Massimo Vignelli Lighting
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
Very large Cipolla Murano glass pendant by Massimo Vignelli for Venini, 1950s
By Massimo Vignelli, Venini
Located in Rotterdam, NL
Very large Cipolla pendant, white with subtle blue stripes, designed by Massimo Vignelli at the start of his impressive career in design and executed by Murano glass specialist Venin...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Massimo Vignelli Lighting
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Metal
1 of the 3 Murano Glass Pendant Lights by Massimo Vignelli for Venini, 1960
By Massimo Vignelli
Located in Rijssen, NL
1 of the 3 pendant lights, made in the 1960s by Massimo Vignelli for Venini.
The set contains a yellow, orange/white and brown pendant.
The lampshades are made of opaline glass with ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Massimo Vignelli Lighting
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Glass, Opaline Glass
Large Orange Hand Blown Fungo Table Lamp by Massimo Vignelli for Venini, 1950s
By Massimo Vignelli, Venini
Located in Rotterdam, NL
A hand blown orange colored glass Fungo table lamp designed by Massimo Vignelli at the start of his impressive career in design and executed by Murano glass specialist Venini. This is the largest size of the Fungo table lamp.
The Fungo lamp...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Massimo Vignelli Lighting
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Murano Glass
Venini Fungo Table Lamp in Gray and White by Massimo Vignelli
By Venini, Massimo Vignelli
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Glass table lamp with an interesting shape and two-tone coloring. Its sleek design and muted color pallette make it a modern, simple and understated lighting option for any space. Al...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Massimo Vignelli Lighting
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Art Glass
Yellow Murano Glass Pendant Light by Massimo Vignelli for Venini, 1960
By Massimo Vignelli, Venini
Located in Rijssen, NL
A beautiful yellow glass pendant light, made in the 1960s by Massimo Vignelli for Venini.
The lampshade is made of yellow opaline glass with an inner white glaze. Real murano glass, ...
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1960s Italian Modern Vintage Massimo Vignelli Lighting
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Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Opaline Glass
Jacques Biny, Table Lamp, Brass, Metal, France, 1950s
By O-Luce, Massimo Vignelli
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and black-painted metal table lamp designed by Jacques Biny and produced by Luminalite, France, 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 21” H x 9.25” W x 16” D
Stated dimensions...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Massimo Vignelli Lighting
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Metal, Brass
Massimo Vignanelli 2049/4 Flush Mount by Arteluce
By Arteluce, Massimo Vignelli
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Ceiling light model 2049/4 designed by Massimo Vignanelli and made by Gino Sarfatti's Arteluce in 1964.
Made of four aluminium square frames from where hang fabric fringes surroundi...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Massimo Vignelli Lighting
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Aluminum
Massimo Vignelli Pendant mod. "2094/4" for Arteluce, Italy 1964
By Arteluce, Massimo Vignelli
Located in Rotterdam, ZH
Rare Massimo Vignelli Pendant mod. '2094/4' for Arteluce, Italy 1964. Intriguing pendant composed of brushed aluminium cubing rings, a black lacquered frame, and pearl-colored silk-c...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Massimo Vignelli Lighting
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Aluminum
Massimo Vignelli Mid-century Modern Murano Glass Pendants for Vistosi, 60s Pair
By Vistosi, Massimo Vignelli
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Pair of pendant lamps designed by Massimo Vignelli for the Vistosi glassworks in the 1960s, made of cased Murano glass. It has a beautiful bright yellow color and produces different ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Massimo Vignelli Lighting
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Murano Glass
Multicolour glass pendant by Massimo Vignelli for Venini, 1950s
By Venini, Massimo Vignelli
Located in Rotterdam, NL
Hand-blown multicolour Model 4035 pendant designed by Massimo Vignelli at the start of his impressive career in design and produced by Murano glass specialist Venini. The model is al...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Massimo Vignelli Lighting
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Brass
21st Century Fungo Massimo Table Lamp in Grey/Milk-White by 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 Lighting
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Glass
Orange Murano Glass Pendant Light by Massimo Vignelli for Venini, 1960
By Venini, Massimo Vignelli
Located in Rijssen, NL
A beautiful and unique orange and white glass pendant light, made in the 1960s by Massimo Vignelli for Venini.
