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Korium Chair

Original Black Leather Dining Chair by Tito Agnoli for Matteo Grassi
Original Black Leather Dining Chair by Tito Agnoli for Matteo Grassi

Original Black Leather Dining Chair by Tito Agnoli for Matteo Grassi

By Tito Agnoli

Located in Chesham, GB

Black stitched leather "Korium" chairs - Tito Agnoli for Matteo Grassi. Three available. Price

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Vintage 1970s Italian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather

Tito Agnoli for Matteo Grassi Leather Dining Table and Six Chairs
Tito Agnoli for Matteo Grassi Leather Dining Table and Six Chairs

Tito Agnoli for Matteo Grassi Leather Dining Table and Six Chairs

$6,280Sale Price / set|45% Off

H 28.35 in W 98.43 in D 39.38 in

Tito Agnoli for Matteo Grassi Leather Dining Table and Six Chairs

By Matteo Grassi, Tito Agnoli

Located in Oirlo, LI

Matteo Grassi 1979, Italy. Special about the Korium chair model is the high-quality quilted leather with

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets

Materials

Leather, Glass

8 Matteo Grassi “Korium” Dining Chairs, in Brown Coach Leather
8 Matteo Grassi “Korium” Dining Chairs, in Brown Coach Leather

8 Matteo Grassi “Korium” Dining Chairs, in Brown Coach Leather

Located in Barrowford, GB

premier resource for fine Sofas and Chairs. On offer on this occasion is one of the most handsome

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2010s Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather

Matteo Grassi Korium KM 3/1 leather lounge chair by Tito Agnoli, 1980
Matteo Grassi Korium KM 3/1 leather lounge chair by Tito Agnoli, 1980

Matteo Grassi Korium KM 3/1 leather lounge chair by Tito Agnoli, 1980

By Matteo Grassi, Tito Agnoli

Located in Ludwigslust, DE

The lounge chair by Matteo Grassi comes in a deep black color. The thick buffalo leather of the

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Pair of Korium Black Leather Lounge Chairs by Tito Agnoli for Matteo Grassi
Pair of Korium Black Leather Lounge Chairs by Tito Agnoli for Matteo Grassi

Pair of Korium Black Leather Lounge Chairs by Tito Agnoli for Matteo Grassi

By Tito Agnoli

Located in Weesp, NL

Stylish Matteo Grassi black leather Korium lounge chairs designed by Tito Agnoli in 1980. The steel

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Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Tito Agnoli, Desk / Swivel Chair "Korium" for Matteo Grassi, Post-Modern / Italy
Tito Agnoli, Desk / Swivel Chair "Korium" for Matteo Grassi, Post-Modern / Italy

Tito Agnoli, Desk / Swivel Chair "Korium" for Matteo Grassi, Post-Modern / Italy

By Tito Agnoli, Matteo Grassi

Located in Stockholm, SE

Desk / Swivel office chair in leather, designed by Tito Agnoli for Matteo Grassi Model "Korium

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather, Plastic

Set of Six “Korium” Armchairs by Tito Agnoli for Matteo Grassi
Set of Six “Korium” Armchairs by Tito Agnoli for Matteo Grassi

Set of Six “Korium” Armchairs by Tito Agnoli for Matteo Grassi

By Matteo Grassi, Tito Agnoli

Located in Austin, TX

Set of six armchairs by Tito Agnoli designed for Matteo Grassi in 1979. These Italian chairs

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Matteo Grassi 'Korium' Leather Chair
Matteo Grassi 'Korium' Leather Chair

Matteo Grassi 'Korium' Leather Chair

$2,308

H 33.47 in W 31.11 in D 21.26 in

Matteo Grassi 'Korium' Leather Chair

By Matteo Grassi

Located in London, GB

Designed by Matteo Grassi in the 1970s, the 'Korium' leather chair is a striking example of Italian

Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Matteo Grassi Korium Leather Armchair or Chair Korium by Tito Agnoli
Matteo Grassi Korium Leather Armchair or Chair Korium by Tito Agnoli

Matteo Grassi Korium Leather Armchair or Chair Korium by Tito Agnoli

By Matteo Grassi, Tito Agnoli

Located in Munich, Bavaria

This leather armchair Korium KM 3/1 was designed by Tito Agnoli for Matteo Grassi. It is

