Italian Rosewood Writing Desk by Gianfranco Frattini for Bernini, 1950s

About This Piece

Vintage Design

A beautiful 1950s modernist rosewood desk. Italian design by Gianfranco Frattini for Bernini This desk in a warm shade of light brown has two drawers and a top storage with two tambour doors it is very sturdy, well built and very comfortable. The height to the top of the storage is 95cm The desk can easily be dismantled into 3 parts when its comes to transportation and assembled in Situ should one have a narrow entrance. Giancarlo Frattini (1926-2004) was an Italian designer, architect and an important member of the generation that created the Italian Design movement of the mid-1950 through the 1960s. Frattini opened his own professional practice in Milan,after having worked in the office of his teacher and mentor Gio Ponti His professional activity was concerned principally with interiors and Industrial Design. He collaborated with Cassina since 1954 and with many other manufacturers,such as Bernini, Acerbis, Fantoni, Artemide, Castiglioni, Knoll, Lema and many others. Frattini was a board member of the Triennale and a great connoisseur of wood craftsmanship, he forged a long and fruitful professional partnership with the master craftsman from Bovisio Masciago (Milan), Pierluigi Ghianda.

Creator	Gianfranco Frattini
Manufacturer	Bernini
Design Period	1950 to 1959
Year
Production Period	1950 to 1959
Country of Manufacture	Italy
Identifying Marks	This piece has an attribution mark
Style	Mid-Century, Industrial, Italian Modern
Detailed Condition	Very Good — This vintage item has no defects, but it may show slight traces of use.
Restoration and Damage Details	Light wear consistent with age and use
Product Code	ZV-767510
Materials	Rosewood, Wood
Color	Brown
Width	130 cm 51.2 inch
Depth	80 cm 31.5 inch
Height	72 cm 28.3 inch
Weight Range	Standard — Between 40kg and 80kg
Duties Notice	Import duty is not included in the prices you see online. You may have to pay import duties upon receipt of your order.

Shipping & Delivery

Ships from	United Kingdom
Duties Notice	Import duty is not included in the prices you see online. You may have to pay import duties upon receipt of your order.
Returns	Returns accepted within 14 days of delivery, except for Made-to-order items

Delivery Options

Front Door Delivery: (Included in Every Order)	A skilled driver will unload the item(s) from the delivery truck and bring it to your building’s doorstep. You will be responsible for further transport beyond that point. We recommend asking a family member or friend for an extra hand; alternatively, you may upgrade to In-Home Delivery (see below). The delivery partner will email and/or call you at least one day in advance to arrange a delivery time. A wooden crate may be used for intercontinental shipments for maximum protection. Item will be left in its packaging after delivery. A signature will be required upon delivery.
In-Home Delivery: (For in-home delivery service, additional fees apply. Please get in touch)	A skilled driver or a team of two will bring your item(s) inside your home and place it in the immediate entryway. For unusually large or heavy items, we recommend asking a family member or friend for an extra hand, as we cannot send more than 2 drivers. The delivery partner will email and/or call you one day in advance to arrange a delivery time. A wooden crate may be used for intercontinental shipments for maximum protection. Item will be left in its packaging after delivery. A signature will be required upon delivery.

Front Door Delivery:
(Included in Every Order)

A skilled driver will unload the item(s) from the delivery truck and bring it to your building’s doorstep. You will be responsible for further transport beyond that point. We recommend asking a family member or friend for an extra hand; alternatively, you may upgrade to In-Home Delivery (see below).
The delivery partner will email and/or call you at least one day in advance to arrange a delivery time.
A wooden crate may be used for intercontinental shipments for maximum protection.
Item will be left in its packaging after delivery.
A signature will be required upon delivery.

In-Home Delivery:
(For in-home delivery service, additional fees apply. Please get in touch)

A skilled driver or a team of two will bring your item(s) inside your home and place it in the immediate entryway. For unusually large or heavy items, we recommend asking a family member or friend for an extra hand, as we cannot send more than 2 drivers.
The delivery partner will email and/or call you one day in advance to arrange a delivery time.
A wooden crate may be used for intercontinental shipments for maximum protection.
Item will be left in its packaging after delivery.
A signature will be required upon delivery.

*Important Note

Please examine every order upon delivery. In the event that there are visible signs of damage or missing or incorrect pieces, please indicate the problem on the Delivery Note and contact us within 48 hours of delivery. A signed delivery receipt without notations of missing, damaged, or incorrect item(s) represents your acceptance of the complete order in perfect condition.