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
Set of 2 Gianfranco Frattini Chairs Modell 830, 1950s, Cassina, Italy
By Cassina, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Wolfurt, AT
This pair of "Model 830" armchairs was designed by Gianfranco Frattini for the Italian company Cassina in the 1950s. Both pieces are upholstered in dark green fabric and are supporte...
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1650s Italian Mid-Century Modern Antique Gianfranco Frattini Furniture
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Fabric, Wood
2-Seat Sofa Model "830" Design Gianfranco Frattini, Cassina, 1950s
By Cassina, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Wolfurt, AT
This two-seater "830" sofa was designed by Gianfranco Frattini in the 1950s and manufactured by the Italian company Cassina. The sofa is in good original condition and is covered wit...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gianfranco Frattini Furniture
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Fabric, Wood
Wonderful and Extremely Rare Frattini Secretary for Bernini
By Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Munich, DE
By pulling the drawer the tambour roll top opens automatic. Then you can double the size of the writing surface.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gianfranco Frattini Furniture
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Wood
3-Seat Sofa Model "830" Design Gianfranco Frattini, Cassina, 1950s
By Cassina, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Wolfurt, AT
This two-seater "830" sofa was designed by Gianfranco Frattini in the 1950s and manufactured by the Italian company Cassina. The sofa is in good original condition and is covered wit...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gianfranco Frattini Furniture
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Fabric, Wood
Squared Dining Marble Table by Gianfranco Frattini, 1985
By Gianfranco Frattini
Located in MIlano, IT
Squared dining marble table by Gianfranco Frattini, 1985
Absolute masterpiece by Gianfranco Frattini coming from his private house in Italy. This sculptural table is composed by a s...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gianfranco Frattini Furniture
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Marble, Metal
Sofa Model 830 with Light Grey Velvet, Gianfranco Frattini, Cassina, Italy, 1955
By Cassina, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Wolfurt, AT
This "830" sofa was designed by Gianfranco Frattini in the 1950s and manufactured by the Italian company Cassina. The body of the piece of furniture is newly covered with light grey ...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gianfranco Frattini Furniture
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Fabric, Wood
Set of Two "Lucilla" Fabric Table Lamps By Gianfranco Frattini for Leuka, 1970s
By Carmellini&tronconi, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Milan, IT
Rare pair of Lucilla table lamps by Gianfranco Frattini for Leuka, later produced by Tronconi.
Two lighting sources: top mirrored bulb as main one, then a lot of small bulbs behind ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Gianfranco Frattini Furniture
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Metal
Vintage Desk by Gianfranco Frattini for Bernini, Italy 50’s
By Gianfranco Frattini
Located in PÉZENAS, FR
Mid-century Italian desk designed by Gianfranco Frattini, one of Bernini's best-known designers of the 1950s. Gianfranco Frattini was an important figure in the Italian design scene ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Gianfranco Frattini Furniture
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Teak
Nesting Tables by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina, Italy, 1966
By Gianfranco Frattini, Cassina
Located in Antwerp, BE
Set of four modular nesting tables by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina, Model 780. Crafted in 1966 and constructed from original w...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gianfranco Frattini Furniture
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Glass, Walnut
Gianfranco Frattini Rosewood Round Dining Table Mod. 522 for Bernini 1960s
By Gianfranco Frattini, Bernini
Located in Argelato, BO
The "Model 522" round table was designed by Gianfranco Frattini and manufactured by Bernini in Italy of the 1960s.
It is made of rosewood and with its geometric shapes, straight lin...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gianfranco Frattini Furniture
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Wood
Round dining table "522" by Gianfranco Frattini for Bernini, Italy 1956
By Bernini, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR
"522" dining table by Gianfranco Frattini for Bernini dating from the 1960s. Very well made Italian manufacturing. Round model in slightly veined walnut restored in its entirety. Ser...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gianfranco Frattini Furniture
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Walnut
Gianfranco Frattini, dining table for Bernini
By Bernini, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Firenze, IT
Rectangular dining table model 522, designed by Gianfranco Frattini and produced by Bernini starting in 1960, made of walnut wood. The table is in good condition, showing normal wear...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gianfranco Frattini Furniture
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Wood, Walnut
Scrivania 804 di Gianfranco Frattini per Bernini Anni 60-70
By Bernini, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Milano, IT
Scrivania da centro con serranda e piano estraibile, presenta dei cassetti interni e un contenitore per cancelleria in materiale plastico. Il materiale è il legno massello (frontali ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gianfranco Frattini Furniture
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Leather, Glass, Nutwood
Midcentury Italian coffee table by Gianfranco Frattini
By Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Coffee table mod. 514 designed by Gianfranco Frattini for Bernini.
Iconic coffee table designed by Frattini with curved lines and double profile on the sides.
