An accomplished architect, exhibition designer, furniture maker and magazine editor, Giuseppe Pagano Pogatschnig helped direct Italy’s rationalist architectural movement until his death near the end of World War II. Wounded twice and captured twice in World War I, Pogatschnig left military service to work as the editor and director of Casabella architecture magazine and went on to design the V Milan Triennale and VI Milan Triennale alongside fellow Italian architect Gio Ponti.
Originally born in the Austro-Hungarian Empire, now modern-day Croatia, Pogatschnig studied Italian in Trieste before joining the Italian army to serve in the First World War. After that harrowing and traumatic experience, he became a founding member of the first Fascist Party in Parenzo. In 1924, he graduated from Turin Polytechnic with an architecture degree and began designing bridges, pavilions and buildings, including the Gualino office complex, in Turin. Nearing 1928, Pogatschnig began work on pavilions for the Turin International Exhibition.
Pogatschnig’s involvement in the V and VI Milan Triennales stand today as some of his greatest contributions to Italian architecture. He held full control over the design of the latter exhibition, in 1936, which led to the opportunity to design many of the interiors of the Italian Pavilion at the Paris Expo the following year.
Pogatschnig’s reputation as an architect and designer were overshadowed only by his outspoken nature as an editor. By 1942, he openly criticized the Italian regime and left the Fascist Party to join the resistance a year later. These activities led to his capture, imprisonment and escape from Brescia in 1944. Ultimately, Pogatschnig was recaptured, tortured and transferred across prisons to Austria’s Mauthausen concentration camp, where he died on April 22, 1945, less than a month before the end of fighting in Europe.
On 1stDibs, find vintage Giuseppe Pagano Pogatschnig seating, tables, and case pieces.
Pair of Rationalist Club Armchairs by Giuseppe Pagano, Reimagined by FORME, 30s
By Giuseppe Pagano Pogatschnig
Located in Brescia, Brescia
Pair of Italian Rationalist Club Chairs designed by Giuseppe Pagano, Italy, circa 1930s. This exceptional pair of club chairs perfectly embodies Giuseppe Pagano's vision of modern I...
Fabric, Velvet, Walnut
Giuseppe Pagano Pair of Italian Oak and Woven Rope Stools, Italy, 1940s
By Giuseppe Pagano Pogatschnig
Located in Roma, IT
Marvelous and unique pair of stools entirely crafted in solid oak and completed by beautifully hand-woven rope seats. These refined stools were designed by the mastery of Giuseppe Pa...
Rope, Wood, Oak
Armchairs by Guiseppe Pagano and Gino Levi Montalcini
By Gino Levi-Montalcini, Giuseppe Pagano Pogatschnig
Located in Berlin, DE
These wonderful armchairs were designed by Guiseppe Pagano Pogatschnig and Gino Levi Montalcini. They are made of laminated wood, with the inner surfaces finished in aniline and the...
Fabric, Wood, Boxwood
Rare Pair of Stools by Giuseppe Pagano Pogatschnig for Gino Maggioni, Italy 40s
By Giuseppe Pagano Pogatschnig, Gino Maggioni
Located in Lucija, SI
Rare pair of "Rationalist" stools designed by the Italian architect Giuseppe Pagano Pogatschnig in the Art Decò period and made by the Maggioni factory. These stools with an elegant ...
Rope, Plywood
Arm Chair by Giuseppe Pagano Pogatschnig and Gino Maggioni, Italy 1940s
By Giuseppe Pagano Pogatschnig, Gino Maggioni
Located in Hellouw, NL
A clear expression of Italian Rationalist design, this rare armchair by Giuseppe Pagano Pogatschnig and Gino Maggioni combines architectural clarity with remarkable comfort. Designed...
Bentwood
$9,728Sale Price / set|24% Off
Lounge Chairs with Ottomans by Giuseppe Pagano for Bocconi University, c 1940s
By Giuseppe Pagano Pogatschnig
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This rare four-piece (4) living room suite by Giuseppi Pagano, designed in 1939 for Bocconi University in Milan, is comprised of two oak bentwood upholstered open armchairs with otto...
