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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Angelo Mangiarotti Italian Leather and Wood Dining Chairs for Agapecasa
By AgapeCasa, Angelo Mangiarotti
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Italian dining chairs model 3T designed by Angelo mangiarotti from 1978 made of traditional materials like wood and leather feauturing simple but elegant constuction details. New pr...
Leather, Oak
$12,400 / set
Angelo Mangiarotti for Skipper 'Tre 3' Dining Chairs
By Skipper, Angelo Mangiarotti
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Angelo Mangiarotti for Skipper, set of five chairs model 'Tre 3', black lacquered wood, leather, Italy, design 1978 Set of four 'Tre 3' dining chairs by the Italian designer Angelo ...
Leather, Wood
Angelo Mangiarotti for Skipper Pair of 'Tre 3' Dining Chairs in Leather
By Angelo Mangiarotti
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Angelo Mangiarotti for Skipper, pair of chairs, model 'Tre 3', black lacquered wood, saddle leather, Italy, 1978 Set of 'Tre 3' dining chairs by the Italian designer Angelo Mangiaro...
Leather, Wood
Angelo Mangiarotti for Agapecasa Oak Leather Dining Chairs 3T Model, Italy 2000s
By AgapeCasa, Angelo Mangiarotti
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Set of eight Italian post modern dining chairs model 3T designed by Angelo mangiarotti from 1978 with oak frame and leather seat. Produced by Agapecasa with the designer’s and manufa...
Leather, Oak
Extremely Rare Lounge Chairs Designed by Mangiarotti for the 'Casa Vitale' 1969
By Angelo Mangiarotti
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Beautiful and extremely rare pair of sculptural form modular lounge chairs designed by architect, designer and sculptor Angelo Mangiarotti in 1969 for the 'Casa Vitale' in Milan, Ita...
Steel
Pair of Angelo Mangiarotti Armchairs, La Sorgente Dei Mobili, Italy, 1970s
By Angelo Mangiarotti, Dedar, La Sorgente Dei Mobili
Located in The Hague, NL
This rare pair of armchairs was designed by Angelo Mangiarotti and produced by the Italian manufacturer La Sorgente dei Mobili in the early 1970s. The design is defined by the bold...
Fabric, Wool, Linen, Upholstery, Sapele Wood
Angelo Mangiarotti Three Seat Sofa, La Sorgente Dei Mobili, Italy, 1970s
By La Sorgente Dei Mobili, Angelo Mangiarotti
Located in The Hague, NL
This very rare three seat sofa was designed by Angelo Mangiarotti and produced by the Italian manufacturer La Sorgente dei Mobili in the early 1970s. The design is marked by the geom...
Fabric, Wool, Linen, Upholstery, Wood, Sapele Wood
Carrara Marble Eros Coffee Table Attributed to Angelo Mangiarotti
By Angelo Mangiarotti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning Carrara marble coffee table attributed to Angelo Mangiarotti. Large cone shaped bases hold a large slab of marble with circular cut outs. Extremely heavy and well made. Stro...
Marble, Carrara Marble
Six walnut & Leather Mangiarotti 'S11' Dining Chairs, Sorgente Dei Mobili 1972
By Angelo Mangiarotti
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Lovely set of six 'S11' dining chairs in authentic leather with solid italian walnut wood frames by Italian master architect Angelo Mangiarotti , the chairs were produced by the com...
Leather, Walnut
Set of six Dining Room Chairs by Angelo Mangiarotti, Italy 1970s
By Angelo Mangiarotti
Located in Greding, DE
Round dining table with six chairs, designed by Angelo Mangiarotti. The table is extendable and stands on a round base. The chairs ...
Wood, Fabric
Set of 4 Angelo Mangiarotti “Idlor” Armchairs for Lorenzon, 1960s
By Angelo Mangiarotti, Lorenzon
Located in Almelo, NL
Set of 4 Angelo Mangiarotti “Idlor” Armchairs for Lorenzon, 1960s This rare set of four “Idlor” armchairs was designed by the acclaimed Italian architect and designer Angelo Mangia...
Upholstery, Beech
Set of 6 Angelo Mangiarotti Italian Leather and Wood Dining Chairs for Agapecasa
By AgapeCasa, Angelo Mangiarotti
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Italian dining chairs model 3T designed by Angelo Mangiarotti from 1978 made of traditional materials like wood and leather featuring simple but elegant construction details. New pro...
Leather, Oak
Set of Four Vintage Chairs Model "S11 Program", Design Angelo Mangiarotti, 1972
By Angelo Mangiarotti, Sorgente del Mobili
Located in taranto, IT
Set of four rare chairs model "s11 program", Sorgente dei Mobili production based on a design by Angelo Mangiarotti, 1972. Made of wood with seat and upholstery in light brown eco...
