Gianfranco Frattini (Italy), late 20th century lighting

Gianfranco Frattini (1926-2004) was a prolific Italian designer who worked in a wide range of fields, including furniture, lighting, and industrial design. He was born in Padua, Italy, and studied architecture at the University of Venice. After graduating in 1953, he moved to Milan to work with the architect Gino Valle.

In the late 1950s, Frattini began to design lighting for the Italian company Artemide. His designs were characterized by their simplicity, elegance, and functionality. He was also interested in using new materials and technologies in his work. One of Frattini's most famous lighting designs is the Eclisse lamp, which he designed in 1966. The lamp consists of two hemispherical shades that can be rotated to create different lighting effects. The Eclisse lamp was an instant success and is still one of Artemide's most popular products today.

Other notable lighting designs by Frattini include the Atollo lamp more... (1977), the Tizio desk lamp (1972), and the Logico lamp (1970). Frattini's lighting designs have been exhibited in museums and galleries around the world, and he has won numerous awards for his work.