Donghia Furniture
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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Creator: Donghia
Vintage Sofa With Scalloped Shape Form by Donghia, USA 1980's
By Donghia
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing our exquisite Vintage Sofa with Scalloped Shape Form by Donghia, a remarkable piece of furniture that effortlessly captures the glamour and elegance of the 1980s, proudly...
Category
1980s American Art Deco Vintage Donghia Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood
"Wabi-Sabi" Murano Lamp for Donghia
By Donghia
Located in Pasadena, CA
Hollow, hand blown Venetian glass lamp.
"In traditional Japanese aesthetics, wabi-sabi is a world view centered on the acceptance of transience and imperfection. The aesthetic is so...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Donghia Furniture
Materials
Blown Glass
1990s Anziano Dining Chair by John Hutton for Donghia, set of 6
By Donghia, John Hutton
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a set of six Anziano Dining Chairs, featuring a formed ebonized beech seat, atop a black powder-coated steel frame.
This chair was desi...
Category
1990s American Modern Donghia Furniture
Materials
Wood, Beech
Set of 12 Anziano Dining Chairs by John Hutton for Donghia
By John Hutton, Donghia
Located in Vienna, AT
This set of 12 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 mo...
Category
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Donghia Furniture
Materials
Steel
Pair of Donghia Black Lacquered Designer Arm Chairs W Zebra Seats
By Donghia
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Pair of Donghia Black Lacquered Designer Arm Chairs W Zebra Pattern Seats.
Category
1990s Italian Modern Donghia Furniture
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
John Hutton for Donghia "Ogee" Sofa, Chenille Velvet Upholstery with Drawstring
By Donghia, John Hutton
Located in Vienna, AT
Ogee Sofa by John Hutton for Donghia brings a modernist twist to the traditional English silhouette with its slightly splayed sloping armrests, serpentine front and tapered feet. Thi...
Category
1990s Italian Post-Modern Donghia Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood, Chenille
Donghia Tall Wall Sconces with Mirrored Frames and Frosted Glass
By Donghia
Located in Dallas, TX
Great looking wall sconces with clean lines. Very tall at 29.5"H. Distributed by Donghia and a Porta Romano attributed design. No longer in production.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Donghia Furniture
Materials
Metal
Pair John Hutton for Donghia Ondoso Clear with Gold Venini Glass Table Lamps
By Donghia, John Hutton
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Pair of Donghia "Ondoso" Murano Glass Table Lamps with Gold inclusions, attributed to John Hutton. Featuring hand blown spiraling clear hollow wave like column forms with Gold inclus...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Donghia Furniture
Materials
Brass
Donghia Bijou Wall Sconces in Nickel and Smoked Murano Glass - 4 Available
By Donghia
Located in Dallas, TX
No longer in production. The Bijou sconce by Donghia. Polished nickel with a smoked murano glass insert. These are beautiful and elegant. We have 4 available. Some people choose to h...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Donghia Furniture
Materials
Nickel
John Hutton for Donghia Ultra Suede Upholstered Ottoman with Silver Leaf Legs
By Donghia, John Hutton
Located in Vienna, AT
Hardwood frame with with spiral feet silver-plated and upholsterd seat designed in the 1990s by John Hutton for Donghia.
Category
1990s Italian Post-Modern Donghia Furniture
Materials
Silver
Brancusi Style Armchair by John Hutton for Donghia.
By Donghia, John Hutton
Located in Vienna, AT
Brancusi-Style wood frame silver-platted upholsterd with blue-silver(gray) fabric. Desinged in the 1980 by John Hutton for Donghia.
Category
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Donghia Furniture
Materials
Silver Leaf
Murano Glass Table Lamp John Hutton for Donghia
By Donghia, John Hutton
Located in Vienna, AT
Murano glass bass and brass frame fitted with 2 E27 sockets up to 60Watts each. Designed by John Hutton for Donghia in the 1980s.
Category
1990s Italian Post-Modern Donghia Furniture
Materials
Art Glass
Pair of Jean Michel Frank Inspired Lounge Chairs by Donghia
By Donghia, (after) Jean Michel Frank
Located in Atlanta, GA
Clean Lined Pair of Large Scale Lounge Chairs, after a design by Jean Michel Frank, by John Hutton for Donghia, America, circa 2000s. The seat depth is 23". The chairs retain their o...
