Sold|$4,250
Gianfranco Frattini Sesann sofa for Cassina
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Leather sofa , comfortable , vintage and still very beautiful. Gramigna and Biondi, pg. 209
Chrome, Steel
Sold|$15,090
Sesann Sofa by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina
By Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Oakville, CA
locations; largely inconspicuous. 92W x 26H x 34D [15SH] *Matching sofa and arm chairs also available.
Chrome
1970s Sesann Sofa by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina
By Cassina, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Toronto, CA
Like sitting on a cloud... Historic design by Gianfranco Frattini, Sesann is a collection of sofas
Steel
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
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. Rare brown leather armchair in very good
Steel
Sold|$3,908 / item
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By Tacchini, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in New York, NY
, Sesann is a collection of sofas and armchairs with soft, cosy forms that evoke feelings of warmth and
Leather, Fabric
Sold|$11,233 / item
Tacchini Sesann Sofa Designed by Gianfranco Frattini in STOCK
By Gianfranco Frattini
Located in New York, NY
, Sesann is a collection of sofas and armchairs with soft, cosy forms that evoke feelings of warmth and
Textile
Tacchini Sesann Sofa Designed by Gianfranco Frattini in STOCK
By Gianfranco Frattini
Located in New York, NY
design by Gianfranco Frattini, Sesann is a collection of sofas and armchairs with soft, cosy forms that
Textile
NEW Tacchini Sesann Sofa by Gianfranco Frattini in STOCK
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
Fabric
50% deposit Tacchini Sesann Sofa Designed by Gianfranco Frattini
By Tacchini, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in New York, NY
Frattini, Sesann is a collection of sofas and armchairs with soft, cosy forms that evoke feelings of warmth
Fabric
Brown Leather Sesann Sofa by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina
By Gianfranco Frattini, Cassina
Located in Austin, TX
Italian sofa, by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina. The supple leather, in great condition, lends
Chrome
Sold|$21,906 / set
Set of Two Tacchini Sesann Sofas Designed by Gianfranco Frattini
By Gianfranco Frattini
Located in New York, NY
, Sesann is a collection of sofas and armchairs with soft, cosy forms that evoke feelings of warmth and
Textile
NEW Tacchini Leather Sesann Sofa by Gianfranco Frattini in STOCK
By Tacchini, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in New York, NY
reissue of a historic design by Gianfranco Frattini, Sesann is a collection of sofas and armchairs with
Leather
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
Chrome
Sold|$17,777 / set
Sesann sofa's in cream wool by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina, 1970s
By Gianfranco Frattini, Cassina
Located in amstelveen, NL
Early edition sofas designed by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina, Italy 1970. They are reupholstered
Chrome
Cassina Sesann Sofa Loveseat by Gianfranco Frattini in Gray Fabric with Chrome
By Gianfranco Frattini, Cassina
Located in West Hartford, CT
Stunning Cassina Sesann loveseat by Gianfranco Frattini. Designed in 1969 in Italy. The fabric is a
Steel, Chrome
Tacchini Sesann Sofa by Gianfranco Frattini with Black Chrome Frame in STOCK
By Tacchini, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in New York, NY
frame and walnut feet. A reissue of a historic design by Gianfranco Frattini, Sesann is a collection of
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Sesann 2 seater by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina 1970ties
By Gianfranco Frattini, Cassina
Located in Boom, Vlaams Gewest
This vintage sesann sofa designed by Gianfranco Frattini has been reulpholstered with a high
Chrome
Sesann 1 seater by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina 1970ties
By Gianfranco Frattini, Cassina
Located in Boom, Vlaams Gewest
This vintage sesann sofa designed by Gianfranco Frattini has been reulpholstered with a high
Chrome
Sold|$13,036
Sesann by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina
By Gianfranco Frattini, Cassina
Located in Wien, AT
The Cassina Sesann sofa, originally designed in 1970 by Gianfranco Frattini, is an icon of Italian
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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
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Sesann Coffee Table by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina, 1970s Italy
Located in Tel Aviv-Yafo, Tel Aviv District
beautifully with the Sesann sofas and armchairs, encouraging a relaxed, lounge-like atmosphere. Composed of a
Chrome
Sold|$29,500 / set
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
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"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
Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina "Sesann" Two-Seater Sofa, Italy 1970s
By Gianfranco Frattini, Cassina
Located in Naples, IT
Two-seater sofa Mod." Sesann," designed by di Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina in 1970. The outer
Chrome
Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina "Sesann" Three-Seater Sofa, Italy 1970s
By Gianfranco Frattini, Cassina
Located in Naples, IT
Three-seater sofa Mod." Sesann," designed by di Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina in 1970. The outer
Chrome
Sesann 3-Seater Sofa by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina, 1970s
By Gianfranco Frattini, Cassina
Located in amstelveen, NL
Early edition 3-seater sofa designed by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina, Italy 1970. This sofa is
Chrome
Sesann leather sofa by Giancarlo Frattini for Cassina, Italy, 1970s
By Gianfranco Frattini, Cassina
Located in Quarrata, IT
Three seating sofa designed by Gianfranco Frattini and produced by Cassina in Italy during the
Leather
Sage Green Velvet Cassina Sesann Two Seater Sofa by Gianfranco Frattini
By Gianfranco Frattini, Cassina
Located in Aartselaar, BE
Original Cassina edition, designed by Gianfranco Frattini in 1969. Newly upholstered in high-quality sage green velvet fabric. Foam, fabric and chromed tubular metal frame in exc...