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Desk Chair by Tito Agnoli
Desk Chair by Tito Agnoli

Desk Chair by Tito Agnoli

$3,520Sale Price|20% Off

H 35.5 in W 30.25 in D 24 in

Desk Chair by Tito Agnoli

By Matteo Grassi, Tito Agnoli

Located in Chicago, IL

Tito Agnoli for Matteo Grassi "Korium" desk chair. Original leather with nice patina. Tilt, swivel

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Modern Chocolate Brown Leather Eight Dining Chairs Tito Agnoli , 1979
Modern Chocolate Brown Leather Eight Dining Chairs Tito Agnoli , 1979

Modern Chocolate Brown Leather Eight Dining Chairs Tito Agnoli , 1979

By Tito Agnoli

Located in Vienna, AT

Matteo Grassi 1979, Italy. A special feature from the model of chair Korium is high-quality stitched

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather

Tito Agnioli for Matteo Grassi Korium Armchairs
Tito Agnioli for Matteo Grassi Korium Armchairs

Tito Agnioli for Matteo Grassi Korium Armchairs

By Tito Agnoli, Matteo Grassi

Located in Byron Bay, NSW

is this Korium full leather arm chair which was designed by Tito Agnoli in the 1970s. Nice patina on

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Leather Dining Chairs by Tito Agnoli for Matteo Grassi, Model Korium, Italy 1979
Leather Dining Chairs by Tito Agnoli for Matteo Grassi, Model Korium, Italy 1979

Leather Dining Chairs by Tito Agnoli for Matteo Grassi, Model Korium, Italy 1979

By Tito Agnoli, Matteo Grassi

Located in Beograd, RS

Agnoli for Matteo Grassi in 1979 in Italy. This model of the chair or armchair is Korium. It has a

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Postmodern Design KORIUM KM1 Leather Armchair by Tito Agnoli for Matteo Grassi
Postmodern Design KORIUM KM1 Leather Armchair by Tito Agnoli for Matteo Grassi

Postmodern Design KORIUM KM1 Leather Armchair by Tito Agnoli for Matteo Grassi

$1,816Sale Price|20% Off

H 32.68 in W 30.71 in D 23.63 in

Postmodern Design KORIUM KM1 Leather Armchair by Tito Agnoli for Matteo Grassi

By Tito Agnoli, Matteo Grassi

Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN

Vintage Postmodern Design KORIUM KM1 Leather Arm Chair by Tito Agnoli for Matteo Grassi. Made in

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Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

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Matteo Grassi Korium Lounge Chairs Pair, by Tito Agnoli, Black Saddle Leather
Matteo Grassi Korium Lounge Chairs Pair, by Tito Agnoli, Black Saddle Leather

Matteo Grassi Korium Lounge Chairs Pair, by Tito Agnoli, Black Saddle Leather

By Tito Agnoli

Located in Ludwigslust, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern

Matteo Grassi Korium Lounge Chairs Pair, by Tito Agnoli, Black Saddle Leather, Italian Design This

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Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather

Korium Black Leather Armchairs
Korium Black Leather Armchairs

Korium Black Leather Armchairs

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H 33 in W 31 in D 20 in

Korium Black Leather Armchairs

By Matteo Grassi, Tito Agnoli

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Set of four Italian black leather armchairs manufactured by Matteo Grassi. These "Korium" chairs

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Upholstery

Korium Leather Armchairs, by Tito Agnoli for Matteo Grassi
Korium Leather Armchairs, by Tito Agnoli for Matteo Grassi

Korium Leather Armchairs, by Tito Agnoli for Matteo Grassi

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H 33.08 in W 31.11 in D 19.69 in

Korium Leather Armchairs, by Tito Agnoli for Matteo Grassi

By Tito Agnoli, Matteo Grassi

Located in Lugano, CH

Set of four leather armchairs, in black. These 'Korium' chairs were designed by Tito Agnoli for

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Matteo Grassi Korium Set, Black Saddle leather, 70s, Italian, by Tito Agnoli
Matteo Grassi Korium Set, Black Saddle leather, 70s, Italian, by Tito Agnoli

