CB2's New Collection Celebrates Gianfranco Frattini's Impact On The Italian Design Movement

By  Anna Gragert
A walnut credenza behind an armless upholstered gray chair on a black fringe rug next to a leafy small palm tree. CB2

For the first time in decades — and in some cases, for the first time ever — architect and designer Gianfranco Frattini's work will be available to a wide audience. In collaboration with both the Frattini family and Form Portfolios, a home to iconic designers, CB2 just released The Gianfranco Frattini Collection.

"My father's philosophy on design was responding to a brief with an intelligent solution, making correct use of materials with an aesthetically pleasant outcome," Emanuela Frattini Magnusson, Frattini's daughter, stated in a press release. "That's why his designs feel both timeless and fresh — he never saw himself as belonging to a certain look or style."

As a key part of the Italian design movement of the '50s and '60s, Frattini is known for his timeless, detailed creations, and his love of construction and woodworking. You can see this throughout the CB2 collection, which was designed using archival images, original drawings, and actual vintage pieces. Some items are exact replications of Frattini's work, while others feature upgrades with modern materials.

You can explore the entire collection here.

1. Memoria Glass Table Lamp, $649

A clear glass shade resting atop a rubberized base surrounds a perforated frame coated in ivory enamel; four bulbs provide abundant light for readingCB2

2. Famiglia Chess Set, $299

A simple chess board on a wood table featuring abstract stainless steel chess pieces that stack within each otherCB2

3. Genova Ebonized Oak Bookcase, $2,799

A black oak bookcase that features a thin line of horizontal drawers on the second shelf.CB2

4. Liguria Oval White Marble Coffee Table With Black Marble Base, $2,699

A solid white Tornado marble top sits atop a richly veined Marquina black marble baseCB2

5. Cilindro Polished Stainless Steel Wall Sconce, $149

Leaning into the high-tech aesthetic of the late 1980sCB2

6. Aldo Wine Glasses, $14.95-$18.95

Available as red wineCB2

7. Paraggi Walnut Credenza, $2,499

A walnut credenza with three drawers in ebonized black oak that pull out on smooth wood drawer glides while three cabinets open to reveal adjustable shelves. Set atop sleek black powdercoated legsCB2

8. Osoppo Ivory Lacquered Nightstand, $699

A high-gloss ivory nightstand that has a pull-out drawer that sits between horizontal upper shelvesCB2

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