Prolific designer Tito Agnoli created imaginative furniture with a singular mix of natural and industrial materials. Designing in the modern and mid-century modern styles, he made sofas, armchairs and daybeds from leather, bamboo and rattan as well as metal table lamps and floor lamps.
Born into an Italian family in Peru in 1931, Agnoli studied at the Faculty of Architecture in Milan. In 1949, he graduated with a degree in architecture from Politecnico di Milano. While there, he became acquainted with designers Gio Ponti and Carlo De Carli. He later worked with them as an assistant, learning to create austere pieces with flawless dimensions.
Utilizing this knowledge, he developed his own practice and worked with many Italian producers, including Arflex, Cinova, Lema, Matteo Grassi, Molteni, Montina, Oluce, Pierantonio Bonacina, Poltrona Frau, Schiffini and Ycami.
Agnoli received prestigious nominations for the Compasso d’Oro award. At the 1986 NeoCon exhibition in Chicago, he won a gold medal. His works are in the collections of the Museum of Modern Art in New York.
On 1stDibs, find a stunning collection of vintage Tito Agnoli seating, lighting, tables and more.
Minimalist Stainless Steel Floor Lamp Attributed to Maison Jansen, France 1970s
By Maison Jansen
Located in New York, NY
Forme libre modernist stainless steel lamp European socket and wiring Fair vintage condition some scratches and dents on the surface of the base Lamp sells without shade ; shades opt...
Stainless Steel
Tripod Brass & Gunmetal Adjustable Floor Lamp - France 1970's
Located in New York, NY
Tripod floor lamp in brass and steel with a gunmetal finish. Height adjustable from 60" to 70". The light arm is also height adjustable. European socket and wiring. In good vintage c...
Metal, Brass, Cut Steel
Tripod Patinated Steel and Brass Modernist Floor Lamp - France 1960s
By Arlus
Located in New York, NY
Tripod patinated steel and brass Modernist floor lamp in the style of Arlus. In good vintage condition. Patina on all metal surfaces. Base can be unscrewed for safer shipping. Europe...
Brass, Steel
Maison Arlus Carrara Marble Base Double Arms Floor Lamp - France 1960's
By Maison Arlus
Located in New York, NY
Elegant double-arm floor lamp in patinated steel, mounted on a Carrara marble base. The assembly features a patinated brass ring. This floor lamp has been rewired for use in the US. ...
Carrara Marble, Brass, Steel
Adjustable Height Floor Lamp by Gilles Sermadiras, France, 1950's
By Jacques Adnet
Located in New York, NY
Neo classical adjustable height floor lamp by Gilles Sermadiras for Galerie Maison & Jardin. Four feet base with brass accents. Decorative brass rings on the pole. In good vintage co...
Brass, Steel
Tripod Gilt Bronze Floor Lamp Att. Riccardo Scarpa - Italy 1950s
By Riccardo Scarpa
Located in New York, NY
Elegant tripod gilt bronze floor lamp attributed to Riccardo Scarpa. Italy 1950s. Patinated bronze. Rewired for use in the US.
Bronze
Tito Agnoli Floor Lamp 'Agnoli' Marble and Metal by Oluce
By Tito Agnoli, Oluce
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Floor lamp 'Agnoli' designed by Tito Agnoli in 1954. Floor lamp giving direct light, Travertino marble base, stem and height adjustable reflector mat nickel-plated. Manufactured by O...
Marble, Metal
Tito Agnoli Floor Lamp 'Agnoli' Marble and Metal by Oluce
By Tito Agnoli, Oluce
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Floor lamp 'Agnoli' designed by Tito Agnoli in 1954. Floor lamp giving direct light, Travertino marble base, stem and height adjustable reflector mat nickel-plated. Manufactured by O...
Marble, Metal
Tito Agnoli, Adjustable Floor Lamp, Steel, Metal, Stone, Italy, 1950s
By Tito Agnoli
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable steel and metal floor lamp with a stone base, designed by Tito Agnoli and produced by O-Luce, Italy, 1950s Wear consistent with age and use. Dimensions of Lamp (inche...
Stone, Metal, Steel
Chrome Floor Lamp by Francesco Fois for Reggiani, 1960s
By Reggiani, Francesco Fois
Located in Rotterdam, NL
This lamp that stretches from floor to ceiling was designed during the 1960s by Francesco Fois and manufactured by Reggiani. The construction exists of three equal 'rods' of each 90...
Metal
Tito Agnoli Model #387 'Agnoli' Floor Lamp in Nickel and Travertine for Oluce
By Oluce, Tito Agnoli
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Tito Agnoli model #387 'Agnoli' floor lamp in nickel and travertine for Oluce. Designed in 1954, this ultra-refined lamp is now considered to be a key forerunner of minimalism. Executed in nickel-plated metal and travertine base. This newly produced authorized re-edition features a detachable Cornalux glass element covering a G9 bulb capable of directing beautifully diffused light in a highly precise manner. The bulb can be rotated and adjusted up or down Model 387 has always been referred to as the 'Agnoli,' named after its designer Tito Agnoli. It is one of the most historic lamps in the Oluce catalog. As a precursor of minimalism, the Agnoli lamp used the “Cornalux” light bulb, capable of directing light in an extremely precise manner, by mounting it on top of a sliding mechanism positioned on a stem. The sophisticated travertine base represents the component that adds a touch of elegance to an object in which simplicity and functionality become elements of pure poetry. Price is per item. Three lamps in Los Angeles...
Travertine, Metal, Nickel
A POST-MODERN MODERNIST Metal & Marble FLOOR LAMP Gino SARFATTI Style Italy 1970
Located in PARIS, FR
A rare minimalist floor lamp, with a cylindrical base in white Carrare massive marble, with a vertical metallic axis displaced on diagonal at the bottom, with a black lacquered metal...
Marble, Metal
