Missoni Home is an offshoot of the celebrated Italian fashion label Missoni. The company's home collection was introduced in the early 1980s.
In 1953, Ottavio “Tai” Missoni (1921–2013) and Rosita Missoni (b. 1931) opened a small knitwear shop in Gallarate, Italy, paving the way for what would become an iconic style of colorful chevron knit.
Missoni began with a tracksuit, which featured zippers down the legs because, as Rosita recalls it, “Tai was too lazy to take off his shoes when putting them on.” The couple’s fashion really took off, though, once they discovered the Raschel knitting machine on a trip to a shawl factory. The machine enabled the Missonis to knit multiple colors in a zigzag pattern, a motif that would go on to become synonymous with the Missoni brand across everything from its alluring vintage day dresses and sweaters to its purses, seating and rugs.
Missoni held its first fashion show in Florence in 1967 and caused a bit of a sensation when the models’ Lurex dresses proved translucent under the lights at the Pitti Palace. Scandal aside, the show went down in history as a hit, and the Missonis soon made their debut in the United States with the help of legendary fashion editor Diana Vreeland, who gave the variegated Missoni stripe the Vogue seal of approval, saying, “Who says a rainbow has seven colors? It has many shades.” (It was also Vreeland who reportedly introduced the Missonis to Neiman Marcus president Stanley Marcus, effectively shepherding the brand to the American market.)
Missoni’s many-shaded rainbow would soon become an emblem of the 1970s fashion scene, earning the brand a permanent place in the fashion canon. In 1973, the New York Times proclaimed: “Missoni’s weaved garments have ended up universal materialistic trifles, as Vuitton sacks and Gucci shoes.” By then, Ottavio had been creating tapestries, and some of his knitted fabrics were shown in an exhibition at Galleria Il Naviglio in Venice in 1975.
The brand branched into the home market in 1983, with Rosita overseeing this new venture, Missoni Home, which included furniture, textiles and accessories.
For its popular seating and other furniture, Missoni's partners have included Paolo Stella, Piero Lissoni, Kartell and Roche Bobois. One of the latter's best-selling furniture designs has been the modular Mah Jong sofa, designed by Hans Hopfer in 1971, and editions upholstered with Missoni fabric are dazzling in any interior.
Daughter Angela succeeded her mother at the helm of the brand, where she still serves as president and creative director today; her brother Luca is CEO, while her daughter Margherita is creative director of offshoot M Missoni.
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Italian postmodern rug by MiSSONI, label present
By Ottavio Missoni, Missoni Home
Located in Milano, IT
Explore the iconic aesthetic of the 1980s with this postmodern Italian rug by Missoni, an authentic expression of the boldest and most creative interior design of the 20th century. M...
Wool
Missoni x Kalmar Vienna Adjustable Brass Tripod Table Side Lamp, Austria, 1950s
By Missoni Home, J.T. Kalmar, Kalmar Lighting
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful mid-century modern table or side lamp, crafted in the 1950s by J.T. Kalmar, Vienna, Austria. The lamp features an elegant tripod brass base and is height-adjustable from ...
Brass
$7,650Sale Price|21% Off
Missoni Post-Modern Wool Rug, 1980s, Italy, Signed
By Missoni, Missoni Home
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Attention interior designers, this is the rug you need for that high-profile cover-worthy room you're working on. This signed Missoni rug is from the 1980s Italy and in an oh-so-on-t...
Wool
Nastri Cubic Black and Gold Stitching Pouf by Missoni Home Collection
By Missoni Home
Located in Milan, IT
A triumph of white and black bands intricately intersecting lends this pouf its dynamic flair. Offered in a cubic silhouette of unmistakable modern inspiration, it flaunts a delightf...
Textile
1980s wool Missoni rug, Italy
By Ottavio Missoni, Missoni Home
Located in Firenze, FI
This carpet by Ottavio Missoni with measures 235 cm. x 166 cm. is pure wool in the 1980s. It features a harmonious combination of light blue, yellow and brown hues, evoking a vibra...
Wool
$6,300Sale Price|25% Off
Missoni Post-Modern Striped Rug, circa 1980, Italy, Signed
By Missoni Home, Missoni
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Attention interior designers, this is the large rug you need for that high-profile cover-worthy room you're working on. This signed Missoni rug is from the 1980s Italy and in an oh-s...
Wool
20th Century Missoni Casa Green, Red, Black Murine Inspired Rug, circa 1983
By Missoni Home
Located in Firenze, IT
Carpet from the Missoni HOME collection that in the eighties was produced by T&J Vestor which is located in the factories of Golasecca (Varese) on the banks of Ticino, where it was f...
Wool
Agadir Cylindrical Chevron Pattern Pouf by Missoni Home Collection
By Missoni Home
Located in Milan, IT
Hypnotizing and glamorous, this cylindrical pouf strikes with its triumph of hues distributed in an eye-catching chevron pattern. Tone-on-tone piping accents the borders of its elega...
