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.
Wilkhahn Delta set of 2 leather conference / dining chairs by Delta, 1960
By Wilkhahn, Delta Furniture 1
Located in Ludwigslust, DE
This set of two Wilkhahn Delta 2000 chairs, in a deep black leather, brushed aluminum, and with black shells, is in excellent condition. The leathe...
Leather
Tito Agnoli Korium Lounge Chair in Black Buffalo Leather, 1980
By Tito Agnoli, Matteo Grassi
Located in Ludwigslust, DE
The lounge chair by Matteo Grassi comes in a deep black color. The thick buffalo leather of the back and seat cushions has a beautiful structure, is soft and undamaged. The sides and...
Leather
French Art Deco Armchair, Black Leather & Faux Leather, 1960s Design
Located in Ludwigslust, DE
This black leather armchair boasts stunning lines reminiscent of the heyday of Art Deco. The seat and back cushions are made of soft genuine leather and are both in excellent conditi...
Leather, Faux Leather
Set of 4 Wilkhahn Delta Swivel Chairs, Black Leather & Chrome, 1970s
By Delta Furniture 1, Wilkhahn
Located in Ludwigslust, DE
A set of 4 original Wilkhahn Delta chairs from the later production generation - a timeless design classic from the 1970s. The chairs impress with their clear design language, high-q...
Chrome
Cofemo Office Chair, Black Leather, Post-Modern Design, Italy, 1980s
By Cofemo
Located in Ludwigslust, DE
Very futuristic, elegant looking office chair made of thick saddle leather in very good condition. The black leather only shows slight signs of wear on the armrests. The leather is s...
Leather
Strässle HE leather lounge chair by Hans Eichenberger
By Strässle International, Hans Eichenberger
Located in Ludwigslust, DE
A Strässle HE leather lounge chair from the 1960s in good condition but with a noticeable patina. The leather of the lounge chair, in a deep black leather tone, is roughened in some ...
Leather
Tito Agnoli Leather Armchairs by Arrben, Mid-Century Modern, 1970s
By Tito Agnoli, Arrben
Located in Den Haag, NL
Elevate your dining experience with the Tito Agnoli Leather Chairs , a masterpiece of Italian design from 1979. vintage dining chairs, designed by Tito Agnoli for Arrben renowned fo...
Leather
Rare Pair Dunbar Dining Chairs in Original Black Leather, Mahogany Frames, Signed
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Kansas City, MO
Very rare and desirable high back Dunbar dining chairs designed by Edward Wormley. Both chairs are completely original. The original black leather has no tears, scuffs, or repairs and show slight stretching on the seats. The mahogany frames show light signs of use in the form of light scratches and nicks, but no distractions. These are excellent examples of this important design, clearly well cared for over the years. Acquired from the original owner. Signed with the gold Dunbar metal...
Brass
Italian Black Leather Side Dining Desk Chairs Postmodern Pair, circa 1970s
Located in New York, NY
A pair of '70s Italian Postmodern black leather and high-gloss metal chairs, circa 1970s, Italy. With label marking, "Made in Italy", as shown in last image. Great as dining or side ...
Metal
Pair of black Leather Chairs by Tito Agnoli for Matteo Grassi, Italy, 1980s
By Matteo Grassi, Tito Agnoli
Located in Berlin, DE
A refined pair of chairs defined by clean lines, a lightly curved backrest, and a restrained, architectural silhouette. Fully wrapped in hand-stitched black saddle leather, they re...
Metal
Pair of Black Leather and Steel Armchairs by Nicos Zographos USA 1960s
By Nicos Zographos
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Pair of Black Leather and Steel Armchairs by Nicos Zographos USA 1960s Pair of gorgeous, comfortable, solid arm or lounge chairs, heavy stainless steel frame construction upholstered...
Stainless Steel
Set of 2 Mario Bellini CAB 413 Chairs in Black Leather for Cassina
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
Set of 2 Mario Bellini 414 CAB armchairs. Made by Cassina in Italy in the 1980s. Flexible steel frame covered with a skin of high quality black saddle le...
Leather
