Angelo Mangiarotti

Angelo Mangiarotti (1921–2012) was one of Italy's most versatile post-war designers — an architect, sculptor, and industrial designer who approached every scale with the same structural rigour. His furniture for Knoll, Skipper, and Arflex and his lighting for Artemide and Agape demonstrated a consistent preoccupation with how weight, material, and gravity interact.

The Eros marble tables — their tops balanced on conical bases without a single bolt — remain masterclasses in structural elegance. Mangiarotti pieces appear in permanent collections at MoMA, the Triennale di Milano, and the Vitra Design Museum. Collectors Network features authenticated Angelo Mangiarotti pieces from specialist vintage dealers.

Frequently Asked Questions

What Angelo Mangiarotti designs are most significant?

The Eros series marble tables — in Carrara white and green Alpi marble — are the most recognised and collected Mangiarotti designs. Their gravity-based joinery (no bolts, no glue) is the primary identifier of authentic pieces. Skipper production examples from the 1970s are the most commonly found; confirm with documentation where possible. His lighting for Artemide and Guzzini is also actively collected.

Does Collectors Network carry Angelo Mangiarotti furniture?

Collectors Network sources Italian post-war design and regularly handles Angelo Mangiarotti pieces — marble tables, seating, and lighting — through specialist Italian and European dealers. Browse our current stock or contact us to register your interest in specific models.