann Three-Seater Sofa for Cassina, 1972
By Gianfranco Frattini, Cassina
Located in Vicenza, IT
Sesann three-seater sofa, designed by Gianfranco Frattini in 1970 and produced by the Italian manufacturer Cassina.
Chrome
Gianfranco Frattini Ocher Velvet Sesann Three-Seater Sofa for Cassina, 1972
By Cassina, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Vicenza, IT
Sesann three-seater sofa, designed by Gianfranco Frattini in 1970 and produced by the Italian manufacturer Cassina.
Chrome
Gianfranco Frattini Brown Velvet Sesann Three-Seater Sofa for Cassina, 1972
By Cassina, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Vicenza, IT
Sesann three-seater sofa, designed by Gianfranco Frattini in 1970 and produced by the Italian manufacturer Cassina.
Chrome
Italian modern brown leather sofa Sesann Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina, 1970s
By Gianfranco Frattini, Cassina
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern brown leather sofa Sesann Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina, 1970s Sofa model Sesann in brown leather.
Metal
Two Seater Sofa "Sesann" by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina, Italy 1969
By Gianfranco Frattini, Cassina
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
Three Seater Sofa "Sesann" by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina, Italy 1969
By Cassina, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Roma, IT
Three seater sofa designed by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina, 1969. Original manufacturer's label. Black Leather, excellent condition. Ref. Giuliana Gramigna, "Repertorio del Design...
Steel
Mid Century Modern Sofa "Sesann" by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina, Italy 1970s
By Cassina, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find an iconic piece of design - Sesann sofa, designed by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina.
Steel
Sesann 3-Seater Sofa in dusty pink by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina, 1970s
By Cassina, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in amstelveen, NL
An early edition Sesann three-seat sofa designed by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina, Italy, circa 1970.
Chrome
Sesann - Sofa black leather by Gianfranco Frattini Tacchini W 240 cm (94.49 in)
By Tacchini, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Varedo, MB
Sesann: Icon of Italian Comfort Sesann is more than a sofa: it is a manifesto of softness and authentic comfort, designed by the master Gianfranco Frattini in the 1970s.
Leather
Sesann - Sofa in fabric by Gianfranco Frattini for Tacchini W 240 cm (94.49 in)
By Tacchini, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Varedo, MB
Sesann: Icon of Italian Comfort Sesann is more than a sofa: it is a manifesto of softness and authentic comfort, designed by the master Gianfranco Frattini in the 1970s.
Fabric
Sesann - Sofa in fabric by Gianfranco Frattini for Tacchini W 240 cm (94.49 in)
By Tacchini, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Varedo, MB
Sesann: Icon of Italian Comfort Sesann is more than a sofa: it is a manifesto of softness and authentic comfort, designed by the master Gianfranco Frattini in the 1970s.
Fabric
Sesann - Sofa in fabric by Gianfranco Frattini for Tacchini W 240 cm (94.49 in)
By Tacchini, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Varedo, MB
Sesann: Icon of Italian Comfort Sesann is more than a sofa: it is a manifesto of softness and authentic comfort, designed by the master Gianfranco Frattini in the 1970s.
Fabric
Sesann - Sofa in leather by Gianfranco Frattini for Tacchini W 240 cm (94.49 in)
By Tacchini, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Varedo, MB
Sesann: Icon of Italian Comfort Sesann is more than a sofa: it is a manifesto of softness and authentic comfort, designed by the master Gianfranco Frattini in the 1970s.
Leather
Sesann - Sofa in fabric by Gianfranco Frattini for Tacchini W 240 cm (94.49 in)
By Tacchini, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Varedo, MB
Sesann: Icon of Italian Comfort Sesann is more than a sofa: it is a manifesto of softness and authentic comfort, designed by the master Gianfranco Frattini in the 1970s.
