Gianfranco Frattini Seating
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
Gianfranco Frattini Brown Velvet Sesann Lounge Chair for Cassina, 1972
By Gianfranco Frattini, Cassina
Located in Vicenza, IT
Set of three Sesann lounge chairs, designed by Gianfranco Frattini in 1970 and produced by the Italian manufacturer Cassina.
They features brown alpaca velvet upholstery and a chrome...
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1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Gianfranco Frattini Seating
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Chrome
Superb 1958, 3 Seat, Gianfranco Frattini, '872' Leather Sofa, Cassina, Italy
By Figli di Amadeo Cassina, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Superb and very rare 1958 '872' sofa by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina, Italy.
This 3 seat sofa has been newly upholstered with new Pantera TM foam and finished in superb dark brow...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gianfranco Frattini Seating
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Nickel
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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Gianfranco Frattini Seating
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Chrome
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 Seating
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Fabric, Wood
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...
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2010s Italian Gianfranco Frattini Seating
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Leather, Fabric
Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina Barstools in Stained Walnut
By Gianfranco Frattini, Cassina
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina, bar stools designed for the Hotel Parco dei Principi, stained walnut, faux leather, Italy, Rome, circa 1964
This astonishing set of bespoke bar stoo...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gianfranco Frattini Seating
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Faux Leather, Walnut
Pair Of Sesann Lounge Chairs Gianfranco Frattini In brown Leather, Cassina 1969
By Gianfranco Frattini, Cassina
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Wonderful pair of early production ‘Sesann’ lounge chairs designed by Gianfranco Frattini and manufactured by Cassina, Italy 1969.
This super comfortable lounge chairs come in a hig...
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1960s Vintage Gianfranco Frattini Seating
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Chrome
Gianfranco Frattini 6 chairs Model 101 Rosewood Cassina Italy 1970s
By Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Paris, FR
Gianfranco FRATTINI (1926-2004) Set of 6 chairs model 101 with structure and backrest in rosewood. Seat covered with a yellow wool fabric. Traces of use. Lo...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Gianfranco Frattini Seating
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Rosewood
Sofa Model 830 with Light Grey Velvet, Gianfranco Frattini, Cassina, Italy, 1955
By Gianfranco Frattini, Cassina
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 Seating
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Fabric, Wood
Gianfranco Frattini Space Age Black Leather Sesann Armchair for Cassina, 1972
By Gianfranco Frattini, Cassina
Located in Vicenza, IT
Sesann armchair, designed by Gianfranco Frattini in 1970 and produced by the Italian manufacturer Cassina.
It features black leather upholstery and a chrome tubular cage as structur...
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1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Gianfranco Frattini Seating
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Chrome
Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina Lounge Chair in Green Upholstery and Teak
By Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina, lounge chair, model 877, fabric, teak, Italy, 1959
This grand lounge chair is based on a solid construction, featuring strict lines and angular shap...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gianfranco Frattini Seating
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Fabric, Teak
Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina Dining Chair, Black Lacquered Frame, Pink, 1985
By Gianfranco Frattini, Cassina
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Cassina Caprile dining chair by Gianfranco Frattini. Gorgeous original woven textile with shades of pink and peach. Lovely lacquered wood frame. Labeled. Gianfranco Frattini realized...
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Gianfranco Frattini Seating
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Textile, Wood
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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Gianfranco Frattini Seating
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Chrome
Italian modern brown leather sofa Sesann Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina, 1970s
By Cassina, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern brown leather sofa Sesann Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina, 1970s
Sofa model Sesann in brown leather. The seat, the backrest and the two armrests follow curved and roun...
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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Gianfranco Frattini Seating
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Metal
Chromed Metal Lounge Chair by Gianfranco Frattini, Italy, circa 1970
By Gianfranco Frattini
Located in New York City, NY
Lounge Chair by Gianfranco Frattini, Italy, circa 1970s.
Sleek, low lounge chair with chrome-plated metal frame, tubular legs, and unique arm and backrests typical of acclaimed f...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gianfranco Frattini Seating
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Chrome
Sesann Sofa by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina, New Upholstery, Italy, 1970s
By Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Brussels, BE
Sesann Sofa by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina,New Upholstery, Italy, 1970s
Gianfranco Frattini (born May 16, 1926, Padua, Italy–died April 6, 2004, Milan, Italy) was an Italian des...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gianfranco Frattini Seating
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Fabric
Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina Dining Chair, Black Lacquered Frame, Pink, 1985
By Gianfranco Frattini, Cassina
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Cassina Caprile dining chair by Gianfranco Frattini. Gorgeous original woven textile with shades of pink and peach. Lovely lacquered wood frame. Labeled. Gianfranco Frattini realized...
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Gianfranco Frattini Seating
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Textile, Wood
Sesann Sofa by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina , Italy, 1970s
By Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Brussels, BE
Sesann Sofa by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina , Italy, 1970s
A reissue of a historic design by Gianfranco Frattini, Sesann is a collection of sofas and armchairs with soft, cosy fo...
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gianfranco Frattini Seating
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Velvet
Sesann two seater sofa by Gianfranco Frattini in dark brown leather for Cassina
By Gianfranco Frattini, Cassina
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Beautiful early production 2 seater ‘Sesann’ sofa designed by Gianfranco Frattini and manufactured by Cassina, Italy 1969.
This super comfortable sofa comes in a beautiful high qual...
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1960s Vintage Gianfranco Frattini Seating
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Chrome
Superb 1958, 3 Seat, Gianfranco Frattini, '872' Leather Sofa, Cassina, Italy
By Figli di Amadeo Cassina, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Superb and very rare 1958 '872' sofa by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina, Italy.