Fabric, Wood
1930 "Bocconi" by Giuseppe Pagano Rationalist Design Plywood Armchair and Stool
By Gino Maggioni, Giuseppe Pagano Pogatschnig
Located in Brescia, IT
"Bocconi" armchair and stool design Giuseppe Pagano Gino Maggioni 1938 Plywood and rope seat Excellent condition Measure: Armchair: H 65 x W 60 x D 65 cm...
Rope, Plywood
Giuseppe Pagano pair of rationalist armchairs designed in 1938 for Bocconi Unive
By Giuseppe Pagano Pogatschnig
Located in Milano, IT
Giuseppe Pagano (1896-1945) Pair of Rationalist armchairs designed in 1938 for the interiors of Bocconi University in Milan. In addition to designing the institute's furnishings, P...
Bentwood
Set Armchair Coffee Table Design Giuseppe Pagano Gino Maggioni for Bocconi Milan
By Giuseppe Pagano Pogatschnig, Gino Maggioni
Located in taranto, IT
Rare set consisting of an armchair and a small table designed in the mid-40s by giuseppe pagano pogatschnig for gino maggioni, for the Bocconi university in Milan. structure in cu...
Rope, Plywood
Giuseppe Pagano Pogatschnig. 'Bocconi' Sofa, Italy, 1940s
By Giuseppe Pagano Pogatschnig
Located in Almelo, NL
Giuseppe Pagano Pogatschnig. 'Bocconi' sofa, Italy, 1940s. Giuseppe Pagano Pogatschnig e Gino Maggioni designed this 'Bocconi' sofa in curved wood. Two large squares form it in cu...
Rope, Beech, Bentwood
Giuseppe Pagano Pogatschnig & Montalcini for F.I.P. Curved Chairs in Black Buxus
By Giuseppe Pagano Pogatschnig
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Giuseppe Pagano Pogatschnig and Gino Levi Montalcini for F.I.P., curved chairs, buxus, Italy, 1928-1929 A Design Ahead of Its Time These monumental armchairs rank among the most...
Wood
Giuseppi Pagano, Art Deco, Bentwood, Armchairs & Ottomans, Italy, 1940s
By Giuseppe Pagano Pogatschnig
Located in Stamford, CT
Rare Art Deco Pair of Giuseppi Pagano "Pogatschnig" Bentwood Armchairs & Ottomans A pair of Giuseppi Pagano Pogatschnig upholstered bentwood open armchairs and ottomans designe...
Bentwood
Giuseppe Pagano Pogatschnig. 'Bocconi' Armchairs, Italy, 1940s
By Giuseppe Pagano Pogatschnig
Located in Almelo, NL
Giuseppe Pagano Pogatschnig. 'Bocconi' armchairs, Italy, 1940s. Giuseppe Pagano Pogatschnig e Gino Maggioni designed this 'Bocconi' armchairs in curved wood. Two large squares for...
Rope, Beech, Bentwood
$8,754Sale Price / set|45% Off
Restored Living Room Suite by Giuseppe Pagano for Bocconi University, c 1940s
By Giuseppe Pagano Pogatschnig
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This rare five-piece (5) living room suite by Giuseppi Pagano, designed in 1939 for Bocconi University in Milan, is comprised of two oak bentwood upholstered open armchairs with otto...
Fabric, Wood
$2,963
H 17.72 in W 19.69 in D 13.39 in
Stool Art Deco in Walnut by Gino Maggioni for Attelier Borsani Varedo Upholtered
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Italy antique stool Art Deco in walnut by Gino Maggioni for Attelier Borsani Varedo new Upholtered, wax polished Measures cm: H 45, W 50, D 34.
Walnut
Pair of Luigi Colii Attributed Stools, Italy, 1940s
By Pier Luigi Colli
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Very charming pair of hammered-iron stools, attributed to Italian designer Pier Luigi Colli. The iron is painted in original off-white color (cream). Newly upholstered with vintage, ...