Fabric
Gianfranco Frattini Brown Velvet Sesann Lounge Chair for Cassina, 1972
By Gianfranco Frattini, Cassina
Located in Vicenza, IT
Cassina presented the Sesann system by Gianfranco Frattini in 1970. The project included an armchair, a two-seater, a three-seater sofa, and a coffee table.
Chrome
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. A true statement piece, this design is instantly recognizable for its bold, sculptural form and t...
Aluminum
Gianfranco Frattini Sesann Sofa in Dedar Karakorum by Tacchini
By Tacchini
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
The Sesann sofa is a masterpiece of modern style and comfortable elegance.
Chrome
Sesann Three-Seat Sofa by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina, Italy, 1970s
Located in Hilversum, NL
Designed by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina in the early 1970s, the Sesann sofa is a classic example of Italian design from the period.
Aluminum
Gianfranco Frattini Black Leather Sesann Two-Seater Sofa for Cassina, 1972
By Gianfranco Frattini, Cassina
Located in Vicenza, IT
Sesann two-seater sofa, designed by Gianfranco Frattini in 1970 and produced by the Italian manufacturer Cassina.
Chrome
Gianfranco Frattini Beige Wool Bouclé Sesann Two-Seater Sofa for Cassina, 1972
By Gianfranco Frattini, Cassina
Located in Vicenza, IT
Sesann two-seater sofa, designed by Gianfranco Frattini in 1970 and produced by the Italian manufacturer Cassina.
Chrome
Gianfranco Frattini Sesann Sofa and Armchairs for Cassina, Alpaca Velvet, 1972
Located in Vicenza, IT
Sesann living room set designed by Gianfranco Frattini and produced by Cassina in 1972.
Chrome
Gianfranco Frattini Sesann Sofa and Armchair for Cassina, Alpaca Velvet, 1972
Located in Vicenza, IT
Sesann living room set designed by Gianfranco Frattini and produced by Cassina in 1972.
Chrome
1970s Italian Cognac Leather & Chrome Sesann Lounge Armchair by Frattini Cassina
By Gianfranco Frattini, Tacchini, Cassina, Mario Bellini, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
Original 1970s Sesann sofa by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina upholstered in aniline cognac / camel colored calfskin leather.
Chrome
Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina Leather Sesann Sofa
By Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Portland, OR
Original leather sofa by Gianfranco Frattini. Extremely comfortable due to its round shape, and the sofa has a round fluffy look that belies its size. Shown with 269 MEX coffee ta...
Chrome, Steel
Gianfranco Frattini Sesann Sofa for Cassina
By Gianfranco Frattini, Cassina
Located in Mere, GB
This is an original Cassina (Labelled) "Sesann" sofa designed by Gianfranco Frattini in 1970.
Chrome
Unavailable
H 25.6 in W 66.93 in D 39.38 in
Sesann sofa by Gianfranco Frattini, for Cassina, Italy, 1960's
By Gianfranco Frattini, Cassina
Located in Uccle, BE
Sesann sofa by Gianfranco Frattini, for Cassina, Italy, 1960's
Chrome
Unavailable
H 25.6 in W 66.93 in D 39.38 in
Sesann sofa by Gianfranco Frattini, for Cassina, Italy, 1960's
By Gianfranco Frattini, Cassina
Located in Brussels , BE
Sesann sofa by Gianfranco Frattini, for Cassina, Italy, 1960's Leather and chrome tubular metal
Chrome
Unavailable
H 26.78 in W 66.93 in D 39.38 in
Sesann sofa by Gianfranco Frattini, for Cassina, Italy, 1960's
By Gianfranco Frattini, Cassina
Located in Brussels , BE
Sesann sofa by Gianfranco Frattini, for Cassina, Italy, 1960's leather and chrome tubular metal
Chrome
Unavailable
H 26.78 in W 66.93 in D 39.38 in
Sesann sofa by Gianfranco Frattini, for Cassina, Italy, 1960's
By Gian Franco Frattini, Cassina
Located in Uccle, BE
"Sesann" sofa by Gianfranco Frattini, for Cassina, Italy, 1960's
Chrome
Unavailable
H 27.56 in W 90.56 in D 37.41 in
Sesann sofa living room set by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina
By Gianfranco Frattini, Cassina
Located in NIJMEGEN, NL
The 2 armchairs are in very good condition, the 3-seater sofa is still in beautiful vintage condition, with wear and patina in accordance with its age. Sitting very comfortable. Sp...