Faux Leather, Wood
Angelo Mangiarotti set of two De Nos stools 1970s
By Angelo Mangiarotti, La Sorgente del Mobile
Located in bari, IT
Set of two beechwood stools with fabric seat series De Nos production La sorgente del Mobile designer Angelo Mangiarotti 1970s. Angelo Mangiarotti was a master of design, seamlessly...
Textile, Beech
$22,719 / set
Chairs S-11 by Angelo Mangiarotti
By Angelo Mangiarotti
Located in Barcelona, ES
Chairs S-11 Manufactured by Sorgente del Mobile Italy, 1972 Lacquered wood, upholstered vinyl leather Measurements 40 cm x 42 cm x 77 h cm 15,7 in x 16,5 in x...
Leather, Wood
Model Programma S11 Dining Chairs by Angelo Mangiarotti, Set of 6
By Angelo Mangiarotti, La Sorgente Dei Mobili
Located in Rivoli, IT
Set of six Dining chairs Model Programma S11 by Angelo Mangiarotti Good vintage condition.
Leather, Wood
Angelo Mangiarotti 10 Chairs by Angelo Mangiarotti
By Angelo Mangiarotti
Located in Saint-Didier, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
10 wood and carpet chairs Blackened wood and seat in white muslin fabric This model was designed for the Italian architect and designer Angelo Mangiarotti Dimensions : W43 ...
Wood
$3,050 / set
H 33.86 in W 19.3 in D 20.87 in
Set of Four Luigi Gorgoni Dining Chairs in Elm and Leather for Roche Bobois.
By Luigi Gorgoni
Located in Almelo, NL
Set of Four Luigi Gorgoni Dining Chairs in Elm and Leather for Roche Bobois, France, 1970s A striking set of four dining chairs designed by Luigi Gorgoni and produced by Roche Boboi...
Leather, Elm
Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti Dining Chairs
By Giovanni Offredi
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A set of 4 Saporiti Sled Chairs Original Upholstery
Upholstery
$11,400 / set
H 28.94 in W 18.9 in D 18.12 in
Luigi Vaghi Dining Chairs for Former, Black Leather, 1968, Set of 6
By Vaghi
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Luigi Vaghi dining chairs for Former, black leather, 1968, set of 12. Luigi Vaghi designed these sculptural dining chairs in 1968 for Former...
Leather, Wood
$2,690 / set
H 29.93 in W 21.66 in D 18.51 in
Set of Six Italian Dark Brown Wood and Faux Leather Dining Chairs
Located in Madrid, ES
Set of six Italian modern dining chairs. Sleek design with elegantly shaped narrow legs. Solid dark stained wood and chocolate brown faux leather seat covers.
Faux Leather, Wood
$3,800 / set
H 38.19 in W 16.34 in D 19.89 in
Six walnut & Leather Mangiarotti 'S11' Dining Chairs, Sorgente Dei Mobili 1972
By Angelo Mangiarotti
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Lovely set of six 'S11' dining chairs in authentic leather with solid italian walnut wood frames by Italian master architect Angelo Mangiarotti , the chairs were produced by the com...
Leather, Walnut
$6,576 / set
H 30.71 in W 18.9 in D 19.69 in
Alessandro Becchi Set of Four Dining Chairs for Giovanetti, Italy 1975
By Alessandro Becchi, Giovanetti
Located in Milan, IT
Alessandro Becchi Set of Four "Toscanolla" Dining Chairs for Giovanetti, Italy 1975 Reference: Domus No. 561 August 1976 P. 47
Straw, Wood
2000s Eames Molded Plastic Side Chair
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Esperance, NY
Modern Living — In the 1950s, the Eames molded shell changed everything about what a chair could be–sculptural, practical, mass-produced. Now in recyclable polypropylene, this staple of modern living fits every body and any space. 2000s Eames Molded plastic side chair...
Metal
Oak Dining Chair, Model Alba
By Dusty Deco
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Alba Chair features a chunky, yet elegant shape that brings both character and sophistication to any space. Its base is crafted from solid oak and consi...
Fabric, Oak
$2,869 / set
H 31.5 in W 18.9 in D 17.33 in
1960s Børge Mogensen Model 122 Oak and Teak Dining Chairs for Søborg Møbelfabric
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Praha, CZ
- The chairs have been carefully refurbished - Height of seat 48 cm.
Oak, Teak
Pair of Wormley for Dunbar Dining Chairs with Brass Handles
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in New York, NY
Wonderful pair of dining chairs designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar ( model 4710A ). These chairs have been newly restored, refinished and reupholstered, and are in excellent ready...
Brass
$7,770Sale Price / set|26% Off
H 26 in W 38 in D 40 in
Soriana Lounge Chair & Ottoman by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, 1969
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa in 1969 for Cassina, the Soriana lounge chair is a piece of design history. Here we have a completely original vintage example in original velvet co...
