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Massimo and Lella Vignelli Seating

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
Huge “Bastiano” 4 seater sofa by Massimo and Lella Vignelli for Poltronova 60s
By Poltronova, Massimo and Lella Vignelli
Located in Padova, IT
Thanks to a scholarship obtained in 1958, Lella studied Architecture at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology school of architecture and worked as a junior designer in the presti...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Massimo and Lella Vignelli Seating

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Leather, Wood

Massimo and Lella Vignelli for Poltronova Four-Seat 'Saratoga' Sofa
By Poltronova, Massimo and Lella Vignelli
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Massimo and Lella Vignelli for Poltronova, 'Saratoga' four-seat sofa, polyester lacquered wood and red leather, Italy, 1964. Lovely sofa named 'Saratoga' is by Italian designer coup...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Massimo and Lella Vignelli Seating

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Leather, Polyester, Wood

Massimo and Lella Vignelli for Poltronova 'Saratoga' Two-Seater Sofa
By Poltronova, Massimo and Lella Vignelli
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Massimo and Lella Vignelli for Poltronova, 'Saratoga' two-seat sofa, polyester lacquered wood, leather, Italy, 1964. This two-seat sofa named 'Saratoga' is designed by Italian desig...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Massimo and Lella Vignelli Seating

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Leather, Polyester, Wood

Massimo & Lella Vignelli Circolo Sofa for Sunar
By Massimo and Lella Vignelli
Located in Greensboro, NC
Scarce Vignelli Circolo Sofa, produced by Sunar. Retains original tag. Via the Vignelli Center: "This comfy lounge chair was designed by Lella Vignelli. Although officially marketed...
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Late 20th Century Canadian Post-Modern Massimo and Lella Vignelli Seating

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Fabric, Wood

Saratoga living room set designed by Massimo and Lella Vignelli for Poltronova
By Poltronova, Massimo and Lella Vignelli
Located in Piacenza, Italy
The Saratoga living room set, designed by Massimo and Lella Vignella and produced by Poltronova, Italy, in the 1960s, is an iconic example of modular and modern design. The set inclu...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Massimo and Lella Vignelli Seating

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Leather, Wood

1989 Set of Six Lella and Massimo Vignelli for Knoll Handkerchief Dining Chairs
By David Law, Massimo and Lella Vignelli, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Set of Six Handkerchief stacking dining chairs, initially designed by Lella and Massimo Vignelli and David Law for Knoll in 1985. This set dates to 1989, and the listed pri...
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1980s American Modern Vintage Massimo and Lella Vignelli Seating

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Steel

Pair of vintage Italian design armchairs "Saratoga" - Poltronova 1970s
By Massimo and Lella Vignelli, Poltronova
Located in Milano, MI
The< series of Saratoga sofas and armchairs were designed in 1964 by famous designers Lella & Massimo Vignelli for Poltronova. The frame is made of glossy polyester lacquered wood in...
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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Massimo and Lella Vignelli Seating

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Cotton, Wood

Massimo Vignelli Black on Black Saratoga Sofa, Italy, 1964
By Massimo and Lella Vignelli, Poltronova
Located in Dronten, NL
Poltronova 'Saratoga' sofa, black lacquered wood and black leather, Italy, 1964. This two-seater sofa named Saratoga is designed by Italian designer couple Lella & Massimo Vignelli....
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Massimo and Lella Vignelli Seating

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Wood, Leather

White Lacquered "Saratoga" Sofas by Massimo Vignelli for Poltronova, Italy, 1964
By Poltronova, Massimo and Lella Vignelli
Located in Milan, IT
Rare Saratoga sofa set by Lella and Massimo Vignelli for Saratoga. Part of a large furniture family, these pieces feature full white lacquered surfaces ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Massimo and Lella Vignelli Seating

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Leather, Lacquer

Pair of Rotunda Chairs by Lella and Massimo Vignelli for Hauserman, 1979
By Massimo and Lella Vignelli
Located in Sacramento, CA
Pair of 1979 postmodern purple Rotunda chairs, designed by Lella and Massimo Vignelli for Hauserman. The chairs are in very good vintage condition, with minimal wear, consistent with...
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1970s Canadian Post-Modern Vintage Massimo and Lella Vignelli Seating

