Multidisciplinary artist, sculptor and designer Ennio Chiggio was not only known for his Space Age lamps and voluptuous, modular Environ sofas, but he was also renowned as a technological innovator, electronic music producer and researcher, who explored the relationship between mathematics and art.
Born in 1938 in Naples, Chiggio studied technology and art at the Academy of Fine Arts in Venice. While still in school, in 1957, Chiggio began painting kinetic art using tempera on cardboard and ink on paper. By 1960, he had joined the artists’ collective Gruppo N, founded by Alberto Biasi, Edoardo Landi, Manfredo Massironi and Toni Costa.
With Gruppo N, Chiggio participated in several exhibitions such as “Programmed Art,” presented by Italian intellectual Umberto Eco, which showed in Milan, Venice and Rome in 1962 and in London and New York in 1964. By the following year, Chiggio’s interests had turned to sound and music production, and he founded the Group of Experimental Phonology NPS (New Proposals Sound) with pianist and composer Teresa Rampazzi.
From 1964 to ’77, Chiggio operated a design studio that focused on furniture and lighting as well as glass and electromechanical objects. His most well-known lighting includes the Ciot floor lamp for Italian manufacturer Lumenform, sculptural table lamps and wall sconces for Emmezeta.
After closing his design studio in 1978, Chiggio dedicated his time to teaching, serving as a professor of design and industrial aesthetics at his alma mater. In 1996, he opened the Embtool multimedia research laboratory in Padua, where he made short films about art and architecture and conducted computational music research, exploring the relationship between mathematical models and artistic expression.
Throughout the 2000s until his death in 2020, Chiggio participated in several exhibitions at the New Museum of Contemporary Art in New York, the National Gallery of Modern Art in Rome, the MACBA Museo de Arte Contemporáneo in Buenos Aires and Museum Ritter in Waldenbuch, Germany. Public collections throughout Italy and Germany also feature his works.
On 1stDibs, discover a range of innovative Ennio Chiggio furniture.
Italian modern desk Direk by Ennio Chiggio for Nikol International, 1980s
By Ennio Chiggio
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern desk Direk by Ennio Chiggio for Nikol International, 1980s Corner desk model Direk with L-shaped top in white painted wood. The corner features an adjustable tubular c...
Steel
Ennio Chiggio Envorin one sofa by Nikol International Italy 1970
By Ennio Chiggio
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
The Environ One Sofa, designed by renowned Italian designer Ennio Chiggio and manufactured by Nikol International in 1970, stands as a rare and remarkable example of Mid-Century Mode...
Velvet
$28,630Sale Price|20% Off
Environ 1 modular sofa designed by Ennio Chiggio for Nikol Internation 1970
By Ennio Chiggio
Located in Arezzo, Italy
Environ 1 modular sofa designed by Ennio Chiggio for Nikol International, 1970. Polyurethane foam frame, cotton fabric, faux leather backing, metal inserts, composed of 4 joined elem...
Cotton
Environ Zero sofa by Ennio Chiggio for Nikol International, Italy, 1970's
By Ennio Chiggio
Located in Melbourne, VIC
Environ Zero sofa by Ennio Chiggio for Nikol International, Italy, 1970's. Newly Restored and upholstered in Italy.
Fabric
Ennio Chiggio “Environ” Modular Sofa for Nikol International, 1969
By Ennio Chiggio
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Ennio Chiggio “Environ” modular sofa for Nikol International, 1969 The Ennio Chiggio "Environ" sofa for Nikol International, designed in the 1960s, is a ...
Fabric, Foam, Chenille
Ennio Chiggio Floor lamp for LumenForm, Italy 1973.
By Lumenform, Ennio Chiggio
Located in Almelo, NL
Ennio Chiggio Floor lamp for LumenForm, Italy 1973. This is a mid-century floor lamp designed by Ennio Chiggio for LumenForm in 1973. The floor lamp is made of plastic and metal and features a white plexiglass hemispherical lampshade attached to a tubular steel structure. The central design includes a cylinder made of cream-white plastic that houses the bulb. The lamp's base is made of black-painted metal. It's in excellent original condition, with only minor signs of use. Ennio Chiggio was a multidisciplinary artist, sculptor, and designer famous for his Space Age lamps and Environ sofas...
