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.
Pair of black Leather Chairs by Tito Agnoli for Matteo Grassi, Italy, 1980s
By Matteo Grassi, Tito Agnoli
Located in Berlin, DE
A refined pair of chairs defined by clean lines, a lightly curved backrest, and a restrained, architectural silhouette. Fully wrapped in hand-stitched black saddle leather, they re...
Metal
Leather Chair by Tito Agnoli for Matteo Grassi Italy, 1980s
By Matteo Grassi, Tito Agnoli
Located in Berlin, DE
This chair by Tito Agnoli for Matteo Grassi is a refined example of Italian modern design. Fully wrapped in hand-stitched cognac saddle leather, it features clean lines, a lightly cu...
Metal
Tito Agnoli x Calligaris Italian Postmodern Leather Dining Chairs, 1980s, Italy
By Matteo Grassi, Calligaris, Tito Agnoli
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
A set of six Postmodern sculptural dining chairs designed by Tito Agnoli and handmade by Calligaris in Italy, 1980s. They feature a...
Leather
Pair of Chairs by Tito AGNOLI for ARFLEX, 1969
By Tito Agnoli
Located in Berlin, Berlin
air of low chairs designed by Tito Agnoli. Italy, Arflex, 1969. Two seating elements from the Novemila series produced by Arflex and reupholstered in ivory white boucle material. Th...
Bouclé
$19,500 / set
H 31.5 in W 31.5 in D 31.5 in
Tito Agnoli for Arflex, Modular Sofa Model '9000', in Teddy Re-Upholstery 1970s
By Tito Agnoli, Arflex
Located in Almelo, NL
Tito Agnoli for Arflex, modular sofa model '9000', in teddy fabric re-upholstery, Italy 1970s. This model is marked by showing infinite possibilities to customize its use accordi...
Fabric, Beech
$1,624Sale Price|35% Off
H 33.08 in W 18.12 in D 24.41 in
20th Century Black Leather Armchair "Korium" by Tito Agnoli for Matteo Grassi
By Tito Agnoli
Located in Sofia, BG
Midcentury leather armchair Korium by Tito Agnoli for Matteo Grassi. Made in 1980 and in very good condition, Italy.
Leather
Original Black Leather Dining Chair by Tito Agnoli for Matteo Grassi
By Tito Agnoli
Located in Chesham, GB
Black stitched leather "Korium" chairs - Tito Agnoli for Matteo Grassi. Three available. Price per piece. Makers mark to the rear of each. Very good condition.
Leather
$1,308 / set
H 80 in W 44 in D 44 in
Pair of Italian Brown Leather Chairs by Matteo Grassi, 1970s, Italy
By Matteo Grassi
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Pair of Italian Brown Leather Chairs by Matteo Grassi, 1970s, Italy Measurements : Height: 80 cm Seating height: 45 cm Seating: 44 cm x 44 cm Please do not hesitate to ask us if y...
Leather, Wood
$20,942 / set
H 33.08 in W 24.81 in D 21.66 in
Modern Chocolate Brown Leather Eight Dining Chairs Tito Agnoli , 1979
By Tito Agnoli
Located in Vienna, AT
Modern 8 cognac or chocolate brown vintage dining chairs or chairs designed by Tito Agnoli for Matteo Grassi 1979, Italy. A special feature from the model of chair Korium is high-qua...
Leather
$4,400 / set
H 33.47 in W 24.41 in D 19.69 in
Set of 4 Armchairs in Brown/Red Leather, Tito Agnoli, Italian Modern, 1970s
By Tito Agnoli, Matteo Grassi
Located in Odense, DK
This set of four vintage armchairs, designed by Italian designer Tito Agnoli for Matteo Grassi, reflects the refined craftsmanship and understated luxury that define his work. Made i...