Leather
Sesann Sofa by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina
By Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Oakville, CA
Design care of Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina. Made in Italy, 1970s. Reupholstered by Joe Banone in his Paris Atelier [recently worked on all seating in Lenny Kravitz's home as seen...
Chrome
Sesann Sofa / Settee by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina
By Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Dallas, TX
Sesann Sofa by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina in original dark brown leather.
Leather
Pair of Gianfranco Frattini "Sesann" Sofas for Cassina
By Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Pawtucket, RI
Comfortable pair of Gianfranco Frattini "Sesann" settees or small sofas in brown leather.
Leather
Gianfranco Frattini "Sesann" Sofa for Cassina, 1972
By Gianfranco Frattini, Cassina
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Gianfranco Frattini "Sesann" two-seat sofa designed by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina in 1972.
Chrome
Sesann Sofa by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina
By Cassina, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in London, England
The "Three-seater sofa Mod. Sesann," crafted by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina in 1970, epitomizes a harmonious blend of style and practicality.
Chrome
Gianfranco Frattini Sesann Sofas Cassina, Italy, 1969
By Gianfranco Frattini, Cassina
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Very nice pair of 2-seat 'Sesann' sofa's designed by Gianfranco Frattini and manufactured by Cassina, Italy 1969.
Chrome
Sesann Sofa by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina , Italy, 1970s
By Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Brussels, BE
Sesann Sofa by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina , Italy, 1970s A reissue of a historic design by Gianfranco Frattini, Sesann is a collection of sofas and armchairs with soft, cosy fo...
Velvet
Tacchini Sesann Sofa Designed by Gianfranco Frattini in STOCK
By Gianfranco Frattini
Located in New York, NY
SESANN Ricinius 05 frame: T09 CAL117 A reissue of a historic design by Gianfranco Frattini, Sesann is a collection of sofas and armchairs with soft, cosy forms that evoke feel...
Textile
Tacchini Sesann Sofa Designed by Gianfranco Frattini in STOCK
By Gianfranco Frattini
Located in New York, NY
SESANN - thesium 26 Matt black frame T07 Dark walnut feet T43 CAL117 A reissue of a historic design by Gianfranco Frattini, Sesann is a collection of sofas and armchairs with sof...
Textile
Brown Leather Sofas Sesann by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina
By Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of sofas, Italian, by Gianfranco Frattini and designed for Cassina. The supple leather, in great condition, lends itself to the voluptuous form. These sofas rest in a bent tubul...
Chrome
Sesann Sofa by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina, 1960s
By Cassina, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Sesann leather sofa by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina.
Steel
Sold
H 35.44 in W 90.56 in D 35.44 in
"Sesann" Leather Sofa by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina, Italy, 1970s
By Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Prato, IT
"Sesann" leather sofa by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina, Italy, 1970s.
Chrome
1970s Sesann Sofa 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
Sold
H 26.38 in W 94.49 in D 37.01 in
Set of Two Tacchini Sesann Sofas Designed by Gianfranco Frattini
By Gianfranco Frattini
Located in New York, NY
SESANN Ricinius 05 frame: T09 CAL117 A reissue of a historic design by Gianfranco Frattini, Sesann is a collection of sofas and armchairs with soft, cosy forms that evoke feel...
Textile
Sold
H 27.56 in W 70.87 in D 39.38 in
Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina, Italian Midcentury Pair of "Sesann" Sofas
By Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Milan, IT
Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina, Italian midcentury pair of two-seats "Sesann" sofas in original earthy green/ brown.
