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Pair of Tito Agnoli Footstools, Italy 1960s
$3,500per set
£2,650.92per set
€3,044.50per set
CA$4,904.64per set
A$5,332.34per set
CHF 2,827.21per set
MX$63,921.21per set
NOK 35,932.41per set
SEK 32,918.97per set
DKK 22,753.75per set
About the Item
Tito Agnoli, a 20th-century Italian designer, was initially trained as an architect. Throughout his career, he worked alongside iconic Italian creatives like Gio Ponti and Carlo De Carli. Agnoli’s work from the 1950s and 60s reveals how he integrated structural thinking into his visual language. His models, incorporating natural materials, expanded the design vocabulary of modern Italian domestic objects, demonstrating that modernism did not have to be cold or metallic to maintain rigor.
These footstools make this approach visible. The bases are constructed from bent rattan arranged in a continuous vertical rhythm, forming a cylinder that feels both open and solid at once. Rattan is not merely decorative here. Its flexibility and strength allow the structure to remain light without feeling fragile, while the natural, warm tone gives the form a grounded presence. The circular seats are upholstered in soft, off-white sheepskin, providing a tactile contrast to the smooth rattan bodies. Balance is achieved through the relationship between the swirling verticality of the rattan and the clean, round plane of the seat, giving these pieces a sense of warmth, relaxation, and discipline. Versatile in its functionality, this pair brings a touch of natural beauty indoors. Their timeless allure and understated sophistication make them beloved accent pieces in modern interiors, standing as a testament to the enduring appeal of organic materials and masterful craftsmanship.
These stools embody a moment in Italian design when comfort, scale, and everyday use were valued alongside clarity of line. Their honesty allows the structure and materials to shine and remain central to the design. In a room, they are not simple accent objects, but rather elements that help establish atmosphere.
Condition:
In good vintage condition. Wear consistent with age and use. Items have recently been reupholstered in premium sheepskin. Each of our items can be reupholstered by our in-house atelier in a fabric of choice. Please reach out for more information.
Dimensions:
17.32 in ø x 19.68 in H
44 cm ø x 50 cm H
- Creator:Tito Agnoli (Designer)
- Dimensions:Height: 19.69 in (50 cm)Diameter: 17.33 in (44 cm)Seat Height: 19.69 in (50 cm)
- Sold As:Set of 2
- Style:Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
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- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1960s
- Condition:Reupholstered. Wear consistent with age and use. Items have recently been reupholstered in premium sheepskin. Each of our items can be reupholstered by our in-house atelier in a fabric of choice. Please reach out for more information.
- Seller Location:Utrecht, NL
- Reference Number:Seller: 202533351stDibs: LU2947347462762
Tito Agnoli
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.
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