Donghia Ottomans and Poufs
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
John Hutton for Donghia "Ghost" Chair and Ottoman, Set of 2
By Donghia
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The rare and stylish "Ghost" chair and ottoman set are packed with personality! Outstanding design is exhibited throughout. Just look at the curves and details on this beauty! Uphols...
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1990 Donghia Versailles Black Mohair Blonde Wood Stool Bench Ottoman John Hutton
By Donghia, Angelo Donghia, John Hutton
Located in Miami, FL
Designed by John Hutton Versailles Blonde Wood Bench, Ottoman, Stool, with black Mohair Fabric for Donghia Italy and made in USA circa 1990.
A signature Donghia design, upholstered i...
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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Donghia Ottomans and Poufs
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Hardwood, Mohair
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Donghia ottomans and poufs for sale on 1stDibs.
Donghia ottomans and poufs 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 ottomans and poufs, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original ottomans and poufs by Donghia were created in the modern style in italy during the late 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider ottomans and poufs by B&B Italia, Arflex, and Moroso. Prices for Donghia ottomans and poufs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $1,895 and can go as high as $5,500, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $1,992.
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Questions About Donghia Ottomans and Poufs
- 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.