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 for Sorgente dei Mobili Cabinet in Mahogany & Grasscloth
By La Sorgente Dei Mobili, Angelo Mangiarotti
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Angelo Mangiarotti for Sorgente dei Mobili, cabinet, mahogany, grasscloth, Italy, 1960s This outstanding sideboard, dating back to the 1960s, is a design by Angelo Mangiarotti produ...
Grasscloth, Mahogany
Angelo Mangiarotti Chest of Drawers for Molteni 4D, in wood and marble, 1960s Mid-Century
By Angelo Mangiarotti, Molteni & C
Located in Palermo, IT
Angelo Mangiarotti. Storage cabinet / modular bar cabinet from the "4D" series, designed by the renowned Italian architect and designer Angelo Mangiarotti for Molteni. Designed in t...
Carrara Marble
Mangiarotti Cabinet Showcase for Molteni 4d Mid-Century Modern Italy Design 1964
By Angelo Mangiarotti, Molteni & C
Located in Palermo, IT
Cabinet by Angelo Mangiarotti for Molteni, Italy 1960s Freestanding cabinet in wood by the Italian architect Angelo Mangiarotti, produced by Molteni in the 1960s. Equipped with 4 gla...
Carrara Marble
Set of Four "4D" Walnut storage system by Angelo Mangiarotti for Molteni, 1960s
By Molteni & C, Angelo Mangiarotti
Located in Milan, IT
Set of four "4D" storage system units by Angelo Mangiarotti for Molteni. Totally built in walnut these pieces are finished on all 4 sides; this allows to use them as side tables or ...
Walnut
Wood and Marble Dry Bar Cart by Angelo Mangiarotti for Molteni, Italy, 1960s
By Angelo Mangiarotti, Molteni & C
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Dry bar cart cabinet in wood and marble top by the italian designer Angelo Mangiarotti for Molteni, the bar is mounted on wheels. Famous design like Mario Sabot, Willy Rizzo, Maison ...
Marble
Angelo Mangiarotti Aluminium Cabinet Multiuse by Poltronova 1965
By Poltronova, Angelo Mangiarotti
Located in Aachen, NW
This rare Aluminum cabinet from the Multiuse series, which can be also used as a bookcase, was designed by Angelo Mangiarotti in 1965 and was produce...
Aluminum
Angelo Mangiarotti, 4D sideboard, Molteni 1964
By Angelo Mangiarotti
Located in Misinto, IT
Cabinet from the "4D" series designed by Angelo Mangiarotti for Molteni, 1964 - Mahogany, Emperador marble and ribbed wood shutter This refined piece of furniture is part of the famo...
Walnut
Angelo Mangiarotti cabinet bar program S11 for Sorgente dei mobili 1970s
By Angelo Mangiarotti, La Sorgente Dei Mobili
Located in bari, IT
S11 program bar module designed by Angelo Mangiarotti for Sorgente dei Mobili production 1970s * one additional elements available When you purchase vintage design products on our w...
Nutwood
$16,131Sale Price|40% Off
H 65.75 in W 61.03 in D 16.54 in
Taichiro Nakai Teak Wall Cabinet by Consorzio La Permanente Mobili, 1950s
By La Permanente Mobili Cantù
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Modular bookcase with structure in lacquered metal and wood. Glass tops and brass details. Produced by Consorzio la Permanente Mobili, Italy, 1953 Taichiro Nakai is an incredibly ta...
Metal, Brass
$1,695
H 77 in W 33 in D 12.5 in
Mid-Century Pagoda Form Rattan / Bamboo And Grasscloth Cabinet / Etagere
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a rattan pagoda form rattan cabinet. It has two doors that open to shelving. The body is 26.5”L. This piece is unmarked and in very good condition.
Grasscloth, Rattan
$4,400
H 35.44 in W 82.09 in D 19.69 in
Low Sideboard in Oak, Mid Century Modern, Made by a Danish Cabinetmaker, 1960s
By Hans J. Wegner, Arne Vodder, Henning Kjærnulf, Kurt Østervig
Located in Odense, DK
A sculptural low rectangular classic sideboard / cabinet in oak with plenty of storage and a beautiful carved front design. Made by a Danish cabinetmaker in the 1960s. Four doors, i...