Wrought Iron
Pair of Art Deco Leather Club Armchairs
Located in Swadlincote, GB
A superb pair of Art Deco style club armchairs, Birch arms and dark brown leather upholstery, very comfortable chairs with loose cushions in overall very good condition. You are wel...
Leather, Birch
$3,912 / set
H 29.25 in W 28.5 in D 27 in
A Stunning Pair of Small Leather Club Armchairs in the Art Deco Style
Located in Dublin, IE
A stunning pair of club armchairs in the Art Deco style of neat proportions, fabulous quality and upholstered in gorgeously rich elegant brown leather with decorative brass studding ...
Leather, Wood
Pair of Compas Wood Counter Stools, Italy
By Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Jean Prouvé
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Pair of compas counter stools or high chairs, wood and rope. In the mood of Pierre Jeanneret, Chandigarh, Le Corbusier, Jean Prouvé, Charlotte Perriand, Gio Ponti, Osvaldo Borsani.
Wood, Rope
$4,708
H 57.49 in W 45.67 in D 22.05 in
Italian Modernist Woven Cord Bench Attributed to Giuseppe Pagano, 1940s
Located in Almelo, NL
Exceptional and rare Italian Modernist two-seat bench from the 1940s, attributed to Giuseppe Pagano Pogatschnig. This highly architectural piece combines a slender black-finished me...
Metal
$4,950 / set
H 29.53 in W 25.6 in D 21.66 in
Pair of Italian Modernist Woven Cord Lounge Chairs Attributed to Giuseppe Pagano
By Giuseppe Pagano Pogatschnig
Located in Almelo, NL
Pair of Italian Modernist Woven Cord and Metal Lounge Chairs, Attributed to Giuseppe Pagano, 1940s Rare and highly decorative pair of Italian Modernist lounge chairs from the 1940s,...
Steel
$22,228
H 40.16 in W 27.56 in D 42.13 in
Swedish Modern Lounge Chair by Carl Cederholm, Firma Stil & Form, Sweden, 1940s
By Carl Cederholm
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Striking lounge chair by Carl Cederholm. Generously proportioned and beautifully shaped oak frame with gracefully curved armrests and backrest in an organic form that follow the silh...
Wood, Velvet, Oak
$3,900 / set
H 38 in W 37.5 in D 30.5 in
Vintage Harry Bertoia for Knoll Bird Lounge Chair with Ottoman, Labeled, 1960s
By Harry Bertoia, Knoll
Located in Stamford, CT
Vintage Harry Bertoia for Knoll Bird Lounge chair with ottoman, Labeled, 1960s, Original Upholstery Originally designed in 1952, these ergonomic lounge chairs...
Metal
1970s Vintage Pair of Upholstered Ikat Club Armchairs
Located in Lancaster, PA
This is a wonderful pair of vintage upholstered armchairs in a cotton ikat orange, yellow and cream fabric. The chairs are transitional and will work in myriad design environments. ...
Stainless Steel
Elegant Pair of French 1940s Stools
By René Drouet
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Delightful pair of petite wrought iron stools in the style of René Drouet and René Prou. The iron bases feature exaggerated cabriole legs ending in scrolled feet and are painted in t...
$6,899
H 36.62 in W 31.11 in D 37.01 in
COMFORTABLE PAIR OF ROLLED BACK RESTORED CIGAR BROWN LEATHER CLUB ARMCHAIRs
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning fully restored pair of rolled back hand dyed rich Cigar brown leather club armchairs Please n...
Leather
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H 16.93 in W 16.54 in D 17.72 in
Giuseppe Pagano Pogatschnig & Gino Maggioni Ottoman in Plywood and Rope
By Giuseppe Pagano Pogatschnig, Gino Maggioni
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Giuseppe Pagano Pogatschnig & Gino Maggioni, ottoman or stool, beech plywood, braided rope, Italy, 1940 Giuseppe Pagano Pogatschnig (1896-1945) and Gino Maggioni (1898-1955) designe...