Category
Early 2000s American Art Deco Donghia Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
St. James chair by Angelo Donghia for Donghia Inc
By Donghia, Angelo Donghia
Located in Kleinburg, ON
Three elegant and very comfortable arm chairs that featuring deep cushions, tall back and high quality textured velvet fabric. The chairs have a sleek and modern design that reflects the style of the their creator, Angelo Donghia, who was known for his minimal and luxurious interiors. The chairs are perfect for relaxing, reading, or entertaining guests in any living room or bedroom.
Angelo Donghia was an American interior designer, born in 1935 in Pennsylvania. He studied at Parsons School of Design and joined the firm of Yale Burge Interiors, where he became a partner in 1966. He was known for his minimal and luxurious interiors that featured silver-foil ceilings, lacquered walls, bleached floors and oversized furniture...
Category
1990s American Modern Donghia Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Walnut
Donghia Venetian Glass "Alba" Table Lamp
By Donghia
Located in Dallas, TX
a Donghia Venetian (MURANO) glass ALBA table lamp, brass fittings, silk cord, matching glass finial, custom shade included, Italy. 20th century
signed / marked DONGHIA
21.25" H ...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Donghia Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pair of "Ghost Chairs" by Angelo Donghia, 1990s
By Donghia, Angelo Donghia
Located in Hamburg, PA
A fabulous pair of "Ghost Chairs" designed by Angelo Donghia for Donghia. This contemporary pair of upholstered chairs would look great in a living room or bedroom. The simple style...
Category
1990s American Modern Donghia Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Pair of Venetian-Style Donghia Mirrors with Murano Glass Florets
By Donghia
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning pair of Venetian-style Donghia mirrors with light yellow handblown Murano glass florets in each corner. Made in USA, c. 1980's.
Dimensions:
60"H x 24"W x 1"D
Category
1980s American Vintage Donghia Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Murano Glass
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 Furniture
Materials
Glass, Walnut
Sublime Set of 12 Jean-Michel Frank Style Armchairs by John Hutton for Donghia
By Donghia, John Hutton
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 the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored, newly upholstered and completely installation ready. Expert custom upholstery service is available.
A fabulous set of twelve (12) arm dining chairs from the limited production Block Island collection...
Category
1990s American Organic Modern Donghia Furniture
Materials
Rattan, Mahogany
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 Furniture
Materials
Glass, Walnut
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 Furniture
Materials
Glass, Walnut
Seguso for Donghia Murano Glass Chandelier
By Donghia, Gianni Seguso
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful chandelier created by Seguso for the Angelo Donghia showrooms. The piece center pieces in the main structure have a mercury silverish tone and the arms are a in a gray colo...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Donghia Furniture
Materials
Murano Glass
Donghia Italian Murano Glass Vase
By Donghia
Located in Atlanta, GA
Donghia Italian Murano Glass Vase, lobed form with thick rolled rim in colorless glass hand blown with internal gilt foil inclusions. Signed Donghia to underside.
Category
20th Century Italian Donghia Furniture
Materials
Art Glass
Sublime Rush Cane and Mahogany Sofa by John Hutton for Donghia- Pair Available
By John Hutton, Donghia
Located in Atlanta, GA
This magnificent sofa is shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored and ready for upholstery. There are a mat...
Category
1990s Haitian Organic Modern Donghia Furniture
Materials
Cane, Mahogany
Medusa Lamp
By Donghia
Located in Woodbury, NY
The stripes in the handblown Murano glass lamp give it depth and vigor. Like the Medusa from Ovid's myth, this lamp is a ravishing beauty. 7 feet of beige rayon-covered twisted cord ...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Donghia Furniture
Materials
Glass
Remarkable Set of 12 Mahogany and Cane Arm Chairs by John Hutton for Donghia
By John Hutton, Donghia
Located in Atlanta, GA
This magnificent set of dining chairs is shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored and completely installati...
Category
1990s Haitian Organic Modern Donghia Furniture
Materials
Cane, Mahogany
Alto Lamp
By Donghia
Located in Woodbury, NY
Hand applied ripples on the hand blown Venetian glass body of the Alto lamp benefit from restrained gold dust inclusions. An absolutely magical lamp. 7 feet of beige rayon-covered tw...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Donghia Furniture
Materials
Glass
Alto Lamp
By Donghia
Located in Woodbury, NY
Hand applied ripples on the hand blown Venetian glass body of the Alto lamp benefit from restrained gold dust inclusions. An absolutely magical lamp. 7 feet of beige rayon-covered tw...