Metal
$27,438 / set
Living room Sofa and two armchairs from the 1970s, designed by Ennio Chiggio Habitat IDS
By Ennio Chiggio
Located in Milano, IT
Elegant and sculptural seating set designed by Ennio Chiggio for haBITAT iDS, comprising a sofa and matching armchairs. The structure is crafted in molded polyurethane with lower ba...
Leather
Ennio Chiggio sofa, environ one , Nikol international , alpaca wool Italy 70s
By Ennio Chiggio
Located in PARIS, FR
Canapé Ennio Chiggio environ one , italie , année 70 composé de 6 modules,et d une coupe en plexiglass ou vous pourrez y deposer votre bouteille de champagne .... ensemble emblématiq...
Alpaca, Plastic, Foam
Wall lamp by Ennio Chiggio for Emmezeta, 1970s
By Ennio Chiggio, Emmezeta
Located in Rotterdam, NL
Wall lamp designed by Ennio Chiggio and produced by Emmezeta in the 1970s. The lamp consist of two parts; a metal structure that can be attached to the wall, and a three-dimensional...
Metal
Vintage Floor Lamp CIOT by Ennio Chiggio for Lumenform, Italy 1970s
By Lumenform, Ennio Chiggio
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage floor lamp model CIOT by Ennio Chiggio for Lumenform, 1970s. Resin structure, opal methacrylate lampshade, chromed metal base and finishes. Excellent condition.
Opal, Metal
$7,539Sale Price|20% Off
Ennio Chiggio "CIOT" floor lampm for Lumenform, Italy, 1970s
By Ennio Chiggio
Located in Padova, IT
Rare black and white space age "CIOT" floor lamp designed by Italian designer Ennio Chiggio (1938-2020) for Lumenform. Black resin and metal chrome base, white lucite methacrylic sh...
Steel
Ennio Chiggio "CIOT" floor lampm for Lumenform, Italy, 1970s
By Ennio Chiggio
Located in Padova, IT
Rare space age "CIOT" floor lamp designed by Italian designer Ennio Chiggio (1938-2020) for Lumenform. White resin and metal chrome base, white lucite methacrylic shade. Ennio Chi...
Steel
Ennio Chiggio 'Environ One' Sofa for Nikol International, Italy, 1970s
By Ennio Chiggio
Located in Melbourne, VIC
The Environ One Sofa by Ennio Chiggio for Nikol International, 1970, is a rare vintage piece of furniture that exemplifies the best of Mid-Century Modern desi...
Wool
Ennio Chiggio “Ciot” floor lamp for Lumenform, 1973
By Lumenform, Ennio Chiggio
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Ennio Chiggio “Ciot” Floor Lamp for Lumenform, Plexiglass, Italy, 1973 The “Ciot” floor lamp, designed by Ennio Chiggio in 1973 for Lumenform, captures the spirit of Italian experim...
Plastic, Plexiglass
"Dada" Glass and Chrome Table Lamp by Carlo Nason for Lumenform, Italy, 1970s
By Lumenform, Ennio Chiggio
Located in Milan, IT
"Dada" Large table lamp by Carlo Nason for Lumenform. A thick glass element supports a chrome shade and a metal base. Light visually floats on the surface.
Metal
$3,292Sale Price|20% Off
Postmodern Chrome Adjustable Floor Lamp, Ennio Chiggio, Italy, 1950s
By Ennio Chiggio
Located in Antwerp, BE
Ennio Chiggio; Post-Modern; Industrial; Chrome; Adjustable Floor Lamps, Achille Castiglioni Style, Italy, 1950; Flos Style; Ennio Chiggio post-modern chrome floor lamp, made in the 1950s. The light cap direction is adjustable with a very minimalist mechanism, Italian light design...
Chrome
Rare "California Chair" by Ennio Ludovico Chiggio (Gruppo N) for Nikol Internati
By Ennio Chiggio
Located in leucate, FR
Immerse yourself in the bold spirit of 1970s Italian design with this exceptional and extremely rare "California Chair," conceived in 1973 by the influential designer Ennio Ludovico ...
Metal
Tata Ovvero del Ludico: Tatoy Presenta La Collezione Ludica
By Ennio Chiggio
Located in New York, NY
Limited edition, ring binder catalog/artist’s book published in conjunction with an exhibition held at Galleria TOT in Padua in 1982, curated by the Italian artist and graphic design...
Paper
Vintage Floor Lamp CIOT by Ennio Chiggio for Lumenform, Italy 1970s
By Ennio Chiggio, Lumenform
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage floor lamp model CIOT by Ennio Chiggio for Lumenform, 1970s. Resin structure, opal methacrylate lampshade, chromed metal base and finishes. Excellent condition.
