Donghia
With distinctive style touches like gray flannel upholstery and overstuffed seating, American designer Angelo Donghia (1935–85) was a visionary leader of bold interior design and furniture in the 1970s and ’80s. Although Donghia lived only to age 50, by the time of his death from AIDS-related pneumonia, his name graced numerous furniture and decor companies, in addition to his own interior designs.
After graduating from Parsons School of Design in 1959, Donghia joined the interiors firm of Yale R. Burge, and his star rose quickly from there. By 1963, he had been appointed vice president and in 1966, partner — a move that came with a name change for the firm to Burge-Donghia Interiors. In 1968, he founded the fabrics and wall coverings company & Vice Versa, and in 1978 he founded Donghia Furniture. With this holistic approach, Donghia was able to oversee nearly every element of an interior design project, which, for him, spanned everything from corporate offices (notably PepsiCo’s world headquarters in Purchase, New York) to the Metropolitan Opera Club at Lincoln Center to residential interiors for clients such as Diana Ross and Ralph Lauren.
After he inherited Burge’s firm, he continued to develop its reach as Donghia Associates. He opened a series of showrooms around the country to offer his designs to a wider audience, who loved the company’s marriage of minimal forms with luxe materials. His silver-foil ceilings, mixing of eclectic textile patterns and plush furniture set trends and, through mass marketing, influenced the direction of American interior design.
“I feel that I’ve developed my own style that is as classic and minimal as the ’30s style it reflects,” the designer once told New York magazine. In 2015, the retrospective “Angelo Donghia: Design Superstar” at the New York School of Interior Design chronicled his influence on all facets of modern interiors, from furnishings to wall coverings. It’s an approach that still resonates today. Donghia continued to operate as a company after his death, acquired by the Rubelli Group in 2005. After it filed for bankruptcy in 2020 and closed its showrooms, its name, designs, archives and inventory were acquired by Kravet.
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Donghia "Origami" Stainless Steel Console
By Donghia
Located in Denton, TX
Metal console table in a hand rubbed patina finish on exterior and a mirror polished finish on interior. Inspired by folding paper and realized in sheet metal, this table's shape has...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Donghia
Materials
Stainless Steel
Pair of Alabaster and Bronze Column Table Lamps by Donghia
By Donghia
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Pair of 1990’s alabaster and aged bronze table lamps by Donghia.
Newly rewired, the lamps have original off white silk lamp shades. One of the lamps retains the Donghia paper label....
Category
1990s American Modern Donghia
Materials
Alabaster, Bronze
Donghia Murano Glass and Satin Gold Metal Esha Alta Table Lamps
By Donghia
Located in Glasgow, GB
Murano Glass and Satin Gold Table Lamps by Donghia
Light up your space spectacularly with the luxurious Murano Glass 'Esha Alta' table Lamps by the famed, and iconic design house Do...
Category
2010s American Modern Donghia
Materials
Brass
John Hutton for Donghia "Ghost" Chair and Ottoman, Set of 2
By Donghia
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
The rare and stylish "Ghost" chair and ottoman set are packed with personality! Outstanding design is exhibited throughout. Just look at the curves and details on this beauty! Uphols...
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Donghia
Materials
Wood, Upholstery
Mid-Century Modern Donghia Rattan Cane Jeanerret Style Chair
By Donghia
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A Donghia rattan cane Jeanerret style chair. This unique accent chair has an incredible silhouette with its long, arching back, and its matching pointing legs. The chair is construct...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Donghia
Materials
Rattan
Mahogany and Wicker Side Table by Donghia
By John Hutton, Donghia
Located in Las Vegas, NV
A stunning side table from the limited production Merbau Collection designed by John Hutton for Donghia, circa 1995. This collection is rare and hard to find. Constructed of solid ma...
Category
Late 20th Century Organic Modern Donghia
Materials
Wicker, Mahogany
Sublime Set of 12 Jean-Michel Frank Style Armchairs by John Hutton for Donghia
By John Hutton, Donghia
Located in Atlanta, GA
This magnificent large set of rare John Hutton Block Island ARM dining chair examples is unique on the World market. They are shipped as professionally photographed and described in ...