The lampshade is made of orange and white opaline glass with an inner w...
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1960s Italian Modern Vintage Massimo Vignelli Lighting
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Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Opaline Glass
Table Lamp Model 526/P by Massimo Vignelli for Arteluce, 1965
By Arteluce, Massimo Vignelli
Located in Rotterdam, NL
This elegant lamp model 526 was designed in 1965 by Massimo Vignelli for Italian lighting manufacturer Arteluce.
Model 526 is a table lamp with a base that consists of three concave...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Massimo Vignelli Lighting
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Metal
Massimo Vignelli Pendent Lamp for Venini
By Massimo Vignelli
Located in San Francisco, CA
Massimo Vignelli design pendent lamp for Venini, Italy. Striking design and unusual colors in this example of his iconic signature swirling glass pendent lamp. Newly rewired and read...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Massimo Vignelli Lighting
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Art Glass
Large yellow Murano glass pendant lamp by Massimo Vignelli for Venini
By Massimo Vignelli, Venini
Located in Steenwijk, NL
This yellow glass cylindrical pendant lamp was designed by Massimo Vignelli for Venini in the 1960's. It was made in 2 sizes with a heig...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Massimo Vignelli Lighting
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Glass, Murano Glass
rare italian wall lamp by massimo vignelli for venini 1954 Model 4040
By Massimo Vignelli, Venini
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Rare wall sconce created in 1954 by Italian designer Massimo Vignelli for Venini, model 4040. Metal structure and double shade in khaki Murano glass. Very fine vintage condition, wit...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Massimo Vignelli Lighting
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Metal
Large Massimo Vignelli Model 526g Table lamp for Arteluce
By Massimo Vignelli, Arteluce
Located in Milan, IT
Massimo Vignelli model 526g table lamp for Arteluce.
Original labels
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1960s Italian Modern Vintage Massimo Vignelli Lighting
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Metal
Large "Fungo" table lamp by Massimo Vignelli, Venini 1950's
By Venini, Massimo Vignelli
Located in Renens, CH
Large "Fungo" table lamp by Massimo Vignelli, Venini 1950's
Iconic Fungo table lamp designed by Massimo Vignelli for Venini also called Zefiro in the Venini catalogue.
This is the ...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Massimo Vignelli Lighting
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Murano Glass, Blown Glass
No. 4035 Pendant by Massimo Vignelli for Venini
By Venini, Massimo Vignelli
Located in New York, NY
Blown glass, brass. Internally decorated blown glass shade. Brass mounts and 1 x E26 socket.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Massimo Vignelli Lighting
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Brass
Table lamp 526, designed by Massimo Vignelli. Italy, Arteluce, 1965.
By Massimo Vignelli
Located in Berlin, Berlin
Table lamp 526, designed by Massimo Vignelli. Italy, Arteluce, 1965.
Chromed metal base with opaque perspex diffuser, divided into three sections. Includes 3 E14 light sockets.
Ple...
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1960s Italian Modern Vintage Massimo Vignelli Lighting
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Metal
Set of 3 Multicolor Pendants by Massimo Vignelli for Venini, Italy, Mod. 4035
By Massimo Vignelli, Venini
Located in Argelato, BO
Rare and extraordinary set of 3 hand-blown multicolour Model 4035 pendants designed by Massimo Vignelli at the start of his impressive career in design and produced by Murano glass s...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Massimo Vignelli Lighting
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Murano Glass
1965 Arteluce Large Chrome & Acrylic Table Lamp by Massimo Vignelli Italy
By Massimo Vignelli, Arteluce
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-Century Modern 1965 Arteluce Model 526/G large Chrome & Acrylic table lamp by Massimo Vignelli Italy.
