the designer

Gianfranco Frattini was a key figure in 20th-century Italian design, known for his refined architectural approach and thoughtful product designs. His legacy is now preserved and promoted by the Gianfranco Frattini Archive, founded in 2004 by his children and based in both New York and Milan. The studio supports research, manages reissues with brands like Poltrona Frau, Tacchini, and Gubi, and works to keep his vision relevant to contemporary design culture.

A major archive of his drawings and materials is held at the University of Parma’s CSAC, while his work is also accessible through an evolving digital platform and the studio’s Instagram profile. Together, these resources highlight the depth and scale of Frattini’s work—from architecture to furniture—showing why his designs remain influential today.