Textile
Phrae Panettone Multicolor Pouf by Missoni Home Collection
By Missoni Home
Located in Milan, IT
Elevate any living space with the Phrae Panettone Pouf, designed to offer both style and comfort. This pouf serves as an ideal accent piece for any room, enhancing seating options wi...
Textile
Missoni Home Red Jacquard and Chevron Wells Cushion, Italy
By Missoni, Missoni Home
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Missoni home red jacquard and chevron wells cushion, Italy. Measures: 20” x 20.” New with tags. Retail price 655 USD.
Textile
$4,547Sale Price|23% Off
Ottavio Missoni, Chandelier with Incalmo and Calcedonia Murano Glass, 1980s
By Missoni Home, Ottavio Missoni
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
This intriguing and lovely chandelier that represents the quintessential of the 1980s. That was the roaring decade of fashion houses, in particular Italians, and the Expansion beyon...
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Milk Glass, Murano Glass
A Pair Missoni Post-Modern Table Side Lamps by Massimo Valloto, Italy, 1980s
By Missoni, Missoni Home
Located in Vienna, AT
An amazing pair of colorful postmodern Missoni table or side lamps, nightstand lights from the 1980s, designed by Massimo Valloto. This light has an ...
Metal
Post-Modern Missoni Table Lamp by Massimo Valloto, Italy, 1980s
By Missoni, Missoni Home
Located in Vienna, AT
An amazing colorful postmodern Missoni table or side lamp from the 1980s, designed by Massimo Valloto, executed by Ceramiche Viba, Bassano, Italy. This light has a conical unusual ce...
Metal, Brass
Craftsmanship meets fashion: handmade rug Missoni decor Tulip '93
By Missoni Home
Located in Firenze, IT
Craftsmanship meets fashion: discover the splendor of handmade Missoni rugs . Missoni rugs, an integral part of the Missoni Home Collection, are distinguished by their vibrant patter...
Wool
20th Century Missoni Casa Circle Multicolor Floreal Rug, circa 1983
By Missoni Home
Located in Firenze, IT
Carpet from the Missoni HOME collection that in the eighties was produced by T&J Vestor which is located in the factories of Golasecca (Varese) on the banks of Ticino, where it was f...
Wool
$6,980
W 118.12 in L 157.49 in
XXL Postmodern Rug in style of Memphis Group, 100% acrylic, Italy 1990s
By Memphis Milano
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a breathtaking XXL hand-tufted postmodern. It is designed in style of Memphis Milano, featuring vibrant geometric pattern in red, blue, green, black and...
Acrylic
Viennese Kalmar Brass and Glass Table Lamps, 1950s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Wien, AT
Viennese Kalmar brass and glass table lamps, 1950s. Original condition.
Brass
$5,328
W 60.24 in L 103.55 in
Stunning Rare Original Vintage Missoni Rug In Pure Wool *FREE WORLDWIDE DELIVERY
By Missoni
Located in Portlaoise, IE
This stunning rare original rug dates from 1989 and has the Missoni signature and date woven into the corner. In pure wool and full of colour and geometric patterns it is certain to ...
Wool
J.T. KALMAR Tripod Brass Table Lamp, Josef Frank Style, 1960s, Austria
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
Elegant midcentury modern table lamp, manufactured by J.T. Kalmar in Austria, Vienna. The lamp is made of polished brass base in manner of Josef Frank, who worked many years with Ka...
Brass
1950s Austrian Brass 'Lily' Table Lamp Attributed to J.T. Kalmar
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-20th century table lamp composed of a pale-yellow, oversized shade (resembling a lily petal) with an interior black metal socket and tubular brass base / brass hardware. Simple, ...
Brass, Metal
Two Extendable Table Lamps by J.T. Kalmar, circa 1950s
By J.T. Kalmar, Kalmar Lighting
Located in Wien, AT
Two extendable table lamps by J.T. Kalmar, circa 1950s Extendable in the hight from 50cm up to 54cm Brass parts are polished and stove enamelle...
Brass
Contemporary Round Black And White Pouf Ottoman
Located in Pasadena, TX
A round contemporary pouf or ottoman in black and white striped fabric with pleated sides.
Fabric
Stunning Vintage Missoni Rug By T &J Vestor in Pure Wool *Free Shipping
By Missoni
Located in Portlaoise, IE
Stunning geometric patterned vintage Missoni wool rug by T & J Vestor. Bearing the original Missoni labels to the side and underneath. An exquisite rug presented in superb vintage co...
Wool
$3,383Sale Price|20% Off
H 22.45 in W 11.03 in D 16.54 in
Josef Frank J.T. Kalmar Brass & Leather Desk Table Lamp, 1950s, Austria
By Haus & Garten, J.T. Kalmar, Josef Frank
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
Important 1950s desk lamp, designed by Josef Frank and manufactured by J.T. Kalmar in the Viennese Modern Age era. The light is made of massive brass in very elegant shape and high q...