Category
1990s American Organic Modern Donghia
Materials
Rattan, Mahogany
Donghia Lacquered Wall Console with Marble Inset Top
By Donghia
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A mid-century tan lacquered wall console from Donghia with stone inlay top, angular tapered legs with metal caps at the feet. This chic table is priced individually and two are avail...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Donghia
Materials
Marble
John Hutton Donghia Block Island Armchairs, Leather Seats, Set of 4
By John Hutton, Donghia
Located in Miami, FL
John Hutton Donghia block Island armchairs, leather seats, set of 4.
Offered for sale is a set of four (4) Donghia "Block Island" dining armchairs designed by John Hutton (1947-20...
Category
Late 20th Century American Donghia
Materials
Leather, Rattan
Seguso x Donghia, Contemporary, Handblown, Gold Murano Glass, Vase Vessel
By Donghia
Located in Glasgow, GB
Murano Glass and gold vase vessel by Seguso for Donghia
A marriage of two icons come together to create this exceptional piece of art glass. Hand blown and made in Italy utilising...
Category
2010s Italian Rococo Donghia
Materials
Gold
Fontana Chandelier
By Donghia
Located in Greenwich, CT
12-arm 2-tier hand blown Venetian glass chandelier with polished blackened nickel accents & ivory shades with gold dust.
Category
Mid-20th Century Neoclassical Donghia
Materials
Linen, Blown Glass
Seguso x Donghia, Contemporary, Handblown, Gold Murano Glass, Vase Vessel
By Donghia
Located in Glasgow, GB
Murano Glass and gold vase vessel by Seguso for Donghia.
A marriage of two icons come together to create this exceptional piece of art glass. Hand blown and made in Italy utilisin...
Category
2010s Italian Rococo Donghia
Materials
Gold
Rose Colored Murano Table Lamp by Donghia
By Donghia
Located in Toronto, ON
This is a gorgeous vintage rose colored Murano lamp with brass accents, matching finial and
"French" braided electrical cord. It is wired for North America and includes original
"a...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Donghia
Materials
Art Glass
Donghia
By Donghia
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Original chinoiserie upholstered armchair by Donghia. Top quality design and craftsmanship and super comfortable. Frame is lacquered wood.
Category
1990s American Modern Donghia
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Lacquer
Donghia Renaldo 2 Arm Sconce in Satin Cognac and Polished Chrome
By Donghia
Located in Dallas, TX
The Renaldo Sconce makes a statement. Distinctively Donghia, this sconce features handblown Murano glass globes. The oval globes have gradient colors and a polished diagonal opening ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Donghia
Materials
Chrome
John Hutton Donghia Block Island Rattan Dining Chairs Set, 2 Arms, 6 Sides
By Donghia, John Hutton
Located in Miami, FL
John Hutton Donghia Block Island Rattan dining chairs set, 2 arms, 6 sides
Offered for sale is a wonderful set of eight John Hutton-designed Block Island dining chairs for Donghia. ...
Category
Late 20th Century American Organic Modern Donghia
Materials
Fabric, Rattan, Wood
John Hutton Designs for Donghia Ghost/Spirit Club Chair in of the Period Fabric
By John Hutton, Donghia
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A rare 1990’s John Hutton Designs for Donghia club chair from a series of updates to classical lines with an anthropomorphic slightly exaggerated design motif of era titled alternate...
Category
1990s American Neoclassical Donghia
Materials
Fabric, Foam, Ash
John Hutton for Donghia Anziano Chairs
By John Hutton, Donghia
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Beautiful set of 6 John Hutton designed Anziano chairs for Donghia. These chairs are in black with black painted metal legs. They are in good age appropriate condition, although ther...
Category
1980s American Vintage Donghia
Materials
Metal
Donghia Beaker Venetian Glass End Table
By Donghia
Located in Dallas, TX
Round side table featuring a tinted Venetian blown glass base and an American walnut, compound curve veneered top. Inspired by the legendary Alchemist's alembics, its one-of-a-kind c...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Donghia
Materials
Glass, Walnut
Donghia Beaker Venetain Glass Side Table
By Donghia
Located in Dallas, TX
Round side table featuring a tinted Venetian blown glass base and an American walnut, compound curve veneered top. Inspired by the legendary Alchemist's alembics, its one-of-a-kind c...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Donghia
Materials
Glass, Walnut
Contemporary Art Deco Style Donghia Geneva Sofa
By Donghia
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
We present this beautiful art deco style sofa by Donghia called the Geneva sofa, in a chocolate brown chenille upholstery with mahogany wood flared legs. In excellent condition. Dime...
