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Model 849, one of his most famous armchairs, was designed by
Gianfranco Frattini in 1956. Awarded honorable mention at the 3rd
Compasso d’Oro, Agnese is an Italian design icon whose appeal is time-
less. His spirit of innovation is exemplary, even today. The upholstered
seat and backrest are supported by an ash wood structure. The combina-
tion of the various materials, the contrast between the geometric lines
of the base and the soft cushioned parts, the extraordinarily simple con-
struction details in their uniqueness represent the signature style of a
true master of design. Agnese blends timeless ergonomics and functional-
ity with elegant, recognizable aesthetics. Perfect complement to the
armchair is the matching upholstered ottoman.
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Einer der berühmtesten Sessel des Designers Gianfranco Frattini
ist das Modell 849 aus dem Jahr 1956. Der Loungesessel Agnese
ist eine italienische Designikone mit zeitlosem Charme und wurde mit
einer ehrenvollen Erwähnung für den III Compasso d’Oro nominiert.
Das innovative Design ist auch heute noch exemplarisch. Die gepolsterte
Sitzfläche und Rückenlehne werden von einem Gestell aus Eschenholz
getragen. Die Kombination des geometrischen Elements, das vom
Gestell gebildet wird, mit weichen Polsterelementen und gestalterischen
Details, die in ihrer Besonderheit außerordentlich schlicht sind, sind das
Markenzeichen dieses großartigen Designers. Agnese verbindet die
elegante Ästhetik mit hohem Wiedererkennungswert mit Ergonomie
und zeitloser Funktionalität. Passend zum Armsessel gibt es auch einen
Polsterhocker.
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Le modèle 849 de 1956 est l’un des fauteuils les plus célèbres que
Gianfranco Frattini a dessinés. L’esprit intemporel d’Agnese en fait une
icône du design italien, récipiendaire d’une mention d’honneur au 3ème
Compasso d’Oro. Son innovation continue d’être exemplaire aujourd’hui.
L’assise et le dossier rembourrés sont soutenus par une structure en
bois de frêne. La juxtaposition des différents matériaux, le contraste entre
la géométrie du piètement et la souplesse de la partie rembourrée, les
détails de construction extrêmement simples dans leur originalité, repré-
sentent la signature unique d’un Maitre de l’histoire du design. Agnese
allie une ergonomie et une fonctionnalité intemporelle à une esthétique
élégante et reconnaissable. Le siège peut être assorti du pouf rembourré
coordonné.
Armchair ↪ p.480
Technical information
Agnese is the name of the new version of
the 849, the armchair designed by Gianfranco
Frattini around 1956 in his Milan studio,
in via Sant’Agnese in fact. All the style and
radiance of an age take shape in the lines
of this armchair which is much more
than a classic and almost an archetype.
Agnese, the armchair, is produced in a very
accurate way and with extreme fidelity
to the original design; moreover, following
from Frattini’s original project, the armchair
is accompained by a matching ottoman.
Agnese is just the beginning of a comprehen-
sive project that aims to support the
revival of a great designer’s style but also
an entire atmosphere of interior decor.
Agnese
Agnese (Armchair),
base T43 Dark Walnut
W 84 D 76 H 73 cm
H seat 44 cm
Cage (Low Table), top
T152 Colza Yellow,
base T157 Colza Yellow
↪ Accessories:
Aqua Regis (Vase) designed
by Studiopepe, Narciso
(Rug) designed by Umberto
Riva
Gianfranco Frattini
Gianfranco Frattini was born in Padua, Italy, on 15th May,
1926. He graduated in Architecture, at the Politecnico,
Milan, in 1953. At the end of the 50’s, he is one of
the founders of ADI, Association for Industrial Design.
Frattini opened his own studio in Milan, after working
in the office of his teacher and mentor Gio Ponti.
In few years, he became an industrial designer, well-
known worldwide. Among his many successful projects,
in 1956 designed the chair model 849, nominated for
the “Compasso d’Oro” Prize. Now, this armchair, which
takes shapes from the original design, is proposed by
Tacchini with the name of “Agnese”.
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