Opal, Metal
Italian Mid-Century Plastic Metal Ciot Floor Lamp by Chiggio for LumenForm, 1973
By Lumenform, Ennio Chiggio
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century plastic and metal Ciot floor lamp by Chiggio for LumenForm, 1973 Ciot floor lamp composed of a hemispherical lampshade in white ple...
Metal, Steel
$5,666 / item
Lumenform table lamp by Ennio Chiggio Italy 1970
By Ennio Chiggio, Lumenform
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Rare and impressive table lamp designed by Ennio Chiggio and made by Lumenform in Italy in 1970. It's quite unique because it looks like the chrome shade is floating in the air, but ...
Chrome
1970s Olive Green Modular Sectional Sofa by Doimo Salotti
By Doimo Salotti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Doimo Salotti attributed sectional sofa commands attention with its rich olive green faux suede upholstery and distinctive modular design. Four-piece L-shaped configuration features ...
Fabric, Foam
Sofa by Willy Rizzo for Mario Sabot, Italy, 1970s
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Brussels, BE
Sofa by Willy Rizzo for Mario Sabot, Italy, 1970s
Fabric
$3,340Sale Price|20% Off
H 31.7 in W 59.06 in D 28.94 in
Bacco desk in clear glass attributed to Tonelli, Italy, 1980s
By Tonelli
Located in modena, Emilia-Romagna
Attributed to Tonelli Design... is a glass table whose pure lines convey all the strength of its balance. Supports can be arranged mirrored or parallel ...
Glass
$27,500 / set
H 27.5 in W 37.5 in D 37.5 in
Mario Bellini for C&B Italia First Edition 'Camaleonda' Modular Sofa, 1970
By C&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in New York, NY
'Camaleonda' First Edition modular sofa, designed by Mario Bellini, for C&B Italia, 1970. The structure is constructed of wood and upholstery in fabric. Original label. Prod. C&B,...
Fabric, Wood
$5,964 / set
H 21.66 in W 24.02 in D 36.23 in
Italian Mid-Century Modular Sofa or Seating Set in Ochre Boucle, 1970s Italy
Located in Zagreb, HR
Italian Mid-Century Modern lounge chairs or club chairs. Modules can be used as a modular sofa or modular seating set. Beautiful and unique shape. A 1970 design and production, fully...
Bouclé, Upholstery, Foam, Wood
Gianfranco Frattini Sesamo desk for Bernini Italy, 1980s
By Bernini, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Skokie, IL
The form is both innovative and elegant: the desk functions seamlessly as an entrance accent, a refined workspace, or a secretary station, with a matching chair that tucks effortless...
Steel
Ennio Fazioli terni desk for MIM Roma Italy 1958
By Ennio Fazioli
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Iconic desk designed by Ennio Fazioli and manufactured by his own company M.I.M Roma, Italy 1958. This desk is often sold as a design by Ico Parisi but as the Parisi book states, thi...
Aluminum
$19,500 / set
H 23.63 in W 35.44 in D 35.44 in
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" Modular Sofa for B&B Italia, Laguna Velvet, 1970
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" modular sofa for B&B Italia, Laguna velvet, metal and plastic, Italy, 1970, set of four. "Camaleonda" is an icon, redis...
Velvet, Plastic
$26,200
H 26.38 in W 98.43 in D 39.38 in
Soriana Sofa by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, Italy, 1970s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Antwerp, BE
Three-seater Soriana sofa by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, a rare and coveted piece of Italian design from the 1970s. Upholstered in sumptuous black leather, the sofa embodies t...
Leather
1970s Modular Sofa With Chaise by Weiman/Preview
By Weiman Preview Furniture
Located in Chicago, IL
1970s Sofa with Chaise Lounge by Weiman/Preview. Original upholstery. Measures 30” tall 86” long 66” deep a chaise, seat height 16” seat depth 21.5” seat depth chaise 53”
Upholstery
Bamboo Writing Desk with Drawers, 1980s
Located in Roma, RM
BAMBOO WRITING DESK WITH DRAWERS 1980 Product details Dimensions: 90L x 80H x 61D cm.
