Tito Agnoli, the Milanese rationalist

Tito Agnoli (1931-2012) is an Italian architect and designer of Peruvian origin, trained at the Politecnico di Milano and an early collaborator of Gio Ponti. A prolific designer, he signed for five decades for Bonacina, Cinova, Arflex, Matteo Grassi, Cassina, La Linea and Poltrona Frau a production where Milanese geometric rigour meets the warmth of noble materials. His Anonima Castelli chaise longue, leather sofas for Matteo Grassi and President lamp for Oluce remain the most identifiable pieces of this precise, discreet signature.

Tito Agnoli leather sofas for Matteo Grassi, the 057 Bonacina armchair and the President Oluce lamp remain the designer's most identifiable pieces. Italian vintage furniture to find for those wanting a rare Milanese signature, still accessible.