Italian architect, designer, teacher and urban planner Angelo Mangiarotti was a leading light in the international design community from the 1960s onward. While he was an adherent of the rationalist principles of purity of line and simplicity of construction, he sought to imbue his designs for coffee tables, dining chairs, sconces and other furnishings with a sense of character and lightness of spirit that was often lacking in late-20th-century modernist architecture and design.
Born in Milan, Mangiarotti studied architecture at Milan Polytechnic, graduating in 1948. Five years later, he won a visiting professorship at the Illinois Institute of Technology — beginning a peripatetic academic career that would see him teaching in numerous Italian institutions as well as in schools as far afield as Hawaii and Australia. He worked with Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and met such greats as Frank Lloyd Wright and Walter Gropius. He returned to Italy in 1955 and would go on to work on numerous industrial, residential, commercial and civic projects in his home country, most notably a group of six railway stations in Milan.
As a designer, Mangiarotti and the development of his career embodies the evolution of modernism in the latter decades of the 20th century. In the late 1950s and early ’60s, after early experiments in plywood furniture and one-piece foam-core seating — including the 1110 lounge chair for Cassina — Mangiarotti began to design using more classic materials, from delicate, curvaceous blown-glass table lamps for Artemide to chandeliers with crystal links for Vistosi.
In 1971, Mangiarotti introduced what became his signature designs: a series of tables in marble and other stones that featured “gravity joints,” their legs held in place by the weight of the tabletop. Tables in his Eros collection have muscular proportions that anticipate the robust, overscaled lines of postmodern works that would appear 10 years later: His Eccentrico table, for example, is a striking assemblage in marble featuring a top that is cantilevered dramatically on a canted columnar base.
But simplicity and practicality were consistently the primary watchwords of Mangiarotti’s designs. The purity and elegance of the objects he created offer a graceful counterpoint to a traditional decor, yet they have a singular sculptural presence that allows them to stand out powerfully in a modern interior.
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"Tremiti" Bowl by Angelo Mangiarotti for Danese, Italy, 1960s
By Danese Milano, Angelo Mangiarotti
Located in Berlin, DE
High glazed orange ceramic bowl by Angelo Mangiarotti for Danese, Italy from the late 1960s.
Ceramic
Multifaced Ceramic Vase by Angelo Mangiarotti for Brambilla
By Fratelli Brambilla, Angelo Mangiarotti
Located in Barcelona, ES
Multifaced vase designed in 1968 by Angelo Mangiarotti for Brambilla Ceramiche, Italy. Glazed ceramic in different tones. Labelled.
Ceramic
1960 Angelo Mangiarotti Brambilla Yellow Ceramic Set of Oil
By Fratelli Brambilla, Angelo Mangiarotti
Located in Brescia, IT
Table Set Designer Angelo Mangiarotti Prod. Brambilla Italy, 1960 Ceramic mark on the bottom Perfect Condiction oil: h 20 x 6 x 6 cm salt: h 8 x 5 x 4 cm tray: h 4 x 20 x 18 cm
Ceramic
Angelo Mangiarotti Italian Ceramic Barbados Ashtrays for Danese Milano, 1964
By Angelo Mangiarotti, Danese Milano
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Italian midcentury moderrn design white enameled ceramic ashtray centerpiece Barbados series designed by Angelo Mangiarotti for Danese Milano in 1964, marked Danese Milano Made in It...
Ceramic
Philippine vases set of 6 Danese Angelo Mangiarotti
By Angelo Mangiarotti, Danese Milano
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Angelo Mangarotti 6 Philippine vases. It is Italian modern masterpiece ceramics published by Danese in the 60s. Six types are 4004,4005,4006,4007,4027 and 4028 Excellent condition. ...
Ceramic
Tremiti vase wave Angelo Mangiarotti Aura edition
By Angelo Mangiarotti
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Angelo Mangarotti Tremiti vase wave model. It is famous as Italian modern masterpiece ceramics published by Danese in the 60s. This model is published by Aura, Kyoto Japan around 200...
Ceramic
Angelo Mangiarotti small table pieces Colle
By Angelo Mangiarotti
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Angelo Mangarotti glass piece for Colle. Made of crystal glass. Very good condition. No chips and damages. Set of two Dimension Big 17/11/5 cm 6.7"/4.3"/2" small 9/8/3.5 cm 3.5'/3...
Blown Glass
1960s by A. Mangiarotti for Brambilla Space Age It, Design Pottery Ashtray Bowl
By Angelo Mangiarotti, Fratelli Brambilla
Located in Brescia, IT
White and yellow ceramic bowls Excellent condition Measures: H 7.5 x W 16 x D 10 cm H 8 x W 20 x D 20 cm.
