Massimo Vignelli Furniture
Italian, 1931-2014
Massimo Vignelli and Lella Vignelli are legendary names in branding and were prolific creators of home furnishings, products and interiors. The duo’s modernist furniture collaborations, which span 50 years, have also left a profound mark on design and wider visual culture. Furniture created by the couple 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 Massimo 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.”
After meeting in Italy, Lella (1934–2016) and Massimo 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.
Many of the Vignellis’ designs are considered modern masterpieces and are included in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art in New York and other important institutions.
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Creator: Massimo Vignelli
Massimo Vignelli for Knoll International Postmodern Handkerchief Chairs, Twelve
By Massimo Vignelli, Knoll
Located in South Bend, IN
A stylish set of twelve Postmodern stacking "handkerchief" chairs
By Massimo Vignelli for Knoll International
USA, 1980s
Molded fiberglass seat...
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1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Massimo Vignelli Furniture
Materials
Steel
20th Century Massimo Vignelli for Venini Pendant Lamp
By Massimo Vignelli, Venini
Located in Turin, Turin
Massimo Vignelli (1931- 2014) was an Italian designer.
During his very long career, always supported by his wife Lella, Massimo Vignelli has dealt with various branches of design. T...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Massimo Vignelli Furniture
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Brass
Rara coppia di lampade da tavolo mod. "Fungo", Massimo Vignelli, Venini 1955
By Venini, Massimo Vignelli
Located in Rivoli, IT
Rara coppia di lampade da tavolo in vetro opalino bianco a canne larghe in vetro verde
Il manufatto, noto anche come "Fungo" o "Zaffiro", fu segnalato al Compasso d'Oro del 1956
La l...
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1950s Italian Vintage Massimo Vignelli Furniture
Materials
Glass
20th Century Two-Seater Sofa by Lella and Massimo Vignelli for Poltronova
By Massimo Vignelli, Poltronova
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A lovely two seater sofa designed by the Italian designer couple Lella and Massimo Vignelli. Produced by Poltronova of Florence, the sofa is a design classic with a wonderful off-white and red combination for the frame and cushions respectively. Although the original cushions show some signs of distress, they are still supple and have no rips and tears, ready to be enjoyed by the new owner for many years still.
CONDITION
In Good Condition - Some wear and tear to the leather consummate with age. However no rips or tears, a good distressed look which has plenty of use still...
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20th Century Italian Massimo Vignelli Furniture
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Leather
‘Fungo’ Murano Glass Table Lamp by Massimo Vignelli for Venini, Italy, 1950s
By Venini, Massimo Vignelli
Located in Steenwijk, NL
This beautiful ocean blue Murano glass table lamp, model 'Fungo', was designed by Massimo Vignelli for Venini in Italy in the 1950s. It was in production for several decades. These l...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Massimo Vignelli Furniture
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Glass, Murano Glass
Mid-Century Modern Vintage Heller Massimo Vignelli Mugs Set of 6
By Massimo Vignelli, Heller
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
An iconic set of 6 vintage mugs designed by Massimo Vignelli for Heller. The vibrant colors will add a bright accent to any kitchen or outdoor picnic!
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Massimo Vignelli Furniture
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Plastic
Orange Murano glass pendant by Massimo Vignelli for Venini, 1950s
By Venini, Massimo Vignelli
Located in Rotterdam, NL
Hand-blown glass orange pendant designed by Massimo Vignelli at the start of his impressive career in design and produced by Murano glass specialist Venini.
This model was made in t...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Massimo Vignelli Furniture
Materials
Metal
Knoll Massimo Vignelli Gray Handkerchief Chairs
By Massimo Vignelli
Located in Lomita, CA
This is a beautiful trio -- Massimo Vignelli for Knoll. To know these is to love them. Handkerchief chairs are my favorite outdoor seating picks. They are beautiful in gray, with tha...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Massimo Vignelli Furniture
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Acrylic
Venini Blue Glass Chandelier
By Massimo Vignelli
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A beautiful blue, cased glass, onion shaped shades-M.Vignelli for Venini, Italy, 1950's, chandelier. Three shades, stripes, slight differences, teak tripod shaped mount, canopy repla...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Massimo Vignelli Furniture
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Art Glass
Set of 4 Handkerchief Armchairs by Massimo Vignelli for Knoll
By Knoll, Massimo Vignelli
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 4 handkerchief armchairs by Massimo Vignelli for Knoll.
