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Lounge Chairs Model '849' by Gianfranco Frattini in Leather, Italy 1950s

Creator: Cassina -Gianfranco Frattini
Offered by: Original in Berlin

Description
Gianfranco Frattini lounge chairs Model '849' for Cassina in aniline cognac leather, Italy 1956. New upholstered. This model features a walnut frame which holds the seat and backrest. A shell forms the seat in an elegant way, where the seat rests on the wooden frame and the armrest flow smoothly over. The other shell forms the backrest, which is also kept in place by the frame. The 849 chair won the design award 'Compasso d'Oro' in 1956. Gianfranco Frattini (1926-2004) was an Italian designer and architect. Similarly, to many other architects, Frattini became an interior and Industrial designer because he missed the specific furnishings for his buildings. Frattini was a very skilled woodworker and was a student of Gio Ponti. His style can be defined by its architectural structure and playful lines. Literature: 'Repertorio del Design Italiano 1950-1980, page 190, Gramigna Giuliana. Mondadori Editore, Milan, 1985.

More Information

Documentation:	Ample Provenance
Origin:	Italy
Period:	1950-1979
Materials:	Leather, Walnut
Condition:	Good. Reupholstered
Creation Date:	1950s
Number of Pieces:	2-3
Styles / Movements:	Modern, Mid Century
Dealer Reference #:	cc.compasso
Incollect Reference #:	417455

Dimensions

W.	33.46 in;	H.	28.74 in;	D.	28.35 in;
W.	85 cm;	H.	73 cm;	D.	72 cm;

Seat H.	15.35 in;
Seat H.	39 cm;

Message from Seller:

Spread across more than 500 m2 of retail space, Original in Berlin offers a wide range of Mid-Century Modern and selected studio furniture, lighting and accessories. Here, design lovers can find rarities by well known designers such as Charlotte Perriand, Hans J. Wegner, Pierre Chapo and Gio Ponti, as well as American classics by Paul McCobb, Jens Risom and George Nelson.

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