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Gianfranco Frattini Furniture

Italian, 1926-2004

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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Creator: Gianfranco Frattini
Customizable Tacchini Sesann Sofa Designed 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...
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2010s Italian Gianfranco Frattini Furniture

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Leather, Fabric

Artemide Megaron LED Floor Lamp in Black by Gianfranco Frattini
By Gianfranco Frattini, Artemide
Located in Hicksville, NY
The Artemide Megaron floor LED is the new modern edition of the design classic by Gianfranco Frattini from 1979. Steel base coated with thermoplastic ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Gianfranco Frattini Furniture

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Aluminum, Steel

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.
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1970s Vintage Gianfranco Frattini Furniture

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Leather

Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina 'Bull' Sofa in Black Leather
By Cassina, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina, 'Bull' sofa, Italy, 1980s A monumental sofa design by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina. This piece was designed in 1987 and it shows typical traits f...
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Gianfranco Frattini Furniture

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Metal

Customizable Tacchini Sesann Sofa Designed 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, cosy forms that evoke feelings of warmth and sensuality, thanks to the...
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2010s Italian Gianfranco Frattini Furniture

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Leather, Fabric

Early edition Megaron floor lamp by Gianfranco Frattini for Artemide, Italy 1979
By Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Steenwijk, NL
The Megaron floor lamp was designed by Gianfranco Frattini for Artemide in Italy. An iconic piece of midcentury Italian design, that is still in production. This piece is an early ve...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gianfranco Frattini Furniture

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Metal, Chrome

Set of 3 Decorative Containers by Gianfranco Frattini for Progetti '1974'
By Progetti, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A very cool and extremely versatile set of decorative objects designed by Gianfranco Frattini for Progetti in 1974. With melamine (hard plastic) bowls and vulancized rubber tops, the...
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Gianfranco Frattini 'Megaron' Floor Lamp for Artemide in Black
By Gianfranco Frattini, Artemide
Located in Glendale, CA
Gianfranco Frattini 'Megaron' floor lamp for Artemide in black. New modern edition of the design classic by Gianfranco Frattini from 1979. The elegant uplighter radiates with its t...
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Mid Century Mode, G. Frattini for Bernini, Armchair in Walnut and Black Leather.
By Gianfranco Frattini, Bernini
Located in Catania, IT
This elegant armchair was designed by Gianfranco Frattini and produced by Bernini. For its eccentric design, Bernini was inspired by the style of the 1950s. Note the flowing lines of...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gianfranco Frattini Furniture

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Leather, Walnut

Gianfranco Frattini for Acerbis Nesting Tables 'Tria' in Black
By Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Gianfranco Frattini for Acerbis, set of three 'Tria' nesting tables, lacquered wood, Italy, 1980s A set of three nesting tables by the Italian designer Gianfranco Frattini. Each tab...
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Gianfranco Frattini Furniture

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Wood, Lacquer

G.F. Frattini for Luci Caltha Adjustable Floor Lamp, Italy, 1982
By Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Den Haag, NL
G.F. Frattini for Luci Caltha adjustable floor, lamp, Italy, 1982 black metal base. Halogen. On the back off the spot a working dimmer. The spot rotates. And is adjustable in height...
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1980s Italian Modern Vintage Gianfranco Frattini Furniture

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Metal

Gianfranco Frattini Table Lamp Metal Glass, 1979, Italy
By Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Milano, IT
Gianfranco Frattini table lamp metal glass, 1979, Italy.
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1970s Italian Other Vintage Gianfranco Frattini Furniture

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Glass

Customizable Tacchini Agnese Armchair Designed by Gianfranco Frattini
By Tacchini, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in New York, NY
Model 849, one of his most famous armchairs, was designed by Gianfranco Frattini in 1956. Awarded honorable mention at the 3rd Compasso d’Oro, Agnese is an Italian design icon whose ...
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2010s Italian Gianfranco Frattini Furniture

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Leather, Fabric

Gianfranco Frattini Floor Lights '2' Opal Glass Grid Black White, Italy, 1970
By Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Vienna, AT
Very rare pair of 75" Gianfranco Frattini floor lights from the 1970's- sold individually. Absolutely cool and stylish floor lamps that seem to derive from the post modern era but...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gianfranco Frattini Furniture

