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.
Vintage Love Seat Module, Corner Leather Sofa Armchair in Blush Colour, 1970s
By Tito Agnoli
Located in Montecalvoli, IT
Vintage 1970s Love Seat Module, Corner Leather Sofa Armchair, Blush Colour, by Tito Agnoli for Poltrona Frau, Model Petronio, Furniture Discover this beautiful Loveseat or Corner Mo...
Leather
Vintage Italian Leather love Seat
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Beautiful Vintage Italian Leather love seat is the perfect purchase for those who want to invite a classy energy to their space. Two in stock, items sold separately. Overall D...
Leather
$5,772Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 29.53 in W 88.59 in D 39.38 in
Vintage Sofa Set in Cognac Leather by Sapporo for Mobil Girgi, Italy, 1970s
By Mobil Girgi, Sapporo
Located in Catania, CT
Set of two armchairs and a three seater sofa designed by Sapporo for Mobil Girgi. Cognac leather. Original vintage condition with normal trace of age and use. Foam in perfect conditi...
Leather
$10,211
H 29.53 in W 68.9 in D 37.41 in
Mario Bellini Le Bambole Sofa, Upholstered in Alpaca, B&B Italia, 1970s
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A beautiful Mario Bellini Le Bambole sofa, produced by B&B Italia, Italy in the 1970s, newly upholstered in luxurious 100% alpaca. Marked on the underside. Fast shipping worldwid...
Alpaca
De Sede DS42 Two-Seat Sofa in Original Natural Leather, 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The De Sede DS42 is a two-seat sofa upholstered in thick, hand-stitched natural leather, produced by the Swiss manufacturer in the 1970s. The silhouette is low and compact, with a hi...
Leather
$9,500 / set
H 30.5 in W 74.5 in D 34.5 in
Pair of Edward Wormley Dunbar Love Seats Sofas Jack Lenor Larsen
By Edward Wormley
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Excellent pair of Edward Wormley designed for Dunbar love seat sofas. They retain their original Jack Lenor Larsen velvet fabric in close to excellent...
Upholstery, Walnut
$3,730
H 29.53 in W 47.25 in D 30.32 in
Two-Seat “Ecco” Loveseat by Slettvoll in Cognac Leather and Rattan, Norway 1970s
Located in Almelo, NL
Two-Seat “Ecco” Loveseat by Slettvoll in Cognac Leather and Patinated Rattan, Norway, 1970s This beautifully preserved two-seat “Ecco” loveseat by Slettvoll Manilla Furniture, part ...
Leather, Bamboo, Rattan
$5,962Sale Price|25% Off
H 35.44 in W 49.22 in D 31.5 in
Pierre Chapo, S18Y “Love Seat” Bench in Elm and Patinated Leather, France, 1970s
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Almelo, NL
Pierre Chapo, S18Y “Love Seat” Bench in Elm and Patinated Leather, France, 1970s A rare and architecturally refined S18Y “Love Seat” bench by Pierre Chapo, crafted in his own worksh...
Leather, Elm
$4,302Sale Price|20% Off
H 33.47 in W 50.4 in D 42.52 in
EXTRA LARGE HOWARD GEORGE SMITH STYLE BROWN LEATHER LOVE SEAT ARMCHAiR SOFA
By Howard & Sons, George Smith
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely exquisite George Smith Howard & Son's style love seat armchair in Italian brown leather ...
Leather
$10,879
H 25.6 in W 55.12 in D 33.47 in
Carlo Scarpa 'Cornaro' Love Seat in Iroko Wood for Simon, Italy, 1970's
By Simon Gavina Editions, Carlo Scarpa
Located in Uithoorn, NL
Carlo Scarpa 'Cornaro' Loveseat in Iroko Wood for Simon, Italy, 1970's Early production Cornaro sofa by Carlo Scarpa for Simon, Italy, 1973. This rare first version was crafted in s...
Fabric, Leather, Hardwood
Basket Love Seat
By Georges Leleu
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A basket love seat style Louis XVI.
Mahogany
$5,250
H 22 in W 58.75 in D 29.25 in
Willie Landels “Throw-Away” Two-Seat Sofa for Zanotta, Italy, circa 1970s
By Willie Landels, Zanotta
Located in San Diego, CA
An iconic and historically important “Throw-Away” two-seat sofa designed by Willie Landels for Zanotta, Italy. Originally conceived in 1965 and introduced by Zanotta in 1966, the Thr...
Naugahyde, Plastic
Ernst Schwadron Love Seat Sofa
By Ernst Schwadron
Located in Hanover, MA
Two seat love seat sofa designed by Austrian emigre Ernst Schwadron and retailed through Rena Rosenthal inc. New York in the 1940's. This design was part of his early collection for...
Upholstery, Mahogany
Classic Tufted Love Seat
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Classic tufted two-seat sofa with a bicast bonded chocolate-colored vintage style leather upholstery, with a tufted cushion backrest, and sides with t...
Faux Leather, Wood
$10,892Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 31.3 in W 42.92 in D 41.34 in
Pair of Restored Baxter Berger Hand Dyed Cigar Brown Leather Love Seat Armchairs
By Baxter Furniture
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very well made pair of original Baxter Berger large love seat armchairs, hand dyed this one of a kind cigar ...
Leather
$2,290
H 38.19 in W 47.25 in D 26.78 in
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Rattan and Bamboo Love Seat or Sofa, 1960s
Located in Miami, FL
Nicely shaped rattan and bamboo frame. This wonderful Vintage Mid-Century Modern love seat or sofa is in very good condition with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful patina. This lovely piece of furniture looks wonderful in a Boho Ibiza style...
Bamboo
Vintage Cane Lounge Chairs Model P3 by Tito Agnoli, 1960s
By Tito Agnoli
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Timeless easy chairs designed by Tito Agnoli and manufactured by Pierantonio Bonacina. Model P3. This rare set is slightly different to the 'regular' p3 chairs...
Cane
Tito Agnolli Midcentury Rattan Italian Armchair
By Tito Agnoli
Located in Valladolid, ES
Amazing rattan Italian poltrona or armchair, 1960s by Tito Agnolli. In a perfect condition. From Italy.
Rattan