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 Modular Leather Sofa in Blush Colour, 1970s
By Tito Agnoli
Located in Montecalvoli, IT
Vintage 1970s Modular Leather Sofa, Blush Colour, by Tito Agnoli for Poltrona Frau, Model Petronio, Mid Century Design, Luxury Furniture Discover this beautiful three-piece sofa in ...
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 Sofa Camel-Colored Leather Three-Seat, 1970s
Located in Milano, IT
Italian-made three-seat sofa from the 1970s. The sofa is made of camel colored leather. The peculiarity of the sofa is in its double layer leathe...
Leather
1980s Cognac Leather Piumotto 3 Seat Sofa by Arrigo Arrigoni for Busnelli 1980s
By Arrigo Arrigoni, Busnelli
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cognac leather Piumotto 3S sofa designed by Italian architect Arrigo Arrigoni for Busnelli in the 1980s. Three generously scaled back cushions sit above three deep seat cushions, all...
Leather
De Sede DS 63 Two-Seater Sofa in Leather, Switzerland, 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Almelo, NL
De Sede DS 63 two-seater sofa in leather, Switzerland 1970s Robust DS-63 modular two-seater sofa. This De Sede sofa ensures ultimate comfort and build...
Leather
1970s De sede Exclusive Buffalo Leather 2- Seater Sofa , Switzerland
By De Sede
Located in Praha, CZ
- good original condition with minor signs of use
Leather
De Sede, Tan Leather Two-Seater Sofa, 1960s
By De Sede
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Compact two-seater sofa in natural tan leather. Its soft cushions and patina highlight Swiss luxury craftsmanship
Leather
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