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Amazing, Gianfranco Frattini for Bernini, Chair in Walnut and Black Leather.
By Bernini, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Catania, IT
This elegant dining chair was designed by Gianfranco Frattini and produced by Bernini. For its eccentric design, Bernini was inspired by the style of the 1950s. Note the flowing line...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gianfranco Frattini Furniture

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Leather, Walnut

Italian Midcentury Gianfranco Frattini Black Nesting Tables for Cassina, 1960s
By Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Salzburg, AT
Set of three stacking tables by Gianfranco Frattini, Italy, 1970s. The wood was completely re-lacquered due to the worn surface and is now in perfect condition. Green original table tops in glass...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gianfranco Frattini Furniture

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Glass, Wood

Italian Modern Black Leather Wood 3seat Sofa Bull by Frattini for Cassina, 1980s
By Cassina, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern black leather wood 3-seater sofa Bull by Frattini for Cassina, 1980s 3-seater sofa Bull model with the rectangular seat, that is made up of padded cushions covered in ...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gianfranco Frattini Furniture

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Leather, Wood

Postmodern Italian Floor Lamp RT3 Designed by Gianfranco Frattini for Relco
By Relco Italia, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Doornspijk, NL
This floor lamp was designed by Gianfranco Frattini for Relco. It can both be used as an uplighter and as a reading light. With built-in dimmer. No longer in production.
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Gianfranco Frattini Furniture

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Steel

Pair of Sesann Armchairs by Gianfranco Fratinni in Leather for Cassina Italian
By Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Lyon, FR
Pair of Sesann armchairs designed by the Italian designer Gianfranco Fratinni for Cassina in 1969. Chrome-plated tubular steel frame and brown lea...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gianfranco Frattini Furniture

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Chrome

20th Century Italian Design Floor Lamp Megaron by Frattini for Artemide, 1970s
By Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Beautiful floor lamp in enameled metal 1970s Italian design model Megaron by Gianfranco Frattini for Artemide. Working. Some signs of wear.
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1970s Italian Vintage Gianfranco Frattini Furniture

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Metal

Rare Sesamo Secretary by Frattini for Bernini
By Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Munich, DE
Designed by Gianfranco Frattini in 1981 and made by Bernini. Signed and in good condition.
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Gianfranco Frattini Furniture

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Wood

Gianfranco Frattini Italian Postmodern Black Box for Progetti
By Progetti, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in New York, NY
A black Postmodern period Italian round cylindrical vessel box by architect and designer G. F. 'Gianfranco' Frattini for Progetti, circa late-20th century, 1980s-1990s, Italy. A grea...
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"Abele" Desk Lamps by Gianfranco Frattini for Luci, Italy, 1970s
By Gianfranco Frattini, Luci Italia
Located in Milan, IT
Abele table lamp with dimmer by Gianfranco Frattini for Luci. Red lacquered aluminium and halogen light.
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1970s Italian Minimalist Vintage Gianfranco Frattini Furniture

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Metal

1979 Halogen Floor Lamp '' Veronica'', from Luci Italia
By Gianfranco Frattini, Luci Italia
Located in St- Leonard, Quebec
Powerful halogen floor lamp designed by Gianfranco Frattini . Extruded aluminium body powder coated in a black semi-gloss finish. On/off switch on stem. Take one regular 50 watts two pins halogen lightbulb. Matching table lamp...
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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Gianfranco Frattini Furniture

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Aluminum

1979 Halogen Table Lamp '' Abele'' from Luci , Italia
By Gianfranco Frattini, Luci Italia
Located in St- Leonard, Quebec
Powerfull halogen table / desk lamp designed by Gianfranco Frattini . Extruded aluminium body powder coated in a black semi-gloss finish. Accurate rotating dimmer on base. Take...
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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Gianfranco Frattini Furniture

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Aluminum

1970s XL Sesann Sofa by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina in Black Leather
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
Bold, voluptuous and curvy. The original iconic 3-seater Sesann sofa by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina. A worthy (and often favored) peer of the Soriana sofa b...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gianfranco Frattini Furniture

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Metal, Steel, Chrome

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Gianfranco Frattini furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

Gianfranco Frattini furniture are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Gianfranco Frattini furniture, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 297 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 36 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original furniture by Gianfranco Frattini were created in the mid-century modern style in europe during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by Ico Parisi, Arflex, and Saporiti Italia. Prices for Gianfranco Frattini furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $261 and can go as high as $35,599, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $5,104.

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