Category
Late 20th Century Donghia
Materials
Bouclé
Vintage Coastal John Hutton Merbau Collection for Donghia Rattan Chaise Lounge
By Donghia, John Hutton
Located in west palm beach, FL
Fantastic vintage Coastal rattan chaise lounge. A brilliant design by John Hutton for Donghia. Part of his coveted Merbau collection. Marked. Acquired from a Palm Beach estate.
Category
Late 20th Century Philippine Donghia
Materials
Rattan
Vintage Contemporary Donghia Murano Glass Table Lamps, a Pair
By Donghia
Located in west palm beach, FL
Fantastic vintage pair of Murano glass lamps. The iconic glass ball bearing shape. Beautiful striped glass that is signed on the base. Twisted raw silk cord. Acquired from a Palm Bea...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Donghia
Materials
Silk, Murano Glass
Donghia for Tuscany Confetti Dessert Plates ~ Set of 6
By Donghia
Located in New York, NY
A set of six (6) porcelain dessert plates by Angelo Donghia for Tuscany in the Confetti pattern, a free form earth-toned neutral design.
Japan, circa 1970.
Each plate measures ...
Category
1970s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Donghia
Materials
Ceramic
Donghia Bar Stools
By Donghia
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Set of three Donghia Barstools, with a pretty floral pattern. I believe the hardwood frame to be Maple. The stools have a metal reinforced piece on the foot rest. They are in good vi...
Category
Early 2000s American Donghia
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Decorative Down Fill Pillows By Donghia
By Donghia
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Decorative down fill pillows by Donghia.
Category
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Donghia
Materials
Velvet
Wonderful Set 10 John Hutton Donghia Grey Leather Gold Gilt Grand Soleil Chairs
By John Hutton, Donghia
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful set of ten John Hutton for Donghia grey leather upholstered oval back giltwood fluted grand Soleil dining chairs.
Measures: set includes two armchairs: height of armchai...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Donghia
Materials
Leather, Wood
Decorative Down Fill Pillow By Donghia, circa 1995
By Donghia
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Decorative Down Fill Pillow By Donghia, circa 1995.
Category
20th Century American Modern Donghia
Materials
Fabric, Down
Set of 4 Modern Armchairs in Smoked Emerald Velvet & Ebonized Walnut by Donghia
By Donghia
Located in New York, NY
This sophisticated and elegant set of four arm chairs were realized in the United States by the great Angelo Donghia circa 1985. They represent a reinterpretation of the iconic horse...
Category
1980s American Modern Vintage Donghia
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
Rattan Lounge Chair by John Hutton for Donghia
By John Hutton, Donghia
Located in Palm Springs, CA
1980’s Rattan and orange lounge chair by John Hutton for Donghia.
The frame is in original condition, it shows minor wear consistent with age.
The cushion are newly recovered in a ...
Category
1980s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Donghia
Materials
Fabric, Rattan
20th Century Donghia Bond Street Chaise Longue in Grey Wool
By Donghia
Located in Glasgow, GB
Bond Street Chaise Longue by Donghia
This glamorous, and sophisticated chaise, by the well revered, Donghia Furniture Company, called the "Bond Street," Collection Chaise, with an ...
Category
1990s Italian Hollywood Regency Donghia
Materials
Wool
Donghia Milo Chair
By Donghia
Located in Houston, TX
Donghia Milo slipper chair fully upholstered in dark taupe woven jacquard with loose seat, tight back, with feet finished in espresso stained maple wood.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Donghia
Materials
Wood
Set of Ten Chippendale Armchairs
By Donghia
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Set of ten mid century armchairs crafted in mahogany in a modern version of the classic chippendale form designed by Yale Burge for Donghia.
Category
20th Century American Chinese Chippendale Donghia
Materials
Mahogany
Donghia Contemporary Lacquered Dining Chairs, Set of 8
By Donghia
Located in Countryside, IL
Donghia contemporary Lacquered dining chairs - set of 8.
These chairs measure 22 wide x 21.5 deep x 38.5 inches high, with an arm height of 27 inches.
(Seat height measurements...
Category
2010s American Modern Donghia
Materials
Upholstery, Lacquer
Donghia Cantilever Tub Chair
By Donghia
Located in Houston, TX
Claret wine felt wool style upholstered chair with tub-shaped tight back and seat cantilevered on a polished chromed steel base.