Category
1980s Vintage Donghia Furniture
Materials
Glass
Toretta lamp
By Donghia
Located in Woodbury, NY
Hollow, hand-blown Venetian glass table lamp with linear matte etching. Obelisco and Torretta use the same glass technique in transparent with gold glass. The center of each lamp is ...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Donghia Furniture
Materials
Glass
Vita Lamp
By Donghia
Located in Woodbury, NY
Sinuous lines in this hollow, handblown Venetian glass lamp tantalize with a sense of movement. 7 feet of beige rayon-covered twisted cord exits at base. 2 pull chains. 2 Bulbs. Type...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Donghia Furniture
Materials
Glass
Piroetta Tavolo
By Donghia
Located in Woodbury, NY
Hollow, handblown Venetian glass lamp. In Italian, Piroetta means "pirouette." To pirouette is to twirl or turn and this describes the glass of the Piroetta lamps. Elegant, twisted g...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Donghia Furniture
Materials
Glass
Vita Lamp
By Donghia
Located in Woodbury, NY
Sinuous lines in this hollow, handblown Venetian glass lamp tantalize with a sense of movement. 7 feet of beige rayon-covered twisted cord exits at base. 2 pull chains. 2 Bulbs. Type...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Donghia Furniture
Materials
Glass
Athena Bassa Lamp
By Donghia
Located in Woodbury, NY
Hollow, handblown Venetian glass lamp named for the goddess Athena. Nearly all ancient statues of the goddess show her standing tall just like the presence this lamp exudes. Its femi...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Donghia Furniture
Materials
Glass
Increspato lamp
By Donghia
Located in Woodbury, NY
Hollow, handblown Venetain glass lamp with brass hardware. Surface is hand chiseled and sandblasted. Meaning "rippled" in Italian, the Increspato gives off a rippled effect with the ...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Donghia Furniture
Materials
Glass
Vita Lamp
By Donghia
Located in Woodbury, NY
Sinuous lines in this hollow, handblown Venetian glass lamp tantalize with a sense of movement. 7 feet of beige rayon-covered twisted cord exits at base. 2 pull chains. 2 Bulbs. Type...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Donghia Furniture
Materials
Glass
Corda Lamp
By Donghia
Located in Woodbury, NY
Solid, handmade Venetian glass lamp with brass hardware. Meaning "rope" in Italian, the Murano glass makers were able to create the effect of a rope wrapping around the Corda lamp. T...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Donghia Furniture
Materials
Glass
Ondoso lamp
By Donghia
Located in Woodbury, NY
Details
Hollow, handblown Venetian glass lamp with brass hardware. Meaning "wave" in Italian, the Ondoso's column is characterized by gentle waves providing a subtle sense of movemen...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Donghia Furniture
Materials
Glass
Ondoso lamp
By Donghia
Located in Woodbury, NY
Details
Hollow, handblown Venetian glass lamp with brass hardware. Meaning "wave" in Italian, the Ondoso's column is characterized by gentle waves providing a subtle sense of movemen...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Donghia Furniture
Materials
Glass
Piroetta Tavolo Floor lamp
By Donghia
Located in Woodbury, NY
Hollow, handblown Venetian glass lamp. In Italian, Piroetta means "pirouette." To pirouette is to twirl or turn and this describes the glass of the Piroetta lamps. Elegant, twisted g...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Donghia Furniture
Materials
Glass
Increspato lamp
By Donghia
Located in Woodbury, NY
Hollow, handblown Venetain glass lamp with brass hardware. Surface is hand chiseled and sandblasted. Meaning "rippled" in Italian, the Increspato gives off a rippled effect with the ...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Donghia Furniture
Materials
Glass
Piroetta Tavolo
By Donghia
Located in Woodbury, NY
Hollow, handblown Venetian glass lamp. In Italian, Piroetta means "pirouette." To pirouette is to twirl or turn and this describes the glass of the Piroetta lamps. Elegant, twisted g...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Donghia Furniture
Materials
Glass
Faro Lamp
By Donghia
Located in Woodbury, NY
Hollow, handblown Venetian glass lamp with brass hardware. Alternating bands of smooth and sandblasted surface. Italian for "lighthouse," the Faro is inspired by the tall lighthouses...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Donghia Furniture
Materials
Glass
Piroetta Tavolo
By Donghia
Located in Woodbury, NY
Hollow, handblown Venetian glass lamp. In Italian, Piroetta means "pirouette." To pirouette is to twirl or turn and this describes the glass of the Piroetta lamps. Elegant, twisted g...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Donghia Furniture
Materials
Glass
Bollicina lamp
By Donghia
Located in Woodbury, NY
Hollow, hand-blown Venetian glass lamp with brass hardware. Mea ning "little bubbles" in Italian, the Bollicina's tiny continuous spheres are like a string of bubbles. The design is ...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Donghia Furniture
Materials
Glass
Wabi/Sabi Lamp
By Donghia
Located in Woodbury, NY
Hollow, hand blown Venetian glass lamp. Wabi-sabi is the philosophy that nothing is perfect. It is finding beauty in the imperfect and asymmetrical. Each lamp has its own, unique pat...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Donghia Furniture
Materials
Glass
Athena Alta Lamp
By Donghia
Located in Woodbury, NY
Hollow, handblown Venetian glass lamp. named for the goddess Athena. Nearly all ancient statues of the goddess show her standing tall ? just like the presence this lamp exudes. Its feminine curves are a nod to the Greek female...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Donghia Furniture
Materials
Glass
Rare John Hutton Donghia Cane, Mahogany, Walnut Patio Garden Sunroom Table
By Donghia, John Hutton
Located in Hudson, NY
Extremely RARE piece designed by John Hutton for Donghia from the very limited Merbau and Block Island collection. This was a very low production line and this particular table is ev...
