Tito Agnoli (Lima, 1931-Milan, 2012) for Bonacina 1889 Pair of model BP9 armchairs made of bamboo and rattan. Italy, 1950s Tito Agnoli, born in Lima, Peru in 1931, graduated in Architecture in Milan. As an industrial designer he worked as an assistant to the architects Gio Ponti and Carlo de Carli at the Milan Faculty of Architecture. Additionally, he taught at the Lissone Art Institute. Agnoli received awards, including twice the Compasso d'Oro and the Chicago Neocon gold medal. Starting in 1974, he collaborated with Poltrona Frau, creating successful models. His legacy continues to influence the world of design

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