An accomplished architect, exhibition designer, furniture maker and magazine editor, Giuseppe Pagano Pogatschnig helped direct Italy’s rationalist architectural movement until his death near the end of World War II. Wounded twice and captured twice in World War I, Pogatschnig left military service to work as the editor and director of Casabella architecture magazine and went on to design the V Milan Triennale and VI Milan Triennale alongside fellow Italian architect Gio Ponti.
Originally born in the Austro-Hungarian Empire, now modern-day Croatia, Pogatschnig studied Italian in Trieste before joining the Italian army to serve in the First World War. After that harrowing and traumatic experience, he became a founding member of the first Fascist Party in Parenzo. In 1924, he graduated from Turin Polytechnic with an architecture degree and began designing bridges, pavilions and buildings, including the Gualino office complex, in Turin. Nearing 1928, Pogatschnig began work on pavilions for the Turin International Exhibition.
Pogatschnig’s involvement in the V and VI Milan Triennales stand today as some of his greatest contributions to Italian architecture. He held full control over the design of the latter exhibition, in 1936, which led to the opportunity to design many of the interiors of the Italian Pavilion at the Paris Expo the following year.
Pogatschnig’s reputation as an architect and designer were overshadowed only by his outspoken nature as an editor. By 1942, he openly criticized the Italian regime and left the Fascist Party to join the resistance a year later. These activities led to his capture, imprisonment and escape from Brescia in 1944. Ultimately, Pogatschnig was recaptured, tortured and transferred across prisons to Austria’s Mauthausen concentration camp, where he died on April 22, 1945, less than a month before the end of fighting in Europe.
On 1stDibs, find vintage Giuseppe Pagano Pogatschnig seating, tables, and case pieces.
Giuseppe Pagano Sofa and Pair of Armchairs in Wood and Woven Rope, Italy, 1940s
By Giuseppe Pagano Pogatschnig
Located in Roma, IT
Exceptional and truly unique seating set composed of a two-seat sofa and a matching pair of armchairs, entirely crafted in curved beechwood and hand-woven rope. This marvelous set wa...
Rope, Wood, Beech
Giuseppe Pagano Pair of Italian Oak and Woven Rope Stools, Italy, 1940s
By Giuseppe Pagano Pogatschnig
Located in Roma, IT
Marvelous and unique pair of stools entirely crafted in solid oak and completed by beautifully hand-woven rope seats. These refined stools were designed by the mastery of Giuseppe Pa...
Rope, Wood, Oak
Pair of Vivai del Sud Mid-Century Armchairs in Bamboo and Rattan, Italy 1970s
By Vivai del Sud
Located in Roma, IT
Pair of fantastic Mid-Century armchairs fully made in bamboo, rattan and wicker. This incredible set was produced in Italy by Vivai del Sud during the 1970s. These comfortable armch...
Fabric, Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
Franco Albini Pair of Rattan and Bamboo Armchairs, Italy, 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Gorgeous pair of mid-century armchairs entirely made of bamboo, curved rattan and hand-woven wicker. These charming organic modern chairs were produced in Italy during the 1960s and ...
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
Pair of MR10 Rattan Chairs by Ludwig Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll, 1960s
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning and rare pair of iconic MR10 cantilever chairs in chromed tubular steel and hand-woven rattan. Designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and produced by Knoll International durin...
Metal, Steel, Chrome
Midcentury Franco Albini Rattan and Bamboo Shell-Shaped Armchair, Italy, 1950s
By Franco Albini
Located in Roma, IT
Amazing midcentury Rattan shell armchair. This piece was produced in Italy in the 1950s and is attributed to the mastery of Franco Albini. The uniqueness of this armchair is due t...
Bamboo, Rattan
Pair of Mid-Century Italian Rope and Wood Armchairs by Guglielmo Pecorini, 1950s
By Guglielmo Pecorini
Located in Houston, TX
Designed by Guglielmo Pecorini, these mid-century Italian armchairs beautifully express the balance of craftsmanship and modernist restraint that defined postwar Italian design. Each...
Rope, Oak
Italian mid-century modern Armchairs in woven straw and wood, 1940s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern Armchairs in woven straw and wood, 1940s Pair of armchairs with square woven straw seat. The backrest has 3 shaped wooden slats. Shaped wooden armrests. Th...