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Steel

Italian modern wood leather Saratoga sofa Massimo Lella Vignelli Poltronova 1980
By Massimo and Lella Vignelli, Massimo Vignelli, Poltronova
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern glossy black lacquered wood and brown leather Saratoga sofa by Massimo and Lella Vignelli, for Poltronova, 1980s. Wide two-seater sofa, Saratoga model, with a square s...
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1980s Italian Modern Vintage Massimo and Lella Vignelli Seating

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Leather, Wood

Poltrona "Saratoga" - Massimo e Lella Vignelli per Poltronova - Italia Anni '60
By Massimo and Lella Vignelli
Located in Milano, IT
La poltrona proposta è un esemplare del celebre modello “Saratoga” progettato da Massimo e Lella Vignelli nel 1964. Questo pezzo iconico di design ital...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Massimo and Lella Vignelli Seating

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Leather, Wood, Lacquer

MCM Massimo & Lella Vignelli for Knoll Internat Handkerchief Chairs - Set of 4
By Massimo and Lella Vignelli, Knoll
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid Century Modern Massimo and Lella Vignelli for Knoll International Handkerchief Chairs in Red - 4 Piece Set This Handkerchief chair was designed by the husband and wife team of M...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Massimo and Lella Vignelli Seating

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Steel

Massimo & Lela Vignelli Pair of "Intervista" Chairs in Vermillion Leather 1989
By Massimo and Lella Vignelli, Poltrona Frau
Located in New York, NY
Designed in 1989 by husband and wife design team Massimo and Lela Vignelli for Italian furniture maker Poltrona Frau the Intervista chair is the modernist designer's interpretation o...
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1980s Italian Modern Vintage Massimo and Lella Vignelli Seating

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Leather, Upholstery

Divano "Saratoga" - Massimo e Lella Vignelli per Poltronova - Italia - Anni '60
By Massimo and Lella Vignelli
Located in Milano, IT
Il divano 2 posti proposto è un esemplare del celebre modello “Saratoga” progettato da Massimo e Lella Vignelli nel 1964. Questo pezzo iconico di desig...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Massimo and Lella Vignelli Seating

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Leather, Wood, Lacquer

Divano "Saratoga" - Massimo e Lella Vignelli per Poltronova - Italia - Anni '60
By Massimo and Lella Vignelli
Located in Milano, IT
Il divano proposto è un esemplare del celebre modello “Saratoga” progettato da Massimo e Lella Vignelli nel 1964. Questo pezzo iconico di design italia...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Massimo and Lella Vignelli Seating

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Leather, Wood, Lacquer

Saratoga Sofa Set by Massimo and Lella Vignelli for Poltronova, Italy, 1968
By Poltronova, Massimo and Lella Vignelli
Located in Melbourne, VIC
The Saratoga sofa, designed by Massimo and Lella Vignelli for Poltronova, is a modernist masterpiece. The sofa features a bold, cubic form that is both elegant and functional, adding...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Massimo and Lella Vignelli Seating

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Fabric, Wood, Lacquer

divano vintage anni 60 Saratoga design Lella & Massimo Vignanelli Poltronova
By Poltronova, Massimo and Lella Vignelli
Located in None, IT
Divano a due posti con struttura in legno nero lucido e seduta in pelle arancione. Modello Saratoga, design Lella & massimo Vignanelli per Poltronova, anni 60. CONDIZIONI: In buone ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Massimo and Lella Vignelli Seating

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Leather, Wood

Massimo Vignelli for Knoll Intl 'Handkerchief' Stacking Chairs, Signed, 20 Avail
By Knoll, Massimo Vignelli, Massimo and Lella Vignelli
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This classic Post-Modern design by Massimo and Lella Vignelli for Knoll International is called the 'Handkerchief' stacking chair, labelled underneath with early production (original...
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1990s American Post-Modern Massimo and Lella Vignelli Seating