Chrome
Sesann 3-Seater Sofa in cognac leather by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina, 1970s
By Cassina, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in amstelveen, NL
Early edition 3-seater sofa designed by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina, Italy 1970. This sofa is
Chrome
Sold|$19,199 / set
2 Sesann sofas Gianfranco Frattini Cassina
By Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Il set di due divani Sesann di Gianfranco Frattini è un'espressione sublime di design contemporaneo
Velvet
Sold|$15,643 / set
set 2 sofas Sesann Gianfranco Frattini Cassina
By Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Il set di due divani Sesann di Gianfranco Frattini è un'espressione sublime di design contemporaneo
Velvet
Sold|$10,073 / set
set 2 sofas Sesann Gianfranco Frattini Cassina
By Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Il set di due divani Sesann di Gianfranco Frattini è un'espressione sublime di design contemporaneo
Velvet
Divano “Sesann” di Gianfranco Frattini per Cassina, 1970s
By Cassina, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Quarrata, IT
Divano “Sesann” di Gianfranco Frattini per Cassina, edizione originale anni ‘70. Nuovamente
Metal
Divano "Sesann" di Gianfranco Frattini per Cassina, Italia, 1970s
By Cassina, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Quarrata, IT
Divano a tre posti "Sesann" di Gianfranco Frattini per Cassina, prodotto in Italia negli anni '70
Steel
Cassina 'Sesann' Two-Seat in Cognac Leather and Chrome
By Gianfranco Frattini, Cassina
Located in Antwerp, BE
Gianfranco Frattini designed this awesome Space Age piece in the 1970s for Cassina. A sofa in
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'Sesann' sofa by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina Italia 1970s
By Gianfranco Frattini, Cassina
Located in Milano, IT
Iconic Sofa by Gianfranco Frattini with foam padding and fine original leather upholstery, chrome-plated metal tubing.
Metal
Sold|$13,000 / set
Pair of 1970s Sesann Chairs by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina
By Cassina, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Toronto, CA
Historic design by Gianfranco Frattini, Sesann is a collection of sofas and armchairs with soft
Steel
"Sesann" Sofa by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina
By Cassina, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Milan, IT
"Sesann" sofa in perfect original condition, created by Gianfranco Frattini in 1970 for Cassina
Chrome
Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina, Italian Midcentury "Sesann" Sofa
By Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Milan, IT
Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina, Italian midcentury "Sesann" sofa in original earthy green or brown
Metal, Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Italian Gianfranco Frattini "Sesann" Sofa for Cassina, 1970s
By Cassina, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Prato, IT
Mid-Century Modern Italian Gianfranco Frattini "Sesann" sofa for Cassina. The sofa has been
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Italian Two-Seat "Sesann" Sofa by Frattini for Cassina, 1970s
By Gianfranco Frattini, Cassina
Located in Prato, IT
Mid-Century Modern Italian two-seat "Sesann" sofa by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina, 1970s The
Chrome
Gianfranco Frattini Sesann sofas Cassina Italy 1969
By Gianfranco Frattini, Cassina
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Very nice early pair of 2-seater ‘Sesann’ sofas designed by Gianfranco Frattini and manufactured by
Chrome
Gianfranco Frattini 'Sesann' Sofa Reupholstered
By Cassina, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina, settee 'Sesann', to be reupholstered and chrome-plated steel
Chrome
Tacchini Sesann Sofa Designed by Gianfranco Frattini
By Gianfranco Frattini
Located in New York, NY
A reissue of a historic design by Gianfranco Frattini, Sesann is a collection of sofas and
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Kristi Tacchini Sesann Sofa by Gianfranco Frattini
By Tacchini, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in New York, NY
historic design by Gianfranco Frattini, Sesann is a collection of sofas and armchairs with soft, cosy forms
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Gianfranco Frattini "Sesann" Sofa for Cassina, 1971
By Gianfranco Frattini, Cassina
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
"Sesann" two-seat sofa designed by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina in 1971, Italy. A system of
Velvet
Tacchini Sesann Sofa by Gianfranco Frattini in STOCK
By Gianfranco Frattini
Located in New York, NY
SESANN - ricinus 04 CAL117 A reissue of a historic design by Gianfranco Frattini, Sesann is a
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Gianfranco Frattini 'Sesann' Sofa in Original Cognac Leather
By Cassina, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina, sofa 'Sesann', cognac leather and chrome-plated steel, Italy, 1969
Chrome
Gianfranco Frattini 'Sesann' Sofa in Original Brown Fabric
By Cassina, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Waalwijk, NL
, design 1969, production later This postmodern sofa is designed by Gianfranco Frattini, the 'Sesann
Chrome
Tacchini Sesann Sofa Designed by Gianfranco Frattini in STOCK
By Tacchini, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in New York, NY
Sesann 180cm Sofa Karakorum by dedar: #007 ecume painted black frame t07 walnut feet t43
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Tacchini Sesann Sofa Designed by Gianfranco Frattini in Stock
By Gianfranco Frattini
Located in New York, NY
of a historic design by Gianfranco Frattini, Sesann is a collection of sofas and armchairs with soft
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Located in New York, NY
historic design by Gianfranco Frattini, Sesann is a collection of sofas and armchairs with soft, cosy forms
Leather, Fabric
extra shipping Kristi Tacchini Sesann Sofa by Gianfranco Frattini
By Gianfranco Frattini, Tacchini
Located in New York, NY
historic design by Gianfranco Frattini, Sesann is a collection of sofas and armchairs with soft, cosy forms
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By Tacchini, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in New York, NY
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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.