Matteo Grassi Korium Set, Black Saddle leather, 70s, Italian, by Tito Agnoli

By Matteo Grassi, Tito Agnoli

Located in Ludwigslust, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern

history of the company was the design of the Korium chair by Tito Agnoli in the 1970s, which instantly

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Living Room Sets

Materials

Leather

Matteo Grassi Korium 2-Seat by Tito Agnoli, Black Saddle Leather, Italian, 70s
Matteo Grassi Korium 2-Seat by Tito Agnoli, Black Saddle Leather, Italian, 70s

Matteo Grassi Korium 2-Seat by Tito Agnoli, Black Saddle Leather, Italian, 70s

By Tito Agnoli

Located in Ludwigslust, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern

Korium chair by Tito Agnoli in the 70s, which instantly became a landmark in Italian design.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Benches

Materials

Leather

Tito Agnoli Modular Lounge Chair by Arflex, Italy, 1968
Tito Agnoli Modular Lounge Chair by Arflex, Italy, 1968

Tito Agnoli Modular Lounge Chair by Arflex, Italy, 1968

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H 22.05 in W 26.38 in D 32.68 in

Tito Agnoli Modular Lounge Chair by Arflex, Italy, 1968

By Arflex, Tito Agnoli

Located in L'Escala, ES

, stainless steel Sorbet Chair, and Punto e Virgola Chair for Pierantonio Bonacina (all 1960s); and the Korium

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool

Pair of “Korium” Leather Chairs by Tito Agnoli for Matteo Grassi
Pair of “Korium” Leather Chairs by Tito Agnoli for Matteo Grassi

Pair of “Korium” Leather Chairs by Tito Agnoli for Matteo Grassi

By Tito Agnoli

Located in AMSTELVEEN, NL

A pair of aubergine/bordeaux-purple “Korium” leather chairs by Matteo Grassi, designed by Tito

Category

1990s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather

Set of 4 Korium Armchairs by Tito Agnoli for Matteo Grassi, 1970s
Set of 4 Korium Armchairs by Tito Agnoli for Matteo Grassi, 1970s

Set of 4 Korium Armchairs by Tito Agnoli for Matteo Grassi, 1970s

By Tito Agnoli, Matteo Grassi

Located in Lugano, TI

Set of 4 beautiful and extremely comfortable "Korium" leather armchairs, designed by Tito Agnoli

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Club Chairs

Materials

Leather

Pair of Vintage Korium Leather Chairs by Tito Agnoli for Matteo Grassi, in Black
Pair of Vintage Korium Leather Chairs by Tito Agnoli for Matteo Grassi, in Black

Pair of Vintage Korium Leather Chairs by Tito Agnoli for Matteo Grassi, in Black

By Matteo Grassi, Tito Agnoli

Located in Sydney, AU

Pair of vintage Korium leather chairs by Tito Agnoli for Matteo Grassi. The pair of chairs we have

Category

20th Century Italian Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Tito Agnoli Korium Chairs, Mateo Grassi, Italy, 1970s
Tito Agnoli Korium Chairs, Mateo Grassi, Italy, 1970s

Tito Agnoli Korium Chairs, Mateo Grassi, Italy, 1970s

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H 33.86 in W 25.01 in D 20.48 in

Tito Agnoli Korium Chairs, Mateo Grassi, Italy, 1970s

By Matteo Grassi, Tito Agnoli

Located in London, GB

A pair of leather Korium chairs from Italian designer, Tito Agnoli for Matteo Grassi in the late

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather

Tito Agnoli Korium Chairs Mateo Grassi, Italy, 1970s
Tito Agnoli Korium Chairs Mateo Grassi, Italy, 1970s

Tito Agnoli Korium Chairs Mateo Grassi, Italy, 1970s

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H 33.86 in W 25.01 in D 33.86 in

Tito Agnoli Korium Chairs Mateo Grassi, Italy, 1970s

By Matteo Grassi

Located in London, GB

A pair of leather Korium chairs from Italian designer, Tito Agnoli for Matteo Grassi in the late

Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Tito Agnoli Korium Chair Mateo Grassi, Italy, 1970s
Tito Agnoli Korium Chair Mateo Grassi, Italy, 1970s

Tito Agnoli Korium Chair Mateo Grassi, Italy, 1970s

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H 33.86 in W 25.2 in D 20.48 in

