Massimo and Lella Vignelli Floor Lamps

Massimo Vignelli and Lella Vignelli’s legacy can be seen everywhere in the logos of Bloomingdale’s, Ford and American Airlines, among others. In addition to their work in branding, they were prolific creators of modernist home furnishings, products and interiors, and the duo’s collaborations, which span 50 years, have left a profound mark on design and wider visual culture.

After meeting in Italy, Lella (1934–2016) and Massimo (1931–2014) began working together in 1961 and a decade later formed Vignelli Associates in New York. A self-described “information architect,” Massimo was committed to streamlining complex ideas into clear, visually arresting forms. (Witness the graphic identity that he cocreated with Bob Noorda for the New York City Transit Authority as well as his influential 1972 subway map.) The Vignellis’ most recognizable piece, for example, may be the Handkerchief chair, a stackable office chair made of compression-molded plastic that has the look of a cloth floating in air. It was created for Knoll in 1983 after they designed the brand’s logo.

Evidence of the couple’s influence can also be found in their Saratoga line (1964), the first collection of lacquered furniture, which helped herald in the trendy “glossy” look of the decade (and beyond). When the Vignellis created the Poltrona Frau Interview chair in 1988 for an Italian television station, it became widely sought after, “which goes to show you the power of the TV media,” the couple once said. Much like their elemental graphic designs, the Kono (1984) and Pisa tables (1985) — both created for Casigliani — cull the form of the table down to geometric shapes.

Vignelli furniture is often labeled as Massimo Vignelli’s alone, though he fought to have Lella recognized for her work, even throwing away magazines that neglected to give her due credit. As he wrote of their lifelong collaboration in his book Designed By: Lella Vignelli: “It is not holding a pencil with four hands that makes a partnership; it is sharing the creative act and exercising creative criticism which is reflected in the end result.”

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Creator: Massimo and Lella Vignelli

Massimo & Lella Vignelli, Floor Lamp in Copper & Marble, Wagneriana, Italy, 1986

By Massimo and Lella Vignelli

Located in Odense, DK

The "Wagneriana" floor lamp, a masterpiece of design crafted by the renowned Italian duo Massimo & Lella Vignelli in 1986, seamlessly blends the timeless elegance of copper and marble to create a truly fascinating piece of functional art. The Wagneriana floor lamp...

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1980s Italian Art Deco Vintage Massimo and Lella Vignelli Floor Lamps

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Marble, Copper

'Wagneriana' Floor Lamp by Lella and Massimo Vignelli

By Massimo and Lella Vignelli

Located in Los Angeles, CA

'Wagneriana' marble floor lamp by Lella and Massimo Vignelli. Designed and manufactured in Italy, 1986. A monolithic black marble floor lamp adorned with a brass bowl-shaped shade. T...

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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Massimo and Lella Vignelli Floor Lamps

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Marble, Brass, Copper

Massimo & Lella Vignelli “Sette Magie” Floor Lamp for Morphos, 1970

By Morphos, Massimo and Lella Vignelli

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

Massimo & Lella Vignelli “Sette Magie” floor lamp for Morphos, gold leaf and metal, Italy, 1970. The “Sette Magie” floor lamp from Massimo & Lella Vignelli for Morphos repre...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Massimo and Lella Vignelli Floor Lamps

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Gold Leaf

Massimo & Lella Vignelli “Sette Magie” Floor Lamps for Morphos, 1970, Set of 2

By Morphos, Massimo and Lella Vignelli

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

Massimo & Lella Vignelli “Sette Magie” floor lamps for Morphos, gold leaf and metal, Italy, 1970, set of two. This pair of “Sette Magie” floor lamps from Massimo & Lella Vig...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Massimo and Lella Vignelli Floor Lamps

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Metal, Gold Leaf

Marble Floor Lamp "Wagneriana" by Lella and Massimo Vignelli

By Massimo and Lella Vignelli

Located in Brussels, BE

Marble Floor Lamp "Wagneriana" by Lella and Massimo Vignelli The "Wagneriana" floor lamp, a masterpiece of design crafted by the renowned Italian duo Massimo & Lella Vignelli in 1986, seamlessly blends the timeless elegance of copper and marble to create a truly fascinating piece of functional art. The Wagneriana floor lamp...