Steel
$4,304 / set
H 38.98 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Set of six Dining Room Chairs by Angelo Mangiarotti, Italy 1970s
By Angelo Mangiarotti
Located in Greding, DE
Round dining table with six chairs, designed by Angelo Mangiarotti. The table is extendable and stands on a round base. The chairs ...
Wood, Fabric
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H 36.23 in W 19.69 in D 22.84 in
Angelo Mangiarotti for Skipper Set of Four 'Tre 3' Dining Chairs
By Angelo Mangiarotti, Skipper
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Angelo Mangiarotti for Skipper, set of four chairs model 'Tre 3', black lacquered wood, leather, Italy, design 1978 Set of four 'Tre 3' dining chairs by the Italian designer Angel...
Leather, Wood, Lacquer
Angelo Mangiarotti for Skipper 'Tre 3' Chair in Leather
By Angelo Mangiarotti, Skipper
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Angelo Mangiarotti for Skipper, 'Tre 3' chair, leather, wood, Italy, 1978 This tripod chair was designed in 1978 by Angelo Mangiarotti. Three interconnected fla...
Leather, Wood
Angelo Mangiarotti Chair
By Angelo Mangiarotti
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Leather and wooden frame.
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H 31.89 in W 31.11 in D 32.68 in
Pair of Angelo Mangiarotti Armchairs, La Sorgente Dei Mobili, Italy, 1970s
By La Sorgente Dei Mobili, Angelo Mangiarotti
Located in The Hague, NL
This very rare pair of armchairs was designed by Angelo Mangiarotti and produced by the Italian manufacturer La Sorgente dei Mobili in the early 1970s. The design is marked by the ge...
Fabric, Wool, Upholstery, Sapele Wood
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H 38.78 in W 16.15 in D 18.12 in
Programma S11 chairs by Angelo Mangiarotti for La Sorgente dei Mobili, 1970s
By La Sorgente Dei Mobili, Angelo Mangiarotti
Located in Milano, IT
Group of 5 chairs, lacquered wood frame, foam padding leatherette upholstery. Fair condition, padding and upholstery to be adjusted.
Wood
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H 31.11 in W 21.66 in D 22.45 in
Set of 6 ‘Tre 3’ chairs in black leather, Angelo Mangiarotti for Skipper, 1970s
By Skipper, Angelo Mangiarotti
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Beautiful set of 5 Tre 3 dining chairs designed by Angelo Mangiarotti for Skipper, Italy, 1970s. Amazing set of 6 dining chairs featuring minimalistic design details. The thick sadd...
Leather, Oak
Armchair by Angelo Mangiarotti (Model 1110), Cassina Italy 1964
By Angelo Mangiarotti
Located in Berlin, DE
Armchair with armrests, model "1110" upholstery, fabric cover, original, aluminum frame by Italian architect Angelo Mangiarotti. Angelo Mangiarotti was born in Milan on 26th of Febr...
Aluminum
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H 15.56 in W 74.81 in D 17.72 in
Angelo Mangiarotti 'Eros' series bench for Skipper in gray marble
By Angelo Mangiarotti, Skipper
Located in Milano, IT
Bench with seat supported by two legs from the 'Eros' series in Mondragone gray marble. 1970s Skipper production, design Angelo Mangiarotti.
Marble
Sedie 'Tre 3' Angelo Mangiarotti per Skipper, marroni, anni 70
By Angelo Mangiarotti, Skipper
Located in Milano, IT
Set di sei sedie modello 'Tre 3' disegnate da Angelo Mangiarotti nel 1978 per una produzione Skipper. Struttura in legno con tre gambe, seduta in unico pezzo di cuoio.
Leather, Wood
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H 38.39 in W 79.14 in D 16.93 in
Daybed Anni 50s Angelo Mangiarotti Bruno Morassutti, brown and gray
By Mascheroni Furniture Co., Bruno Morassutti, Angelo Mangiarotti
Located in Milano, IT
Daybed supported by three legs made in about 1955 by Mascheroni to a patented design by architects Angelo Mangiarotti and Bruno Morassutti.
Fabric, Wood
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H 38.39 in W 79.14 in D 16.93 in
Daybed Anni 50s Angelo Mangiarotti Bruno Morassutti, brown and gray
By Bruno Morassutti, Mascheroni Furniture Co., Angelo Mangiarotti
Located in Milano, IT
Daybed supported by three legs made in about 1955 by Mascheroni to a patented design by architects Angelo Mangiarotti and Bruno Morassutti.
Fabric, Wood
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H 38.59 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Set of six Chairs Programm S11, Angelo Mangiarotti for Sorgente Del Mobile
By Angelo Mangiarotti
Located in Milano, Lombardia
The set of six Angelo Mangiarotti Programma S11 chairs is a captivating blend of modernist design and functional elegance. These rare chairs, though requiring reupholstering, are in ...
Textile, Wood