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.
$3,800
Tito Agnoli Barcart
By Tito Agnoli
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Unique Italian bamboo bar cart by Tito Agnoli Great shape with brass caster and 2 shelves Italy, 1950s
Bamboo
$85
H 2.63 in W 1.63 in D 1.5 in
Bird Nest Silver Plate Metal Bottle Stopper Topper Barware, Austria, 1950s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful metal and cork bottle stopper. Some wear with a nice patina, but this is old-age. Made of metal and cork, silver plated. A beautiful nice barware item or just a display item in your collections of antique and vintage bottle...
Metal, Silver Plate
Set of 6 Cera Old World Map Double Rocks Glasses
By Cera
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Set of 6 Cera Old World Map Double Rocks Glasses. These glasses are larger than rerocks glasses. Decorated with old world maps in tan coloration and 22k...
Glass
19th Century French André-Charles Boulle Style Cave à Liqueur
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Dallas, TX
The incredibly intricate brass inlay that embellishes the lid and front façade of this cave à liqueur is reminiscent of the technique utilized by Andre-Charles Boulle while hand-craf...
Metal, Brass
$725 / item
H 3.94 in W 7.49 in D 11.42 in
21st Century Tea Box Organizer in Leather Handmade in Italy
By Pinetti
Located in Bagnatica, Lombardia
For true infusions' lovers. Elevate your tea-drinking ritual with a wooden box covered outside with genuine calf leather. Its inner walnut wood structure is divided inside by compar...
Leather, Walnut
$5,742 / item
H 9.06 in W 13.78 in D 9.85 in
Martellato, Gold Luxurious Champagne Cooler; Champagne Chiller; Wine Bucket
Located in Porto, PT
Martellato, a champagne cooler inspired by the Latin term for hammered, seeking a refined end through its sculptural character. Crafted exclusively by hand, this frapé boasts a disti...
Brass
French Brass Horse Bottle Opener
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Unique vintage solid brass horse bottle opener from France, 1950s. Beautiful etched brass with intricate details and curved handle. Heavy and solid...
Brass
Norman Bel Geddes Copper Art Deco Cocktail or Drinks Set
By Norman Bel Geddes
Located in Westport, CT
Norman Bel Geddes copper cocktail, drinks pitcher, with tray and six footed drinks cups, Art Deco.
Copper
Set of 3 Antique 19th Century English Horn Stirrup Cups
Located in Pearland, TX
A fine set of three 19th-Century English Victorian graduated polished horn stirrup cups traditionally used for toasting on a fox hunt. These would be stylish on a bar, a handsome add...
Bone
Vintage Hip Flask with Tartan and Leather Cover
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Vintage Hip Flask with Tartan and Leather Cover. Vibrantly colored tartan plaid with supple hand stitched pigskin leather wrap around the glass flask.
Chrome
$3,975
H 4 in W 21 in D 17 in
Enrique Garcel Mid-Century Modern Lacquered Goatskin Pagoda Style Bar Tray
By Enrique Garcel
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful Mid-Century Modern bar tray was handmade in Colombia, circa 1980. It features a pagoda form with stylized chinoiserie style legs; a volumetric rectangular body and a b...
Goatskin
Theodore Alexander Pie Crust Edge Inlaid Serving Tray
By Theodore Alexander
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Stunning oval mahogany serving tray having pie crust edge and chain link inlaid design.
Mahogany
Mid Century Witco Style Bottle Holder
By William Westenhaver / Witco, Witco
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Classic mid century bottle holder in the styling of William Westenhaver for Witco. Tall and slender notched wood case with handle and metal hinge and lock. Interior is lined with per...
Wood