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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$8,125Sale Price / set|35% Off
“Merbau” Mahogany and Cane End Tables, A Pair by John Hutton for Donghia
By Donghia, John Hutton
Located in Portland, OR
Exceptional pair of scarce tables by John Hutton. As principal designer for Donghia, these are from his 1995 collection “Merbau” and were produced in very low numbers. With rich mah...
Cane, Mahogany
Beautiful Pair of Rush Wicker Rattan End Tables by John Hutton for Donghia
By Donghia, John Hutton
Located in Atlanta, GA
These fabulous end tables are shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored and completely installation ready. ...
Rattan, Mahogany
Donghia Beaker Venetian Glass End Table
By Donghia
Located in Dallas, TX
Round side table featuring a tinted Venetian blown glass base and an American walnut, compound curve veneered top. Inspired by the legendary Alchemist's alembics, its one-of-a-kind c...
Glass, Walnut
Donghia Beaker Venetian Glass End Table
By Donghia
Located in Dallas, TX
The Donghia Beaker Venetian Glass End Table is an exquisite round side table featuring a tinted Venetian blown glass base and an American walnut, compound curve veneered top. Inspire...
Glass, Walnut
Pair of Tsao McKown for Donghia Hexagonal Pedestals
By Donghia
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Classic late 20th Century Modernist hexagonal stands from Donghia in blond wood with carved top moldings and openwork angular shaped supports tapering to the bases. The insides in a ...
Wood
Donghia's Anchor Table in Polished Steel and Glass
By Donghia
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautifully crafted cocktail table by Donghia. Polished steel and glass.
Stainless Steel
$1,179Sale Price / set|30% Off
H 15 in W 18 in D 18 in
John Keal for Brown Saltman Constellation End Tables
By John Keal, Brown Saltman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of walnut with enamel copper tile tables titled ‘Constellation’ produced by high-end Californian furniture manufacturer, Brown Saltman. These two solid walnut wood tables each fe...
Ceramic, Walnut
Pair of Art Deco End Tables by Rene Prou
By René Prou
Located in Bridgewater, CT
Pair of French Art Deco side tables by Rene Prou (1889-1947), in sycamore maple wood, created circa 1930, stamped.
Maple
$16,500 / set
H 21 in W 27 in D 27 in
Beautiful Restored Pair of Mahogany, Rattan and Brass End Tables by McGuire
By John and Elinor McGuire, McGuire
Located in Atlanta, GA
These fabulous end tables are shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored and completely installation ready. ...
Brass
Pair of Baker Neoclassical End Tables or Nightstands
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Atlanta, GA
Elegant pair of Neoclassical end tables or night stands, by Baker, American, circa 1980s. Like all Baker furniture, they are extremely well made wi...
Wood
Pair of John Stuart Neoclassical Nightstands End Tables
By John Stuart
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of Mid-Century Modern end tables by John Stuart. Dark walnut finish. Solid Brass Pulls. One drawer stands with shelves.
Walnut
Robsjohn Gibbings for Baker End Table
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Atlanta, GA
Elegant Klismos leg end table, designed by T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings for Baker, American, circa 1960s. This table is currently being refinished and can be completed in your choice of co...
Wood, Mahogany
$1,677Sale Price|40% Off
H 24.5 in Dm 21 in
Bernhard Rohne for Mastercraft Trefoil Trifoliate Clover Pedestal Drum Table
By Bernhard Rohne, Mastercraft
Located in Hanover, MA
SATURDAY SALE Mastercraft trefoil trifoliate clover shaped pedestal drum table base in original lacquered faux parchment finish with double band o...
Brass
End Table by John Keal for Brown Saltman of California
By John Keal
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Nice end table/nightstand by John Keal for Brown Saltman of California. The piece features two large drawers with spade shaped pulls and dovetailed construction. The Brown Saltman lo...
Walnut
$3,860 / item
H 19.69 in W 21.66 in D 15.75 in
Side Table End Table Glass Crystal Limited Edition Contemporary Italian Design
By Barberini & Gunnell
Located in Ancona, Marche
The side table 'Origami Calcio' is made of extra-clear crystal glass. Each sheet of extra-clear crystal glass is cut and ground with extreme precision, ...
