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.
Coronado sofa by Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Chicago, IL
The Coronado Sofa designed by Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia. Italy, c. 1970's. This sofa is uncommon in its four seat variation and retains its original chocolate brown leather.
Leather
Scandinavian oak decorative Kjaernulf style wood frame sofa
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Chicago, IL
A stunning example of Scandinavian design, this Henning Kjaernulf style sofa features a decorative and ornate scalloped oak frame and beige wool cushions.
Oak, Wool
Vintage Curved Sofa in Chocolate Brown Mohair, Late 20th Century
Located in Chicago, IL
A lovely curved sofa upholstered in chocolate brown mohair
Mohair
De Sede DS49
By De Sede
Located in Chicago, IL
De Sede DS49 three seat sofa in brown leather. Switzerland, c. 1970’s
Leather
danish modern lounge chair
Located in Chicago, IL
A stunning Danish modern lounge chair with sculptural teak arms and legs. c. 1960's. This chair is newly upholstered in a tan wool blend fabric.
Wool, Teak
Pair of Italian olive velvet wing back lounge chairs in the style of Gio Ponti
Located in Chicago, IL
A lovely pair of Italian wingback lounge chairs in an olive velvet. C. 1950's. These chairs are reminiscent of designers such as Gio Ponti, Federico Munari, Melchiorre Bega, and Marc...
Velvet
Italian modern Beige modular sofa Novemila by Tito Agnoli for Arflex, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Beige modular sofa Novemila by Tito Agnoli for Arflex, 1970s Modular sofa mod. Novemila made up of 6 modules entirely padded and covered in white-beige fabric. The 3 s...
Fabric
White Modular Sofa Model Camaleonda Designed By Mario Bellini. Italy 1970
By Mario Bellini
Located in Madrid, ES
Discover unparalleled comfort and versatility with the iconic Camaleonda Modular Sofa, a timeless masterpiece designed by Mario Bellini for C&B Italia in 1972. Crafted to perfection,...
Bouclé
Italian modern modular white sofa Erasmo by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for B&B, 1970s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, B&B Italia
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern modular white sofa Erasmo by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for B&B, 1970s Modular sofa mod. Erasmo covered in white fabric tending to beige. The sofa is composed of eight modu...
Fabric, Plastic
Modular Sofa in Beige Wool Bouclé by Tito Agnoli, Italy, 1970
By Tito Agnoli
Located in Madrid, ES
This modular sofa, designed by Tito Agnoli in Italy in 1970, is composed of six individual sections upholstered in beige wool bouclé. The sofa reflects a thoughtful approach to modul...
Wool, Bouclé, Cotton, Wood
Willy Rizzo for Mario Sabot Sectional Corner Sofa in White Upholstery
By Mario Sabot, Willy Rizzo
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Willy Rizzo for Mario Sabot, sectional corner sofa, fabric, ultrasuede, wood, Italy, 1970s. This rare sofa is designed by Willy Rizzo and consists of a three-seater, two-seater, and...
Fabric, Wood
Up Large Modular Sofa in Kami White Upholstery by Giuseppe Viganò
By Saba Italia
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Using a simple expedient similar to Lego’s snap-on system, the height of the Up sofa’s backrest can be adjusted according to personal choice. Place the back cushions on top of the lo...
Upholstery