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1980s Italian Art Deco Vintage Massimo and Lella Vignelli Floor Lamps

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Marble, Copper

1970s Lightolier floor lamp

H 48 in W 4 in D 8 in

1970s Lightolier floor lamp

By Lightolier

Located in Montréal, QC

Lightolier floor lamp, 1970s. Enameled composite metal head, chromed steel stem, enameled steel foot. 40 to 60 watt E-26 Edison medium base incandescent bulb or higher if LED/CFL. ...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Massimo and Lella Vignelli Floor Lamps

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Aluminum, Steel, Chrome

Massimo Vignelli for Venini Yellow Onion Glass Uplighter Wall Sconce

H 11.75 in W 6 in D 4 in

Massimo Vignelli for Venini Yellow Onion Glass Uplighter Wall Sconce

By Massimo and Lella Vignelli, Venini

Located in Hanover, MA

Since yellow Murano glass wall lamp designed by Massimo Vignelli for Venini, mid-1950s. Original hefty brass wall bracket. Porcelain socket for single standard Edison screw lightbulb...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Massimo and Lella Vignelli Floor Lamps

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Brass

Midcentury Floor Lamp, 1970s

H 44.49 in W 16.15 in D 5.52 in

Midcentury Floor Lamp, 1970s

Located in Praha, CZ

- Made in Czechoslovakia - Made of metal - Fully functional - 1x E26 or E27 socket - Good, original condition.

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1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Massimo and Lella Vignelli Floor Lamps

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Metal

Martinelli Luce Metafora 1979 Table by Lella and Massimo Vignelli

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H 8.67 in W 47.25 in D 47.25 in

Martinelli Luce Metafora 1979 Table by Lella and Massimo Vignelli

By Massimo and Lella Vignelli, Martinelli Luce

Located in Brooklyn, NY

The four forms of the Euclidean geometry, the cube, the cylinder, the sphere and the pyramid, made of four different marbles, represent the basis of the table finished with a big she...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Massimo and Lella Vignelli Floor Lamps

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Carrara Marble

Vico Magistretti for Artemide Chimera Floor Lamp, Italy, 1970s

H 70.87 in Dm 7.88 in

Vico Magistretti for Artemide Chimera Floor Lamp, Italy, 1970s

By Vico Magistretti, Artemide

Located in Naples, IT

Designer floor lamp from the 1970s, created by Vico Magistretti for Artemide. The "Chimera" model is made of methacrylate and white lacquered metal . An iconic piece that can add st...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Massimo and Lella Vignelli Floor Lamps

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Metal

1970s Floor lamp , Hungary

H 55.12 in W 11.82 in D 13 in

1970s Floor lamp , Hungary

Located in Praha, CZ

- Good original condition with minor signs of use - In working order - E26-E27bulb - US wiring compatible

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1970s Hungarian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Massimo and Lella Vignelli Floor Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Chrome and Black Floor lamp by Robert Sonneman

H 74.5 in Dm 13 in

Chrome and Black Floor lamp by Robert Sonneman

By Robert Sonneman

Located in Palm Springs, CA

1960’s three polish chrome and black lacquered floor lamp by Robert Sonneman. Newly rewire, with new rotating switch. It takes three 75w max Edison light bulbs. Wired for US. Dim...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Massimo and Lella Vignelli Floor Lamps

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Chrome

Floor Neon Lamp 1970s

H 68.9 in Dm 9.85 in

Floor Neon Lamp 1970s

By Fratelli Guzzini

Located in taranto, IT

Floor lamp, original "neon lamp" model from the 1970s All in metal, coral red color, oval-shaped, it is about 175 cm high (... ask us for the exact measurements ...), contains a pai...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Massimo and Lella Vignelli Floor Lamps

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Metal

T.O Floor Lamp White Marble and Chrome

H 63 in Dm 3 in

T.O Floor Lamp White Marble and Chrome

By Pablo Designs

Located in San Francisco, CA

T.O celebrates and reinforces the importance of light as a pillar in our daily life. A monolithic column stands to support a horizontal and vertical line of light to provide precise ...

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21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Massimo and Lella Vignelli Floor Lamps

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Marble, Aluminum

Bamboo Floor Lamp by Enrico Tronconi for Vistosi, 1970's

H 50.4 in Dm 12.21 in

Bamboo Floor Lamp by Enrico Tronconi for Vistosi, 1970's

By Vistosi

Located in Oud Beijerland, NL

Very nice Murano glass sculptural floor lamp by Enrico Tronconi for Vistosi. It has 3 glass pieces and every section has 2 lamps, on the top there is a uplighter. It is in ver...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Massimo and Lella Vignelli Floor Lamps

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Metal, Chrome

Floor Lamp in Marble, Brass and paper by Diego Mardegan

H 68.12 in W 9.45 in D 44.1 in

Floor Lamp in Marble, Brass and paper by Diego Mardegan

By Diego Mardegan

Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF

Elegant floor lamp by the Italian designer Diego Mardegan, this piece is made of a cat eye shape thin marble base, oblique brass arm supporting a custom shade made of paper and hand ...

