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.
Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena Wall Lamp "LP11," Italy 1950s
By Luigi Caccia Dominioni, Azucena
Located in Naples, IT
Rare wall lamp model LP11, also known as "Pallone," designed by Milanese architect Luigi Caccia Dominioni in 1958 for Azucena. The lamp is swiveling and adjustable in height. The wal...
Brass
Ignazio Gardella for Azucena "LP5" Wall Sconce, Italy, 1950s
By Ignazio Gardella, Azucena
Located in Naples, IT
Elegant wall sconce, Model LP5, designed by Ignazio Gardella for the Azucena company in the 1950s and 1960s. The glass shade features a refined vertical pattern that enhances the lig...
Brass
Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce Wall Lamp Mod. 238/1, Italy 1960s
By Arteluce, Gino Sarfatti
Located in Naples, IT
Wall light modello 238/1, disegnata da Gino Sarfatti, con struttura in metallo laccato nero e diffusore a sfera in vetro opalino soffiato. Gino Sarfatti (1912-1985) played a key rol...
Metal
Tito Agnoli for O-Luce Mod."194" Wall Lamp, Italy 1954
By Tito Agnoli, O-Luce
Located in Naples, IT
The Model 194 wall lamp is a rare piece by Tito Agnoli for Oluce, Italy 1954. It is a first edition, with arms and fittings made entirely of brass and an original Cornalux 'hammerhea...
Brass
Wall Lamp with Two Adjustable Spotlights, Italy 1960s
By Stilux, Stilnovo
Located in Naples, IT
Wall lamp with two black metal adjustable spotlights, brass frame and joints. The design is minimal and functional: a central brass arm structure supports two cylindrical spotlights ...
Metal, Brass
Flavio Poli for Seguso Amber Glass Wall Lamp, Italy 1960s
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Flavio Poli
Located in Naples, IT
Wall sconce designed by Flavio Poli for Seguso in the 1960s. This wall lamp, with a chrome-plated metal frame, features a thick glass shade with a round shape and handcrafted square ...
Chrome
Tito Agnoli adjustable wall lamp for Oluce, Italy 1954
By Oluce, Tito Agnoli
Located in Milan, IT
Tito Agnoli Model: 194 adjustable wall lamp for Oluce, Italy 1954
Metal
outstanding rare and early tito agnoli wall lamp
By Oluce, Tito Agnoli
Located in Munich, DE
the only tito agnoli wall lamp of this kind i ever have witnessed in 25 years.
Aluminum, Steel
Mid-Century Modern Wall Sconce by Tito Agnoli for Oluce, Italy
By Tito Agnoli, Oluce
Located in Milano, IT
Wall lamp with swiveling arms made of anodized aluminum, circular shaped wall mount.
Aluminum
Due Lampade '194' di Tito Agnoli per Oluce anni 50-60
By Tito Agnoli
Located in Milano, IT
Lampade da parete con bracci orientabili in alluminio anodizzato, attacco a parete di forma circolare.
Aluminum
Single Wall Light by Elio Martinelli for Martinelli Luce, 1970s, Italy
By Martinelli Luce, Elio Martinelli
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Single Wall Light by Elio Martinelli for Martinelli Luce, 1970s, Italy Lamp is in very good vintage condition. This lamp works with E27 light bulbs. Wired and suitable to use w...
Brass
1960s Arredoluce Style Mid-Century Modern Italian Wall Sconces
By Arredoluce
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A lot of six wall sconces designed and manufactured in Italy in the Sixties in the manner of Arredoluce, sold one by one. They are in good condition and in working order. Arredoluce ...
Metal, Brass