In 1968 Vignelli was contracted by Knoll to re-envision the corporate identity ...
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1980s American International Style Vintage Massimo Vignelli Furniture
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Set of 4 Handkerchief Armchairs by Massimo Vignelli for Knoll
By Massimo Vignelli, Knoll
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 4 handkerchief armchairs by Massimo Vignelli for Knoll.
In 1968 Vignelli was contracted by Knoll to re-envision the corporate identity ...
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1980s American International Style Vintage Massimo Vignelli Furniture
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Large and rare white Murano glass pendant lamp by Massimo Vignelli for Venini
By Venini, Massimo Vignelli
Located in Steenwijk, NL
This large white blown glass pendant lamp was designed by Massimo Vignelli for Venini in the 1960's. It was made in 2 sizes with a height of 35 cm and 51 cm. This lamp is the large a...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Massimo Vignelli Furniture
Materials
Glass, Murano Glass
hanging lamp Massimo Vignelli for Venini
By Massimo Vignelli, Venini
Located in DOORWERTH, NL
Massimo Vignelli for Venini - hanging Pendant. Excellent condition without chips or scratches.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Massimo Vignelli Furniture
Materials
Glass
20th Century Three-Seater Sofa by Lella and Massimo Vignelli for Poltronova
By Poltronova, Massimo Vignelli
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A lovely three seater sofa designed by the Italian designer couple Lella and Massimo Vignelli. Produced by Poltronova of Florence, the sofa is a design classic with a wonderful black...
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20th Century Italian Massimo Vignelli Furniture
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Leather
Massimo Vignelli, Pendant lamp, prod. Venini 1960s
By Venini, Massimo Vignelli
Located in Rivoli, IT
Beautiful and rare chandelier produced by Venini based on a design by Massimo Vignelli that resembles the shape of a Chinese lamp.
Variation of the model published in Domus No. 313, ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Massimo Vignelli Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pair of Orange Murano Glass Pendants by Massimo Vignelli for Venini, 1950s
By Venini, Massimo Vignelli
Located in Rotterdam, NL
Pair of hand-blown glass orange pendants designed by Massimo Vignelli at the start of his impressive career in design and produced by Murano glass specialist Venini.
This model was ...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Massimo Vignelli Furniture
Materials
Metal
Massimo Vignelli Pendant Lamp for Venini, Italy, 1950s
By Massimo Vignelli, Venini
Located in Milan, IT
Massimo Vignelli pendant lamp for Venini, Italy, 1950s.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Massimo Vignelli Furniture
Materials
Murano Glass
Italian set of Three Glass Pendants by Massimo Vignelli
By Massimo Vignelli
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Three pendants in original condition. We sold 3 pendants so it is only set of three
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Massimo Vignelli Furniture
Materials
Glass
Set of 4 Handkerchief Armchairs by Massimo Vignelli for Knoll
By Knoll, Massimo Vignelli
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 4 handkerchief armchairs by Massimo Vignelli for Knoll.
In 1968 Vignelli was contracted by Knoll to re-envision the corporate identity ...
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1980s American International Style Vintage Massimo Vignelli Furniture
Materials
Steel, Chrome
White and Blue Glass Pendant by Massimo Vignelli for Venini, 1950s
By Venini, Massimo Vignelli
Located in Rotterdam, NL
Hand blown white and blue glass pendant no. 011.11 designed by Massimo Vignelli at the start of his impressive career in design and executed by Murano glass specialist Venini.