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2010s Italian Modern Massimo and Lella Vignelli Floor Lamps

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Marble, Brass

VeniceM Mondrian Floor Light by Massimo Tonetto in Glass and Metal

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H 65.36 in W 21.66 in D 9.85 in

VeniceM Mondrian Floor Light by Massimo Tonetto in Glass and Metal

By Massimo Tonetto, VeniceM

Located in Mogliano Veneto, TV

Floor lamp with diffused light. Burnished natural brass, polished or matte black nickel, polished gold structure and white Murano blown glass diffusers. Specifications: Function:...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Massimo and Lella Vignelli Floor Lamps

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Metal

Previously Available Items

Mid Century Floor Lamp in Travertine, Chrome and Murano Glass by Venini, 1970s

H 70.48 in W 9.85 in D 9.85 in

Mid Century Floor Lamp in Travertine, Chrome and Murano Glass by Venini, 1970s

By Massimo and Lella Vignelli, Venini

Located in Zagreb, HR

A Mid-century Modern floor lamp by Massimo & Lella Vignelli for Venini, consisting of three individual lamps, made from a travertine base, metal stem, and Murano glass globes. Sold a...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Massimo and Lella Vignelli Floor Lamps

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Travertine, Metal

Wagneriana Floor Lamp by Lella and Massimo Vignelli

H 70.5 in Dm 19.375 in

Wagneriana Floor Lamp by Lella and Massimo Vignelli

By Massimo and Lella Vignelli

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Wagneriana marble floor lamp by Lella and Massimo Vignelli. Designed and manufactured in Italy, 1986. A monolithic black marble floor lamp a...

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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Massimo and Lella Vignelli Floor Lamps

Materials

Marble, Brass, Copper

Floor Lamp with Travertine Feet, Metal and Murano Glass Globes by Vignelli

H 70.87 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in

Floor Lamp with Travertine Feet, Metal and Murano Glass Globes by Vignelli

By Massimo and Lella Vignelli

Located in Brussels, BE

Mid Century 3 parts Floor Lamp with travertine feet, metal and Murano glass globes by Massimo and Lella Vignelli for Venini - Italy 1970s.

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Massimo and Lella Vignelli Floor Lamps

Materials

Travertine, Metal

Marble Floor Lamp "Wagneriana" by Lella and Massimo Vignelli, Italy, 1980s

H 70.01 in W 19.49 in D 19.49 in

Marble Floor Lamp "Wagneriana" by Lella and Massimo Vignelli, Italy, 1980s

By Massimo and Lella Vignelli

Located in Brussels, BE

Marble floor lamp "Wagneriana" by Lella and Massimo Vignelli, Italy, 1980s.

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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Massimo and Lella Vignelli Floor Lamps

Materials

Marble

Floor Lamp Model 'Wagneriana' by Lella And Massimo Vignelli

H 70.08 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in

Floor Lamp Model 'Wagneriana' by Lella And Massimo Vignelli

By Massimo and Lella Vignelli

Located in Brussels, BE

Floor lamp model 'Wagneriana' by Lella and Massimo Vignelli.

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1970s Italian Vintage Massimo and Lella Vignelli Floor Lamps

Materials

Marble

Massimo And Lella Vignelli floor lamps for sale on 1stDibs.

Massimo and Lella Vignelli floor lamps are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of stone and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Massimo and Lella Vignelli floor lamps, although black editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original floor lamps by Massimo and Lella Vignelli were created in the mid-century modern style in italy during the 1980s. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider floor lamps by Archimede Seguso, Mario Botta, and Ettore Sottsass. Prices for Massimo and Lella Vignelli floor lamps can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $13,477 and can go as high as $15,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $14,239.

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Questions About Massimo and Lella Vignelli Floor Lamps

What was Massimo Vignelli most famous for?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertJanuary 19, 2025
Massimo Vignelli was perhaps most famous for the Handkerchief chair, a stackable office chair made of compression-molded plastic that has the look of a cloth floating in the air. It was created for Knoll in 1983. Vignelli and his wife, Lella Vignelli, are also legendary names in branding and were prolific creators of home furnishings, products and interiors. The duo’s modernist furniture collaborations, which spanned 50 years, also left a profound mark on design and wider visual culture. Furniture created by the couple is often labeled as Massimo Vignelli’s alone. However, he fought to have Lella recognized for her work, even throwing away magazines that neglected to give her due credit. Explore a range of Massimo Vignelli furniture on 1stDibs.

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