Gianfranco Frattini Desks and Writing Tables
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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Small Folding Desk Cantieri Carugati Gianfranco Frattini 1959 in Italian Walnut
By Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Small folding desk Cantieri Carugati Gianfranco Frattini 1959 in Italian Walnut, open depth 83 cm, completely restored with natural paints as in the past.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gianfranco Frattini Desks and Writing Tables
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Walnut
$7,939 Sale Price
30% Off
Large Desk by Gianfranco Frattini for Bernini, Italy, 1956
By Bernini, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Barcelona, ES
Large desk designed by Gianfranco Frattini in 1956 for Bernini, Italy. Walnut wood with two drawers and two spaces in the front side and other four spaces in the back side.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gianfranco Frattini Desks and Writing Tables
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Walnut
Gianfranco Frattini desk Sesamo for Bernini 1980s
By Bernini, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in bari, IT
Rare writing desk model Sesamo 841 designed by Gianfranco Frattini for Bernini production circa 1982. Circular supporting structure in black lacquered iron top in precious black fold...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gianfranco Frattini Desks and Writing Tables
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Leather, Glass, Beech
Desk " 530 " by Gianfranco Frattini fo Bernini, Italy 1960s.
By Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Lot/Drogenbos, BE
Desk model " 530 " in Walnut wood with two drawers and one spaces in the front side and other two spaces in the back side, with out keys.
Designed by Gianfranco Frattini for Bernini...
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1950s Italian Vintage Gianfranco Frattini Desks and Writing Tables
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Wood
Mid-Century Modern Desk Table by Gianfranco Frattini for Bernini, Italy, 1960s
By Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Desk Table by Gianfranco Frattini for Bernini, Italy, 1960s.
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1960s Italian Vintage Gianfranco Frattini Desks and Writing Tables
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Wood
Mid Century Modern Rosewood desk designed by Gianfranco Frattini for Bernini
By Bernini, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a spectacular and exceptionally rare Mid Century Modern Desk designed by Gianfranco Frattini and manufactured by Bernini. The table is done in rosewood....
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gianfranco Frattini Desks and Writing Tables
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Brass
Secretary by Gianfranco Frattini, Cantieri Carugati, 1954
By Cantieri Carugati, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Berlin, DE
This beautiful secretary by Gianfranco Frattini from 1954 was made out of rosewood.
Frattini was an italien architect and designer.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gianfranco Frattini Desks and Writing Tables
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Brass, Steel
Gianfranco Frattini Wood table or desk for Bernini Italian Design 1950s
By Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Milan, IT
The desk is designed by Gianfranco Frattini in 1950's for Bernini , a perfect example of Italian midcentury elegance and modern style of living. Frattini's works range from industria...
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1950s Italian Vintage Gianfranco Frattini Desks and Writing Tables
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Metal
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 Desks and Writing Tables
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Wood
Wonderful, Amazing and Exclusive Frattini Desk
By Gianfranco Frattini, Bernini
Located in Munich, DE
Very rare and elegant small desk by gianfranco frattini for bernini by opening the drawer the jalousie cover at the back opens. very special piece.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gianfranco Frattini Desks and Writing Tables
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Teak
Rosewood Rolltop Desk/Cabinet, Model 804, by Gianfranco Frattini for Bernini
By Bernini, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Argelato, BO
Gianfranco Frattini designed this gorgeous rosewood rolltop desk, model 804, for Bernini in the early 1960s. What appears to be a compact chest of ten...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gianfranco Frattini Desks and Writing Tables
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Aluminum
Walnut Desk by Gianfranco Frattini 1956
By Gianfranco Frattini, Cantieri Carugati
Located in Berlin, DE
Very elegant writing desk with four drawers and open compartments on both sides. Made of solid walnut wood, handles are made of blackened metal.