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Steel

Massimo and Lella Vignelli for Poltronova 'Saratoga' Living Room Set
By Poltronova, Massimo and Lella Vignelli
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Massimo and Lella Vignelli for Poltronova 'Saratoga' living room set, four-seat sofa, three-seat sofa, two two-seat sofas, cabinets, polyester lacquer and red leather, Italy, 1964. ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Massimo and Lella Vignelli Seating

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Leather, Polyester

Massimo & Lella Vignelli Black Saratoga Living Room Set by Poltronova 1960s
By Poltronova, Massimo and Lella Vignelli
Located in Montecatini Terme, IT
Saratoga living room set composed by a three-seater sofa, two-seater sofa, two armchairs and a low table with a structure in black lacquered wood, padded leather cushions and metal d...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Massimo and Lella Vignelli Seating

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Metal

Armchair Interview by Massimo and Lella Vignelli for Poltrona Frau, Italy 1989
By Poltrona Frau, Massimo and Lella Vignelli
Located in modena, Emilia-Romagna
By Poltrona Frau the "Intervista" model designed by Massimo and Lella Vignelli in 1989 , which originated as a television studio armchair. Proposed here in a beautiful brick orange c...
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1980s Italian Modern Vintage Massimo and Lella Vignelli Seating

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Leather

Black “Saratoga” sofa by Massimo and Lella Vignelli for Poltronova 60s, 70s
By Poltronova, Massimo and Lella Vignelli
Located in Padova, IT
Thanks to a scholarship obtained in 1958, Lella studied Architecture at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology school of architecture and worked as a junior designer in the presti...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Massimo and Lella Vignelli Seating

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Leather, Wood

1 of 8 Intervista Club Chairs by Poltrona Frau in Pink Leather, Italy 1989
By Massimo and Lella Vignelli, Poltrona Frau
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find very rare postmodern club chairs model "Intervista" designed by Massimo and Lella Vignelli for Poltrona Frau. ...
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Massimo and Lella Vignelli Seating

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Leather

1 of 5 Intervista Club Chairs by Poltrona Frau in Chartreuse Leather, Italy 1989
By Massimo and Lella Vignelli, Poltrona Frau
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find 5 very rare postmodern club chairs model "Intervista" designed by Massimo and Lella Vignelli for Poltrona Frau...
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Massimo and Lella Vignelli Seating

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Leather

Pair of Massimo and Lella Vignelli for Poltronova Saratoga Lounge Chairs
By Poltronova, Massimo and Lella Vignelli
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Mid-century modern pair of "Saratoga" lacquered cube lounge chairs designed by Massimo and Lella Vignelli for Poltronova circa 1960's. The lounge club chairs feature a thick lacquere...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Massimo and Lella Vignelli Seating

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Fabric, Wood

Lella and Massimo Vignelli Handkerchief Chairs for Knoll, Set of Four
By Massimo and Lella Vignelli, Knoll
Located in Miami, FL
Black high-gloss lacquered Handkerchief chairs on black lacquered frames by Lella and Massimo Vignelli for Knoll. In 1968 Vignelli was contracted by Knoll to re-envision the corpo...
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Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Massimo and Lella Vignelli Seating

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Steel

Massimo and Lella Vignelli "Saratoga" Living Room Set Poltronova, 1960s
By Poltronova, Massimo and Lella Vignelli
Located in Padova, IT
Exceptional Saratoga set designed by Massimo and Lella Vignella, produced by Poltronova, Italy 1960s. A beautiful living room set composed of two sofas (three-seater/four-seater), a ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Massimo and Lella Vignelli Seating

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Leather, Wood

Divano Saratoga di Poltronova anni 70 struttura laccata e cuscini in pelle
By Massimo and Lella Vignelli
Located in Milano, MI
Saratoga è il divano disegnato nel 1964 da Lella & Massimo Vignelli per Poltronova con struttura in legno laccato al poliestere lucido nero e cuscini sfoderabili di piuma rivestiti in pelle cognac. La struttura rigida, realizzata mediante assemblaggio di quattro elementi di uguale spessore, con angoli smussati, accoglie cuscini di seduta leggermente sporgenti. Sono sedute da porre al centro dello spazio in quano dotate di una rifinitura molto elegante anche sul retro. L’essenzialità della forma, abbinata alla precisione del disegno e alla raffinatezza di finiture e dettagli, rende il design di Lella e...
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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Massimo and Lella Vignelli Seating

