Sesann (Armchair), structure

T28 Polished Black Chrome,

feet T43 Dark Walnut

Cage (Low Table),

top T32 Black Marquinia Marble,

base T28 Polished Black Chrome

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W 110 D 94 H 67 H seat 38 cm

Sesann

Respecting the thought of Gianfranco Frattini,

the new edition of Sesann keeps the spirit

of the product intact. Characterized by a

leather upholstery, Sesann owes its typical soft

and enveloping form to the structure in pine

plywood, covered with polyurethane foam and

encircled with an architectural tubular steel

(chromed or painted), with feet in ash wood.

The particular configuration of Sesann – both

formal and functional – constitutes the basis

for a system of products characterized by

the same structural elements, but declined in

unique and fascinating objects. This approach

of synthesis and reduction, proposed by

Frattini, produced a formally elegant design,

conceptually elaborated and, above all, unique.

En

Looking at the work of Gianfranco Frattini, the great master of

modern Italian design, we find that this metaphysical spirit shines through

every rounded shape, every detail and combinations of materials that

characterize his projects. A reissue of a historic design by Gianfranco

Frattini, Sesann is a collection of sofas and armchairs with soft, cosy forms

that evoke feelings of warmth and sensuality, thanks to the tubular metal

frame, which acts as an architectural structure, enveloping, containing

and accentuating the cushioning. Sesann commands its space with its

bold volumes and elegant, sophisticated design. With a choice of leather

or fabric coverings to create striking combinations of colours and textures

between the cushions, frame and ash wood feet.

De

Betrachtet man das Werk von Gianfranco Frattini, dem großen

Meister des modernen italienischen Designs, dann ist dieser metaphysi-

sche Geist in jeder Rundung zu erkennen, in jedem noch so kleinen

Detail und in den Materialkombinationen, die seine Projekte auszeichnen.

Sesann, Neuauflage eines historischen Modells von Gianfranco Frattini,

ist eine Kollektion aus Sofas und Fauteuils. Die weichen, anheimelnden

Formen lassen ein sinnliches Gefühl der Wärme entstehen. Erreicht wird

das durch eine Metallrohrstruktur, die wie eine Architektur die Polsterung

umschließt, zusammenhält und optimal zur Geltung bringt. Mit den

wuchtigen Volumen und dem elegant raffinierten Design beherrscht

Sesann den Raum; Leder- oder Stoffbezug lassen sehr effektvolle,

farbliche und stoffliche Kombinationen von Polsterung, Struktur und

Füßen aus Eschenholz entstehen.

Fr

En regardant le travail de Gianfranco Frattini, on voit l’esprit

métaphysique du grand maitre du design italien moderne briller à travers

chaque courbe, chaque détail subtil et dans les combinaisons de

matériaux qui caractérisent ses projets. Réédition d’un projet historique

de Gianfranco Frattini, Sesann est une collection de canapés et de

fauteuils dont les formes douces et accueillantes suscitent une sensation

de sensualité et de chaleur. Tout le mérite en revient à la structure en tube

métallique qui comme une architecture enveloppe, contient et met en

valeur le rembourrage. Protagoniste de l’espace grâce à ses volumes

importants et à son design élégant et raffiné, Sesann peut être revêtu

de cuir ou de tissu pour créer des associations de couleurs et de matières

d’un grand effet entre rembourrage, structure et pieds en bois de frêne.

Gianfranco Frattini

Gianfranco Frattini was born in Padua, Italy, on 15th May,

1926. He graduated in Architecture, at the Politecnico,

Milan, in 1953. At the end of the 50’s, he is one of

the founders of ADI, Association for Industrial Design.

Frattini opened his own studio in Milan, after working

in the office of his teacher and mentor Gio Ponti.

In few years, he became an industrial designer, well-

known worldwide. Among his many successful projects,

in 1956 designed the chair model 849, nominated for

the “Compasso d’Oro” Prize. Now, this armchair, which

takes shapes from the original design, is proposed

by Tacchini with the name of “Agnese”.

Technical information

Sofa ↪ p.470

Armchair ↪ p.470