Oak
$2,707
H 27.56 in W 34.65 in D 16.54 in
1960s Art Deco Mid-Century Italian Walnut Burl and Mirror Mosaic Dry Bar Cabinet
By Paolo Buffa, Gio Ponti, Vittorio Dassi, Ico & Luisa Parisi, Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful Italian Art Deco Mid-Century Modern dry bar cabinet decorated in veneer briar burl wood, with two side doors, central slant door and antique brass handles. When opened, on ...
Brass
Italian mid-century modern wooden bar cabinet, 1950s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern wooden bar cabinet, 1950s Bar cabinet with a dark wood structure. The front is composed of nine square yellow lacquered wooden panels, each featuring a rai...
Wood
$2,589
H 27.96 in W 37.8 in D 18.9 in
Italian Dry Bar by Angelo Mangiarotti for Molteni in Wood and Marble, 1960s
By Angelo Mangiarotti, Molteni & C
Located in Argelato, BO
Angelo Mangiarotti, rare and refined Dry Bar / Sideboard in wood and marble made for Molteni. It is a functional piece of furniture, capable of holding large quantities of bottles, b...
Marble
$1,942
H 27.96 in W 28.75 in D 14.57 in
1950s Midcentury Regency Italian Wood, Brass and Mirror Dry Bar Cabinet Cart
By Vittorio Dassi, Paolo Buffa, Gio Ponti, Guglielmo Ulrich, Ico & Luisa Parisi
Located in Carimate, Como
Very elegant Italian Art Deco Mid-Century Modern dry bar cabinet cart characterized by its original Asian themed painted front wood pull-out tilt door with interior part in mirror glass, standing on its antique brass wheels...
Brass
Vintage Italian World Globe Dry Bar, 1960s
Located in Miami, FL
This vintage 1960s Italian dry bar is perfect for adding a touch of classic European flair to your home. The globe design is made of wood, giving it an authentic and timeless look. T...
Wood
$1,350
H 32.5 in W 18.5 in D 14.5 in
Burnt or Tortoiseshell Bamboo and Grasscloth Cabinet with a Shelf
Located in New York, NY
Lovely Grasscloth and Tortoiseshell bamboo cabinet . The cabinet opens and closes smoothly with one single fixed shelf . Looks great as a cabinet in your living space or can be in yo...
Grasscloth, Bamboo
$10,593
H 77.56 in W 48.04 in D 27.56 in
Mid-Century Modern Bar Cabinet in Wood, Mirror and Glass, Italy, 1960s
Located in Rome, IT
Mid-Century Modern Italian bar cabinet in rosewood and glass with the peculiarity of being composed of two separate units. The larger one is a wall unit characterized at the top ...
Metal, Brass
$2,731Sale Price|20% Off
H 46.46 in W 41.74 in D 15.75 in
Angelo Mangiarotti Italian Wood Bookcases Shelves Cavalletto Model for Agapecasa
By AgapeCasa, Angelo Mangiarotti
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
A furnishing system made entirely of wood, designed by Angelo Mangiarotti in 1953. Its distinctive feature is a trestle in the shape of an upturned “V”, which means it is superimposable by means of a siply gravity joint, and whose special perimeter section can accomodate bookshelves on which closed containers...
Wood
Chest of Drawers Made In Rosewood From 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
Get a timeless piece of Danish design history with this beautiful chest of drawers in rosewood from the 1960s. The rosewood not only adds warmth to the room, but it also highlights t...
Rosewood
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H 55.12 in W 53.15 in D 17.72 in
Angelo Mangiarotti for Sorgente dei Mobili Cabinet in Mahogany & Grasscloth
By Angelo Mangiarotti, La Sorgente Dei Mobili
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Angelo Mangiarotti for Sorgente dei Mobili, cabinet, mahogany, grasscloth, Italy, 1960s This outstanding sideboard, dating back to the 1960s, is a design by Angelo Mangiarotti produ...