Height of writing surface 70 cm
Gianf...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gianfranco Frattini Desks and Writing Tables
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Metal
Gianfranco Frattini Mod. 804 Rolltop Desk
By Bernini, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Munich, DE
Walnut writing desk model 804 designed in 1961 by Gianfranco Frattini for Bernini, Italy. Tambour top that hides small drawers and a pull out leather writing surface. Front side with...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gianfranco Frattini Desks and Writing Tables
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Walnut
Gianfranco Frattini desk Mod. 535 for Bernini 1956
By Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This elegant desk, designed by Gianfranco Frattini in 1956 for Bernini, radiates the quiet sophistication of mid-century Italian design. Its rich, polished wood surface exudes warmth...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gianfranco Frattini Desks and Writing Tables
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Rosewood
Gianfranco Frattini Desk Model 530 Bernini Italy 1957
By Gianfranco Frattini, Bernini
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Stunning medium sized writing desk model 530 designed by Gianfranco Frattini and manufactured by Bernini, Italy 1957. This desk is made of nicely grained rosewood and cherrywood vene...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gianfranco Frattini Desks and Writing Tables
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Rosewood
Desk by Gianfranco Frattini for Bernini 1960s
By Gianfranco Frattini, Bernini
Located in Milano, IT
Desk with drawers, leather-covered pull-out top, riser with shutter, small chrome-plated aluminum sliding doors and small drawers. Jacaranda veneer wood. Restaurato.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gianfranco Frattini Desks and Writing Tables
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Aluminum
Midcentury Modern Wooden Desk by Gianfranco Frattini for Bernini
By Gianfranco Frattini, Bernini
Located in Madrid, ES
Hardwood writing desk designed by Gianfranco Frattini and produced by Bernini, Italy. The desk features a removable top part with extra drawers and storage compartments. This desk ca...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Gianfranco Frattini Desks and Writing Tables
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Hardwood
Gianfranco Frattini desk for Cantieri Carugati in cherry wood, Italy 1958
By Gianfranco Frattini, Franco Bettonica, Gian Franco Frattini, Cantieri Carugati
Located in Argelato, BO
Gianfranco Frattini, rare desk with wooden structure and supports and nickel-plated metal handles. It is a sophisticated desk, the work of the Milanese architect and designer Gianfra...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gianfranco Frattini Desks and Writing Tables
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Metal
Gianfranco Frattini for Cantieri Carugati Desk in Cherry
By Cantieri Carugati, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Gianfranco Frattini for Cantieri Carugati, writing desk, cherry, metal, Italy, 1958
This piece of furniture is based on a solid construction featuring straight lines and right-angle...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gianfranco Frattini Desks and Writing Tables
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Metal
Gianfranco Frattini Rosewood Writing Desk
By Gianfranco Frattini, Bernini
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 Desks and Writing Tables
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Rosewood
Gianfranco Frattini, secretaire 530 desk, Bernini 1956
By Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Misinto, IT
Iconic Italian secretaire 530 model desk designed by Gianfranco Frattini in 1956 and produced by the historic Bernini company. An object synthesis of design, craftsmanship and funct...
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Late 20th Century Italian Gianfranco Frattini Desks and Writing Tables
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Walnut
No. 804 Rolltop Desk
By Gianfranco Frattini, Bernini
Located in Munich, DE
Rare and unusual desk designed by Gianfranco Frattini for Bernini. By pulling the desk top out you open the rolltop. This desk cabinet has a lot of storage space, 10 drawers at the f...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gianfranco Frattini Desks and Writing Tables
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Wood
$6,566
Mid-Century Modern Desk Table by Gianfranco Frattini for Bernini, Italy, 1960s
By Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Desk Table by Gianfranco Frattini for Bernini, Italy, 1960s
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1960s Italian Vintage Gianfranco Frattini Desks and Writing Tables
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Wood
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Gianfranco Frattini desks and writing tables for sale on 1stDibs.
Gianfranco Frattini desks and writing tables 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 desks and writing tables, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original desks and writing tables by Gianfranco Frattini were created in the mid-century modern style in italy during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider desks and writing tables by Osvaldo Borsani, Franco Albini, and Ico Parisi. Prices for Gianfranco Frattini desks and writing tables can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $2,685 and can go as high as $17,531, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $6,415.
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