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 Bond Street Chaise Longue, Grey Wool, Hand-Crafted, USA, 1990
By Donghia
Located in Glasgow, GB
Donghia ‘Bond Street’ Chaise Longue in Grey Wool by Holland & Sherry A late 20th-century Donghia chaise longue, originally produced as part of the sought-after Bond Street collection...
Wool, Foam, Beech, Feathers
Sophisticated Restored Rush Cane Chaise Lounge by John Hutton for Donghia
By Donghia, John Hutton
Located in Atlanta, GA
This magnificent chaise lounge is shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored and ready for upholstery. Expert...
Cane, Mahogany
Vintage Geneva Tete-a-Tete Donghia Chaise Lounge Newly Reupholstered
By Donghia
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Oversized Geneva Tete-a-Tete Chaise Lounge by Donghia Custom Upholstered in Plush "Black & Gold" Designer Bow-Tie Patterned Chenille This Donghia chaise lounge with a six le...
Chenille, Upholstery
Italian Chaise Longue silk
Located in Long Island, NY
Italian Chaise Longue .Elegant and Timeless. Beautiful Reds and Gold Colors in Silk .
Silk
$3,950 / set
H 31.5 in W 20.5 in D 20 in
Set of Four Post-Modern "Anziano" Dining Chairs by John Hutton for Donghia
By Donghia, John Hutton
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice set of four post-modern "Anziano" dining chairs by John Hutton for Donghia, circa 1990s. The chairs are made of beech bentwood construction with black hairpin metal legs....
Steel
$2,850
H 33 in W 60 in D 30 in
Mid-Century Chaise Lounge Newly Upholstered In Chinoiserie Tiger Printed Cotton
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a mid-century newly upholstered chaise lounge. The upholstery is a printed cotton or cotton linen blend. It’s size makes it a decorative versatile piece!
Cotton
$3,850
H 30.5 in W 30 in D 33 in
JOHN HUTTON for DONGHIA 'Merbau' Woven Cane Lounge Chairs, Priced per Chair
By Donghia, John Hutton
Located in Hudson, NY
Absolutely stunning pair of vintage Coastal lounge chairs designed by John Hutton for Donghia. The chocolate colored version is very rare- only a few were produced. Chairs are imprin...
Wicker, Cane, Mahogany, Walnut
Post Modern Chaise Lounge Newly Upholstered in Ivory White Bouclé
By Preview, Weiman Preview Furniture, Directional
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Float away from the worries of the day in this luxurious post modern chaise lounge newly professionally upholstered in super soft ivory white bouclé. Sculptural form exudes a sophisticated look that's gentle and inviting. Ivory white bouclé fabric's texture is breathable and ventilates well. Cozy in winter and cool in summer. Enveloping padded comfort with a thick seat cushion layered over a descending pedestal base. So sexy from all sides, this chaise lounge is beautiful enough to float in a room. Modern. Fresh. Reminiscent of Vladimir Kagan, Milo Baughman and Adrian Pearsall's iconic amorphous designs. Nestle in with your favorite blanket and read for hours, nap, binge watch your favorite series, or shop 1stDibs on your electronic device...
Bouclé, Upholstery
Upholstered Daybed Chaise Longues
Located in Sheffield, MA
Graceful and inviting, the recamier chaise with arched back and rolled arm. The fainting couch is upholstered but it does show some ware. Although made in the Victorian period, it ...
Upholstery
Vintage Bamboo & Rattan Chaise Lounge
Located in Dallas, TX
Vintage bamboo and rattan chaise lounge/divan. Good, sturdy condition with some wear due to normal age and use. No cushions included.
Bamboo, Rattan
Penelope Green Chaise Longue
By Pier Luigi Frighetto by Black Tie
Located in Milan, IT
The curved Silhouette of this superbly elegant chaise longue provides a chic and comfortable seat that will highlight the decor of any bedroom or...
Metal, Other
Vintage Woven Rattan Ikea Chaise Lounge
By IKEA
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This vintage IKEA "Karlskrona" chaise lounge, designed by Nike Karlsson, is a masterclass in Scandinavian modern design, merging sculptural fluidity with organic materiality. Hand-wo...
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
Vintage Bent Rattan Chaise Lounge - A Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
These exceptional vintage chaise lounges represent the height of 1970s organic modernism. Expertly crafted from high-quality bent rattan, the frames feature a striking concentric rin...
Rattan
Vintage Tufted Leather Reclining Chaise Lounge
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Handsome British Colonial style chaise lounge with tufted leather upholstery featuring an adjustable reclining back, brass tacks and turned legs with brass casters. H: 35 W: 70 D: 2...
Brass
Glamorous Hollywood Regency Tête-à-Tête, Conversation Sofa or Lounge
By Grosfeld House
Located in St. Louis, MO
Glamorous Hollywood Regency Tête-à-Tête having curving lines of the late 1930s or 1940s. Custom manufactured in the late 1960s or early 1970s by Berne Furniture...
Upholstery
Sold
H 32 in W 34 in D 60 in
Pair of Donghia Leopard Print Left and Right Hand Chaise with Matching Ottomans
By Donghia
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A pair of Donghia leopard print left and right hand chaises with matching ottomans. This is a lovely and extravagant pair of sofa chairs, perfect for...
Fabric
Island Sofa or Chaise Lounge by Joe D'Urso for Donghia, 1990s
By Donghia, Joe D'Urso
Located in Hamburg, PA
A stunning Island Sofa designed Joe D'Urso for Donghia, 1990s. This amazing sofa or chaise lounge is in relatively new condition. This piece would make a ...
Upholstery, Maple
Rattan Chaise Lounge by John Hutton for Donghia, Merbau Collection
By Donghia, John Hutton
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A chaise lounge by John Hutton for Donghia, Merbau Collection. Wood frame with woven rattan. Newly upholstered cushions with down filled inserts. Marked Donghia.
Upholstery, Rattan, Wood
Sold
H 30 in W 30 in D 48 in
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.
Rattan
Sold
H 34.5 in W 34.5 in D 73 in
Vintage Chaise Longue in Grey Holland and Sherry Wool 'Bond Street' By Donghia
By Donghia
Located in Glasgow, GB
Donghia Chaise Longue. An elegant and contemporary style chaise longue, created by Donghia in and around the end of the 20th Century, as part of the 'Bond Street' range. The chaise...
Wool
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 s...
Rattan, Reed, Wood
Sold
H 30.5 in W 28 in D 62 in
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...
Reed
Donghia Club Chair and Ottoman
By Donghia
Located in Bronx, NY
Donghia club chair and ottoman. The chair dimensions are listed below. The ottoman dimensions are: 29" W x 24" D x 18" H. The chair and ottoman ...