Gianfranco Frattini (Italy), late 20th century lighting

Gianfranco Frattini (1926-2004) was a prolific Italian designer who worked in a wide range of fields, including furniture, lighting, and industrial design. He was born in Padua, Italy, and studied architecture at the University of Venice. After graduating in 1953, he moved to Milan to work with the architect Gino Valle.

In the late 1950s, Frattini began to design lighting for the Italian company Artemide. His designs were characterized by their simplicity, elegance, and functionality. He was also interested in using new materials and technologies in his work. One of Frattini's most famous lighting designs is the Eclisse lamp, which he designed in 1966. The lamp consists of two hemispherical shades that can be rotated to create different lighting effects. The Eclisse lamp was an instant success and is still one of Artemide's most popular products today.

Other notable lighting designs by Frattini include the Atollo lamp more...

Frattini's lighting designs are considered to be classics of Italian design. They are characterized by their timeless elegance, simplicity, and functionality and his designs continue to be popular.

Gianfranco Frattini was also a prolific designer of furniture. His furniture designs are characterized by their simplicity, elegance, and functionality. He was also interested in using new materials and technologies in his work. Some of Frattini's most famous furniture designs include the Model 849 lounge chair (1956), the Sesann collection (1970) and the Kyoto table (1973).

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A Gianfranco Frattini Megaron floor lamp, Italian, circa 1970's,…

A Gianfranco Frattini Megaron floor lamp, Italian, circa 1970's, black painted aluminum, LED source, 183 cm high, 33 cm wide

A black 'Megaron' floor lamp by Gianfranco Frattini for…

Black Megaron Floor Lamp by Gianfranco Frattini

A black 'Megaron' floor lamp by Gianfranco Frattini for Artemide, 1970s, Italy. Tower form with upward directional lighting. Height 182 cm, depth 30 cm

A white 'Megaron' floor lamp by Gianfranco Frattini for…

White Megaron Floor Lamp by Gianfranco Frattini

A white 'Megaron' floor lamp by Gianfranco Frattini for Artemide, 1970s, Italy. Tower form with upward directional lighting. Height 181 cm, depth 30 cm

Gianfranco Frattini & Livio Castiglioni three Boalum lights,…

Boalum Tri-Light

Gianfranco Frattini & Livio Castiglioni three Boalum lights, Pvc, flexible white plastic, resin. Connected together to make one single light, Italy, c 1969, each section: 165 cm long, 6.5 cm deep

Gianfranco Frattini Megaron lamp for Artemide, steel, aluminium,…

Frattini Megaron Lamp by Artemide, 1970s

Gianfranco Frattini Megaron lamp for Artemide, steel, aluminium, and plastic, Brightness adjuster on the side, Italy, c 1970s, 82 cm high, 33 cm deep

Gianfranco Frattini 'Abele' lamp for Luci, Abele table lamp…

Frattini's Abele Lamp: Brown Lacquered Aluminum and Halogen Light

Gianfranco Frattini 'Abele' lamp for Luci, Abele table lamp with dimmer, brown lacquered aluminium and halogen light. Italy, designed 1979, 37 cm high, 57 cm wide, 20 cm deep

Gianfranco Frattini 'Abele' lamp for Luci, Abele table lamp…

Frattini's Abele Table Lamp with Dimmer

Gianfranco Frattini 'Abele' lamp for Luci, Abele table lamp with dimmer, brown lacquered aluminium and halogen light. Italy, designed 1979, 37 cm high, 57 cm wide, 20 cm deep

Gianfranco Frattini floor lamp for Artemide, black enamelled…

Frattini's Split Oval Floor Lamp by Artemide

Gianfranco Frattini floor lamp for Artemide, black enamelled steel, oval shape with split down the middle, raised on black 14' base. Bright light emanates from top. Italy, c 1980s, 183 cm high, 33 cm deep

Gianfranco Frattini floor lamp powder coated pearl cream and…

Frattini Cream and Gilt Floor Lamp

Gianfranco Frattini floor lamp powder coated pearl cream and gilt, Italy c1980s, 161 cm high, 31 cm deep

Gianfranco Frattini floor lamp powder coated pearl cream and…

Cream and Gilt Frattini Floor Lamp

Gianfranco Frattini floor lamp powder coated pearl cream and gilt, Italy c1980s, 161 cm high, 31 cm deep

Gianfranco Frattini & Livio Castiglioni. A 'Boalum' lamp.…

Artemide Boalum Lamp

Gianfranco Frattini & Livio Castiglioni. A 'Boalum' lamp. Manufactured by Artemide. Pvc plastic and metal. Italy c1970s

A Gianfranco Frattini Megaron floor lamp. C. 1979 Italy.…

Frattini Megaron Floor Lamp by Artemide, 1979 Italy

A Gianfranco Frattini Megaron floor lamp. C. 1979 Italy. Designed for Artemide. Black metal and plastic. 182 cm high

A Gianfranco Frattini Megaron floor lamp. C. 1979 Italy.…

Frattini Megaron Floor Lamp for Artemide, 1979 Italy

A Gianfranco Frattini Megaron floor lamp. C. 1979 Italy. Designed for Artemide black metal and plastic. 182 cm high

Boalum lamp by Livio Castiglioni & Gianfranco Frattini for…

Interlocking Boalum Lamp by Castiglioni & Frattini

Boalum lamp by Livio Castiglioni & Gianfranco Frattini for Artimede, Italy, designed 1970. Other Notes: this lamp is designed to be interlockable with other Boalum lamps.