Metal, Chrome
50% Allison Tacchini Sesann Sofa by Gianfranco Frattini
By Tacchini, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in New York, NY
CUSTOMER OWN FABRIC - FRAME:TBD FEET: TBD A reissue of a historic design by Gianfranco Frattini, Sesann is a collection of sofas and armchairs with soft, cosy forms that evoke feel...
Leather, Fabric
Sold
H 26.78 in W 64.97 in D 36.23 in
Sesann Sofa by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina with Original Upholstery
By Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Boom, Vlaams Gewest
This original fabric is in excellent condition, sofa has been almost unused. Beautiful design by Gianfranco Frattini for cassina
Chrome
2 Sesann sofas Gianfranco Frattini Cassina
By Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Gianfranco Frattini's set of two Sesann sofas is a sublime expression of contemporary design. Characterized by clean lines and elegant shapes, these sofas embody the essence of Itali...
Velvet
Sold
H 25.2 in W 66.93 in D 32.29 in
Sesann Sofa by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina, Orange Velvet, Italy, 1970s
By Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Brussels, BE
Sesann sofa by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina, Orange Velvet, Italy, 1970s - Two available.
Fabric
Sold
H 24.41 in W 94.49 in D 33.08 in
Three-Seater Sesann Sofa by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina, Italy, 1970s
By Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Brussels, BE
Three-Seater Sesann Sofa by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina, Italy, 1970s - New Upholstery
Metal
Sold
H 25.6 in W 94.49 in D 36.23 in
Sesann Sofa by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina, Cognac Leather, Italy, 1970s
By Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Brussels, BE
Sesann sofa by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina, cognac leather, Italy, 1970s Original leather.
Leather
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.
Black leather, silk velvet cushions, breathable bouclé fabric — when shopping for antique or vintage sofas, today’s couch connoisseurs have much to choose from in terms of style and shape. But it wasn’t always thus.
The sofa is typically defined as a long upholstered seat that features a back and arms and is intended for two or more people. While the term “couch” comes from the Old French couche, meaning to lie down, and sofa has Eastern origins, both are forms of divan, a Turkish word that means an elongated cushioned seat. Bench-like seating in Ancient Greece, which was padded with soft blankets, was called klinai. No matter how you spell it, sofa just means comfort, at least it does today.
In the early days of sofa design, upholstery consisted of horsehair or dried moss. Sofas that originated in countries such as France during the 17th century were more integral to decor than they were to comfort. Like most Baroque furnishings from the region, they frequently comprised heavy, gilded mahogany frames and were upholstered in floral Beauvais tapestry. Today, options abound when it comes to style and material, with authentic leather offerings and classy steel settees. Plush, velvet chesterfields represent the platonic ideal of coziness.
Vladimir Kagan’s iconic sofa designs, such as the Crescent and the Serpentine — which, like the sectional sofas of the 1960s created by furniture makers such as Harvey Probber, are quite popular among mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts — showcase the spectrum of style available to modern consumers. Those looking to make a statement can turn to Studio 65’s lip-shaped Bocca sofa, which was inspired by the work of Salvador Dalí. Elsewhere, the furniture of the 1970s evokes an era when experimentation ruled, or at least provided a reason to break the rules. Just about every area of society felt a sudden urge to be wayward, to push boundaries — and buttons. Vintage leather sofas of that decade are characterized by a rare blending of the showy and organic.
With so many options, it’s important to explore and find the perfect furniture for your space. Paying attention to the lines of the cushions as well as the flow from the backrest into the arms is crucial to identifying a cohesive new piece for your home or office.
Fortunately, with styles from every era — and even round sofas — there’s a luxurious piece for every space. Deck out your living room with an Art Deco lounge or go retro with a nostalgic '80s design. No matter your sitting vision, the right piece is waiting for you in the expansive collection of unique sofas on 1stDibs.