One...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Massimo Vignelli Furniture
Materials
Brass
Arteluce, Model 526G Table Lamp by Massimo Vignelli from 60s
By Massimo Vignelli, Arteluce
Located in Catania, CT
Large table lamp model 526G (grande) for Arteluce by Massimo Vignelli. Very good and working condition consistent with age and use. Made in Italy during the 60s.Rare 1st edition with the chromed brass base and the old original "Ticino" switch. Full working with EU standard, adaptable on demand for USA standard.
Documentation: *Gramigna, G. Repertorio del Design Italiano, 2 vols. p 121, illustrated. *Italian Light 1960...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Massimo Vignelli Furniture
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Mid-century Murano glass light pendant by Massimo Vignelli
By Massimo Vignelli
Located in SON EN BREUGEL, NL
A mid-century original Italian pendant by Massimo Vignelli for Venini Murano.
With 3 hand blown coloured and white Murano glass pendants and polished brass.
The lamp gives a nice dif...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Massimo Vignelli Furniture
Materials
Brass
White and Red Glass Pendant by Massimo Vignelli for Venini, 1950s
By Massimo Vignelli, Venini
Located in Rotterdam, NL
Hand blown white and red glass pendant no. 011.11 designed by Massimo Vignelli at the start of his impressive career in design and executed by Mura...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Massimo Vignelli Furniture
Materials
Brass
Massimo Vignelli, Pendant lamp mod. 4048, prod. Venini, 1960s
By Massimo Vignelli, Venini
Located in Rivoli, IT
Brass and painted metal frame, colored blown glass diffuser.
Manufacturer's label
Prod. Venini, 1960s
h 115x35 cm
Bibl.: M. Barovier, C. Sonego, "Paolo Venini and his Furnace," Skira...
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1960s Italian Vintage Massimo Vignelli Furniture
Materials
Earthenware, Glass
Italian mid-century modern yellow Murano glass chandelier Vignelli Venini, 1950s
By Venini, Massimo Vignelli
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern yellow Murano glass chandelier Vignelli Venini, 1950s
Round chandelier in yellow Murano glass. The lampshade ...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Massimo Vignelli Furniture
Materials
Brass
Italian Black Marble and Glass Dining Table by Massimo Vignelli 1980s
By Massimo Vignelli
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Amazing clean lines and beautiful materials used to design this stunning table in black marble and crystal glass
Massimo Vignelli Highlight the simplicity but striking with this bre...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Massimo Vignelli Furniture
Materials
Carrara Marble
21st Century Fungo Pendant Light in Grey/Milk-White by Massimo Vignelli
By Venini, Massimo Vignelli
Located in murano, IT
How can such a complex and sophisticated technique like "Canne" (canes) give life to such a natural and spontaneous shape? Only Massimo Vignelli knows. Designed in 1956, this unique ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Massimo Vignelli Furniture
Materials
Glass
Massimo Vignelli for Venini Murano Pendant Glass Lamp, 1960s
By Venini, Massimo Vignelli
Located in Milan, IT
This mid-century pendant lamp was designed by Massimo Vignelli for Venini in the 1960s and features 3 exceptionally refined Murano glass diffusers mounted on a brass structure.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Massimo Vignelli Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
20th Century Two-Seater Sofa by Lella and Massimo Vignelli for Poltronova
By Massimo Vignelli
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A lovely two seater sofa designed by the Italian designer couple Lella and Massimo Vignelli. Produced by Poltronova of Florence, the sofa is a design classic with a wonderful black a...
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20th Century Italian Massimo Vignelli Furniture
Materials
Leather
Massimo Vignelli furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
Massimo Vignelli furniture are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of glass and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Massimo Vignelli furniture, although beige editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 85 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 5 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original furniture by Massimo Vignelli were created in the mid-century modern style in europe during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by Luigi Massoni, Banci Firenze, and Sciolari Lighting. Prices for Massimo Vignelli furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $281 and can go as high as $52,400, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $3,080.
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- 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 19, 2025Massimo 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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