Tito Agnoli Rattan Chair

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A rattan chair by Tito Agnoli. Use with a cushion or padding of your choice is recommended.

Tito Agnoli (1931–2012) … Read more A rattan chair by Tito Agnoli. Use with a cushion or padding of your choice is recommended.

Tito Agnoli (1931–2012) was an Italian architect and industrial designer notable for his contributions to 20th-century furniture and lighting. Born in Lima, Peru to an Italian family, he moved to Italy after World War II and studied architecture at the Polytechnic University of Milan, graduating in the late 1950s. Early in his career he worked alongside leading Italian figures such as Gio Ponti and Carlo De Carli, which helped shape his professional direction in design. 

From the 1950s through the 1970s, Agnoli designed a wide range of furniture and lighting for major Italian manufacturers including Arflex, Poltrona Frau, Bonacina, Matteo Grassi, and Oluce. His work is characterized by clean lines, functional clarity, and material refinement, with several pieces recognized for their significance in modern design. 

Agnoli also taught design and was twice nominated for the Compasso d’Oro, one of Italy’s most prestigious design awards, and received a gold medal at the NeoCon exhibition in Chicago in 1986. Some of his designs have been included in institutional collections, including that of the Museum of Modern Art in New York. He died in Milan in February 2012.  See less