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.
Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce Mod. 36 Wall Lamp, Italy 1955
By Gino Sarfatti, Arteluce
Located in Naples, IT
Wall sconce Mod. "36" in chromed metal designed by Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce, Italy 1955. The lamp is structured with a horizontal chromed arm connected to a square metal plate, wh...
Metal
Tito Agnoli per Oluce Lampada da Parete Serie "Cornalux", Italia 1960s
By Oluce, Tito Agnoli
Located in Naples, IT
Lampada da parete in ottone cromato di Tito Agnoli per Oluce, con struttura composta da due bracci orientabili in tubolare di metallo cromato. Il diffusore a bulbo è in vetro opalino...
Brass
Ignazio Gardella for Azucena "LP6" Wall Light, Italy, 1960s
By Azucena, Ignazio Gardella
Located in Naples, IT
Wall lamp Mod. Lp6 with brass and nickel-plated brass frame. Prismatic pressed glass diffuser. Designed by Ignazio Gardella for the Italian company Azucena 1958.
Brass
Ernesto Gismondi for Artemide Wall Lamp "Sintesi Faretto," Italy 1970s
By Ernesto Gismondi, Artemide
Located in Naples, IT
Wall lamp "Faretto "Sintesi" designed by Ernesto Gismondi, produced by Artemide in the 1970s made of black and white enameled metal. It is an illuminating work of art, can be used as...
Metal
Vico Magistretti for Artemide “Triteti” Wall Lamp, Italy, 1960s
By Vico Magistretti, Artemide
Located in Naples, IT
An icon of Italian industrial design, the Triteti lamp was designed in 1969 by the renowned master Vico Magistretti for Artemide. A classic piece with a minimalist, modular design, i...
Plastic
Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce Model 237/2 Wall Lamp, Italy 1960s
By Gino Sarfatti, Arteluce
Located in Naples, IT
Rare and Original two pair of vintage wall sconces, model 237/2 by Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce, Milan. Italy, 1960 Two spherical diffusers with clear glass, resting on black lacquered...
Metal
Tito Agnoli adjustable wall lamp for Oluce, Italy 1954
By Tito Agnoli, Oluce
Located in Milan, IT
Tito Agnoli Model: 194 adjustable wall lamp for Oluce, Italy 1954
Metal
Angelo Lelii Wall Light for Arredoluce, circa 1952, Italy
By Angelo Lelii
Located in Brussels, BE
Rare original Angelo Lelii wall light for Arredoluce, circa 1952, Italy. Structure in polished brass, two arms mounted on flexible tubes adjustable by pierced wheel on brass bolt. Or...
Aluminum, Brass
outstanding rare and early tito agnoli wall lamp
By Tito Agnoli, Oluce
Located in Munich, DE
the only tito agnoli wall lamp of this kind i ever have witnessed in 25 years.
Aluminum, Steel
Paolo Rizzatto Wall Lamp by Arteluce, Mid-Century Modern, Italy
By Arteluce, Paolo Rizzatto
Located in bari, IT
Manufactured by ARTELUCE in 1973, this mod. 265 wall lamp is a perfect blend of functionality and elegance. Its sleek, adjustable arm and rotating lampshade offers effortless control...
Metal
Single Wall Light by Elio Martinelli for Martinelli Luce, 1970s, Italy
By Martinelli Luce, Elio Martinelli
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Single Wall Light by Elio Martinelli for Martinelli Luce, 1970s, Italy Lamp is in very good vintage condition. This lamp works with E27 light bulbs. Wired and suitable to use w...
Brass
Rare Midcentury Wall Lamp Napako, Designed by Josef Hurka, 1960s, Czechoslovakia
By Josef Hurka, Napako
Located in Praha, CZ
Simple wall lamp designed by Josef Hurka, manufactured by Napako, in the 1960's, in Czechoslovakia. Made of metal and chrome. Repolished, cleaned, shows minor signs of use. Fully fun...
Metal, Chrome
