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 Molteni & C, Angelo Mangiarotti
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
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 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
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
Angelo Mangiarotti Aluminium Cabinet Multiuse by Poltronova 1965
By Angelo Mangiarotti, Poltronova
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
$13,074Sale Price|50% 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
Secretary / Bookcase Cabinet by Emile-Jacques Ruhlmann
By Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann
Located in Lyndhurst, NJ
A Macassar ebony Secretary / Bookcase cabinet with a rectangular stepped top above an open recess and a fall front enclosing a fitted interior, flanked by cupboard doors enclosing sh...
Macassar, Ebony
$2,614
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 Guglielmo Ulrich, Vittorio Dassi, Ico & Luisa Parisi, Paolo Buffa, Gio Ponti
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
$3,950
H 29.75 in W 36 in D 19.5 in
1960s Florence Knoll for Knoll Walnut Four-Drawer Dresser with Marble Top
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Elegant 1960s chest of drawers by Florence Knoll for Knoll Associates. A refined example of American mid-century modern design, featuring a beautifully grained walnut case topped wit...
Marble, Chrome
Italian Bar Cabinet, 1970s
Located in Palermo, PA
Italian bar cabinet, 1970s. Dimensions: H= 122 cm; W= 104 cm; D= 45 cm.
Teak
J.C. Mahey Brass Black Lacquered Sideboard Bar Cabinet 1970s
By Roche Bobois, Jean Claude Mahey
Located in Paris, IDF
A timeless vintage piece, this mid-century cabinet bar sideboard feels imposing and glamourous, with thick, straight lines of brass adorning its exterior of reflective black lacquer. Glossy black lacquer, paired with bright brass accents, feels crisp and luxe. Its boxy, simple style, featuring four doors and one drawers, is typical of both the 1970s and designer Jean Claude Mahey for Roche Bobois design. The two external doors...
Brass
$48,000
H 60 in W 85.5 in D 14.75 in
Angelo Mangiarotti for Skipper Black Marble 'Loico' Bookcase, 1970s Italy
By Angelo Mangiarotti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant black marble "Loico" bookshelf by Angelo Mangiarotti for Skipper. Fully constructed out of Nero Marquina (Black Marble). Made with 4 cylindrical pillars and four hand-fitted ...
Marble
Black brutalist bar cabinet, 1970s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Beautiful black wenge wooden brutalist bar cabinet. The cabinet consists of 4 doors. Good condition. 1970s - Belgium Dimensions: Height: 120cm Width: 116cm Depth: 45cm Ref.: 260...
Wood
Unavailable|$2,330 / set
H 57.09 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
Vintage Cabinets by Guido Faleschini for Hermes, 1970s
By Guido Faleschini
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Rare vintage cabinets designed by Guido Faleschini for Hermès. The cabinet offers plenty of storage space for coat hangers and has the characteristic leather and a metal ring handle...
Aluminum
"Loico" Marble Bookcase by Angelo Mangiarotti
By Angelo Mangiarotti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Angelo Mangiarotti for Skipper White Carrara Marble 'Loico' Bookcase, originating from 1970s Italy, is a striking and iconic furniture piece. Crafted by the renowned Italian arch...
Carrara Marble
$1,875
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 Ico & Luisa Parisi, Guglielmo Ulrich, Vittorio Dassi, Paolo Buffa, Gio Ponti
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
$24,500
H 29.93 in W 82.68 in D 18.9 in
Angelo Mangiarotti for Sorgente dei Mobili Sideboard in Mahogany Grasscloth
By La Sorgente Dei Mobili, Angelo Mangiarotti
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Angelo Mangiarotti for Sorgente dei Mobili, sideboard, mahogany, grasscloth, Italy, 1960s This outstanding cabinet, dating back to the 1960s, is a design by Angelo Mangiarotti produ...
Grasscloth, Mahogany
$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
$1,017
H 39.77 in W 31.5 in D 17.72 in
Midcentury Danish Modern Teak Wood Secretary Desk, Chest of Drawers, 1960s
Located in The Hague, NL
This midcentury Danish modern teak secretary desk was made in Denmark, circa 1960. The Classic Scandinavian Modern design has clean Minimalist lines and elegant curves. The upper cab...
Teak
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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 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 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
Mobili modulari 4D di Angelo Mangiarotti per Molteni, 1970
By Molteni & C, Angelo Mangiarotti
Located in Premariacco, IT
Coppia di mobili contenitori di produzione italiana degli anni ’70, realizzati in legno impiallacciato palissandro e caratterizzati da un design rigoroso e geometrico tipico del mode...
Rosewood
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 La Sorgente Dei Mobili, Angelo Mangiarotti
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 La Sorgente Dei Mobili, Angelo Mangiarotti
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 La Sorgente Dei Mobili, Angelo Mangiarotti
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 Molteni & C, Angelo Mangiarotti
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...