CB2 debuts a reissued collection of architect and designer Gianfranco Frattini's celebrated works. Known as a leading figure in the transformative Italian design movement of the 1950s and 1960s, Gianfranco Frattini helped forge a new global admiration for Italian design. Working exclusively with his heirs and Form Portfolios on the creation, CB2 is now bringing the iconic designs to a wide audience for the first time in decades—or in some cases, the first time ever.

Distinctive, clever and attentive to details, Gianfranco Frattini's canon of work is celebrated by fans of modern design for its sophistication and timelessness. The collection for CB2 is a true representation of Frattini's original designs. His unique style and innovative approach, including his love of construction and woodworking traditions, are represented throughout. Some pieces are authentic to the originals down to the finest detail; others have been updated slightly for modern materials and new ways of living.

"Each design CB2 produced within this collection celebrates Frattini's timeless standards," said CB2 President Ryan Turf. "Guided largely by original drawings, vintage pieces, archival images and his surviving family, we are extremely honored to showcase these iconic designs for a new era."

Pieces in the collection were thoughtfully chosen and developed in partnership with the heirs of Gianfranco Frattini. Mr. Frattini's daughter, Emanuela Frattini Magnusson, worked closely with CB2's product developers and Form Portfolios to ensure each piece is true to her father's vision and aesthetic.

"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. That's why his designs feel both timeless and fresh—he never saw himself as belonging to a certain look or style," said Emanuela Frattini Magnusson. "Working with CB2 presented the opportunity to capture my father's true dedication to design and reintroduce Gianfranco Frattini to the U.S. market in a meaningful way."

Along with partners at Form Portfolios, whose mission is to breathe new life into the design legends of our time, the teams worked together to identify materials and locate original drawings from the Frattini archives in Italy to ensure the end result encapsulates both CB2's and Gianfranco Frattini's core aesthetics while honoring the legendary designer.

"Gianfranco Frattini was a master of style, and we are delighted that his unmistakable design aesthetic rooted in Milan will now be introduced to America via our exclusive partnership with CB2," said Mark Masiello, Form Portfolios Founder. "Carefully curating the perfect collection of Frattini designs for CB2 has been invigorating and honors the legacy of Gianfranco Frattini."

All pieces in the collection are exclusive Frattini designs, some exact to the originals and some updated for modern living, offering multiple finishes and materials throughout.

Highlights include:

• Meda Collection: One of his earliest designs, the streamlined profile of the Meda Collection evokes the poetic minimalism of 1950s modernism. Structurally held together by walnut side panels, the geometry is true to the original—down to the brass snake-eye bolts. Meant to be read from the side, its full beauty becomes apparent in profile.
• Bovisio Collection: Designed at the same time as his famous Sesann sofa, polished stainless steel tables feature mirrored or smoked glass tops. Made in Italy, just like the original.
• Paraggi Credenza and Portofino Desk: Two of the most mysterious pieces in the collection. Rediscovered from found black and white photography, they are believed to be some of Gianfranco Frattini's first designs. Simple and straightforward conceptually, they exude a minimalist midcentury aesthetic.
• Cilindro Sconce: Originally designed for a prestigious Italian lighting company, this modernist sconce was created around the new technology of halogen. Leaning into the high-tech aesthetic of the late 1980s, protective glass forms a minimalist shield around the bulbs. Even though halogen bulbs aren't widely in use today, the design remains true to the original intent.
• Famiglia Chess Set: A silversmith company south of Milan commissioned Gianfranco Frattini to design a collection of modern objects to sit alongside their more ornate and traditional pieces. One of these designs was this modern chess set. Abstract chess pieces stack within each other, creating two streamlined cylinders for storage.
  
  

Gianfranco Frattini is the third designer added to CB2's repertoire of design legends, joining Paul McCobb and Clara Porset. The Gianfranco Frattini collection is now available exclusively at cb2.com, including 62 SKUs across living, lighting, decor and entertainment categories ranging in price from $34.95 to $4,999.