Customizable Tacchini Sesann Ottoman by Gianfranco Frattini
By Gianfranco Frattini, Tacchini
Located in New York, NY
Together with the armchair and sofa already featured in a Tacchini re-edition in 2015, the Sesann ottoman continues the story of a vision of contemporary living that invites you to a...
Leather, Fabric
Customizable Tacchini Sesann Armchair by Gianfranco Frattini
By Tacchini, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in New York, NY
price listed for starting fabric 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 ergono...
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, 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...
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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 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
Customizable Tacchini Grand Sesann Sofa by Gianfranco Frattini
By Tacchini, Gianfranco Frattini
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
$4,074Sale Price|40% Off
Original SESANN Indoor Lounge Chair by Gianfranco Frattini - made in Italy
By Tacchini, Gianfranco Frattini
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
1970s Italian Cognac Leather & Chrome Sesann Lounge Armchair by Frattini Cassina
By Tacchini, Gianfranco Frattini, Mario Bellini, Cassina, 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. Gianfranco Frattini was born in Italy, in Padua, on 15...
Chrome
Gianfranco Frattini Set of Four 780/783 Stacking Low Tables by Cassina 1960s
By Gianfranco Frattini, Cassina
Located in Cascina, Pisa
Among his best sellers, the 780/783 set of stacking tables for Cassina, the Sesann armchair for Tacchini, the Albero bookcase and the Kyoto table for Poltrona Frau.
Plastic, Laminate, Beech
Tacchini Sesann Sofa Designed by Gianfranco Frattini
By Tacchini
Located in Long Island City, NY
Tacchini Sesann Sofa Designed by Gianfranco Frattini.
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
NEW Tacchini Sesann Sofa by Gianfranco Frattini in STOCK
By Tacchini, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in New York, NY
Black Painted frame with Walnut feet upholstered in Dionea 02 Please ask for picture of the fabric! A reissue of a historic design by Gianfranco Frattini, Sesann is a collection o...
Fabric
NEW Tacchini Sesann Sofa by Gianfranco Frattini in STOCK
By Tacchini, 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 sof...
Fabric
50% deposit Tacchini Sesann Sofa Designed by Gianfranco Frattini
By Tacchini, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in New York, NY
Chrome t24 frame Dionea 08 - uphosltered walnut feet A reissue of a historic design by Gianfranco Frattini, Sesann is a collection of sofas and armchairs with soft, cosy forms that...
Fabric
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
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...
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H 26.38 in W 94.49 in D 37.1 in
Tacchini Sesann Sofa by Gianfranco Frattini with Black Chrome Frame in STOCK
By Tacchini, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in New York, NY
ONE IN STOCK _ AVAILABLE TO SEE IN NYC Bopha 01 (image attached), with a polished black chrome frame and walnut feet. A reissue of a historic design by Gianfranco Frattini, Sesann is...
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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
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H 26.38 in W 94.49 in D 37.01 in
Set of Two Tacchini Sesann Sofas by Gianfranco Frattini in STOCK
By Gianfranco Frattini
Located in New York, NY
One NEW and one floor sample 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 ...
Textile
NEW Tacchini Leather Sesann Sofa by Gianfranco Frattini in STOCK
By Tacchini, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in New York, NY
Black Painted frame with Walnut feet upholstered in Analina Leather 02 cat.z BLACK FRAME A reissue of a historic design by Gianfranco Frattini, Sesann is a collection of sofas and...
Leather
Sesann Leather Lounge Chair by Gianfranco Frattini
By Tacchini, Gianfranco Frattini
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
Kristi Tacchini Sesann Sofa by Gianfranco Frattini
By Tacchini, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in New York, NY
-fabric BOPHA, color 01. -base T23 chromed metal -feet T134 walnut Helsinki A reissue of a historic design by Gianfranco Frattini, Sesann is a collection of sofas and armchairs wit...
Fabric
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 armchairs with soft, cosy forms that evoke feelings of warmth and sensuality, thanks to the...
Textile
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 A reissue of a historic design by Gianfranco Frattini, Sesann is a collection of so...
Textile
JAMES 50% BALANCE Tacchini Sesann Sofas by Gianfranco Frattini
By Tacchini, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in New York, NY
50% balance SHIPPING WAS INCLUDED IN THE DEPOSIT for 2 SESANNS UPHOLSTERED IN RICINUS 01 CATEGORY SUPER LEATHER CHROME FRAME - T25 Matt Champagne Gold 240CM WIDE EACH FOR JAMES. A...
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H 26.38 in W 94.49 in D 37.1 in
extra shipping Kristi Tacchini Sesann Sofa by Gianfranco Frattini
By Tacchini, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in New York, NY
-fabric BOPHA, color 01. -base T23 chromed metal -feet T134 walnut Helsinki A reissue of a historic design by Gianfranco Frattini, Sesann is a collection of sofas and armchairs wit...
Fabric
50%BALANCE Tacchini Sesann Sofa Designed by Gianfranco Frattini
By Tacchini, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in New York, NY
Chrome t24 frame Dionea 08 - uphosltered walnut feet A reissue of a historic design by Gianfranco Frattini, Sesann is a collection of sofas and armchairs with soft, cosy forms that...
Fabric
BALANCE 50% Allison Tacchini Sesann Sofa by Gianfranco Frattini
By Tacchini, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in New York, NY
balance- buyer already paid for shipping with order- 124590232 CUSTOMER OWN FABRIC - FRAME:TBD FEET: TBD A reissue of a historic design by Gianfranco Frattini, Sesann is a collect...
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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 collection of sofas and armchairs with soft, cosy forms that evoke feelings of warmth ...
Textile
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
Tacchini Sesann Sofa Designed by Gianfranco Frattini in Stock
By Gianfranco Frattini
Located in New York, NY
SESANN EXTRA Eremurus Cat. Extra Col. 05 Chromed structure: T23 Feet: T43 walnut CAL117 A reissue of a historic design by Gianfranco Frattini, Sesann is a collection of sofas and ar...
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H 26.38 in W 94.49 in D 37.1 in
JAMES 50% DEPOSIT Tacchini Sesann Sofas by Gianfranco Frattini with Chrome Frame
By Gianfranco Frattini, Tacchini
Located in New York, NY
50% deposit for 2 SESANNS UPHOLSTERED IN RICINUS 01 CATEGORY SUPER LEATHER CHROME FRAME - T25 Matt Champagne Gold 240CM WIDE EACH FOR JAMES. A reissue of a historic design by Gianf...
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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.
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