Tito Agnoli Korium Chair Mateo Grassi, Italy, 1970s

By Tito Agnoli, Matteo Grassi

Located in London, GB

Leather Korium chairs from Italian designer, Tito Agnoli for Matteo Grassi in the late 1970s, in

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Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Tito Agnoli Korium Chairs Mateo Grassi, Italy, 1970s, Three Available
Tito Agnoli Korium Chairs Mateo Grassi, Italy, 1970s, Three Available

Tito Agnoli Korium Chairs Mateo Grassi, Italy, 1970s, Three Available

By Tito Agnoli, Matteo Grassi

Located in London, GB

Three leather Korium chairs from Italian designer, Tito Agnoli for Matteo Grassi in the late 1970s

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Tito Agnoli Pair of 'Korium' Chairs in Patinated Cognac Leather, Italy, 1970s
Tito Agnoli Pair of 'Korium' Chairs in Patinated Cognac Leather, Italy, 1970s

Tito Agnoli Pair of 'Korium' Chairs in Patinated Cognac Leather, Italy, 1970s

By Tito Agnoli, Matteo Grassi

Located in Almelo, NL

Tito Agnoli for Matteo Grassi, set of five Korium chairs, patinated cognac leather and metal, Italy

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather

Korium chair in black leather, Tito Agnoli for Matteo Grassi, 1980s
Korium chair in black leather, Tito Agnoli for Matteo Grassi, 1980s

Korium chair in black leather, Tito Agnoli for Matteo Grassi, 1980s

By Tito Agnoli, Matteo Grassi

Located in Lyon, FR

“Korium” Armchair by Tito Agnoli for Matteo Grassi, Italy, 1980s 3 available. This chair features

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather

Set of 4 Korium chairs in black leather, Tito Agnoli for Matteo Grassi, 1980s
Set of 4 Korium chairs in black leather, Tito Agnoli for Matteo Grassi, 1980s

Set of 4 Korium chairs in black leather, Tito Agnoli for Matteo Grassi, 1980s

By Tito Agnoli, Matteo Grassi

Located in Lyon, FR

four “Korium” armchairs designed by Tito Agnoli for Matteo Grassi in the 1980s. Each chair features a

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Tito Agnoli Korium Leather Chair (1970s) by Matteo Grassi – Italian Post Modern
Tito Agnoli Korium Leather Chair (1970s) by Matteo Grassi – Italian Post Modern

Tito Agnoli Korium Leather Chair (1970s) by Matteo Grassi – Italian Post Modern

By Tito Agnoli, Matteo Grassi

Located in London, GB

The Korium chair, designed by Tito Agnoli, is a standout piece from the mid-20th century, blending

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Italian Leather Korium Chair attributed to Tito Agnoli for Matteo Grassi, 1970s
Italian Leather Korium Chair attributed to Tito Agnoli for Matteo Grassi, 1970s

Italian Leather Korium Chair attributed to Tito Agnoli for Matteo Grassi, 1970s

By Tito Agnoli

Located in Oirlo, LI

In the 1970s, Tito Agnoli designed a standout furniture set for Matteo Grassi: the Korium series

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Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Tito Agnoli Korium Arm Chairs Matteo Grassi, 1978, Italy
Tito Agnoli Korium Arm Chairs Matteo Grassi, 1978, Italy

Tito Agnoli Korium Arm Chairs Matteo Grassi, 1978, Italy

By Tito Agnoli, Matteo Grassi

Located in Den Haag, NL

industrial design. The Korium chairs are no longer in production.  

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather

Tito Agnoli "Korium" Patinated Brown Leather Desk Armchair for Matteo Grassi
Tito Agnoli "Korium" Patinated Brown Leather Desk Armchair for Matteo Grassi

Tito Agnoli "Korium" Patinated Brown Leather Desk Armchair for Matteo Grassi

By Tito Agnoli, Matteo Grassi

Located in Miami, FL

Single patinated brown leather Korium chair by Tito Agnoli for Matteo Grassi. The arms have a wing

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather

Set of 6 Italian Matteo Grassi "Korium" Black Leather Dining Chairs
Set of 6 Italian Matteo Grassi "Korium" Black Leather Dining Chairs

Set of 6 Italian Matteo Grassi "Korium" Black Leather Dining Chairs

By Matteo Grassi

Located in North Miami, FL

all with arms are by Matteo Grassi and are called the "Korium" chair... these look like they were