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Donghia
Materials
Chrome
Donghia's Anchor Table in Polished Steel and Glass
By Donghia
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautifully crafted cocktail table by Donghia. Polished steel and glass.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Donghia
Materials
Stainless Steel
Fabulous John Hutton for Donghia Bed
By Donghia, John Hutton
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A fabulous labeled John Hutton for Donghia bed out of a Palm Springs estate. Cusom made in the 1990's his bed is 74x79 inches inside the bed railing. The rail height is 14 1/2 inches...
Category
1990s Italian Donghia
Materials
Fabric
2 "Anziano" Dining Chairs by John Hutton for Donghia
By John Hutton, Donghia
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The model Anziano was designed by John Hutton in 1983. In great vintage condition. Sold separately.
Category
1980s Modern Vintage Donghia
Materials
Birch
Donghia Madrid Square Side Tables
By Donghia
Located in Sheffield, MA
Stylish small black lacquered Donghia Mardrid side table with tapered legs and square brass caps. Great small table to set beside a chair or sofa to set a drink down on. The table ca...
Category
1980s American Minimalist Vintage Donghia
Materials
Wood
Pair of Tsao McKown for Donghia Hexagonal Pedestals
By Donghia
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Classic late 20th Century Modernist hexagonal stands from Donghia in blond wood with carved top moldings and openwork angular shaped supports tapering to the bases. The insides in a ...
Category
20th Century Modern Donghia
Materials
Wood
Beautiful Pair of Mahogany and Rush Rattan End Tables by John Hutton for Donghia
By John Hutton, Donghia
Located in Atlanta, GA
These fabulous end tables are shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored and completely installation ready.
...
Category
1990s North American Organic Modern Donghia
Materials
Rattan, Mahogany
Sublime Pair of Rattan and Mahogany Loungers by Hutton for Donghia, circa 1995
By John Hutton, Donghia
Located in Atlanta, GA
These magnificent lounge chairs are shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored and ready for upholstery. Expe...
Category
1990s Unknown Organic Modern Donghia
Materials
Rattan, Mahogany
Rattan Chaise Lounge by John Hutton for Donghia Merbau Collection
By Donghia, John Hutton
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rattan Chaise Lounge in woven pencil reed. Designed by John Hutton for the Donghia Merbau collection. The Chaise includes a down filled stripped linen seat and back cushion. the orga...
Category
20th Century Philippine Organic Modern Donghia
Materials
Rattan, Reed, Wood
Monumental Crimson Mohair Sofa, Donghia
By Donghia
Located in Hollywood, FL
Monumental sofá in crimson mohair velvet, with brass nailheads, Angelo Donghia.
Category
1980s American Vintage Donghia
Materials
Velvet
Vintage Organic John Hutton For Donghia Merbau Collection Chaise Lounge
By Donghia
Located in west palm beach, FL
Spectacular vintage Donghia chaise lounge. A beautiful woven reed in the iconic Donghia weave. Wood trim at the arms. Designed by John Hutton for the Merbau collection. Acquired from...
Category
Late 20th Century Philippine Organic Modern Donghia
Materials
Reed
Italian Upholstered Loveseat Sofa By Donghia
By Donghia
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Comforatable and stylish, high-back, Italian loveseat sofa by Donghia features fine blue, aubergine and mauve, raised pinstripe upholstery that appears black. One loveseat is available.
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Donghia
Materials
Fabric
Donghia Mid Century Glass and Chrome Dining Table
By Donghia
Located in Countryside, IL
Donghia mid century glass and chrome dining table
This table measures: 92 wide x 46 deep x 29.5 inches high
?All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call restored vintage...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Donghia
Materials
Chrome
Mid Century Post Modern Lounge Chairs by Donghia for Kroehler After Parsons
By Kroehler Mfg. Co., Donghia
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A handsome matching pair of armchairs designed by Donghia for Koehler. These feature their original grey flanel upholstery and ready for use. Manufacture labels
Category
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Donghia
Materials
Fabric
Pair of Vintage Anziano Dining Chairs by John Hutton for Donghia
By John Hutton, Donghia
Located in Berlin, DE
This set of two chairs was produced by Donghia in the 1980s. The model Anziano was designed by John Hutton. The structures are made of black coated steelwire, the seats are made of m...
