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.
Established in 2006, Morentz has a team of approximately 55 restorers, upholsterers, interior advisers and art historians, making it a gallery, workshop and upholstery studio, all in one. Every day, a carefully selected array of 20th-century furniture arrives from all over the world at the firm’s warehouse, where the team thoroughly examines each piece to determine what, if any, work needs to be done. Whether that means new upholstery or a complete restoration, Morentz's aim is always to honor the designer’s intention while fulfilling the wishes of the client. The team is up to any challenge, from restoring a single piece to its original glory to furnishing a large-scale hotel project.
Italian Post-Modern Set of Six Dining Chairs in Walnut Wood
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Set of six dining chairs, walnut, Italy, 1980s A striking example of Italian design from the 1980s, these walnut chairs embody a refined balance between sculptural form and everyday...
Walnut
Giuseppe Rivadossi for Officina Rivadossi Set of Six Dining Chairs in Oak
By Giuseppe Rivadossi, Officina Rivadossi
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Giuseppe Rivadossi for Officina Rivadossi, set of six dining chairs, oak, Italy, 1970s An exceptional set of chairs by the Italian sculptor and designer Giuseppe Rivadossi. The chai...
Oak
Ernesto Valabrega Set of Six Dining Chairs in Oak and Leather
By Vittorio Valabrega
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ernesto Valabrega for Vittorio Valabrega Studio, set of six dining chairs, oak, leather, iron, Italy, 1930s Charming and well-sculpted chairs designed by Italian Art Deco master Ern...
Iron
1970s Post-Modern Italian Set of Twelve Dining Chairs in Pine
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Set of twelve dining chairs, stained pine, Italy, 1970s Recalling the work of Mario Marenco's "Sapporo" chair, these dining chairs are characterized by their architectural backrest ...
Pine
Giuseppe Davanzo Set of Eight Dining Chairs 'Serena' in Elm
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Giuseppe Davanzo for Appiani Selezione, set of eight dining chairs 'Serena', elm, plastic, Italy, 1960s This set of six Italian dining chairs was designed by Giuseppe Davanzo in the...
Plastic, Elm
Post-Modern Set of Six Italian Ash Wood Dining Chairs in Cognac Faux Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Dining chairs, ash, faux leather, Italy, 1970s A set of six Italian dining chairs from the 1970s, crafted in ash wood and upholstered in rich cognac faux leather. Defined by their e...
Faux Leather, Ash
Set of 6 ‘Maxello’ Wood Dining Chairs by Enzo Berti for Piarotto Mobili, Italy
By Enzo Berti
Located in Chicago, IL
A rare set of 6 ‘Maxello’ dining chairs designed by Enzo Berti for Piarotto Mobili in the 1980s. These dining chairs are constructed from walnut plywood in a rich, cherry hue. Crafte...
Wood
Italian Modernist Dining Chairs, Set of Six, Walnut Wood, 1970s Design
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This set of six Italian dining chairs from the 1970's feature a warm walnut-toned wood with a rich, medium-brown finish. The design is distinctly modernist with clean, architectural ...
Wood
Set of 6 Kai Kristiansen Dining Chairs in Teak – Newly Upholstered
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in BERKEL EN RODENRIJS, NL
Rare set of six dining chairs attributed to Kai Kristiansen from the 1960s. These elegant Danish modern chairs are crafted in solid teak and feature Kristiansen’s characteristic scul...
Textile, Teak
Danish Mid-20th Century, Set of 6 Dining Chairs in Oak, Teak & Mohair, 1960s
By Arne Vodder
Located in Odense, DK
A refined set of six Danish dining chairs, showcasing the elegance and craftsmanship of mid-century Scandinavian design. The chairs feature beautifully shaped teak & oak frames with ...
Wool, Mohair, Teak, Oak
Set of 4 dining chairs design by Silvio Coppola for Fratelli Montina Italy 1970s
By Fratelli, Silvio Coppola
Located in Ystad, SE
Set of Four Dining Chairs by Silvio Coppola for Fratelli Montina. Italy, 1970s. A rare and highly refined set of four Italian dining chairs designed by Silvio Coppola and produced b...
Leather, Ash
Set of 6 Werner Biermann Dining Chairs in Oak and Saddle Leather, Arte Sano 1960
Located in Almelo, NL
A rare and highly collectible set of six sculptural dining chairs by Werner Biermann, executed in solid oak and richly patinated saddle leather by Arte Sano, Colombia, circa 1960. A...
Leather, Oak
Gunnel Nyman was known as a glass artist, but this piece is a striking example of her early training in furniture design.
With its grid-like doors and wavy trim, the 1940s design feels as fresh as ever.