Brass
$1,065 / set
H 18.12 in Dm 6.7 in
2 hight adjustable J.T.Kalmar table lamps with fabric shades vienna around 1950s
By Rupert Nikoll
Located in Wien, AT
2 hight adjustable J.T.Kalmar table lamps with fabric shades vienna around 1950s Brass polished and stove enameled The fabric shade are replaced ( new ) The hight is adjustable from ...
Brass
Pouf - Safari Spot Velvet Pouf on Black Base - Gold
Located in New York, NY
Available in two unique colors, the Safari Spot Velvet Pouf showcases the beautiful natural pattern of a leopard. Self-piped velvet fabric sits atop a powder-coated black base. Perfe...
Velvet
Rattan Wicker and Birch Tripod Table Lamp, Austria 1950s
By Josef Frank, J.T. Kalmar, Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
This unusual rattan or wicker table lamp was designed and manufactured in Austria in the 1950s. It features a minimalist birch tripod base with a clip-on rattan lampshade. The lampsh...
Wicker, Birch
Contemporary Missoni Home Vernal Pouf, Ottoman, Stool
By Missoni Home
Located in Miami, FL
Contemporary Missoni Home Vernal Pouf, Ottoman, Stool Offered for sale is a contemporary Missoni Vernal pouf upholstered in the iconic Missoni fabric. The ottoman has a removable c...
Upholstery
Sold
H 7.49 in W 37.41 in D 37.41 in
Sofa Mah Jong by Kenzo & Missoni for Roche Bobois, set of 15 pieces, 2000s
By Roche Bobois, Missoni Home, Kenzo Takada
Located in Traversetolo, IT
Indulge in the epitome of luxury with the original Mah Jong sofa, adorned with high-quality fabrics with different textures and patterns, designed by Kenzo Takada as well as Missoni,...
Textile, Velvet
Sold
H 7.49 in W 37.41 in D 37.41 in
Modular Sofa Mah Jong by Missoni for Roche Bobois, set of 13 pieces, 2000s
By Roche Bobois, Hans Hopfer, Missoni Home
Located in Traversetolo, IT
Indulge in the epitome of luxury with the original Mah Jong sofa, adorned with high-quality fabrics designed by Missoni Home exclusively for Roche Bobois. This set has been maintain...
Textile
Missoni Coomba Velvet Square Cushion, Dark Teal, Italy.
By Missoni, Missoni Home
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Missoni Coomba Velvet Square Cushion, Dark Teal, Italy. Bring a textured touch to elevate your home. Ready to bring a touch of texture to your sumptuous sectional sofa or oversized l...
Textile, Velvet
Missoni Cloissone Vase Colors Large Rare
By Missoni Home
Located in Long Island, NY
Missoni Cloissone Vase Colorfull Rare . Large Tube Round. 13.5” x 6”
Metal
Passiflora Bubble Suspension Pendant Lamp by Missoni Home
By Missoni Home
Located in Chicago, IL
Bubble lamp in Missoni Home in Passiflora pattern. Removable zip fabric cover. Power coated steel rod structure. Black wire and canopy. Dimensions 23.6 " Ø.
Steel
20th Century Missoni Casa Purple, Brown, Wine Coloured and Rug, circa 1983
By Missoni Home
Located in Firenze, IT
22139 Atelier Missoni carpet cm. 234 x 170 € 1.350 Carpet from the Missoni Casa collection that in the eighties was produced by T&J Vestor which is loc...
Wool
20th Century Missoni Casa Multicolor Rug, circa 1983
By Missoni Home
Located in Firenze, IT
Carpet from the Missoni Casa collection that in the eighties was produced by T&J Vestor which is located in the factories of Golasecca (Varese) on the ban...
Wool
20th Century Missoni Casa Blue Purple and Greeg Rug, circa 1983
By Missoni Home
Located in Firenze, IT
Carpet from the Missoni Casa collection that in the eighties was produced by T&J Vestor which is located in the factories of Golasecca (Varese) on the ban...
Wool
Sold
W 48.43 in L 72.45 in
Vintage Missoni Masters Tulip Design Hand Woven Wool Rug by T & J Vestor 1980's
By Missoni Home
Located in Milan, IT
A very finely hand knotted rug designed for Missoni by T & J Vestor for the Missoni Masters collection, launched during the early 80's. The pattern consists of an abstract rendition ...
Wool
20th Century Missoni Casa Multicolor Rug, circa 1983
By Missoni Home
Located in Firenze, IT
Past memories and contemporary emotions come out of this 80’s Missoni piece. Refined, seducing, and versatile at the same time in its setting solutions, this rug is perfect both in c...
Wool
Missoni Custom Red, Black and Cream Pillow, MissoniHome, Italy
By Missoni, Missoni Home
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Missoni home cushion sham cover, drop-needle stitch, embroidered, 100% Cotton, “Iris” design, measures: 16” x 16” (40 x 40 cm), accepts 18” x 18” ...
Textile