With distinctive style touches like gray flannel upholstery and overstuffed seating, American designer Angelo Donghia (1935–85) was a visionary leader of bold interior design and furniture in the 1970s and ’80s. Although Donghia lived only to age 50, by the time of his death from AIDS-related pneumonia, his name graced numerous furniture and decor companies, in addition to his own interior designs.
After graduating from Parsons School of Design in 1959, Donghia joined the interiors firm of Yale R. Burge, and his star rose quickly from there. By 1963, he had been appointed vice president and in 1966, partner — a move that came with a name change for the firm to Burge-Donghia Interiors. In 1968, he founded the fabrics and wall coverings company & Vice Versa, and in 1978 he founded Donghia Furniture. With this holistic approach, Donghia was able to oversee nearly every element of an interior design project, which, for him, spanned everything from corporate offices (notably PepsiCo’s world headquarters in Purchase, New York) to the Metropolitan Opera Club at Lincoln Center to residential interiors for clients such as Diana Ross and Ralph Lauren.
After he inherited Burge’s firm, he continued to develop its reach as Donghia Associates. He opened a series of showrooms around the country to offer his designs to a wider audience, who loved the company’s marriage of minimal forms with luxe materials. His silver-foil ceilings, mixing of eclectic textile patterns and plush furniture set trends and, through mass marketing, influenced the direction of American interior design.
“I feel that I’ve developed my own style that is as classic and minimal as the ’30s style it reflects,” the designer once told New York magazine. In 2015, the retrospective “Angelo Donghia: Design Superstar” at the New York School of Interior Design chronicled his influence on all facets of modern interiors, from furnishings to wall coverings. It’s an approach that still resonates today. Donghia continued to operate as a company after his death, acquired by the Rubelli Group in 2005. After it filed for bankruptcy in 2020 and closed its showrooms, its name, designs, archives and inventory were acquired by Kravet.
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Sublime Black Lacquer Wicker Commode by John Hutton for Donghia- Pair Available
By John Hutton, Donghia
Located in Atlanta, GA
This magnificent commode is shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored and completely installation ready. The...
Rattan, Mahogany
Gorgeous Mahogany Cane Commode by John Hutton for Donghia - Pair Available
By John Hutton, Donghia
Located in Atlanta, GA
This magnificent commode is shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored and completely installation ready. The...
Cane, Mahogany
Pair of Renzo Rutili for John Stuart Five-Drawer Chests
By Renzo Rutili
Located in New York, NY
We are offering a matched pair of five-drawer chests designed by Renzo Rutili, for John Stuart. It is unusual and difficult to find a pair of High Boy form chests, however we are willing to separate and sell individually if you only need one. Dark mahogany case, burl drawer fronts. Nice deep drawers, deepest one 10". (bottom drawer). These chests show cosmetic wear, normal and consistent with age, but are structurally sound. Usable as is, or could be refinished to perfection if you prefer. Hollywood Regency, Asia Modern, Art Deco style design, high quality construction, good vintage condition. We are also offering the matching bachelors chest...
Burl, Mahogany
Pair of Italian Neo-Classic Walnut Commodes
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of Northern Italian (late 18th Century) Neo-classical walnut and marquetry inlaid gilt bronze mounted commodes with 3 drawers (in the manner of GIUSEPPE MAGGIOLINI) (PRICED AS P...
Bronze
$6,960Sale Price / set|26% Off
H 37.5 in W 47.25 in D 19.75 in
Pair of Venetian Hand-Painted Neoclassical Style Commodes
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Green & Beige Venetian Neoclassical Style Commodes A fine pair of Venetian Hand Painted Neoclassical Style Commodes or Chest of Drawers featuring fine scroll work in hue...
Wood
Pair of Vintage Provincial Serpentine Commodes
Located in Sheffield, MA
The pair of dressers are In the French Louis XV country Provincial style with serpentine fronts Each chest has 3 full size pullout dovetail drawers. Made in the USA in the highest qu...
Wood
Pair of French Provencal Directoire Style Commodes
By Maison Jansen
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
A rustic yet handsome pair of 1950s Italian fruitwood chests crafted in the French Provincial Directoire style. With their clean lines, tapering legs, and restrained neoclassical det...
Fruitwood
$59,895 / set
H 34 in W 36 in D 18 in
Pair French Hand Stitched Leather & Brass Faux Bamboo Commodes by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in New York, NY
A Rare and Important Pair of French Midcentury Modern Neoclassical hand stitched leather and brass faux bamboo cabinets, dressers, commodes or chest of drawers by Jacques Adnet, circ...
Brass
$5,400
H 32.75 in W 65 in D 18 in
Mid-Century Walnut & Lacquered Dresser by Milo Baughman for Glenn of California
By Milo Baughman, Glenn of California
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Mid-century modern two-tone dresser designed by Milo Baughman for Glenn of California in the United States during the 1950s. This striking design captures everything that made Baughm...
Stainless Steel
Gold Leaf Chest / Commode by John Widdicomb
By John Widdicomb
Located in Dallas, TX
This gorgeous Louis XV chest by John Widdicomb has incredible French style with a classic serpentine Bombay silhouette, elegant French styled details, and raised design with gold lea...
Wood
Pair Of Louis XVI Style Mahogany Petit Commodes
Located in Essex, MA
With shaped top and conforming marble with brass 3/4 gallery over three brass mounted drawers with keys. Circular tapered legs ending on brass sabot feet. The sides of case are shape...
Marble, Brass
$1,995
H 33.25 in W 25.25 in D 18.75 in
Gorgeous French Walnut Carved Bronze Mounted Louis XV Nightstand Commode
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Introduce a touch of French elegance into your home with this gorgeous Louis XV-style nightstand commode, crafted from rich walnut wood and beautifully adorned with bronze-mounted ha...
Bronze
Midcentury Four-Drawer Commodes, a Pair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stylish pair of midcentury dressers. Sturdy construction consisting of finished walnut. Sleek round white drawer pulls. Each piece has four spacious...
Walnut
Vintage Painted Palm Beach Regency Commode by John Widdicomb
By John Widdicomb
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Colorfully painted commode, by John Widdicomb, having a rectangular top with marbleized finish. Its case colorfully painted in pastels and parcel gilt decoration. The four, stacked d...
Wood
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H 35 in W 48 in D 20 in
Sublime Black Lacquer Wicker Commode by John Hutton for Donghia- Pair Available
By John Hutton, Donghia
Located in Atlanta, GA
This magnificent commode is shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored and completely installation ready. The...
Rattan, Mahogany
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H 35 in W 48 in D 20 in
Gorgeous Mahogany and Wicker Commode by John Hutton for Donghia, circa 1995
By Donghia, John Hutton
Located in Atlanta, GA
This magnificent commode is shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored and completely installation ready. A ...
Rattan, Mahogany