Prolific designer Tito Agnoli created imaginative furniture with a singular mix of natural and industrial materials. Designing in the modern and mid-century modern styles, he made sofas, armchairs and daybeds from leather, bamboo and rattan as well as metal table lamps and floor lamps.
Born into an Italian family in Peru in 1931, Agnoli studied at the Faculty of Architecture in Milan. In 1949, he graduated with a degree in architecture from Politecnico di Milano. While there, he became acquainted with designers Gio Ponti and Carlo De Carli. He later worked with them as an assistant, learning to create austere pieces with flawless dimensions.
Utilizing this knowledge, he developed his own practice and worked with many Italian producers, including Arflex, Cinova, Lema, Matteo Grassi, Molteni, Montina, Oluce, Pierantonio Bonacina, Poltrona Frau, Schiffini and Ycami.
Agnoli received prestigious nominations for the Compasso d’Oro award. At the 1986 NeoCon exhibition in Chicago, he won a gold medal. His works are in the collections of the Museum of Modern Art in New York.
On 1stDibs, find a stunning collection of vintage Tito Agnoli seating, lighting, tables and more.
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Tito Agnoli. French Riviera style stool/basket, Italy, 1970s
By Tito Agnoli
Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES
French Riviera and safari style stool or basket by Tito Agnoli, Italy, 1970s. Formed by a structure of curved rattan and wicker, entirely made by hand, and in a very good state of co...
Cane, Rattan
Olive Wood Bowl French Riviera Style, France 1970 Brown Color
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This bowl is a decorative bowl, made in France circa 1960. It is the French Riviera Style. The Olive wood is in a brown color.
Fruitwood, Olive
Rattan and Brass Italian Centerpiece Tray Basket, 1970s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Mid-Century Modern brass and rattan round tray basket or centerpiece. It has a brass trim covering the top and brass handles at both sides. Handcraft...
Brass
$1,299
H 20.87 in Dm 11.82 in
Midcentury Basket Rattan, Wicker and Brass Vivai Del Sud Style, Italy 1970s
By Vivai del Sud
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury wonderful round basket with lid in rattan, wicker and brass in the style of Vivai Del Sud. Made in Italy in the 1970s. Vivai del sud, Gabriella Crespi and Arpex were...
Metal, Brass
French Riviera Huge Basket in Rattan, Brass, Italy 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Fantastic French Riviera style decorative basket fully made in curved rattan, wicker and brass. This unique object was made in Italy during the 1970s. This stunning large decorative...
Brass
Vintage Italian Ceramic Fruit Basket, Italy 1970s
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Beautiful vintage ceramic fruit basket made in Italy in mid 20th century. Cherry, banana, apple, pear are shiny and look yummy ! The vase...
Ceramic
$1,299
H 14.57 in Dm 13.78 in
Midcentury Basket Rattan, Wicker and Brass Vivai Del Sud Style, Italy 1970s
By Vivai del Sud
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury wonderful round basket with handles in rattan, wicker and brass in the style of Vivai Del Sud. Made in Italy in the 1970s. Vivai del sud, Gabriella Crespi and Arpex were...
Metal, Brass
Vintage French Riviera Style Woven Basket
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Beautiful vintage European woven Reed basket. In good vintage condition with a fresh top coat of lacquer to ensure it's good looks last. Sourced from a palm beach estate surroun...
Reed
Easter Ceramic Basket, Italy, 1970s
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
Large Italian handmade ceramic basket in white glaze with handle. Works great as a fruit and vegetable basket. Perfect for seasonal decoration such as Easter or Christmas.
Ceramic
$942
H 14.57 in W 23.63 in D 15.75 in
1960s Italian Designer Bamboo Rattan Bohemian French Riviera Basket Container
By Franca Helg, Antonio Piva and Franco Albini, Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern basket or container, perfect in any next to a sofa or in a bedroom as pillow or blanket storage as well as in any bathroom as bathrobe and ...
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
$1,250
H 16.75 in W 27 in D 20 in
Large Italian Albini & Sgrelli Style Bamboo Riviera Basket or Container
By Franco Albini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large bamboo and rattan basket or container with hinged lid, typical of 1960s Franco Albini and Ezio Sgrelli style. In original condition with visible wear consistent with its age a...
Bamboo, Rattan
1960s Italian Bamboo Rattan Bohemian French Riviera Basket
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet, Franca Helg, Antonio Piva and Franco Albini
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern basket or container, perfect in any next to a sofa or in a bedroom as pillow or blanket storage as well as in any bathroom as bathrobe and ...
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
Italian Metal Basket, 1970s
By Romeo Rega
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
An Italian square basket in silver and gold metal made with weaving technique. This piece is typical for the style of the era evoking the designs of W...
Metal