Category
Late 20th Century American Organic Modern Donghia Furniture
Materials
Rattan, Rush, Mahogany, Cane
Stunning & Rare John Hutton for Donghia 'Block Island' Sofa of Wicker & Mahogany
By Donghia, John Hutton
Located in Hudson, NY
A very rare example from the limited production Block Island collection designed by John Hutton (1947-2006) for Donghia. The chocolate colored version is very rare- only a few were p...
Category
20th Century American Modern Donghia Furniture
Materials
Wicker, Cane, Mahogany
Pair of Slipper Chairs with Magazine/Shoe Shelf by John Hutton for Donghia
By Donghia, John Hutton
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beatiful pair of slipper chairs designed by John Hutton and manufactured in the USA by Donghia.
The chairs have beautiful lines, the base has an integraded shelf that can be use as ...
Category
1980s American Art Deco Vintage Donghia Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Pair of Paris Hall Harlequin Bar Stools by John Hutton for Donghia
By Donghia, John Hutton
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful pair of barstools designed and manfactured in the USA by John Hutton and manufactured by Donghia.
The barstools are part of the Paris Hall collection.
The stools are ma...
Category
1990s American Modern Donghia Furniture
Materials
Textile, Wood
John Hutton Murano Glass Lamp for Donghia
By Donghia, John Hutton
Located in Highland, IN
This rare and striking lamp designed by John Hutton for Dongia was made with Seguso Murano glass using the Cordonato D'Oro technique with its clear glass decorated with captured bubb...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Donghia Furniture
Materials
Brass
Donghia "Marker" Nesting Tables
By Donghia
Located in Highland, IN
This set of nesting tables by Donghia have a striking minimalist design with frames of iron with a black finish that support tops of frosted glass.
24"h X 18" X 18"
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Donghia Furniture
Materials
Steel
Donghia “Gigante” Handblown Murano Glass Floor Lamp
By Donghia
Located in Jensen Beach, FL
Fabulous handblown glass floor lamp with brass accents.
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Donghia Furniture
Materials
Brass
Donghia "Duca" Mirror in Clear/Pink
By Donghia
Located in Dallas, TX
Flawlessly crafted in Venetian glass mirror, the heavily bordered design of Duca has been given a lavish signature look.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Donghia Furniture
Materials
Murano Glass
Donghia "Noble" Custom Upholstered Sofa in Chartreuse Wool
By Donghia
Located in West Hartford, CT
High-end Donghia Noble three seat custom upholstered sofa in light chartreuse green wool fabric. Clean lines and comfortable seating. Good cond...
Category
Early 2000s Donghia Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Textile, Wood
Pair of Aventurine Glass Table Lamps by Donghia
By Donghia
Located in New York, NY
Luxurious pair of Aventurine glass table lamps by Donghia. Characterized by the delicate gold flecking that creates the aventurine effect and etched detail on the mid-body of the bas...
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Donghia Furniture
Materials
Brass
Donghia furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
Donghia furniture are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Donghia furniture, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 54 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 3 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original furniture by Donghia were created in the modern style in north america during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by Barbara Barry, Steelcase, and Jay Spectre. Prices for Donghia furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at £112 and can go as high as £51,681, while a piece like these, on average, fetch £3,806.
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Questions About Donghia Furniture
- 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.
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