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Late 20th Century Italian Dining Room Chairs

Six Fiorenza Chairs by Tito Agnoli, Molteni
Six Fiorenza Chairs by Tito Agnoli, Molteni

Six Fiorenza Chairs by Tito Agnoli, Molteni

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H 36.62 in W 17.33 in D 18.9 in

Six Fiorenza Chairs by Tito Agnoli, Molteni

By Tito Agnoli

Located in Milano, Lombardia

Pierantonio Bonacina (all 1960s); and the Korium Chair for Matteo Grassi (1970s). In 1974, Agnoli began to

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of Mid-Century Matteo Grassi Korium Leather Armchairs Design by Tito Agnol
Pair of Mid-Century Matteo Grassi Korium Leather Armchairs Design by Tito Agnol

Pair of Mid-Century Matteo Grassi Korium Leather Armchairs Design by Tito Agnol

By Matteo Grassi, Tito Agnoli

Located in Voorburg, NL

Set of two Italian chocolate brown leather armchairs manufactured by Matteo Grassi. These "Korium

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Pair of Tito Agnoli Korium Cognac Leather Armchairs Chairs for Matteo Grassi
Pair of Tito Agnoli Korium Cognac Leather Armchairs Chairs for Matteo Grassi

Pair of Tito Agnoli Korium Cognac Leather Armchairs Chairs for Matteo Grassi

By Matteo Grassi, Tito Agnoli

Located in West Hartford, CT

Rare and coveted pair of "Korium" chairs designed by Tito Agnoli for Matteo Grassi in the mid-1970s

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Animal Skin, Leather

Tito Agnoli by Matteo Grassi Coffee Table with Two Chairs, 1970 Italy
Tito Agnoli by Matteo Grassi Coffee Table with Two Chairs, 1970 Italy

Tito Agnoli by Matteo Grassi Coffee Table with Two Chairs, 1970 Italy

By Matteo Grassi, Tito Agnoli

Located in Oirlo, LI

, Italy. With a coffee table. Special about the Korium chair model is the high-quality quilted leather

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Leather, Glass

Matteo Grassi Korium leather lounge chair by Tito Agnoli, 1980
Matteo Grassi Korium leather lounge chair by Tito Agnoli, 1980

Matteo Grassi Korium leather lounge chair by Tito Agnoli, 1980

By Tito Agnoli, Matteo Grassi

Located in Ludwigslust, DE

The Korium lounge chair is made of thick black saddle leather and is crafted using typical Italian

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Pair of Italian 20th Century Leather “Korium” Armchairs
Pair of Italian 20th Century Leather “Korium” Armchairs

Pair of Italian 20th Century Leather “Korium” Armchairs

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

, circa 1970. The chairs’ design has a Mid-Century Modern influence with clean lines and a unibody form

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20th Century Italian Other Chairs

Materials

Leather

Korium chair Tito Agnolli for Matteo Grassi 1980s
Korium chair Tito Agnolli for Matteo Grassi 1980s

Korium chair Tito Agnolli for Matteo Grassi 1980s

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H 33.67 in W 24.81 in D 21.46 in

Korium chair Tito Agnolli for Matteo Grassi 1980s

By Matteo Grassi, Tito Agnoli

Located in Milano, IT

Chair with armrests and seat cushion; frame is metal with leather upholstery. A seat with a typical 80s line; ideal for a desk.

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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of 4 Matteo Grassi Korium dining/conference chairs by Tito Agnoli
Set of 4 Matteo Grassi Korium dining/conference chairs by Tito Agnoli

Set of 4 Matteo Grassi Korium dining/conference chairs by Tito Agnoli

By Matteo Grassi, Tito Agnoli

Located in Ludwigslust, DE

The set of 4 Matteo Grassi dining chairs made of thick brown saddle leather in typical Italian

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather

Set of 6 Black Leather Korium Dining Chairs, Tito Agnoli for Matteo Grassi
Set of 6 Black Leather Korium Dining Chairs, Tito Agnoli for Matteo Grassi

Set of 6 Black Leather Korium Dining Chairs, Tito Agnoli for Matteo Grassi

By Matteo Grassi, Tito Agnoli

Located in Austin, TX

Tito Agnoli for Matteo Grassi, set of six armed Korium dining chairs or conference chairs in black

