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Donghia Armchairs

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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Beige Velvet Armchair by Donghia
Beige Velvet Armchair by Donghia

Beige Velvet Armchair by Donghia

$835Sale Price / item|28% Off

Beige Velvet Armchair by Donghia

By Donghia

Located in Basildon, London

Sink into luxurious comfort with this armchair by Donghia. Designed with both style and relaxation in mind, this armchairs features plush upholstery and sleek lines that complement a...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Donghia Armchairs

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Pair of Vintage Leather Side Chairs by Donghia
Pair of Vintage Leather Side Chairs by Donghia

Pair of Vintage Leather Side Chairs by Donghia

By Donghia

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This attractive pair of modern Italian side chairs feature stylish leather upholstered frames and make a stunning addition to any seating area. An extremely comfortable lounge chair ...

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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Donghia Armchairs

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Mid Century Post Modern Lounge Chairs by Donghia for Kroehler After Parsons
Mid Century Post Modern Lounge Chairs by Donghia for Kroehler After Parsons

Mid Century Post Modern Lounge Chairs by Donghia for Kroehler After Parsons

By Donghia

Located in Southampton, NY

Mid Century Post Modern Lounge Chairs by Donghia for Kroehler After Parsons. A handsome matching pair of armchairs designed by Donghia for Kroehler, They are in good overall conditio...

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Late 20th Century American Donghia Armchairs

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Mid Century Post Modern Lounge Chairs by Donghia for Kroehler After Parsons
Mid Century Post Modern Lounge Chairs by Donghia for Kroehler After Parsons

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

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Set of 4 Modern Armchairs in Smoked Emerald Velvet & Ebonized Walnut by Donghia
Set of 4 Modern Armchairs in Smoked Emerald Velvet & Ebonized Walnut by Donghia

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...

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1980s American Modern Vintage Donghia Armchairs

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Set of Ten Chippendale Armchairs
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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.

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Donghia armchairs for sale on 1stDibs.

Donghia armchairs 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 armchairs, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original armchairs by Donghia were created in the mid-century modern style in united states during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider armchairs by Anton Lorenz, Karl Springer, and Steelcase. Prices for Donghia armchairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $1,050 and can go as high as $19,500, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $4,350.
Questions About Donghia Armchairs
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, 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.