Mid century Italian Dining Set by Gianfranco Frattini

 Dining Table and six Chairs by Gianfranco Frattini

A table and six chairs designed by Frattini and produced by Bernini in Italy in 1957. The model 552 dining table has two hourglass shaped legs that has a central bar in between making it strong the table has been fully polished and is in excellent condition, the set of six solid rosewood chairs with square frames have a curved backrest and leather upholstered seats, the chairs have had a wax coat finish and leather seats have been treated. The leather is original and in good condition but is showing wear to the thick leather a couple of the chairs but nothing serious.

Makers label under Table

Age: 1957

Style: Italian Mid Century

Origin : Italy

Material: Rosewood

Condition: very Good

Restoration: polished table

Dimensions:

Table 74h x160 w x 80d cm

Chairs 76h x 47w x 48d cm seat height 43cm

Mid-century modern

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