Gianfranco Frattini for Cantieri Carugati, cabinet, cherry, Italy, 1958

This piece of furniture is crafted with a solid design, characterized by clean, straight lines and angular shapes. The front features two sliding doors, seamlessly integrated with recessed rectangular handles that harmonize with the linearity of the structure. Frattini elevated the cabinet on a carefully proportioned base, giving it an architectural presence that highlights its refined lines and meticulous construction details.

Cantiere Carugati established their furniture business in 1925 and worked with prominent architects and designers in designing hotels, office spaces, shops, and ships. In the post-war era, they created a series of furniture in the Italian region Rovellasca (Como), which was a great success.

Gianfranco Frattini (1926-2004) was born in Padua and studied architecture at the Milan Politechnico. After his studies, Frattini started working for Gio Ponti until 1956. Afterwards, he opened his own practice in Milan and began creating his own designs. His work is mostly part of the generation that created the Italian design movement of the late 1950s through the 1960s. The designer eventually died in Milan in 2004.

Kindly note that the piece is in used condition. The cabinet exhibits wear marks and discoloration spots. Restoration can be done before shipping by our experienced craftspeople in our own in-house restoration atelier. With high attention for the original, they make sure every piece retains its value and is ready for the many years to come. We kindly ask you to contact our design experts for further information about the endless possibilities our restoration and upholstery atelier has to offer. Of course, a locally organized restoration is possible as well.

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