Pottery
Angelo Mangiarotti Three piece vase for Brambilla, Italy 1970s
By Fratelli Brambilla, Angelo Mangiarotti
Located in Milan, IT
Angelo Mangiarotti Rare Three piece vase for Fratelli Brambilla, Italy 1970s Ref: Domus July 1970.
Ceramic
Tremiti vase square black Angelo Mangiarotti Aura edition
By Angelo Mangiarotti
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Angelo Mangarotti Tremiti vase square black model. It is famous as Italian modern masterpiece ceramics published by Danese in the 60s. This model is published by Aura, Kyoto Japan ar...
Ceramic
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Angelo Mangiarotti Italian Ceramic Barbados Ashtrays Set for Danese Milano 1964
By Danese Milano, Angelo Mangiarotti
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Italian midcentury moderrn design wbrown enameled ceramic ashtray centerpiece set of three Barbados series designed by Angelo Mangiarotti for Danese Milano in 1964, marked Danese Mil...
Ceramic
Spanish Ceramic Vase by Serra, 1960s
By Josep Serra, Cerámica Serra
Located in Barcelona, ES
Midcentury Green, White and Black Striped Ceramic Vase by Serra. A beautiful striped glazed ceramic vase Manufacured by Cerámicas Serra, Spain, 1960s Designed by Josep Serra. This colorful terracotta ceramic vase has stripes in green, black and shades of gray on a white background. Signed ' Serra' underneath. It can be placed alone used as decorative vase or flower vase but it would be nice also as a part of a collection of ceramic vase. Measures: 25 cm height x 11.5 cm diameter About Serra: Serra ceramics factory was a well known ceramics catalan manufacturer with three generations of ceramists. The workshop was founded by Antoni Serra one of the first ceramists in Spain who found an artistic ceramics workshop/studio. Josep Serra with his brothers Antoni and Enric followed his father in the art of ceramics at Can Famades, the new Studio at Cornellà, Barcelona. Josep Serra became the Manager at Cerámicas Serra at the 1930s. The Serra brothers participated in different exhibitions and awards. Jordi Serra...
Ceramic, Terracotta
$588
H 1.58 in W 14.97 in D 14.97 in
Modern Triangular Glass Plate by Angelo Mangiarotti for Cristallerie Colle 1990s
By Angelo Mangiarotti
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1990s. This is a glass plate / centerpiece designed by Angelo Mangiarotti for Cristallerie Colle. It is a vintage piece, therefore it might show slight traces of use, ...
Glass
Mod. 8532 by Angelo Mangiarotti for Knoll 1960s Design Marble Ashtray
By Knoll, Angelo Mangiarotti
Located in Brescia, IT
"8532" Ashtray by Angelo Mangiarotti Knoll, 1967 Grey marble Perfect condiction Literature: François Burkhardt, Angelo Mangiarotti Opera completa, Motta Ed., 2010, p. 296 T...
Marble
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H 1.97 in Dm 5.91 in
Angelo Mangiarotti Italian Ceramic Barbados Ashtrays Set for Danese Milano 1964
By Danese Milano, Angelo Mangiarotti
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Italian midcentury moderrn design wbrown enameled ceramic ashtray centerpiece set of three Barbados series designed by Angelo Mangiarotti for Danese Milano in 1964, marked Danese Mil...
Ceramic
Angelo Mangiarotti Marble Ashtray for Knoll, Italy, 1960
By Angelo Mangiarotti
Located in Milan, IT
Angelo Mangiarotti marble ashtray for Knoll, Italy, 1960.
Marble
Aldo Londi Terracotta Ceramic Rimini Blue Vase for Bitossi, Italy, 1960s
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning sphere-shaped terracotta ceramic Rimini blue vase for Bitossi. This magnificent set was designed by Aldo Londi in Italy during 1960s. This...
Ceramic, Terracotta
Angelo Mangiarotti Ceramic Ashtray
By Angelo Mangiarotti
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Brown ceramic ashtray by Angelo Mangiarotti. Nice gift idea!
Ceramic
Aura Tiles Black
By Caterina Moretti
Located in Zapopan, Jalisco
Aura, a mural of a gentle, profound and peaceful nature painted by Mexican artist José Miguel Gómez in different sized ceramic mosaics. Each piece represe...
Ceramic, Paint
$529
H 1.58 in Dm 7.09 in
1970s Iconic Modernist White Ceramic Ashtray by Mangiarotti for F.lli Brambilla
By Fratelli Brambilla, Angelo Mangiarotti
Located in Aci Castello, IT
The Ashtray designed by Mangiarotti for F.lli Brambilla is a distinctive and timeless piece that captures the essence of modernist design during that era, with its clean lines, minim...