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather

Italian Design Korium Leather Pair of Armchairs by Tito Agnoli for Matteo Grassi
Italian Design Korium Leather Pair of Armchairs by Tito Agnoli for Matteo Grassi

Italian Design Korium Leather Pair of Armchairs by Tito Agnoli for Matteo Grassi

By Tito Agnoli

Located in Casale Monferrato, IT

Beautiful and rare series of two Italian design armchairs or chairs from the 1970s. Armchairs

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Vintage 1970s Italian Chairs

Materials

Leather

Tito Agnoli for Matteograssi Desk Armchair Korium in Leather, Label
Tito Agnoli for Matteograssi Desk Armchair Korium in Leather, Label

Tito Agnoli for Matteograssi Desk Armchair Korium in Leather, Label

By Tito Agnoli, Matteograssi

Located in Milano, IT

height. The chair has a 5-wheel base and is the Korium model. Height-adjustable swivel seat. Another

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Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Steel

Office Set by Tito Agnoli for Matteo Grassi, 1970, Italy
Office Set by Tito Agnoli for Matteo Grassi, 1970, Italy

Office Set by Tito Agnoli for Matteo Grassi, 1970, Italy

By Matteo Grassi, Tito Agnoli

Located in Oirlo, LI

wastepaper basket and a leather writing mat. Special about the Korium chair model is the high-quality quilted

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Glass

Tito Agnoli for Matteo Grassi Chairs
Tito Agnoli for Matteo Grassi Chairs

Tito Agnoli for Matteo Grassi Chairs

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H 33.08 in W 25.2 in D 20.08 in

Tito Agnoli for Matteo Grassi Chairs

By Tito Agnoli, Matteo Grassi

Located in Den Haag, NL

Tito Agnoli for Matteo Grassi chairs. Model Korium. Love these chairs completely covert with thick

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Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather

Tito Agnoli Leather Chairs for Matteo Grassi, 1970s, Set of 4
Tito Agnoli Leather Chairs for Matteo Grassi, 1970s, Set of 4

Tito Agnoli Leather Chairs for Matteo Grassi, 1970s, Set of 4

By Matteo Grassi, Tito Agnoli

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

Set of 4 leather side or dining chairs designed by Tito Agnoli for Matteo Grassi. - Model Korium

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather

Tito Agnoli Leather Chairs for Matteo Grassi, 1970s, Set of 8
Tito Agnoli Leather Chairs for Matteo Grassi, 1970s, Set of 8

Tito Agnoli Leather Chairs for Matteo Grassi, 1970s, Set of 8

By Tito Agnoli

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

Set of 8 leather side or dining chairs designed by Tito Agnoli for Matteo Grassi. - Model Korium

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather

"Korium" by Tito Agnoli for Matteo Grassi Pair of Chairs
"Korium" by Tito Agnoli for Matteo Grassi Pair of Chairs

"Korium" by Tito Agnoli for Matteo Grassi Pair of Chairs

By Matteo Grassi, Tito Agnoli

Located in Pasadena, CA

Black leather chairs featuring four stitched & molded leather on metal frame panels arranged to

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Vintage 1970s Italian Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Tito Angola for Matteo Grassi Korium KM1 Leather Chairs, Italy 1970
Tito Angola for Matteo Grassi Korium KM1 Leather Chairs, Italy 1970

Tito Angola for Matteo Grassi Korium KM1 Leather Chairs, Italy 1970

By Matteo Grassi, Tito Agnoli

Located in Chicago, IL

Tito Angola for Matteo Grassi Korium KM1 Leather Chairs, Italy 1970’s. Original condition no rips

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Korium Leather Armchairs by Tito Agnoli for Matteo Grassi
Korium Leather Armchairs by Tito Agnoli for Matteo Grassi

Korium Leather Armchairs by Tito Agnoli for Matteo Grassi

By Mario Bellini, Tito Agnoli

Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA

Pair of Korium leather chairs by Tito Agnoli for Matteo Grassi in original condition.