Straw, Wood
Giuseppe Pagano (Attr.), Two armchairs in wood and rope, Italy 1940s
By Giuseppe Pagano Pogatschnig
Located in Argelato, BO
Two rare and iconic armchairs in wood and rope, made in Italy in the 1940s and attributable to the great architect and designer Giuseppe Pagano. A pair of essential but very elegant...
Rope, Wood
Pair of Italian Modernist Woven Cord Lounge Chairs Attributed to Giuseppe Pagano
By Giuseppe Pagano Pogatschnig
Located in Almelo, NL
Pair of Italian Modernist Woven Cord and Metal Lounge Chairs, Attributed to Giuseppe Pagano, 1940s Rare and highly decorative pair of Italian Modernist lounge chairs from the 1940s, attributed to Giuseppe Pagano. These striking armchairs feature an exceptionally light and architectural construction, combining slender black-finished metal frames with warm wooden details and beautifully woven natural cord seats and backrests. The geometric basket-weave pattern creates a strong graphic appearance while retaining the functional simplicity and restrained aesthetic associated with Italian Rationalism and early Italian Modernism. Particularly distinctive are the long wooden armrests, which provide a warm contrast to the elegant black metal structure. The slightly reclined backrests, low seating position and beautifully balanced proportions give the chairs a relaxed yet sophisticated appearance. The combination of metal, wood and natural woven cord gives these chairs an honest and highly tactile material quality. Their open construction makes them particularly attractive from every angle, including the rear, allowing them to be positioned freely within a room. Both chairs remain in exceptionally beautiful original vintage condition. The woven cord, wooden components and black-finished metal frames have been very well preserved and retain a wonderful authentic patina. A sophisticated and unusual pair of Italian lounge chairs with a strong architectural presence, suitable for both important private interiors and professional interior projects. The chairs are offered as a matching pair of two. Attribution The chairs are attributed to Giuseppe Pagano based on their design characteristics and previous market attribution. No manufacturer's label or documentary provenance confirming the attribution is currently available. For this reason, the chairs are conservatively offered as “Attributed to Giuseppe Pagano.” Details Designer: Attributed to Giuseppe Pagano Period: 1940s Country of Origin: Italy Style: Italian Modernist / Italian Rationalist Number of Pieces: 2 Sold As: Pair Materials Black-finished metal Wood Natural woven cord Dimensions – Each Chair Width: 65 cm / 25.59 in Depth: 55 cm / 21.65 in Height: 75 cm / 29.53 in Seat Height: 35 cm / 13.78 in Condition Excellent original vintage condition. The chairs have been exceptionally well preserved and retain their beautiful original woven cord, wooden elements and black-finished metal frames. Only very minor signs of age and use are present, fully consistent with pieces dating from the 1940s. The original materials display a beautiful and authentic patina, and the overall condition is remarkably good for their age. No major restorations or replacements. A rare matching pair in very beautiful and highly original condition. Please examine the photographs carefully, as they form an important part of the condition description. Professional Packing & Worldwide Shipping Worldwide shipping is available. The chairs will be carefully and professionally packed by our experienced in-house packing team. For international air freight and overseas transportation, we can manufacture a custom-made ISPM 15 compliant wooden export crate, providing excellent protection during international transport. We have extensive experience shipping vintage and collectible furniture internationally and can arrange transportation to destinations throughout the: United States – Canada – United Kingdom – Europe – Middle East – Asia – Australia and worldwide. For overseas export, all necessary professional packing and export preparation can be arranged. Please contact us for a shipping quotation to your destination. Giuseppe Pagano, Giuseppe Pagano chairs, attributed Giuseppe Pagano, Italian Modernist chairs, Italian Rationalist furniture, Italian Rationalism, 1940s Italian chairs, 1940s Italian design, woven cord lounge chairs, woven rope chairs, woven armchairs, Italian rope chairs...
Steel
Giuseppe Pagano (Attr.), Rope and bentwood Armchair, Italy 1940s
By Giuseppe Pagano Pogatschnig
Located in Argelato, BO
Rare armchair with footrest in cured wood and rope, made in Italy in the 1940s and attributable to the famous Italian architect and designer Giuseppe Pagano Pogatsching. The rope ha...
Rope, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Armchairs, Beech Wood & Woven String, Italy, 1950s
By Non-Standard Furniture and Lighting
Located in Milano, IT
Pair of Italian-made armchairs produced in the 1950s with curved beechwood frame, seat and back in woven rope.
String, Beech
