Mid-century furniture by Frattini, Gianfranco (Italy)

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...

Frattini's lighting designs are considered to be classics of Italian design. They are characterized by their timeless elegance, simplicity, and functionality and his designs continue to be popular.

Gianfranco Frattini was also a prolific designer of furniture. His furniture designs are characterized by their simplicity, elegance, and functionality. He was also interested in using new materials and technologies in his work. Some of Frattini's most famous furniture designs include the Model 849 lounge chair (1956), the Sesann collection (1970) and the Kyoto table (1973).

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A Gianfranco Frattini for Knoll coffee table, Italian, circa…

Frattini for Knoll Coffee Table, Italian, 1970s, Walnut and Glass

A Gianfranco Frattini for Knoll coffee table, Italian, circa 1970s, lattice and glass top walnut, 34 cm high, 76 cm wide, 76 cm deep

Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina, 'Model 784' coffee table,…

Frattini's Square Glass Coffee Table for Cassina

Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina, 'Model 784' coffee table, tubular chrome base with square plate glass top, 30 x 130 x 130 cm

Gianfranco Frattini 'Model 804' desk for Bernini, rosewood…

Frattini Rosewood Desk with Tambour Top and Leather Surface

Gianfranco Frattini 'Model 804' desk for Bernini, rosewood writing desk with tambour top, internal drawers and a pull out leather writing surface. Ten drawers in front and fours drawers inside, with four open spaces on back side. Italy, c 1960s, 79 cm…

Gianfranco Frattini (Italian, 1926-2004) desk, c. 1960…

Frattini Roll Top Desk by Bernini (8 words)

Gianfranco Frattini (Italian, 1926-2004) desk, c. 1960 manufactured by Bernini, black finish, the upper section with roll top, above ten drawers, raised on cylindrical feet

Gianfranco Frattini nest of tables for Cassina, Reversible tops,…

Frattini Cassina Reversible Nesting Tables, Italy c2000s

Gianfranco Frattini nest of tables for Cassina, Reversible tops, Italy c2000s, 43 cm high, 60 cm deep

Gianfranco Frattini (Italian, 1926-2004), Rosewood Tambour…

Rosewood Tambour Chest Desk by Gianfranco Frattini

Gianfranco Frattini (Italian, 1926-2004), Rosewood Tambour Chest Desk, manufactured by Bernini, the upper section with roll top, above ten drawers, raised on cylindrical feet, height 79 cm width 101 cm depth 65 cm

Gianfranco Frattini (1926 - 2004) coffee table, from the room…

Frattini Coffee Table for Cassina, 1969

Gianfranco Frattini (1926 - 2004) coffee table, from the room designed for Peter Sculthorpe by Marion hall Best 1971, model '784', designed in 1969 for Cassina

A Partner desk designed by Gianfranco Frattini for Bernini,…

Gianfranco Frattini Rosewood Partner Desk

A Partner desk designed by Gianfranco Frattini for Bernini, Italy designed 1957, in solid rosewood and rosewood veneer, the rectangular top incorporating two drawers and six open compartments, on double x-shaped base, together with three trays and a desk…

Gianfranco Frattini Tallboy and pair of Bedsides for Bernini,…

Frattini Bernini Bedroom Set

Gianfranco Frattini Tallboy and pair of Bedsides for Bernini, Italy, c 1970s, Bedsides 37 cm high, 37 cm wide, 44d, Tallboy 143 cm high, 72 cm wide, 44 cm deep

Gianfranco Frattini. Coffee table, designed 1969 manufactured…

Frattini Glass and Chrome Coffee Table with Chip

Gianfranco Frattini. Coffee table, designed 1969 manufactured by Cassina, composed of a thick glass top and a chromed tube base, chip to glass top

A modern glass topped chromed metal low table, designed by…

Frattini Glass Top Low Table

A modern glass topped chromed metal low table, designed by Gianfranco Frattini, 1969, made by Cassina, Italy, the square top resting on the X-form tubular base. Height 65 cm. Width and depth 100 cm