Category

20th Century Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Mid-Century Matteo Grassi Korium Leather Armchairs Design by Tito Agnoli
Mid-Century Matteo Grassi Korium Leather Armchairs Design by Tito Agnoli

Mid-Century Matteo Grassi Korium Leather Armchairs Design by Tito Agnoli

By Matteo Grassi, Tito Agnoli

Located in Voorburg, NL

Korium lounge chairs to complete the lounge suite: Check our storefront.   

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Pair of Tito Agnoli Leather Side Chairs for Matteo Grassi, 1970s
Pair of Tito Agnoli Leather Side Chairs for Matteo Grassi, 1970s

Pair of Tito Agnoli Leather Side Chairs for Matteo Grassi, 1970s

By Tito Agnoli

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

Pair of leather side or dining chairs designed by Tito Agnoli for Matteo Grassi. - Model Korium

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Vintage 1970s Italian Armchairs

Materials

Leather

12 Knoll, Mies van der Rohe MR10 chairs matched to a Matteo Grassi dining table
12 Knoll, Mies van der Rohe MR10 chairs matched to a Matteo Grassi dining table

12 Knoll, Mies van der Rohe MR10 chairs matched to a Matteo Grassi dining table

By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Matteo Grassi, Knoll

Located in Highclere, Newbury

of interior designers and retailers when the Korium series of chairs were first introduced in 1978

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Materials

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Vintage Italian Matteo Grassi Leather Armchairs
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Vintage Italian Matteo Grassi Leather Armchairs

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H 33.25 in W 24.5 in D 19.5 in

Vintage Italian Matteo Grassi Leather Armchairs

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

, circa 1979. Named the “Korium”, the chair design features an all-steel frame wrapped in high-quality

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12 seat Vintage Matteo Grassi leather and glass oval racetrack dining table

By Matteo Grassi

Located in Highclere, Newbury

, floating table top. The table can, depending on the width of the chairs used, seat up to 12 people. Matteo

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1990s Italian Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

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10 Preben Fabricius and Jorgen Kastlhom FK armchairs with a Matteo Grassi table
10 Preben Fabricius and Jorgen Kastlhom FK armchairs with a Matteo Grassi table

10 Preben Fabricius and Jorgen Kastlhom FK armchairs with a Matteo Grassi table

By Jørgen Kastholm & Preben Fabricius, Walter Knoll

Located in Highclere, Newbury

of interior designers and retailers when the Korium series of chairs were first introduced in 1978

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1990s German Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets

Materials

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20th Century Korium Chairs By Tito Agnoli, Italy, c.1970
20th Century Korium Chairs By Tito Agnoli, Italy, c.1970

20th Century Korium Chairs By Tito Agnoli, Italy, c.1970

By Matteo Grassi, Tito Agnoli

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

A pair of late 1970's Italian leather chairs. This sleek design is by Tito Agnoli and was

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20th Century Italian Chairs

Materials

Leather

Korium Chair by Tito Agnoli for Mateo Grassi
Korium Chair by Tito Agnoli for Mateo Grassi

Korium Chair by Tito Agnoli for Mateo Grassi

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H 33.86 in W 25.01 in D 20.48 in

Korium Chair by Tito Agnoli for Mateo Grassi

By Tito Agnoli

Located in Doornspijk, NL

The Korio was designed by Tito Agnoli for Mateo Grassi. Great quality black leather chair

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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Pair of Tito Agnoli Korium Red Leather Armchairs Chairs for Matteo Grassi
Pair of Tito Agnoli Korium Red Leather Armchairs Chairs for Matteo Grassi

Pair of Tito Agnoli Korium Red Leather Armchairs Chairs for Matteo Grassi

By Matteo Grassi, Tito Agnoli

Located in Miami, FL

Pair of distressed red leather Korium chairs on removable casters by Tito Agnoli for Matteo Grassi

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Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather

Tito Agnoli Korium Leather Chair (1970s) by Matteo Grassi – Italian Post Modern
Tito Agnoli Korium Leather Chair (1970s) by Matteo Grassi – Italian Post Modern

Tito Agnoli Korium Leather Chair (1970s) by Matteo Grassi – Italian Post Modern

By Matteo Grassi, Tito Agnoli

Located in London, GB

The Korium chair, designed by Tito Agnoli, is a standout piece from the mid-20th century, blending

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Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather

Tito Agnoli Korium Leather Chair (1970s) by Matteo Grassi – Italian Post Modern
Tito Agnoli Korium Leather Chair (1970s) by Matteo Grassi – Italian Post Modern

