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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Stunning & Rare John Hutton for Donghia 'Block Island' Sofa of Wicker & Mahogany
By John Hutton, Donghia
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...
Wicker, Cane, Mahogany
$2,850 / item
H 31.5 in W 53.15 in D 31.11 in
Minimalist Sofa for Outdoor, Contemporary Brazilian Design
By SIMONINI
Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo
This minimalist outdoor sofa is made in hardwood, metal and fabrics, two places sofa with arms, the multi-finish structure is combined with outdoor fabrics such as the Batyline to create an interesting outdoor solution. Bellow the full Skyfolding collection concept: Skyfolding In-outdoor collection, the collection concept is inspired by the Asian building scaffoldings, where a structure is composed by bamboo sticks crossed to create this inspiring and fascinating structures. We combined elements of this structures and also references from the ballet stretching bars that often combine metal and wood, this combo is the concept very soul. All the figurative elements are abstracted in the design process to extract the precise best of each world, and by then resulting in a collection of delicate objects, cult and curated to the minimum details, in design and engineering. The collection is composed by outdoor net, batyline or plastic, in a portion leaving room to a more soft design approach that is harmonious, this elements are combined to a structure made of wood and metal that transcends to tech and soft, a paradigm of past, present and future that invite all the viewers to contemplate and reflect in this philosophical matters in a tactile and visual way. Resulting is a essential and timeless set of objects designed for the modern lifestyle that permit infinite compositions indoors or outdoors that will participate in lives for a lifetime like a breeze full of “zen” elements and energy. Award winner of the biggest South American design...
Metal
$3,850 / set
H 31.5 in W 41 in D 21 in
Outdoor Settee / Sofa and Pair of Chairs 'One Rocker' by John Salterini
By John Salterini
Located in Kansas City, MO
John Salterini outdoor, patio, loveseat and pair of chairs, one being a rocking chair. Very comfortable and stylish. There are several layers of white paint on the pieces, but they s...
Steel, Wrought Iron
Vintage Braided Wicker Rattan Wicker Works Chairs, Italy
By Wicker Works
Located in Southampton, NJ
A very sweet pair of vintage Wicker Works white lacquered mid size patio or garden chairs newly upholstered in sky blue cotton. 1980's production, Italy. Excellent vintage condition...
Upholstery, Wicker, Rattan, Wood
Brown Jordan Woven Wicker Havana Garden Sofa
By Brown Jordan
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Rare Brown Jordan patio and garden sofa from the Havana collection by Brown Jordan. The sofa features an aluminum frame wrapped with woven resin wicker in stylish earth toned shades....
Aluminum
$4,800 / set
H 44.25 in W 22 in D 23.5 in
Pair of Mario Papperzini for John Salterini Garden Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Large pair of mid-century modern iron patio and garden dining chairs attributed to Mario Papperzini for John Salterini. The tall chairs have an iconic design with a square back inset...
Wrought Iron
$7,400 / set
H 32 in W 84 in D 32 in
1930's Art Deco 3-Piece / Stick wICKER / Split Reed Sofa and Chairs, Ypsilanti
By Ypsilanti Reed Furniture Corp
Located in Buffalo, NY
Stunning 1930's Art Deco 3-Piece / Stick wICKER / Split Reed Sofa and Chairs, attrib to Ypsilanti Reed Furniture Co..absent of cushions. Amazing quality and condition,, possibly rep...
Wicker, Reed
$960Sale Price|60% Off
H 35.04 in W 56.7 in D 27.56 in
Carl Ojerstram Designed Wicker Chaise Lounge for IKEA
By Carl Öjerstam, IKEA
Located in Pasadena, TX
Stunning Mid-Century Modern style chaise longue or lounge chair. Design by Carl Öjerstam for Ikea. Striking Swedish design from the 1990s. Executed in wicker and rattan, an idyllic p...
Wicker, Rattan
Vintage Wicker Sofa Loveseat with Matching Chair and Ottoman
Located in Sheffield, MA
Contemporary white washed wicker sofa/loveseat with matching lounging armchair and ottoman. Great for porch, patio or garden room. Armchair measures: 34 x 33 x 30 inches. Rattan, s...
Wicker
$7,600Sale Price|20% Off
H 31 in W 76 in D 39 in
Wonderful John Wisner for Ficks Reed Natural Bamboo Sofa Far Horizons Collection
By John Wisner, Ficks Reed
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Wonderful John Wisner for Ficks Reed natural bamboo sofa from the Far Horizons Collection. We love the natural finish of the bamboo and do have othe...
Upholstery, Rattan
Pair of Curved Back Wicker Patio Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage curved back wicker chairs with a black finish. The chairs have beautiful architectural lines and exaggerated curves. Measurements: 37.50 inches high x 23.50 inches wide x 2...
Wicker
$3,895 / set
H 43 in W 30 in D 30 in
1960s Michael Taylor for Baker Braided Wicker Wingback Ottoman Set
By Baker Furniture Company, Michael Taylor
Located in Southampton, NJ
Scarcely seen vintage braided wicker rattan wingback chair & ottoman set with new custom cushions embellished with vintage hand block print linen with goose down filled back cush...
Linen, Wicker, Rattan, Wood, Oak, Down
$8,809 / item
H 17.72 in W 94.49 in D 17.72 in
Outdoor Bench Crafted From Solid Block of Scented Cedar Wood
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This bench embodies simplicity with its essential and geometric lines, featuring a substantial beam as its seat. The focal point is the material itself: a single block of solid cedar...
Cedar
Sold
H 17 in W 42 in D 42 in
Rare John Hutton Donghia Cane, Mahogany, Walnut Patio Garden Sunroom Table
By John Hutton, Donghia
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...
Cane, Rattan, Rush, Mahogany
Set of 4 Block Island Wicker Dining Chairs by John Hutton for Donghia
By John Hutton, Donghia
Located in Hudson, NY
A set of four Donghia Block Island dining chairs designed by John Hutton. The frames are a handwoven rattan in a checkered pattern. Mr. Hutton was the firm design director from 1978-1998 and was responsible for many of the iconic designs from Donghia. Cushions are original and in nice condition. Perfect for a sun room or small dining set...
Mahogany, Upholstery, Wicker
John Hutton for Donghia Block Island Club Chair
By John Hutton, Donghia
Located in New York, NY
Classic and iconic Donghia Block Island club chair designed by John Hutton. Woven patchwork pattern rattan frame supports thick cushy cushions...
Upholstery, Rattan
Sold
H 30 in W 74 in D 37 in
Rare and Stunning John Hutton for Donghia Mahogany and Wrapped Woven Wicker Sofa
By Donghia, John Hutton
Located in Hudson, NY
Absolutely stunning and very hard to find sofa designed by John Hutton for Donghia designs. From the Merbau collection. These Pieces are quite rare and demonstrate the talent for ori...
Wicker, Cane, Mahogany