Bamboo
$750
H 32 in W 48 in D 32 in
1980s Tubular Space Age Adjustable Desk or Drafting Table by Brieffe Italy
By Bieffeplast, Joe Colombo
Located in Bensalem, PA
Adjustable height drafting table with organization. Please look at pictures for overall detail feel free to reach out with any questions
Metal
Ennio Chiggio White Faux Leather 'Environ One' Sofa
By Ennio Chiggio
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ennio Chiggio for Nikol Internazionale, white faux leather sofa, Italy, 1970s This important canapé Environ One is designed by Ennio Chiggo...
Faux Leather
Rare Mid Century Italian Model MP Floor Lamp by Ennio Chiggio
By Lumenform, Ennio Chiggio
Located in Detroit, MI
This vintage mid century modern Model MP floor lamp designed by Italian designer Ennio Chiggio for Lumenform in 1968 was produced in Italy circa 1970. Chiggio’s creations are often c...
Metal, Steel, Chrome
Sold
H 73.23 in W 25.99 in D 27.56 in
Sculptural Floor Lamp "Jota" by Ennio Chiggio for Lumenform, 1970s
By Lumenform, Ennio Chiggio
Located in Brescia, Brescia
A striking sculptural floor lamp, model "Jota", designed in the 1970s by Italian artist and designer Ennio Chiggio for Lumenform. Far ahead of its time in both concept and execution,...
Metal, Steel, Chrome, Iron
Sold
H 24.02 in W 98.43 in D 125.99 in
Ennio Chiggio Environ One Sofa For Nikol International, Italy 1970s
By Ennio Chiggio
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Ennio chiggio Environ One sofa for Nikol International, Italy 1970s in original fabric. This rare sofa exemplifies the seventies Italian design. Created by the renowned Italian desi...
Velvet, Plastic
Wall or Ceiling lamp by Ennio Chiggio for Emmezeta, 1970s
By Emmezeta, Ennio Chiggio
Located in Rotterdam, NL
Wall or ceiling lamp designed by Ennio Chiggio and produced by Emmezeta in the 1970s. The lamp consist of two parts; a metal structure that can be attached to the wall or ceiling, a...
Metal
Lumenform Floor Lamp 1970s Italy
By Ennio Chiggio
Located in Arezzo, Italy
Lampada da terra prodotta da Lumenform nel 1970, struttura in ottone cromato e vetro di Murano soffiato, la particolarità di questa rara lampada sta nel paralume di forma arrotondata...
Brass, Chrome
Sold
H 27.56 in W 94.49 in D 37.8 in
Ennio Chiggio Chaise Sofa in Mohair for Nikol International, Italy, 1970s
By Ennio Chiggio
Located in London, GB
This two-part modular sofa was designed by Ennio Chiggio (1938-2020) for Nikol Internazionale in the 1970s. The sofa creates a shell-like environment that cocoons the sitter. In g...
Wool
Sold
H 24.02 in W 190.95 in D 145.67 in
Environ One sofa by Ennio Chiggio for Nikol International, 1970s
By Ennio Chiggio
Located in amstelveen, NL
Ennio Chiggio for Nikol Internazionale, Italy, 1970s This important canapé Environ One is designed by Ennio Chiggio for Nikol Internazionale in the 1970s. This rare modular sofa is ...
Fabric
Floor Lamp Ciot by Ennio Chiggio for Lumenform, Italy, 1970s
By Lumenform, Ennio Chiggio
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Rare Space Age floor lamp model Ciot by the italian designer Ennio Chiggio for the manufacture editor Lumenform. Black resin and metal chrome base, white lucite methacrylic shade. Fa...
Metal
Ennio Chiggio for Lumenform Pendant Lamp, Italy, 1970s
By Lumenform, Ennio Chiggio
Located in Berlin, DE
Ennio Chiggio for lumenform pendant lamp, Italy 1970s 1 x E27 socket Please note: Lamp should be fitted professionally in accordance to local requirements.
Chrome
Ennio Chiggio Floor Lamp Model MP by Lymenform, Italy, 1968
By Lumenform, Ennio Chiggio
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Very nice sculptural shaped floor lamp designed by Ennio Chiggio and manufactured by Lumenform, Italy 1968. This floor lamp has a very nice and unusual shape, the shade can be adjust...
Steel, Chrome
Set of Three Wall Lamps by Ennio Chiggio for Emmezeta, 1970s
By Emmezeta, Ennio Chiggio
Located in Rotterdam, NL
Set of three wall lamps designed by Ennio Chiggio and produced by Emmezeta in the 1970s. The lamps consist of two parts; a metal structure that can be attached to the wall and a t...
Metal