Rope, Beech, Plywood
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H 29.53 in W 24.02 in D 26.78 in
Giuseppe Pagano Pogatschnig Pair of Bentwood Lounge Chairs, 1940s
By Giuseppe Pagano Pogatschnig
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Giuseppe Pagano Pogatschnig, pair or lounge chairs, beech, natural cord, Italy, 1940 Giuseppe Pagano Pogatschnig (1896-1945) designed this bentwood armchair initially in 1940 for ‘l...
Rope, Bentwood
Giuseppe Pagano Curved Easy Armchair in Beech
By Giuseppe Pagano Pogatschnig
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Giuseppe Pagano Pogatshnig, armchair, beech rope weave, Italy, 1942. This comfortable armchair made with layers of plywood has a boxy look has curved armrests. The design of this...
Beech, Plywood
Pair of armchairs and ottomans by Giuseppe Pagano, Italy, 1940s
By Giuseppe Pagano Pogatschnig
Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR
Pair of armchairs with matching ottomans designed by Giuseppe Pagano in the 1940s. The bentwood structure forms a continuous and fluid line, integrating armrests and base in a sing...
Wood
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H 29.93 in W 24.02 in D 26.78 in
Pair of “Bocconi” armchairs by Giuseppe Pagano and Gino Maggioni, Italy 1940s
By Giuseppe Pagano Pogatschnig, Gino Maggioni
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Pair of “Bocconi” armchairs designed by Giuseppe Pagano and Gino Maggioni, Italy, 1940s. Crafted in bentwood, these armchairs are defined by two large, continuous curved wooden frame...
Wood
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H 30.71 in W 24.02 in D 27.56 in
Giuseppe Pagano Pogatschnig, Coppia di poltrone mod. Lamellare, 1941
By Giuseppe Pagano Pogatschnig, Gino Maggioni
Located in Rivoli, IT
Coppia di poltrone mod. Lamellare Struttura in legno curvato e rivestimento in vinilpelle. Disegno originale per gli arredi dell’Università Commerciale Bocconi. Prod. Maggioni, Ital...
Leather, Wood
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H 29.93 in W 23.63 in D 26.78 in
20th Century, Giuseppe Pagano & Gino Maggioni Pair of armchairs mod. Lamellare
By Giuseppe Pagano Pogatschnig, Gino Maggioni
Located in Torino, Piemonte
Giuseppe Pagano was an Italian architect and designer, notable for his involvement in the movement of rationalist architecture in Italy up to the end of the Second World War. He desi...
String, Wood
Giuseppe Pagano Pair of Stools in Beech and Rope, Italy 1940s
By Giuseppe Pagano Pogatschnig
Located in Roma, IT
Gorgeous pair of Italian stools in beech and hand-woven rope. These stunning pieces were designed by Giuseppe Pagano in Italy in the 1940s. In amazing conditions, this stylish squar...
Rope, Wood, Beech
Lounge Chairs and Ottoman by Giuseppe Pagano, Italy, 1940s
By Giuseppe Pagano Pogatschnig
Located in Milano, IT
This stunning set of armchairs and footstool, designed by Giuseppe Pagano in the 1940s, perfectly embodies the aesthetics of Italian Rationalism. Each fluid, natural curve of the ben...
Straw, Wood
Two-seater straw sofa by Giuseppe Pagano
By Giuseppe Pagano Pogatschnig
Located in Milano, IT
This two-seater sofa, designed by the visionary Giuseppe Pagano during the Italian Rationalist era, embodies the principles of functionality and simplicity that defined this movement...
Straw, Wood
Top Italian Design sofa by Giuseppe Pagano from the 1950s
By Giuseppe Pagano Pogatschnig
Located in Oirlo, LI
Beautiful Italian 2-seater sofa with iron frame and wickerwork This beautiful mid-century Italian 2-seater sofa is a real eye-catcher in any interior. Designed by the renowned Giuse...
Metal
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H 27.56 in W 41.74 in D 22.05 in
1950s Italian bench made of iron frame and rush wickerwork by Giuseppe Pagano
By Giuseppe Pagano Pogatschnig
Located in München, DE
Beautiful Mid Century Italian 2-seater bench made of iron. The frames for the seats and backrests are made of wood with wickerwork. Great 1950's Italian design. Design by Giuseppe Pa...
Iron