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.
Matteo Grassi was an artist, who was born in 1927. Grassi grew up during the 1930s and was inspired by the artistic atmosphere of the time.
Armchair by Giancarlo Vegni and Gianfranco Gualtierotti for Fasem, Italy, 1980s
By Giancarlo Vegni & G. Gualtierotti, Fasem International
Located in Delft, NL
Armchair by Giancarlo Vegni and Gianfranco Gualtierotti for Fasem Italy, 1980s Black metal and leather armchair with hi...
Metal
"Bovenkamp" Wingback Sofa Design by Aksel Bender Madsen, 1960s
By Bovenkamp, Aksel Bender Madsen
Located in Delft, NL
"Bovenkamp" Wingback sofa design by Aksel Bender Madsen, 1960s The wingback sofa, designed by Aksel Bender Madsen for Bovenkamp The frame is made of oak and the armrest of teak The...
Fabric, Oak, Teak
Leather Lounge Chair by Theo Ruth for Artifort, 1950s
By Theo Ruth, Artifort
Located in Delft, NL
Leather Lounge Chair by Theo Ruth for Artifort, 1950s A beautiful leather lounge chair with a highly winged back 2 toned in new upholstered high quality Italian black and yellow gol...
Leather, Wood
Orbit Sofa Designed by Wolfgang C.R. Mezger for Artifort, 1990s
By Artifort
Located in Delft, NL
Orbit sofa designed by Wolfgang C.R. Mezger for Artifort, 1990s The Orbit sofa has round, supple curves with 3 different colors of upholstery. A comfort...
Aluminum
Armchair Jan des Bouvrie for Gelderland, the Netherlands, 1970s
By Gelderland
Located in Delft, NL
Armchair Jan des Bouvrie for Gelderland, the Netherlands, 1970s Model 400, 1970s swivel armchair with chrome base and dark brown leather, designed by the Dutch designer Jan Antoon...
Chrome
Italian baroque 3-seater sofa, 1970s
Located in Delft, NL
Italian baroque 3-seater sofa, 1970s Italian Baroque sofa with colorful velvet fabric. The pine wood in darker painted color with a motif of flor...
Fabric, Pine
Two-Seater "Korium" Sofa by Tito Agnoli for Matteo Grassi. Italy, 1970s/1980s
By Matteo Grassi
Located in Nashville, TN
Item Details: Two-Seater Green leather sofa. The leather cushions are embossed with “Matteo Grassi” and are held together by zippers. Frame is leather Creator: Tito Agnoli for Matteo...
Leather
Extremely Rare Vintage Sofa by Paolo Piva for De Sede Swiss 1970s
By Paolo Piva
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
Very rare vintage 3-seat sofa in its original black leather. Stunning patina. Designed in the 1990s by Paolo Piva for De Sede Swiss. Very good condition with normal signs of use...
Leather
Mid-Century Modern Baisity Sofa by Antonio Citterio for B&B Italia, 1980s
By Antonio Citterio
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Baisity sofa by Antonio Citterio for B&B Italia, 1980s -
Faux Leather
Italian mid-century leather sofa Bastiano by Afra Tobia Scarpa Gavina, 1960s
By Gavina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century brown leather and black wood sofa Bastiano by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Gavina, 1960s Two-seater sofa model Bastiano with seat, backrest and armrests made of squa...
Leather, Wood
Italian mid-century leather sofa Bastiano by Afra Tobia Scarpa Gavina, 1960s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Gavina
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century brown leather and black wood sofa Bastiano by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Gavina, 1960s Two-seater sofa model Bastiano with seat, backrest and armrests made of squa...
Leather, Wood
Leather "Palmaria 709" 2-Seater Sofa by Vico Magistretti for Cassina, Italy 1980
By Cassina, Vico Magistretti
Located in DE MEERN, NL
LEATHER "PALMARIA 709" 2-SEATER SOFA BY VICO MAGISTRETTI FOR CASSINA, ITALY 1970S Introducing the timeless and iconic Palmaria 709 2-Seater Sofa, design...
Leather
