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
Vintage Pair of Floor Lamps by Gianfranco Frattini for Relco Design, 1970s
By Gianfranco Frattini, Relco Italia
Located in Roma, IT
Pair of Floor Lamp is an original Contemporary Design Artwork realized by Gianfranco Frattini (Padua, 1926 - Milan, 2004) in the 1970s
Made in Italy, brass and Crystal by Relco De...
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1970s Italian Vintage Gianfranco Frattini Furniture
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Crystal, Brass
Italian Mid-Century Modern Lucilla Table Lamp by G. Frattini for Leuka, 1970s
By Leuka, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Mid-Century Modern Lucilla table lamp by G. Frattini for Leuka, 1970s.
enameled aluminum structure and elastic fabric Lucilla model table lamp.
Designed by Gianfranco Frat...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gianfranco Frattini Furniture
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Plastic, Fabric
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
Italy 1967 Gianfranco Frattini Walnut Freestanding Desk with Drawers
By Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Brescia, IT
This is a masterpiece of craftsman Italian work. By extracting the top desk, the shutter slides without effort and the front and the back will totally open. This beautiful desk has t...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Gianfranco Frattini Furniture
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Aluminum
1980s Gianfranco Frattini 'Adonis' Tall Halogen Floor Lamp, Italy
By Gianfranco Frattini, Luci Italia
Located in St- Leonard, Quebec
Tall halogen floor lamp with adjustable pierced metal grill inside glass shade to dampen light output sideways.
Very accurate original foot dimmer to f...
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1980s Italian Modern Vintage Gianfranco Frattini Furniture
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Gianfranco Frattini Secretary for Bernini, 1950s
By Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Gianfranco Frattini Secretary for Bernini, 1950s
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gianfranco Frattini Furniture
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Wood
Midcentury Set of 7 Dining Chairs Mod 101 by Frattini for Cassina, Italy, 1960
By Cassina, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Saarbruecken, DE
Midcentury set of 7 dining room chairs mod. 101 by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina, Italy, 1960.
Signed.
Teak wood. Solid and stable.
Fully restored.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gianfranco Frattini Furniture
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Teak
Gianfranco Frattini Rosewood Wall Unit for Bernini, Italy, 1970s
By Gianfranco Frattini, Bernini
Located in L'Escala, ES
Gianfranco Frattini for Bernini, wall unit, rosewood, Italy, 1970s. In perfect vintage condition.
This large wall unit is designed by the Italian designer Gianfranco Frattini. Th...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Gianfranco Frattini Furniture
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Rosewood
Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina Set of 2 "Model 849" Chairs, 1958
By Cassina, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Wolfurt, AT
This pair of "Model 849" armchairs was designed by Gianfranco Frattini in the 1950s and manufactured by the Italian company Cassina. The pieces consist of up...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gianfranco Frattini Furniture
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Wood, Fabric
Gianfranco Frattini Umbrella Holder
By Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina umbrella holder in white wood.
Aluminum insert to protect for water.
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1960s Italian Vintage Gianfranco Frattini Furniture
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Wood
Gianfranco Frattini Italian Postmodern Black Box for Progetti
By Gianfranco Frattini, Progetti
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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1990s Italian Post-Modern Gianfranco Frattini Furniture
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Composition
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 Brass Floor Lamp with Petal Shaped Shade, Italy
By Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Vienna, AT
Gianfranco Frattini brass floor lamp with petal shaped shade. Circa 1980, Floor lamp from sculptural solid brass equipped with dimmer/halogen bulb. Very good condition.
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gianfranco Frattini Furniture
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Brass
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
"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
Materials
Metal
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
1950s Italian Walnut Cabinet / End Table by Gianfranco Frattini for Bernini
By Gianfranco Frattini, Bernini
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A Mid-Century Modern walnut cabinet / end table designed by Gianfranco Frattini. This cabinet has two (2) top drawers having round handles and three (3) drawers with oval integral ha...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gianfranco Frattini Furniture
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Aluminum
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
Materials
Aluminum
Rare Lotus Table Lamp by Gianfranco Frattini for Meroni
By Meroni, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare lotus table lamp by Gianfranco Frattini for Meroni. Designed and manufactured in Italy, 1966. Wooden ring stand, glass base, metal armature covered in fabric. Shade is secured b...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gianfranco Frattini Furniture
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Aluminum
Gianfranco Frattini "Veronica" Floor Lamp for Luci Italia
By Luci Italia, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Miami, FL
Rare Postmodern white floor lamp designed by Gianfranco Frattini for Luci Italia.
