01/06/2026
Tito Agnoli, born in Lima, Peru in 1931, is one of the leading figures of 20th-century Italian design. Born into an Italian family, he settled in Milan after the war, where he initially trained as a painter under Mario Sironi before turning to architecture at the Politecnico di Milano, from which he graduated in 1959. His professional career began alongside two design masters, Gio Ponti and Carlo De Carli, who profoundly influenced his creative approach. Early on, Agnoli gravitated towards industrial design, developing a simple and functional style characterized by clean lines and rigorous construction. From the 1950s onward, he collaborated with leading Italian companies such as Arflex, Molteni, Oluce, Lema, and Poltrona Frau, designing both furniture and lighting. Among his iconic creations is the “Agnoli” floor lamp for Oluce, considered a classic of modern lighting design. His work has garnered international acclaim, with some of his pieces entering the permanent collections of the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York. Nominated several times for the Compasso d’Oro, he won a gold medal at the Neocon trade fair in Chicago in 1986. Alongside his design career, he shared his knowledge by teaching design at the Lissone Art Institute. True to a minimalist and timeless aesthetic, Tito Agnoli left behind a body of work that continues to influence contemporary design. He passed away in Milan in February 2012, leaving behind a rich and respected legacy.
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Three-light wall sconce by Tito Agnoli,
steel,
O’Luce edition. Italy, c. 1964.
Arm length 100 cm.
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