Glass
$2,104 / item
H 22.84 in Dm 23.63 in
Modernist, Round Sofa/ Coffee Table, Polished Stainless Steel Base and Glass Top
By GMD Berlin
Located in Berlin, DE
Round sofa/ coffee table in Modernist Look produced by GMD Berlin. Stainless steel base with wood insertion and glass top.
Stainless Steel
Frank Lloyd Wright for Henredon Hexagonal Table
By Frank Lloyd Wright
Located in Dallas, TX
A mahogany hexagonal lamp table designed by Frank Lloyd Wright for Henredon. Smaller version available separately.
Mahogany
"Nimbus" End Table in Polished Steel and Marble
By Venfield
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful cloud gray marble coffee table with elegant Olpe shaped stainless steel base.
Marble, Stainless Steel
Sold
H 32 in W 36 in D 16.75 in
Joseph Jeup Bronze Acadia Demilune Console Table for Donghia, 2014 - a Pair
By Joe Jeup, Donghia
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of solid bronze base Demilune console tables designed by Joe Jeup for the Legacy Collection by Donghia. The hand rubbed dark finish bronze frame holds a top glass shelf as well ...
Bronze
Sold
H 32 in W 36 in D 16.75 in
Joseph Jeup Bronze Acadia Demilune Console Table for Donghia, 2014 #2475
By Joe Jeup, Donghia
Located in Miami, FL
Solid bronze base Demilune console table designed by Joe Jeup for the Legacy Collection by Donghia. The hand rubbed dark finish bronze frame holds a top glass shelf as well as a wood...
Bronze
Sold
H 32 in W 36 in D 16.75 in
Joseph Jeup Bronze Acadia Demilune Console Table for Donghia, 2014 #2476
By Joe Jeup, Donghia
Located in Miami, FL
Solid bronze base Demilune console table designed by Joe Jeup for the Legacy Collection by Donghia. The hand rubbed dark finish bronze frame holds a top glass shelf as well as a woo...
Bronze
Donghia Lacquered Wall Console With Marble Inset Top
By Donghia
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A Mid-Century tan lacquered wall console from Donghia with stone inlay top, angular tapered legs with metal caps at the feet. This chic table is priced as a single console table. Tw...
Marble
Laurent Square Dining Table by Donghia
By Donghia
Located in Hudson, NY
Classic square shape, featuring a four-post flared square pedestal. The veneer tabletop features black Limba wood in a cognac finish, brass details. Donghia’s design philosophy, a le...
Brass
Donghia Beaker Venetian Glass End Table
By Donghia
Located in Dallas, TX
Round side table featuring a tinted Venetian blown glass base and an American walnut, compound curve veneered top. Inspired by the legendary Alchemist's alembics, its one-of-a-kind c...
Glass, Walnut
Donghia "Marker" Nesting Tables
By Donghia
Located in Highland, IN
This set of nesting tables by Donghia have a striking minimalist design with frames of iron with a black finish that support tops of frosted glass. 24"h X 18" X 18"
Steel
Donghia "Origami" Stainless Steel Console
By Donghia
Located in Denton, TX
Metal console table in a hand rubbed patina finish on exterior and a mirror polished finish on interior. Inspired by folding paper and realized in sheet metal, this table's shape has...
Stainless Steel
Donghia Beaker Venetain Glass Side Table
By Donghia
Located in Dallas, TX
Round side table featuring a tinted Venetian blown glass base and an American walnut, compound curve veneered top. Inspired by the legendary Alchemist's alembics, its one-of-a-kind c...
Glass, Walnut
Vintage Coastal Donghia Wrapped Rattan Side Tables, a Pair
By Donghia
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Fantastic pair of vintage Coastal side tables. Made by the iconic Donghia group. Beautiful wrapped rattan with wooden end caps. Unmarked. Acquired from a Palm Beach estate.
Rattan
Donghia Madrid Square Side Tables
By Donghia
Located in Sheffield, MA
Stylish small black lacquered Donghia Mardrid side table with tapered legs and square brass caps. Great small table to set beside a chair or sofa to set a drink down on. The table ca...
Wood
Sold
H 29.5 in W 96 in D 48 in
Donghia London Laurent Eight Foot Dining Room Table & Six Henredon Chairs
By Donghia, Angelo Donghia, Henredon
Located in West Hartford, CT
A rare and coveted Donghia London Laurent eight foot dining table which features two pedestals bases, each consisting of four posts on a flared square base. Each post tapers and cur...
Fabric, Wood