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Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Gianfranco Frattini Furniture
Materials
Metal
Gianfranco Frattini Rosewood Writing Desk
By Bernini, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Washington, DC
A beautiful Midcentury rosewood writing desk by an Italian design icon, Gianfranco Frattini for Bernini was made in Italy in 1957. This sleek proportioned desk is model 530 and featu...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Gianfranco Frattini Furniture
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Rosewood
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
1979 Halogen Table Lamp '' Abele'' from Luci , Italia
By Luci Italia, Gianfranco Frattini
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
Materials
Aluminum
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
Materials
Metal
Set di 3 Tavolini Laccati - Gianfranco Frattini per Cassina - Italia - Anni '70
By Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Milano, IT
questo magnifico set di tavolini quadrati ed impilabili tra loro, sono la naturale evoluzione di un lavoro precedente e di grande successo dell'architetto e designer Gianfranco Fratt...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Gianfranco Frattini Furniture
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Smoked Glass, Wood, Lacquer
Gianfranco Frattini for Bernini Rosewood Bedside Tables, 1960s, Set of 2
By Bernini, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in London, GB
Designed by Gianfranco Frattini in the 1960s and manufactured by Bernini, this set of bedside tables are a fantastic example of mid century Italian design.
Constructed from Rio rose...
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1960s Italian Vintage Gianfranco Frattini Furniture
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Rosewood
Tavolo tondo '522' di Gianfranco Frattini per Bernini Anni 60
By Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Milano, IT
Tavolo tondo in impiallacciatura di legno esotico con struttura in massello. Modello nr. 522, disegnato da Gianfranco Frattini e prodotto da Bernini a partire dal 1960. Molto buone c...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gianfranco Frattini Furniture
Materials
Wood
Coffee Table Model 775 by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina, Italy, 1964
By Gianfranco Frattini, Cassina
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
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Glass, Walnut
Gianfranco Frattini, dining table for Bernini
By Gianfranco Frattini, Bernini
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 Gianfranco Frattini, Bernini
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
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
Scrittoio Anni 50 Gianfranco Frattini e Franco Bettonica in noce
By Gianfranco Frattini, Cantieri Carugati, Franco Bettonica
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
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Walnut
NEW Tacchini Sesann Sofa by Gianfranco Frattini in STOCK
By Gianfranco Frattini, Tacchini
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...
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2010s Italian Gianfranco Frattini Furniture
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Fabric
Italian Leather Armchairs by Cassina
By Cassina, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of armchairs designed by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina. This pair is made with red leather and has the Cassina signature on the backside of the seat pillows. We love the comfo...
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1980s Italian Modern Vintage Gianfranco Frattini Furniture
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Leather
Gianfranco Frattini, rare pair of coffee tables
By Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Milano, IT
COD-Z152
Gianfranco Frattini (1926-2004)
Rare pair of coffee tables with curved wooden uprights and two drawers.
Manufacturing label
Bernini, 1957.
70 x 52 cm h 47 cm
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Gianfranco Frattini Furniture
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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
Set of six Italian Mid Century Dining Chairs by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina
By Cassina, Gianfranco Frattini
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
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Suede, Velvet, Wood
Mid Century Modern Leather Sesann Frattini XL Sofa by Cassina Italy 70s
By Gianfranco Frattini, Casina
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
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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
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Wood
Gianfranco Frattini Nesting Tables for Cassina, Reversible Tops, Italy, 1960s
By Gianfranco Frattini, Castelli
Located in London Road, Baldock, Hertfordshire
A set of nesting tables designed by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina Italy and produced in the 1960s.
Consisting of four tables which form a cylinder shape, despite each table having...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Gianfranco Frattini Furniture
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Wood
Modular Stackable Solid Wood Coffee, Side Tables by Frattini for Cassina
By Cassina, Gianfranco Frattini
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
Model 780 Nesting Tables by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina, 1960s Set of 4
By Cassina, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Lasne, BE
Black wooden table. Reversible black and white top. Wear due to time and age of the table.
Measures: Height Small: 24 cm
Height Medium 1 : 29 cm...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gianfranco Frattini Furniture
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Wood
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
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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
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Wood
Poltrona '877' Gianfranco Frattini per Cassina
By Cassina, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Milano, IT
Armchair with teak structure, foam padding, velvet covering.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gianfranco Frattini Furniture
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Velvet, Foam, Teak
1970s XL Sesann Sofa by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina in Black Leather
By Gianfranco Frattini, Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
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
Kyoto Solid Wood Square Coffee Table Natural Beech Finish
By Poltrona Frau, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in New York, NY
Understated and refined, the Kyoto table by architect and designer Gianfranco Frattini is the perfect blend of design vision and master craftsmanship.
I...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Gianfranco Frattini Furniture
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Beech
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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