Gubi Gianfranco Frattini - Model 597 - table lamp with fringes

€ 699

Gianfranco Frattini Model 597 – iconic Italian fringe design lamp

The Model 597 by Gianfranco Frattini is one of the most playful and iconic Italian lighting designs of the 1960s. Designed in 1961, this remarkable lamp marked Frattini’s debut as a lighting designer and quickly became a true design classic within the world of Italian lighting.

What makes the Model 597 instantly recognizable are the signature fringes surrounding its aluminum structure. These unique nylon fringe details were inspired by both the fashion world and the fringe curtains commonly found in Italian bars and grocery stores during the late 1950s. The result is a lamp that feels playful and theatrical while remaining elegant and sophisticated.

The combination of polished aluminum and soft fringes creates a beautiful contrast between luxury and softness. Thanks to the circular arrangement of light sources, the Model 597 emits a warm 360° ambient glow filtered gently through the fringes. An upper reflector also creates an additional indirect uplight that adds warmth and atmosphere to the space.

What makes this lamp so special within Italian design history is the way Gianfranco Frattini combined functionality with humor and decorative elegance. Frattini became renowned for creating atmospheric interiors and lighting concepts for restaurants, hotels and sophisticated spaces. The Model 597 perfectly reflects that philosophy: sculptural, warm and unexpectedly refined.

Today, this iconic lamp fits beautifully into eclectic interiors, vintage spaces, mid-century homes and luxurious contemporary projects. The mix of texture, indirect lighting and Italian elegance makes the Model 597 a true statement piece in any interior.

Technical details:

Design: Gianfranco Frattini

Year: 1961

Light source: E14 LED

Dimmable: no

Material: aluminum and nylon fringes

Style: Italian design, mid-century modern, vintage design classic

Perfect for anyone looking for an exclusive Italian designer lamp, a statement vintage table lamp or an artistic lighting piece with warmth and personality.