Mirrored and Steel Chromed Sesann Coffee Table by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina, 1970s

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Born in Padua in 1926, Gianfranco Frattini graduated in Architecture at the Milan Polytechnic in 1953, where he lived and … Read more Born in Padua in 1926, Gianfranco Frattini graduated in Architecture at the Milan Polytechnic in 1953, where he lived and worked until his death. His professional activity is mainly directed to interior design and industrial design. In 1956 Frattini was one of the founders of ADI, the Association for Industrial Design, for which he held numerous positions.

Cassina Spa is an Italian company operating in the contemporary furniture sector, founded in 1927 in Meda by Cesare and Umberto Cassina.
The main activity is woodworking, within the company, for the production of coffee tables. Over the years the company expands, especially after the war, also thanks to collaborations with external architects who bring their expertise and research.

In the 1950s, Cassina switched from artisanal to serial production, adopting the logic of industrial design. A change also induced by the commission for furnishings for the interiors of large cruise ships. In addition, some of the company's best-known products took shape during this period: chair 646 and chair 699, known as the "Superleggera", both designed by Gio Ponti. I have official proof of authenticity such as vintage catalogs,
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