This 3 seat sofa has been newly upholstered with new Pantera TM foam and finished in superb dark brow...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gianfranco Frattini Seating
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Nickel
Mid-Century Pair of Sesann Armchairs by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina, Italy
By Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Pair of Sesann Armchairs by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina, Italy, 1970s - Original Leather
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gianfranco Frattini Seating
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Leather
Customizable Tacchini Sesann Ottoman by Gianfranco Frattini
By Tacchini, Gianfranco Frattini
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 contemporar...
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2010s Italian Gianfranco Frattini Seating
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Leather, Fabric
Italian Modern Black Leather Wood 3seat Sofa Bull by Frattini for Cassina, 1980s
By Gianfranco Frattini, Cassina
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 Seating
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Leather, Wood
Customizable Tacchini Giulia Lounge Armchair with Ottoman by Gianfranco Frattini
By Gianfranco Frattini, Tacchini
Located in New York, NY
A re-edition of the famous model 877 by Gianfranco Frattini, from 1957, named for the wife of Gio Ponti, the designer’s great teacher and mentor. Giulia is Frattini’s modern interpre...
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2010s Italian Gianfranco Frattini Seating
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Leather, Fabric
Customizable Tacchini Oliver Sofa by Gianfranco Frattini
By Tacchini, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in New York, NY
A re-edition of the legendary Model 872, designed by Gianfranco Frattini in 1957, the Oliver sofa embodies the inseparable fusion of form and material in t...
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2010s Italian Gianfranco Frattini Seating
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Leather, Fabric
Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina Ivory Kalgan Lambskin Lounge Chairs Model 836
By Cassina, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in New York, NY
Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina rare pair of lounge chairs model 836 with walnut frames, black painted tubular metal legs, and back and seat cushions upholstered in a luxurious ivory...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gianfranco Frattini Seating
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Metal, Brass
Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina Barstools in Stained Walnut
By Cassina, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina, bar stools designed for the Hotel Parco dei Principi, stained walnut, faux leather, Italy, Rome, circa 1964
This astonishing set of bespoke bar stoo...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gianfranco Frattini Seating
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Faux Leather, Walnut
Customizable Tacchini Grand Sesann Sofa by Gianfranco Frattini
By Gianfranco Frattini, Tacchini
Located in New York, NY
Base: painted or chromed metal.
Feet: walnut or gray stained ash.
Upholstery: not removable.
Sesann is reborn in new dimensions to offer greater comfort and sensuality with a deep and welcoming seat that further enhances the important volumes of this historic sofa. Grand Sesann...
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2010s Italian Gianfranco Frattini Seating
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Fabric, Leather, Textile
Set of Six Black Leather and Walnut Chairs by Gianfranco Frattini for Bernini
By Bernini, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Milan, IT
Set of six chairs by Gianfraco Frattini for Bernini.
Walnut frame with rounded edges supports a complex leather striped seat.
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1980s Italian Vintage Gianfranco Frattini Seating
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Leather, Wood
Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina Lounge Chair in Green Upholstery and Teak
By Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina, lounge chair, model 877, fabric, teak, Italy, 1959
This grand lounge chair is based on a solid construction, featuring strict lines and angular shap...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gianfranco Frattini Seating
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Fabric, Teak
Set of 8 1960s Italian 107 Dining Chairs by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina
By Gianfranco Frattini, Cassina
Located in Paris, FR
The model 107 chairs designed by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina in the 1960s are highly regarded for their elegant and understated design. These collectable...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Gianfranco Frattini Seating
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Wood
Chromed Metal Lounge Chair by Gianfranco Frattini, Italy, circa 1970
By Gianfranco Frattini
Located in New York City, NY
Lounge Chair by Gianfranco Frattini, Italy, circa 1970s.
Sleek, low lounge chair with chrome-plated metal frame, tubular legs, and unique arm and backrests typical of acclaimed f...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gianfranco Frattini Seating
Materials
Chrome
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 Seating
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Fabric, Wood
Gianfranco Frattini, Lounge Chair & Ottoman, Fabric, Wood, Italy, 1950s
By Gianfranco Frattini, Figli di Amadeo Cassina
Located in High Point, NC
A blue fabric and dark-stained wood lounge chair designed by Gianfranco Frattini and produced by Cassina, Italy, 1950s.
Seat Height: 15.5” H
Leg Rest Dimensions (inches): 16.5” H x...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gianfranco Frattini Seating
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Fabric, Wood
Rare Set of Vintage Sofas by Gianfranco Frattini in Purple Velvet
By Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Milano, IT
Wonderful set of sofas designed by Gianfranco Frattini in the 50's, of fine Italian manufacture.
The three-seater sofa is composed of three seats and a small table inserted into the...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gianfranco Frattini Seating
Materials
Iron
Gianfranco Frattini, Italian Mid-Century Modern Set of 4 Wooden Chairs, 1950s
By Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Milan, IT
Beautiful Set of 4 wooden chairs by Gianfranco Frattini, 1950s: a perfect Italian Mid-Century addition in a well curated dining room.
Subtle geometric transitions between curves and...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gianfranco Frattini Seating
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Leather, Wood
1950s Italian Armchairs in the Style of Gianfranco Frattini
By Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Practicing both industrial design and architecture, focusing mostly on interiors, Gianfranco Frattini is one of the members of the generation that created the Italian design movement...
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2010s Italian Gianfranco Frattini Seating
Materials
Metal, Brass
Gianfranco Frattini seating for sale on 1stDibs.
Gianfranco Frattini seating are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of fabric and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Gianfranco Frattini seating, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 87 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 14 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original seating 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 seating by Ico Parisi, Franco Albini, and Paolo Buffa. Prices for Gianfranco Frattini seating can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $957 and can go as high as $35,599, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $8,764.
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