Grasscloth, Mahogany
Angelo Mangiarotti Cabinet in Wood and Aluminium
By Angelo Mangiarotti, Poltronova
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Angelo Mangiarotti for Poltronova, wall unit from 'Multiuse Series', exotic wood, aluminum, Italy, 1965 Beautiful bookcase or cabinet of the 'Multiuse Series' that Mangiarotti desig...
Aluminum
4D modular furniture by Angelo Mangiarotti for Molteni, 1970s
By Angelo Mangiarotti, Molteni & C
Located in Milano, IT
Modular furniture from the 4D series for Molteni, with storage elements with hinged doors and drawers, exotic wood veneer and marble tops, all 3 pieces of furniture have small wheels...
Marble
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H 53.15 in W 55.12 in D 18.9 in
Midcentury cabinet by Angelo Mangiarotti for La Sorgente dei Mobili, 1960s
By Angelo Mangiarotti, La Sorgente Dei Mobili
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Mid-Century sideboard by Angelo Mangiarotti for La Sorgente dei Mobili. Crafted from mahogany, this elegant piece showcases a geometric design with four identical cubic sections and ...
Textile, Wood
Angelo Mangiarotti Multiuse cabinets Poltronova Italy 1965
By Poltronova, Angelo Mangiarotti
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Fantastic and versatile pair of Multiuse cabinets designed by Angelo Mangiarotti and manufactured by Poltronova in Italy in 1965. The cabinets offers endless possibilities, functioni...
Aluminum
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H 28.75 in W 39.38 in D 16.54 in
Angelo Mangiarotti cabinet bar program S11 for Sorgente dei mobili 1970s
By Angelo Mangiarotti, La Sorgente Dei Mobili
Located in bari, IT
S11 program bar module designed by Angelo Mangiarotti for Sorgente dei Mobili production 1970s * two additional elements available , the threes of modules measure a total of W 300 D ...
Nutwood
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H 28.75 in W 39.38 in D 16.54 in
Angelo Mangiarotti cabinet bar programme S11 for Sorgente dei mobili 1970s
By Angelo Mangiarotti, La Sorgente Dei Mobili
Located in bari, IT
S11 program bar module designed by Angelo Mangiarotti for Sorgente dei Mobili production 1970s * one additional elements available , The two of modules measure a total of W 200 D 42 ...
Nutwood
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H 54.73 in W 24.02 in D 23.63 in
Chest Of Drawers L12 In Walnut And Lacquered Wood By Angelo Mangiarotti For Lema
By Angelo Mangiarotti
Located in Hellouw, NL
Chest of drawers L12 in walnut and lacquered wood by Angelo Mangiarotti for Lema. The well-known Italian architect and designer Angelo Mangiarotti designed a series of modular cabin...
Walnut, Lacquer
Angelo Mangiarotti Multiuse Cabinet for Poltronova, circa 1965
By Angelo Mangiarotti, Poltronova
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Angelo Mangiarotti multiuse exotic wood cabinet for Poltronova, circa 1965.
Aluminum
Angelo Mangiarotti Multiuse Cabinet for Poltronova, circa 1965
By Angelo Mangiarotti, Poltronova
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Angelo Mangiarotti Multiuse cabinet for Poltronova, Italy, circa 1965. The exotic wood has been professionally restored.
Aluminum
Pair of Cabinets by Angelo Mangiarotti
By Angelo Mangiarotti, Molteni & C
Located in Dronten, NL
These elegant mahogany cabinets with stone tops where designed by Angelo Mangiarotti for Molteni. With their invisible built-in wheels they allow for very versatile use as room div...
Granite
Rare bookcase by Angelo Mangiarotti and Bruno Morassutti
By Angelo Mangiarotti
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Rare bookcase from a series of modular furniture system designed in 1955 by Mangiarotti and Morassutti, manufactured by Mascheroni; each module stands on...