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Faux Leather, Wood, Lacquer

Italian Modern Saratoga Living Room Set, M. and L. Vignelli for Poltronova 1980s
By Massimo and Lella Vignelli, Poltronova
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian post modern black lacquered wood and brown leather Saratoga living room set by Massimo and Lella Vignelli for Poltronova, 1980s Living room in black lacquered wood and brown leather cushions, Saratoga model, composed of a three-seater sofa, a two-seater sofa, an armchair, a luminous container bar table, a coffee table at armrest height and a half-height coffee table central. Project by Massimo and Lella Vignelli for Poltronova, around 1980. Good condition, cushions in vintage condition but with good padding. A small white scratch is present on the three-seater sofa, another small on the bar table. Three-seater sofa measures in cm 210 x 90 x 61 H and seat height 40 cm Two seater sofa measures in cm 149 x 90 x 61 H Armchair measures in cm 90 x 89 x 61 H Measures high coffee table 90...
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Massimo and Lella Vignelli Seating

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Leather, Wood

Massimo and Lella Vignelli "Saratoga" black Living Room Set Poltronova, 1960s
By Poltronova, Massimo and Lella Vignelli
Located in Padova, IT
Exceptional Saratoga set designed by Massimo and Lella Vignella, produced by Poltronova, Italy 1960s. A beautiful living room set composed of a sofa (two-seater), a coffee table, an illuminated cabinet...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Massimo and Lella Vignelli Seating

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Leather, Wood

Massimo and Lella Vignelli "Saratoga" Living Room Set Poltronova, 1960s
By Poltronova, Massimo and Lella Vignelli
Located in Padova, IT
Exceptional Saratoga set designed by Massimo and Lella Vignella, produced by Poltronova, Italy 1960s. A beautiful living room set composed of two sofas (three-seater/two-seater) and...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Massimo and Lella Vignelli Seating

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Leather, Wood

Set of Five Massimo and Lella Vignelli Lacquered Acorn Armchairs
By Massimo and Lella Vignelli
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Attractive set of five black lacquer ebonized acorn armchairs or dining chairs designed by Massimo and Lella Vignelli for Sunar. Mid-century modern chairs made in Italy featuring a birch frame having round arms, supports, and legs. The generous seat is fitted with a woven rush bottom in a natural organic finish that boldly stands out against the black ebonized frame. The arms measure 27 inches high and conjoin to a gracefully contoured back rest. Known as acorn chairs...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Massimo and Lella Vignelli Seating

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Rush, Birch

Saratoga Sofa by Vignelli for Poltronova, Italy, 1964
By Massimo and Lella Vignelli, Poltronova
Located in Antwerp, BE
'Saratoga' three-seat sofa by Italian designers Massimo and Lella Vignelli for Poltronova in luxurious elephant grey leather. Crafted in Italy in 1964, this sofa epitomizes the Vigne...
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1960s Italian Minimalist Vintage Massimo and Lella Vignelli Seating

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Leather, Wood, Lacquer

Modern Handkerchief Chair
By Massimo and Lella Vignelli
Located in Minneapolis, MN
A durable, wide chair with an undulating seat and back.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Scandinavian Modern Massimo and Lella Vignelli Seating

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Steel

Club Lounge Chair by Massimo and Lella Vignelli
By Sunar, Massimo and Lella Vignelli
Located in Pasadena, TX
High back club lounge chairs Designed by Massimo & Lella Vignelli for Sunar 2 in black 1 in blue Plastic gliders This ad is for (1) chair   
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1980s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Massimo and Lella Vignelli Seating

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Fabric

Massimo And Lella Vignelli seating for sale on 1stDibs.

Massimo and Lella Vignelli seating 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 Massimo and Lella Vignelli seating, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original seating by Massimo and Lella Vignelli were created in the mid-century modern style in italy during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider seating by Casa e Giardino, Gianni Moscatelli, and Pozzi. Prices for Massimo and Lella Vignelli seating can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $360 and can go as high as $19,500, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $5,688.
Questions About Massimo and Lella Vignelli Seating
  • 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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