Leather
Tito Agnoli for Matteo Grassi Three-Seater Sofa
By Tito Agnoli, Matteo Grassi
Located in Nashville, TN
Item Details: Two-Seater Green leather sofa. The leather cushions are embossed with “Matteo Grassi” and are held together by zippers. Creator: Tito Agnoli for Matteo Grassi ...
Leather
$3,250Sale Price / set|22% Off
H 32 in W 14.5 in D 17.5 in
Set of 4 Zanotta Burgundy Leather Dining Chairs, Italy, 1980s, Signed
By Zanotta, Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A handsome and well-crafted set of four dining chairs by Zanotta, Italy circa 1980s, in rich burgundy leather. Often compared stylistically to Mario Bellini’s iconic 'Cab' chairs for...
Leather
A Pair of Rattan Lounge Chairs Attributed to Tito Agnoli.
By Tito Agnoli
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Attributed to iconic Italian designer Tito Agnoli, this sculptural pair of rattan lounge chairs exemplifies mid-century modern elegance with a relaxed, organic touch. Crafted in Ital...
Rattan
$2,165 / set
H 31.5 in W 17.33 in D 20.87 in
Sistina dining chairs by Tito Agnoli for Matteo Grassi, Italy 1980s Set of 4
By Matteo Grassi, Tito Agnoli
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Set of 4 dining chairs Sistina Saddle by Tito Agnoli for Matteo Grassi. Made in Italy in the 1980s. Tito Agnoli originally comes from the Peruvian capital Lima, but studied at the Po...
Leather
$4,975 / set
H 32.68 in W 17.72 in D 20.87 in
Carlo Bartoli Black Leather Dining Room Chairs for Matteo Grassi Italy 1980s
By Carlo Bartoli, Matteo Grassi
Located in Almelo, NL
Carlo Bartoli Black Leather dining room chairs for Matteo Grassi Italy 1980s This set of six dining chairs, named "Coral" by Carlo Ba...
Metal
$2,141 / set
H 33.47 in W 25.2 in D 21.26 in
Vintage patinated Dining Chairs by Tito Agnoli for Matteo Grassi, 1980, Set of 4
By Matteo Grassi, Tito Agnoli
Located in Copenhagen, DK
A set of four Postmodern sculptural dining chairs designed by Tito Agnoli for Matteo Grassi in Italy during the 1980s. These chairs are a striking fusion of art and functionality, bo...
Leather
Sculptural Chair by Tito Agnoli Rattan and Bamboo, Italy, 1960
By Tito Agnoli
Located in Paris, IDF
Rattan and Bamboo sculptural chair by Tito Agnoli Italy 1960. A rare model in good condition. Price for 1 chair.
Bamboo, Rattan
Pair of Rattan Bar Stools by Tito Agnoli for Bonacina, Italy 1950s
By Bonacina, Tito Agnoli
Located in Roma, IT
Magnificent pair of Mid-Century bar stools in curved rattan and wicker. These stunning stools were designed by Tito Agnoli for Bonacina in Italy in the 1950s. The stools feature a ...
Wicker, Rattan
Sculptural Chair by Tito Agnoli Rattan and Bamboo, Italy, 1960
By Tito Agnoli
Located in Paris, IDF
Rattan and Bamboo sculptural chair by Tito Agnoli Italy 1960. A rare model in good condition. A pair available, Price for 1 chair.
Bamboo, Rattan
Tito Agnoli Leather Chairs for Matteo Grassi, 1970s, Set of 4
By Matteo Grassi, Tito Agnoli
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Set of 4 leather side or dining chairs designed by Tito Agnoli for Matteo Grassi. - Model Korium Nicely manufactured chairs completely upholstered with black leather. Conditio...
Leather
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H 33.08 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Pair of Tito Agnoli Leather Side Chairs for Matteo Grassi, 1970s
By Tito Agnoli
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Pair of leather side or dining chairs designed by Tito Agnoli for Matteo Grassi. - Model Korium Nicely manufactured pair of chairs completely upholstered with black leather. T...
Leather