Category
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Donghia
Materials
Steel
Donghia, "Alba" Modern Murano Large Glass Brown Vase by Seguso Vetri d`Arte
By Donghia, Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in Murano-Venice, IT
The Seguso family has been producing hand blown glass on the island of Murano in Venice, Italy for more than six hundred years. As one of the oldest Muranese dynasties, twenty-two ge...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Donghia
Materials
Murano Glass
Pair Cantilevered Lounge Chairs by Joseph D'Urso
By Donghia
Located in Chicago, IL
Made in: USA
Material: upholstery, chrome-plated steel
Size: 26 W × 33 D × 35?½ H in
Description: Applied silk manufacturer's label to underside of each example ‘Donghia’.
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Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Donghia
Materials
Steel
Stunning Pair of Block Island Club Chairs by John Hutton for Donghia - 2 Pair
By Donghia
Located in Atlanta, GA
These magnificent frames are shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored and ready for upholstery. Expert cust...
Category
1990s American Organic Modern Donghia
Materials
Mahogany, Rattan
Superb Set of 8 Rush Rattan Dining Chairs by John Hutton for Donghia, circa 1995
By John Hutton, Donghia
Located in Atlanta, GA
This magnificent unique set of dining chairs is shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored and completely ins...
Category
1990s Unknown Organic Modern Donghia
Materials
Leather, Cane, Rattan
Donghia, "Imperiale" Modern Murano Large Glass Vase by Seguso Vetri d`Arte
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Donghia
Located in Murano-Venice, IT
The Seguso family has been producing hand blown glass on the island of Murano in Venice, Italy for more than six hundred years. As one of the oldest Muranese dynasties, twenty-two ge...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Donghia
Materials
Murano Glass
John Hutton for Donghia Linen Upholstered Spirit Sofa, circa 1980s
By John Hutton, Donghia
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous modern linen upholstered "Spirit" sofa
Designed by John Hutton for Donghia
USA, circa 1980s
Measures: 90" W x 39" D x 38" H, seat height 18".
Very good origina...
Category
1980s American Modern Vintage Donghia
Materials
Linen
1980s Donghia John Hutton Grande Flute Fauteuil in Jack Lenor Larsen Velvet
By John Hutton, Jack Lenor Larsen, Donghia
Located in Miami, FL
John Hutton's Grande Flute Fauteuil design for Donghia, this 1980s fluted and cerused armchair is magnificent. Newly upholstered in vintage Jack Lenor Larsen modern floral velvet and...
Category
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Donghia
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Donghia, "Lugano" Modern Murano Glass Vessel Made by Seguso Vetri d`Arte
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Donghia
Located in Murano-Venice, IT
The Seguso family has been producing hand blown glass on the island of Murano in Venice, Italy for more than six hundred years. As one of the oldest Muranese dynasties, twenty-two ge...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Donghia
Materials
Murano Glass
Superb Mahogany and Rush Rattan Queen Bed by John Hutton for Donghia, circa 1995
By John Hutton, Donghia
Located in Atlanta, GA
This magnificent bed is shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored and completely installation ready.
A st...
Category
1990s Unknown Organic Modern Donghia
Materials
Rattan, Mahogany
Stellar Set of 8 Block Island Arm Dining Chairs by John Hutton for Donghia
By John Hutton, Donghia
Located in Atlanta, GA
This magnificent unique set of dining chairs is shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored, newly upholstered...
Category
1990s Unknown Organic Modern Donghia
Materials
Rattan, Mahogany
Sublime Black Lacquer and Wicker Commode by John Hutton for Donghia, circa 1995
By John Hutton, Donghia
Located in Atlanta, GA
This magnificent commode is shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored and completely installation ready.
...
Category
1990s Unknown Organic Modern Donghia
Materials
Rattan, Mahogany
Donghia furniture for sale on 1stDibs
Furniture Donghia are for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive objects are often made of wood and designed with extraordinary care. In our collection of Donghia furniture there are many options to choose from, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. In-stock we have 46 vintage editions of these items, while there are also 3 modern editions to choose from. Many original furniture by Donghia were created in North America during the 20th century in the Mid-Century Modern style. If you are looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by Bernhardt, Walter Lamb and Ficks Reed. The prices for Donghia furniture can vary depending upon size, time period and other attributes. The price for these items starts at US$500 and tops out at US$39,500, while pieces like these can sell for US$4,998 on average..
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Questions About Donghia
- Is Donghia still in business?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, Donghia is still in business as of January 2021. However, the brand did announce it was closing its showrooms in 2020, and Kravet Inc., purchased Donghia following bankruptcy proceedings. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of Donghia furniture from some of the world’s top sellers.