Sesann Coffee Table in Glass attributed to Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina, Italy, 1970s

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This Sesann glass coffee table is a rare and elegant example of Gianfranco Frattini’s work during the golden age of … Read more This Sesann glass coffee table is a rare and elegant example of Gianfranco Frattini’s work during the golden age of Italian modernism. Designed in the early 1970s as part of the celebrated Sesann series - originally created in collaboration with Tacchini and attributed at times to Cassina - this piece beautifully exemplifies the era’s fusion of sleek materials, sensuous curves, and architectural clarity.

The table features a thick, smoked glass top set on a distinctive tubular chrome-plated steel frame. The metal structure is gently contoured to echo the soft, inviting forms of the Sesann seating series, lending the piece a sculptural presence. The use of tempered smoked glass allows the form of the base to remain visible, emphasizing transparency and spatial lightness - hallmarks of Frattini’s modernist ethos.

Often paired with the iconic Sesann lounge chairs and sofas, this table was intended to complement their plush, organic silhouettes with a grounding, yet visually open centerpiece. Its sophisticated balance of materials - glass and chrome - makes it highly versatile, fitting seamlessly into both vintage interiors and contemporary settings. This piece is attributed to the mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark and no
official proof of authenticity,
however it is well documented in design history. I take full responsibility for any authenticity



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