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.
Vintage Leather Sofa, 4-6 Seater in Blush Colour, 1970s
By Tito Agnoli
Located in Montecalvoli, IT
Vintage 1970s Leather Sofa, 4-6 Seater, Blush Colour, by Tito Agnoli for Poltrona Frau, Model Petronio, Luxury Furniture, Module Part Sofa Discover this beautiful 4-6 Seater Module ...
Leather
Vintage Modular Leather Sofa In Blush Mid Century Model Petronio, 1970s
By Tito Agnoli
Located in Montecalvoli, IT
Vintage modular leather sofa in Blush Mid Century Model Petronio, 1970s Discover this beautiful three-piece sofa in blush / pink leather from the famous Italian brand "Poltrona Fra...
Leather
Vintage Love Seat Module, Corner Leather Sofa Armchair in Blush Colour, 1970s
By Tito Agnoli
Located in Montecalvoli, IT
Vintage 1970s Love Seat Module, Corner Leather Sofa Armchair, Blush Colour, by Tito Agnoli for Poltrona Frau, Model Petronio, Furniture Discover this beautiful Loveseat or Corner Mo...
Leather
Vintage Armchair by Europoltrona Italy, Striped Velvet Brown, 1970s
By Europoltrona
Located in Montecalvoli, IT
Vintage 1970s Armchair, by Europoltrona Italy, Striped Velvet Brown, Space Age Design Seating, Retro Interior Decor, Elegant Gift Idea This vintage armchair from the 1970s by Europo...
Velvet
Set of 3 Italian Mid Century Chairs Stackable Made In Italy, 1970s
Located in Montecalvoli, IT
Set of 3 Italian mid century Chairs stackable Made in Italy, 1970s This set of 3 Mid Century Stapel Chairs is modern and yet timeless. The wooden seat is designed in such a way that...
Metal
Vintage Dining chair by Paolo Favaretto for Assisa, Stackable Design, 1986
Located in Montecalvoli, IT
Vintage 1980s Dining chair by Paolo Favaretto for Assisa, stckable Design Italy 1986 - chrome and plastic in red - design classic Great d...
Chrome
Vintage Italian Sapporitti Leather Sofa
By Saporiti
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This sophisticated sofa embodies the low-slung luxury and clean lines of high-end Mid-Century Modern Italian design, reminiscent of celebrated pieces by designers like Saporiti or Mi...
Leather, Wood
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
Modular Sofa by Rossi di Albizzate, Beige Leather, Italy, 1970s Design
By Rossi di Albizzate
Located in Boom, Vlaams Gewest
Iconic modular sofa by Rossi di Albizzate, Italy, 1970s. This sculptural seating system is defined by its soft, organic forms and deep, lounge-like comfort, characteristic of Italian...
Leather
Alberto Rosselli “Confidential” Sofa for Saporiti, Sand Beige Leather, 1972
By Saporiti, Alberto Rosselli Saporiti
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Alberto Rosselli “Confidential” sofa for Saporiti, sand beige leather, Italy, 1972 Alberto Rosselli designed this model for Saporiti in 1972. One of the first modular sofas ever pro...
Leather
De Sede "DS-11" Modular Sofa, Natural Leather, 1970, Set of 6
By De Sede
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
De Sede "DS-11" modular sofa, natural leather, Switzerland, 1970, set of 6. The De Sede “DS-11” modular sofa exemplifies the great art of craftsmanship and design of the 1970s. The ...
Leather
De Sede "DS-11" Modular Sofa, Natural Leather, 1970, Set of 4
By De Sede
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
De Sede "DS-11" Modular Sofa, Leather, Switzerland, 1970, Set of 4 The De Sede “DS-11” modular sofa exemplifies the great art of craftsmanship and design of the 1970s. The in-house...
Leather
