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Gianfranco Frattini — Pair of lounge chairs
Gianfranco Frattini

Pair of lounge chairs

1959

Designed by Gianfranco Frattini, this pair of lounge chairs exemplifies the refined elegance of mid-century Italian design. The chairs showcase a sophisticated interplay of materials, combining sumptuous fabric upholstery with the warmth of walnut-veneered wood and the sleek precision of painted metal and brass accents. The result is a harmonious balance of comfort and sculptural form, reflecting Frattini's mastery of blending organic warmth with modernist sensibility.

Medium
fabric, walnut-veneered wood, painted metal, brass

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20th Century & Contemporary Art & Design Day Sale

November 26, 2018

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Gianfranco Frattini, Pair of lounge chairs, 1959

Designed by Gianfranco Frattini, this pair of lounge chairs exemplifies the refined elegance of mid-century Italian design. The chairs showcase a sophisticated interplay of materials, combining sumptuous fabric upholstery with the warmth of walnut-veneered wood and the sleek precision of painted metal and brass accents. The result is a harmonious balance of comfort and sculptural form, reflecting Frattini's mastery of blending organic warmth with modernist sensibility.

Medium
fabric, walnut-veneered wood, painted metal, brass
Year
1959
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Functional Art, 20th Century, Mid Century Modern, Brass Accents, Modernist, Industrial Materials, Walnut Wood, Lounge Chair, Furniture Design, Neutral Tones, Italian Designer