Tito Agnoli Korium Leather Chair (1970s) by Matteo Grassi – Italian Post Modern

By Matteo Grassi, Tito Agnoli

Located in London, GB

The Korium chair, designed by Tito Agnoli, is a standout piece from the mid-20th century, blending

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Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Tito Agnoli for Matteo Grassi Pair of ‘Korium’ Armchairs in Red Leather
Tito Agnoli for Matteo Grassi Pair of ‘Korium’ Armchairs in Red Leather

Tito Agnoli for Matteo Grassi Pair of ‘Korium’ Armchairs in Red Leather

By Tito Agnoli, Matteo Grassi

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Tito Agnoli for Matteo Grassi, set of two 'Korium' chairs, leather, metal, Italy, 1970s. These

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Vintage Korium Dining Chairs by Tito Agnoli for Matteo Grassi, 1980, Set of 4
Vintage Korium Dining Chairs by Tito Agnoli for Matteo Grassi, 1980, Set of 4

Vintage Korium Dining Chairs by Tito Agnoli for Matteo Grassi, 1980, Set of 4

By Matteo Grassi, Tito Agnoli

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

Set of 4 grey leather armchairs designed by Tito Agnoli and produced for Matteo Grassi The chairs

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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather

Tito Agnoli for Matteo Grassi "Korium" Black Leather Armchairs, Signed
Tito Agnoli for Matteo Grassi "Korium" Black Leather Armchairs, Signed

Tito Agnoli for Matteo Grassi "Korium" Black Leather Armchairs, Signed

By Tito Agnoli, Matteo Grassi

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Timeless style and sophistication in this set of six (6) iconic "Korium" black leather dining

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Vintage Italian leather Korium armchairs by Tito Agnoli for Matteo Grassi
Vintage Italian leather Korium armchairs by Tito Agnoli for Matteo Grassi

Vintage Italian leather Korium armchairs by Tito Agnoli for Matteo Grassi

By Tito Agnoli, Matteo Grassi

Located in Highclere, Newbury

A pair of vintage Italian brown leather Korium armchairs with a steel frame on black castors

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Tito Agnoli for Matteo Grassi "Korium" Burgundy Leather Armchairs, Set of Four
Tito Agnoli for Matteo Grassi "Korium" Burgundy Leather Armchairs, Set of Four

Tito Agnoli for Matteo Grassi "Korium" Burgundy Leather Armchairs, Set of Four

By Tito Agnoli, Matteo Grassi

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Timeless 1970s style in this set of four (4) iconic "Korium" burgundy leather dining chairs

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

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Tito Agnoli Black Leather Dinging Chairs for Matteo Grassi, Italy, 1970s
Tito Agnoli Black Leather Dinging Chairs for Matteo Grassi, Italy, 1970s

Tito Agnoli Black Leather Dinging Chairs for Matteo Grassi, Italy, 1970s

By Tito Agnoli

Located in Antwerp, BE

Tito Agnoli black leather dinging chairs, Italy, 1970s Set of eight black leather dining chairs

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

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Bamboo Bed by Tito Agnoli for Bonacina, Italy, 50's
Bamboo Bed by Tito Agnoli for Bonacina, Italy, 50's

Bamboo Bed by Tito Agnoli for Bonacina, Italy, 50's

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H 28.75 in W 34.65 in D 78.35 in

Bamboo Bed by Tito Agnoli for Bonacina, Italy, 50's

By Tito Agnoli, Bonacina

Located in Padova, IT

the Korium chair for Matteo Grassi (1970s). In 1974, Agnoli began to collaborate with Poltrona Frau

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Bamboo

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By De Sede

Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland

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Located in Lonigo, Veneto

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Korium Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the korium chair you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of animal skin, leather and metal, every korium chair was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer korium chair, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A korium chair made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Modern — is very popular. A well-made korium chair has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Matteo Grassi and Tito Agnoli are consistently popular.

How Much is a Korium Chair?

Prices for a korium chair can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $871 and can go as high as $9,800, while the average can fetch as much as $1,842.

Tito Agnoli for sale on 1stDibs

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.

Finding the Right Seating for You

With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.

Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.

Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.

The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.

Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.

With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.

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No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.