Bibliografia. G. Gr...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gianfranco Frattini Furniture
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Wood
Tavolino Anni 60 Gianfranco Frattini, marrone, in legno
By Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Milano, IT
Tavolino da caffè anni '60 in legno impiallacciato legno esotico disegnato da Gianfranco Frattini per una produzione Bernini. Condizioni molto buone. Restaurato.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gianfranco Frattini Furniture
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Wood
Coffee Table Model 784 by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina, Italy
By Gianfranco Frattini, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, ES
Coffee table model 784 designed in 1968 by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina, Italy. Chrome plated steel base with a thick clear glass top.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gianfranco Frattini Furniture
Materials
Steel
Scrittoio Anni 50 Gianfranco Frattini e Franco Bettonica in noce
By Cantieri Carugati, Franco Bettonica, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Milano, IT
Scrittoio in legno di noce impiallacciato disegnato da Gianfranco Frattini e Franco Bettonica per Cantieri Carugati, fine anni '50. Condizioni molto buone. Restaurato.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gianfranco Frattini Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Set of six Italian Mid Century Dining Chairs by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina
By Gianfranco Frattini, Cassina
Located in Milano, IT
Gianfranco Frattini was one of the most influential designers of Italy’s mid-century movement. He graduated in architecture at Politecnico di Milano, as a student of Gio Ponti, and w...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gianfranco Frattini Furniture
Materials
Suede, Velvet, Wood
Table mod. 522 by Gianfranco Frattini, Bernini
By Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Milano, Lombardia
The 522 table, by Gianfranco Frattini for Bernini, represents the excellence of 1960s Italian design. Made with rosewood veneer, this table embodies an unparalleled aesthetic quality...
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1960s Italian Modern Vintage Gianfranco Frattini Furniture
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Rosewood
Mid Century Modern Leather Sesann Frattini XL Sofa by Cassina Italy 70s
By Casina, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Escalona, Toledo
Italian Sesann sofa designed by Gianfranco Frattini for Casina in the 70s.
Body upholstered in black leather and chrome structure.
As detailed in the image of the armrest, the leathe...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Gianfranco Frattini Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Mid century Coffee Table by Gianfranco Frattini for Bernini, Italy 1950's.
By Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Brussels , BE
Amazing coffee table by the wel known archtect and designer Gianfranco Frattini (Padoue 1926- Milan 2004)
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Mid-19th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Antique Gianfranco Frattini Furniture
Materials
Wood
Coffee Table Model 775 by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina, Italy, 1964
By Cassina, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Barcelona, ES
Round coffee table model 775 designed in 1964 by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina, Italy. Excellent work in stained bent walnut wood and original clear glass top. Signed with Cassina ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gianfranco Frattini Furniture
Materials
Glass, Walnut
Serving Bar Cart by Frattini for Cassina Signed, Teak Wood and Metal, Italy 1950
By Cassina, Figli di Amadeo Cassina, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Roma, IT
Iconic Italian serving bar cart in teak wood, with metal wheels. This incredibly rare cart was designed by Gianfranco Frattini and produced and signed by Cassina in the 1950s.
The...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gianfranco Frattini Furniture
Materials
Metal
Modular Stackable Solid Wood Coffee, Side Tables by Frattini for Cassina
By Gianfranco Frattini, Cassina
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Introducing the Modular Stackable Solid Wood Coffee and Side Tables designed by Frattini for Cassina—an exquisite collection that combines functionality, versatility, and timeless elegance. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, these tables feature a solid wood construction that exudes warmth and sophistication. The modular design allows you to create your own unique configurations, adapting to any space or design aesthetic. Whether used as individual side tables or stacked to create a multi-tiered coffee table...
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1960s Italian Modern Vintage Gianfranco Frattini Furniture
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Wood
Sideboard Model 503 Design by Gianfranco Frattini for Bernini
By Gianfranco Frattini, Bernini
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Iconic sideboard, model 503, design by Gianfranco Frattini, manufactured by Bernini, 1960 Italy circa.
Three vertical tambour doors, four drawers on...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gianfranco Frattini Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Sesann Sofa by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina with Original Upholstery
By Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Zandhoven, BE
This original fabric is in excellent condition, sofa has been almost unused.
Beautiful design by Gianfranco Frattini for cassina
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gianfranco Frattini Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Gianfranco Frattini Sideboard for Bernini, Model 503, Italy, 1960s
By Gianfranco Frattini, Bernini
Located in Wrocław, Poland
Long Italian sideboard with tambour doors. The piece was designed by Gianfranco Frattini for Bernini Manufacture and produced around 1960s with ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gianfranco Frattini Furniture
Materials
Wood
Italian midcentury cest of drawers by Gianfranco Frattini
By Gianfranco Frattini, Bernini
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Walnut low chest of drawers designed by Gianfranco Frattini manufactured by Bernini.
Iconic piece of Gianfranco Frattini, this elegant sideboard present five drawers for each side,...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gianfranco Frattini Furniture
Materials
Wood, Walnut
1970s XL Sesann Sofa by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina in Black Leather
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina, 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
Materials
Metal, Steel, Chrome
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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