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Donghia Sofas

With distinctive style touches like gray flannel upholstery and overstuffed seating, American designer Angelo Donghia (1935–85) was a visionary leader of bold interior design and furniture in the 1970s and ’80s. Although Donghia lived only to age 50, by the time of his death from AIDS-related pneumonia, his name graced numerous furniture and decor companies, in addition to his own interior designs.

After graduating from Parsons School of Design in 1959, Donghia joined the interiors firm of Yale R. Burge, and his star rose quickly from there. By 1963, he had been appointed vice president and in 1966, partner — a move that came with a name change for the firm to Burge-Donghia Interiors. In 1968, he founded the fabrics and wall coverings company & Vice Versa, and in 1978 he founded Donghia Furniture. With this holistic approach, Donghia was able to oversee nearly every element of an interior design project, which, for him, spanned everything from corporate offices (notably PepsiCo’s world headquarters in Purchase, New York) to the Metropolitan Opera Club at Lincoln Center to residential interiors for clients such as Diana Ross and Ralph Lauren.

After he inherited Burge’s firm, he continued to develop its reach as Donghia Associates. He opened a series of showrooms around the country to offer his designs to a wider audience, who loved the company’s marriage of minimal forms with luxe materials. His silver-foil ceilings, mixing of eclectic textile patterns and plush furniture set trends and, through mass marketing, influenced the direction of American interior design.

“I feel that I’ve developed my own style that is as classic and minimal as the ’30s style it reflects,” the designer once told New York magazine. In 2015, the retrospective “Angelo Donghia: Design Superstar” at the New York School of Interior Design chronicled his influence on all facets of modern interiors, from furnishings to wall coverings. It’s an approach that still resonates today. Donghia continued to operate as a company after his death, acquired by the Rubelli Group in 2005. After it filed for bankruptcy in 2020 and closed its showrooms, its name, designs, archives and inventory were acquired by Kravet.

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Creator: Donghia
Donghia Signed Tan 100% Suede Leather Three Seater Sofa
By Donghia
Located in West Hartford, CT
Elegant Donghia three seater sofa with clean classic lines and upholstered in a neutral tan suede fabric. It sits beautifully and does not need to be reupholstered. Note there is o...
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Early 2000s Donghia Sofas

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Suede, Textile, Wood

Joe D'Urso Island Sofa for Donghia Knoll Plaidtastic Fabric tete-a-tete chaise
By Donghia, Joe D'Urso
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
A long tete a tete sofa / chaise designed by Joe D’Urso for Donghia. A slightly tapered form with an open back for passing through. Meant to float in a room hence the name “island” b...
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Early 2000s American Modern Donghia Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

Vintage Boho John Hutton for Donghia “Merbau” Rush Sofa
By John Hutton, Donghia
Located in west palm beach, FL
Elevate your living space with the Vintage Boho John Hutton for Donghia Block Island Rattan Sofa. Crafted in the USA, this iconic piece merges bohemian flair with American craftsmans...
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Late 20th Century Haitian Donghia Sofas

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Upholstery, Rattan

Sublime Rush Cane and Mahogany Sofa by John Hutton for Donghia- Pair Available
By John Hutton, Donghia
Located in Atlanta, GA
This magnificent sofa is shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored and ready for upholstery. There are a mat...
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1990s Haitian Organic Modern Donghia Sofas

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Cane, Mahogany

Stellar Block Island Collection Cane Sofa by Hutton for Donghia - Pair Available
By Donghia, John Hutton
Located in Atlanta, GA
This magnificent sofa is shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored and ready for upholstery. Expert custom u...
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1990s American Organic Modern Donghia Sofas

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Cane, Mahogany

Donghia Contemporary Sofa in Mohair
By Donghia
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Donghia contemporary sofa, sage green mohair with a shaped back and high sides, with raised rosette details on the back and sides. Raised on square tapering legs, three in front and ...
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Donghia Sofas

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Wood

John Hutton for Donghia Linen Upholstered Spirit Sofa, circa 1980s
By John Hutton, Donghia
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous modern linen upholstered "Spirit" sofa Designed by John Hutton for Donghia USA, circa 1980s Measures: 90" W x 39" D x 38" H, seat height 18". Very good origina...
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1980s American Modern Vintage Donghia Sofas

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Linen

Dinghy Modern Luxury Sofa Chenille Upholstery Dark Chocolate Frame Finish
By Dunbar Furniture, Donghia
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Gold and deep brown (almost chocolate) two tone three-seat luxury sofa by Donghia. Very comfortable sofa with good back support and extremely steady solid...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Donghia Sofas

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Upholstery, Hardwood

Vintage Coastal Block Weave Rattan Sectional After Donghia
By Donghia
Located in west palm beach, FL
Transform your outdoor space with our Vintage Coastal Block Weave Rattan Sectional, inspired by Donghia's iconic designs. Handcrafted in the USA, this sectional embodies American cra...
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Upholstery, Rattan

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Located in Oakland, CA
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Donghia "Noble" Custom Upholstered Sofa in Chartreuse Wool
By Donghia
Located in West Hartford, CT
High-end Donghia Noble three seat custom upholstered sofa in light chartreuse green wool fabric. Clean lines and comfortable seating. Good cond...
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Contemporary Art Deco Style Donghia Geneva Sofa
By Donghia
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
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Vintage Coastal John Hutton for Donghia Merbau Collection Pencil Reed Sofa
By John Hutton, Donghia
Located in west palm beach, FL
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John Hutton for Donghia Sofa in Cognac Wool Mohair
By John Hutton, Donghia
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Italian Upholstered Loveseat Sofa By Donghia
By Donghia
Located in Brooklyn, NY
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John Hutton for Donghia Block Island Collection Rattan Sofa, Two Available
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Donghia sofas for sale on 1stDibs.

Donghia sofas are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Donghia sofas, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original sofas by Donghia were created in the modern style in united states during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider sofas by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Lawrence Peabody, and Steve Chase. Prices for Donghia sofas can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $1,795 and can go as high as $28,500, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $4,300.
Questions About Donghia Sofas
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, Donghia is still in business as of January 2021. However, the brand did announce it was closing its showrooms in 2020, and Kravet Inc., purchased Donghia following bankruptcy proceedings. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of Donghia furniture from some of the world’s top sellers.

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