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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Broken Pediment Mirror by John Hutton for Donghia
By Donghia
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Broken pediment mirror by John Hutton for Donghia in custom size and black gloss finish with gilt details. Gorgeous color combination with black and gold. Add some classic architectu...
Mirror, Wood
Arched Pediment Mirror by John Hutton
By Donghia
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Arched pediment mirror by John Hutton for Donghia in a custom size and black gloss finish with gilt details. Gorgeous color combination with black and gold. Add some chic architectur...
Wood
Arched Pediment Mirror in Natural Limed Wood by John Hutton for Donghia
By Donghia, John Hutton
Located in Stamford, CT
The name Donghia has long been synonymous with monumental design, both in presence and in aesthetic. Designer John Hutton, a celebrated creative force behind the brand, developed a l...
Mirror, Wood
Donghia Empire Style Gold Gilt Wood Broken Arch Pediment Large Wall Mirror
By Donghia
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Donghia Empire Style Gold Gilt Wood Frame Broken Arch Pediment Large Impressive Wall Mirror. Circa Late 20th Century. Measurements: 63" H x 52" W x 5" D. Glass 35" H x 28.5" W.
Glass, Wood
Giltwood Neoclassical Broken Pediment Mirror by John Hutton, 1980s
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Neoclassical style giltwood broken pediment mirror by John Hutton for Donghia. This iconic piece will add glamour to any setting.
Mirror, Giltwood
Table Mirror by David Rosén for Nordiska Kompaniet, 1960s
By David Rosén
Located in Soho, London, GB
Designed in the 1960s by David Rosén for high-end department stores Nordiska Kompaniet. This mirror has very generous proportions and adjustable height that can vary from 48cm to 6...
Brass
Shale Mirror in Black by Simon Johns
By Simon Johns
Located in East-Bolton, Quebec
Bringing the serenity of the outdoors into the home, the Shale mirror has a distinct texture carved across the frames surface that seems to reach beyond it's limits. The solid ash surface is scored vertically across the grain, and the drawing of Simon Johns’ textures of a crumbling cliff's facade is delicately carved into it. Patterns within the carving and the wood's grain create optical illusions depending on the lights orientation, making it as striking from afar as from up close. Due to the hand-carved facade...
Mirror, Ash
$2,229Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 18.51 in W 7.29 in D 18.51 in
Ilario Brass Mirror Designed by Federica Biasi for Mingardo
By Mingardo
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The name of the mirror describes its essence: Ilario was the founder of the Mingardo workshop, known for its architectural collaborations with Carlo Scarpa. Taking inspiration from the historical circular windows...
Brass, Iron
$3,600Sale Price|20% Off
H 47.5 in W 28 in D 1 in
John Stuart Arched Brass Framed Mirror in Open Rectangular Frame
Located in Chicago, IL
Uncommon large brushed brass square stock framed mirror floating inside a brushed brass square stock open frame, possibly midcentury Italian. The arched mirror is supported inside th...
Brass
$3,503
H 20.48 in W 18.12 in D 3.94 in
Large Oak Vanity Mirror By Uno & Östen Kristiansson For Luxus, Sweden
By Uno & Östen Kristiansson
Located in Shepperton, Surrey
Spectacular and very rarely seen table mirror crafted from solid Oak by Luxus, Sweden. One of the most sought after and beautiful Scandinavian Midcentury mirror designs. Beautiful c...
Oak
Floor Mirror 'TRN S' by Pani Jurek, Wood (natural)
By Pani Jurek
Located in Paris, IDF
TRN S Floor mirror Signed by Pani Jurek Dimensions: H100 x 41,5 x 5 Materials: Solid ash wood, hand stained Colors: red, blue, green, natural _________________________________ Pani...
Wood
19th Century, French Limed Wood Neoclassical Style Beveled Mirror
Located in Houston, TX
19th century, French limed wood Neoclassical style beveled mirror. Stunning 19th century French limed wood or cerused wood full length Neoclassical style beveled mirror. This versati...
