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.
Armchair Luigi Caccia Dominioni 1973 Modell TORO
By Azucena, Luigi Caccia Dominioni
Located in Berlin, DE
This exceptional, unique armchair made of faux fur was designed by Milanese architect and designer Luigi Caccia Dominioni (1913-2016). He designed the Armchair Toro in 1973 for Azuce...
Faux Fur
$5,641Sale Price|20% Off
H 24.02 in W 40.95 in D 35.44 in
Marius & Marius armchair designed by Mario Marenco For Arflex 1971
By Mario Marenco
Located in Arezzo, Italy
Marius & Marius armchair designed by Mario Marenco for Arflex in the 1970s. Painted metal frame, foam cushions, linen and wool cover, plastic feet. Excellent condition, restored. Ma...
Metal
$1,323Sale Price|25% Off
H 27.17 in W 31.11 in D 29.93 in
Mario Bellini for C&B Italia Midcentury Amanta Velvet Armchair, 1973
By C&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Italian armchair model Amanta designed by Mario Bellini and produced by C&B Italia from 1966, with corduroy upholstery and fibreglass frame, original manufacturer’s label and rel...
Metal
$4,250
H 26.38 in W 27.56 in D 27.56 in
Paus Armchair by Hermhaus in Salmon Boucle, Mid-Century Modern
By hermhaus
Located in istanbul, TR
The curved form and soft lines of the "Paus berjer" bring comfort and modern elegance to any space it occupies. Its wooden frame, upholstered with care, adds a touch of sophisticatio...
Upholstery
$3,600Sale Price|20% Off
H 26.5 in W 33.5 in D 31.5 in
Mario Bellini Amanta Chair Lounge Chair For B&B Italia Circa 1970
By Mario Bellini
Located in Chicago, IL
The "Amanta" modular chair by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, designed in 1966. This example is reupholstered in a Pierre Frey dark olive neutral green mohair Teddy fabric and dark bla...
Upholstery, Fiberglass
$6,600
H 27.56 in W 32.68 in D 32.49 in
Armchair by Eberhard Geißler for Veb Möbel Insdustie Oelsa-Rabenau, Germany 1974
Located in Utrecht, NL
VEB Möbelindustrie Oelsa-Rabenau, a notable manufacturer from the former German Democratic Republic (DDR), has been revered for producing high-quality, functional, and durable furnit...
Fabric, Wood
"Senior" armchair by Marco Zanuso 1960
By Arflex, Marco Zanuso
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
"Senior" armchair by designer Marco Zanuso, original Arflex edition. Fully restored with fabric and high-end finishes. Italy circa 1960. Width : 76 cm – 29,92" Depth : 88.5 cm – 34...
Brass
$7,874 / item
H 27.56 in W 31.5 in D 31.5 in
Le Bambole armchair designed by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia 1972
By Mario Bellini
Located in Arezzo, Italy
Le Bambole armchair designed by Mario Bellini for B&b Italia 1972. The Bambole series won the Compasso d'Oro award in 1979. Polyurethane structure, cotton and linen fabric, restored....
Fabric, Rubber, Cotton, Linen
$7,639
H 27.56 in W 31.5 in D 31.5 in
Le Bambole armchair designed by Mario Bellini for B&b Italia 1972
By Mario Bellini
Located in Arezzo, Italy
Le Bambole armchair designed by Mario Bellini for B&b Italia , the Bambole series won the Compasso d'Oro award in 1979, reupholster in cotton f...
Fabric
$8,462
H 29.14 in W 35.44 in D 34.65 in
Mid-Century Modern Armchair and Ottoman by Franz T. Sartori, Flexform, 1965
By Franz Sartori
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern armchair and ottoman by Franz T. Sartori, Flexform, 196.
Fabric, Wood
Pair of armchairs by Adriano Piazzesi, Italy 1970s
By Adriano Piazzesi
Located in Tel Aviv-Yafo, Tel Aviv District
This pair of armchairs by Adriano Piazzesi, crafted in 1970s Italy, embodies the designer’s mastery of form and function. Upholstered in their original brown velvet fabric, they offe...
Aluminum
Rare Brazilian Reclining Armchair, Attributed to Jean Gillon, 1970s
Located in Tel Aviv-Yafo, Tel Aviv District
A rare and sculptural Brazilian modernist reclining armchair from the 1970s, crafted in richly grained solid wenge wood and paired with supple caramel leather cushions. The design em...
Leather, Rosewood
Italian Lounge Armchair, Black Lacquered Wood & Tan Leather, 1970s
Located in Tel Aviv-Yafo, Tel Aviv District
Bold Italian lounge armchair from the 1970s, designed in the manner of the iconic Saratoga series by Massimo and Lella Vignelli. The chair features a strong architectural black lacqu...
Leather, Wood
Schirolli Chrome Armchair, Italy, 1970s
Located in Tel Aviv-Yafo, Tel Aviv District
Impressive Italian armchair by Schirolli, produced in the 1970s and defined by its bold tubular chrome frame and generous proportions. The wide, low seating is paired with a softly c...
Chrome
G23 Hoop Lounge Chair Design Piero Palange & Werther Toffoloni for Germa 1972
By Werther Toffoloni and Piero Palange
Located in Tel Aviv-Yafo, Tel Aviv District
Designed in 1972 by Italian duo Werther Toffoloni and Piero Palange for Germa, the ‘Hoop’ armchair showcases a striking geometric frame that enhances its sculptural presence. The str...
Canvas, Beech
Carlo De Carli for Cinova Mod. 915 Chrome and Brown Leather Armchair, 1969
Located in Tel Aviv-Yafo, Tel Aviv District
The Model 915 armchair by Carlo De Carli for Cinova (1969) is a refined expression of late Italian modernism, where industrial precision meets soft, human-centered design. Its sculpt...
Chrome