Ceramic
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H 1.97 in Dm 5.91 in
Angelo Mangiarotti per Danese Posacenere Giallo "Barbados", Italia 1960s
By Danese Milano, Angelo Mangiarotti
Located in Naples, IT
Posacenere "Barbados" disegnato da Angelo Mangiarotti per Danese Milano. È un posacenere in ceramica smaltata, composto da due parti: una base e un anello superiore. L'anello superi...
Ceramic
Terracotta Vase – Picasso Edition, Rodo Padilla Collection
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Ceramic vase, hand-painted in color and partially glazed, from the Picasso Edition within the collection of Mexican artist Rodo Padilla. The piece features a harmonious globular silh...
Ceramic
Italian Ceramic Vase by Bitossi
By Bitossi
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Italian Mid-Century Modern Glaze ceramic red vase by Bitossi 1960s. Stamp on the bottom made in Italy, original ceramic in typical Bitossi red colour.
Ceramic
Angelo Mangiarotti, Tremiti, Danese
By Angelo Mangiarotti, Danese Milano
Located in Paris, FR
Angelo Mangiarotti (1921-2012) Tremiti An orange ceramic plate, with a rectangular shape with round corners. Stamped « Made in Italy, Danese Milano, Angelo Mangiarotti » on the rev...
Ceramic
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H 1.97 in Dm 9.85 in
Angelo Mangiarotti Italian Ceramic "Barbados" Ashtrays for Danese Milano, 1964
By Danese Milano, Angelo Mangiarotti
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Italian midcentury moderrn design enameled ceramic ashtray centerpiece Barbados series model 4000A designed by Angelo Mangiarotti for Danese Milano in 1964, marked Danese Milano Made...
Ceramic
Angelo Mangiarotti "Vesuvio" Ceramic Vase for Gabbianelli, 1960
By Gabbianelli, Angelo Mangiarotti
Located in Milan, IT
Angelo Mangiarotti for Gabbianelli, mid-century "Vesuvio" white matte ceramic vase, 1960. Please note : the "free shipping option" and/or "subsidised shipping option" if stated in...
Ceramic
Angelo Mangiarotti for Superego Black Italian Ceramic Vase, 2000s
By Angelo Mangiarotti, Superego
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Italian black glazed ceramic vase designed by Angelo Mangiarotti, Superego editions, 2000s Very good vintage condition.
Ceramic
Angelo Mangiarotti for Superego Red Italian Ceramic Vase
By Angelo Mangiarotti, Superego
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Italian red glazed ceramic vase designed by Angelo Mangiarotti, Superego editions, 2000s Excellent vintage condition.
Ceramic
Ceramic Planter by Angelo Mangiarotti for Fratelli Brambilla, Italy, 1968
By Angelo Mangiarotti
Located in Brussels, BE
Ceramic planter by Angelo Mangiarotti for Fratelli Brambilla, Italy, 1968.
Ceramic
Angelo Mangiarotti Orange Ceramic Ashtray Made in Italy in 1967
By Angelo Mangiarotti, Fratelli Brambilla
Located in Aci Castello, IT
An iconic ashtray made in two parts of orange ceramic designed by Angelo Mangiarotti for Fratelli Brambilla. It's marked on the base.
Ceramic
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H 1.97 in Dm 5.91 in
Angelo Mangiarotti Ceramic Italian Ashtrays Model "Barbados" for Danese, 1960s
By Danese Milano, Angelo Mangiarotti
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Ceramic Italian ashtrays model Barbados designed by Angelo Mangiarotti for Danese Milano in 1964, midcentury design. Manufacturer's brand under the base. Please note that the ite...
Ceramic
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H 1.97 in Dm 7.88 in
Angelo Mangiarotti Italian Ceramic Ashtrays Model "Barbados" for Danese, 1960s
By Danese Milano, Angelo Mangiarotti
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Italian ceramic ashtrays model Barbados designed by Angelo Mangiarotti for Danese Milano in 1964, midcentury design. Manufacturer's brand under ...
Ceramic
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H 24.81 in Dm 17.72 in
Angelo Mangiarotti Italian Ceramic Standing Planter for Fratelli Brambilla, 1968
By Angelo Mangiarotti, Fratelli Brambilla
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Italian ceramic standing planter comprised of two pieces designed by Angelo Mangiarotti for Fratelli Brambilla with mark impressed on the base, circa...
Ceramic
MCM Reversible Marble Vase by Angelo Mangiarotti for Knoll International
By Angelo Mangiarotti, Knoll
Located in San Francisco, CA
About This is an original marble vase by Angelo Mangiarotti for Knoll International. The tall, round vase is reversible with one deep side and one shallow side. This piece has ret...
Marble
MCM Reversible Marble Vase by Angelo Mangiarotti for Knoll International
By Angelo Mangiarotti, Knoll
Located in San Francisco, CA
About This is an original marble vase by Angelo Mangiarotti for Knoll International. The medium, cylindrical vase is reversible with one deep side and one shallow side. This piece...
Marble