Wood
Vanity Mirror by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte
By Max Ingrand, Fontana Arte
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare table Mirror with rose colored glass by Max Ingrand. Manufactured by Fontana Arte, Milan, Italy circa 1950s.
Brass
Antique Carved Wood Mirror, Asian Style Pediment, circa 1900
Located in Paris, FR
Antique French mirror with a Asian style pediment carved wood. Exotic wood (pediment) and pine wood patinated (frame). Antique wood back. Antique frame width: 1.77 in / 4.5 cm. Moder...
Wood
$3,169
H 20.48 in W 17.33 in D 10.63 in
Table Mirror by Uno & Östen Kristiansson for Luxus, Sweden, 1950s
By Uno & Östen Kristiansson, Luxus Vittsjö
Located in Hägersten, SE
Rare large table mirror designed by Uno & Östen Kristiansson. Produced by Swedish company Luxus during the 1950s. Frame made from solid lime treated oak with leather lining holding t...
Aluminum
1970s Faux Bamboo Wood Arch Mirror, Set of 2
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Transport yourself back to the sleek and sophisticated 1970s with this faux bamboo mirror. The ultra rare mirror exudes an air of luxury and refinement. Outstanding design is exhibit...
Glass, Wood
Large rectangular Gold leaf Mirror by Donghia Circa 1985
By Donghia
Located in Miami, FL
Large rectangular Gold leaf Mirror by Donghia Circa 1985.
Gold Leaf
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
Mirror, Murano Glass
Donghia "Duca" Mirror in Clear/Pink
By Donghia
Located in Dallas, TX
Flawlessly crafted in Venetian glass mirror, Donghia's "Duca" Mirror in Clear/Pink embodies the elegance of mid-century modern sophistication. The heavily bordered design of Duca has...
Murano Glass
Donghia Ether Antiqued Mirror
By Donghia
Located in Dallas, TX
No longer in production. The Ether mirror by Donghia with beveled and antiqued mirror in a hexagon shape. Label on the back.
Mirror
Sold
H 51 in W 35 in D 4 in
Donghia Daphne Hand Carved Wood Free-Form Sculptural Wall Mirror Organic Lines
By Angelo Donghia, Donghia
Located in West Hartford, CT
A Donghia hand carved wood frame with freeform, organic lines. With a muted lighter gold finish on the frame and antiqued patina on the mirror itself, th...
Mirror, Wood, Giltwood
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H 51 in W 35 in D 4 in
Donghia Daphne Hand Carved Wood Free-form Sculptural Wall Mirror Organic Lines
By Angelo Donghia, Donghia
Located in West Hartford, CT
A Donghia hand carved wood frame with freeform, organic lines. With a gold finish on the frame and antiqued patina on the mirror itself, this luxe piece ...
Mirror, Wood, Giltwood
Large Paneled & Segmented Full Length Wall Mirror by Donghia
By Donghia
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous segmented tall mirror with 15 panels of hand distressed mirror on board. Framed in a mottled carved ribbed wood frame. Can be hung in either direction. Was in the Donghia sh...
Mirror, Hardwood
Donghia Marchesa Mirror, Venetian Beveled Glass
By Donghia
Located in Dallas, TX
A beautiful mirror by Donghia. The Marchesa mirror has beveled glass trim around the edges with amber glass flower detail. The mirror is no longer in p...
Glass, Mirror
Sold
H 51 in W 35 in D 4 in
Donghia Daphne Hand Carved Wood Freeform Sculptural Wall Mirror Organic Lines
By Angelo Donghia, Donghia
Located in West Hartford, CT
A Donghia hand carved wood frame with freeform, organic lines. With a gold finish on the frame and antiqued patina on the mirror itself, this luxe piece ...
Mirror, Wood
Donghia Round Brass Mirror
By Donghia
Located in New York, NY
A Porta Romana Laurel round wall mirror in French brass finish by Donghia, circa 2010. Dimensions: 43 inches W
Brass