Concave chrome base holds 3 Light socket and topped with large white Lucite...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Massimo Vignelli Lighting
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Chrome
"Striade" Murano Glass Floor Lamp by Massimo Vignelli for Venini, Italy, 1950s
By Massimo Vignelli, Venini
Located in Milan, IT
"Striade" standard lamp by Massimo Vignelli for Venini.
A large hand blown milky glass shade with red, green and blue stripes on crystal top edge.
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1950s Italian Vintage Massimo Vignelli Lighting
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Metal
No. 4029 Pendant by Massimo Vignelli for Venini
By Massimo Vignelli, Venini
Located in New York, NY
Blown glass, brass. Internally decorated blown glass shade. Brass mounts and 1 x E26 socket.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Massimo Vignelli Lighting
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Brass
Pair of red glass pendants by Massimo Vignelli for Venini, 1950s
By Venini, Massimo Vignelli
Located in Rotterdam, NL
A pair of hand-blown red no. 011.11 glass pendants designed by Massimo Vignelli at the start of his impressive career in design and executed by Murano glass specialist Venini. One of...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Massimo Vignelli Lighting
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Brass
Venini Fungo Pendant Light in Gray and White by Massimo Vignelli
By Venini, Massimo Vignelli
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Glass hanging pendant or suspension light with an interesting shape and two-tone coloring. Its sleek design and muted color pallette make it a modern, simple and understated lighting...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Massimo Vignelli Lighting
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Art Glass
Massimo Vignelli Pendant lamp
By Massimo Vignelli
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Massimo Vignelli fasce pendant lamp manufactured by venini
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1950s Italian Vintage Massimo Vignelli Lighting
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Blown Glass
Set of three pendants by Massimo Vignelli for Venini in Murano Glass
By Venini, Massimo Vignelli
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Set of Three pendants mod. 4041 in light blue etched Murano Glass designed by Massimo Vignelli and produced by Venini since 1954. Perfect condition, original electrical system and or...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Massimo Vignelli Lighting
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Murano Glass
Model 526/p table lamp by Massimo Vignelli for Arteluce, 1960s Italy.
By Arteluce, Massimo Vignelli
Located in Landgraaf, NL
Model 526/p table lamp by Massimo Vignelli for Arteluce, 1960s Italy. This iconic lamp is design for Gino sarfatti’s Arteluce in 1965. Made of 3 bent chrome metal sheets that each ho...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Massimo Vignelli Lighting
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Metal, Chrome
Massimo Vignelli Table Lamp
By Massimo Vignelli
Located in Geneva, CH
White acrylic and white painted aluminium table lamp by Massimo Vignelli, Italy, circa 1970s.
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1970s Italian Vintage Massimo Vignelli Lighting
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Acrylic
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 Lighting
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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 Lighting
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Glass
‘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 Lighting
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Glass, Murano Glass
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 Lighting
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Metal
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 Lighting
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Art Glass
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 Lighting
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Brass
hanging lamp Massimo Vignelli for Venini
By Venini, Massimo Vignelli
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 Lighting
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Glass
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 Lighting
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Glass, Murano Glass
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 Lighting
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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 Lighting
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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 Lighting
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Glass
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 Lighting
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 Lighting
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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 Lighting
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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 Lighting
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Brass
Massimo Vignelli, Pendant lamp mod. 4048, prod. Venini, 1960s
By Venini, Massimo Vignelli
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 Lighting
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Earthenware, Glass
Italian mid-century modern yellow Murano glass chandelier Vignelli Venini, 1950s
By Massimo Vignelli, Venini
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 Lighting
Materials
Brass
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 Lighting
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 Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Massimo Vignelli lighting for sale on 1stDibs.
Massimo Vignelli lighting 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 lighting, although beige editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 40 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 4 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original lighting 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 lighting by Cristal Arte, Afra & Tobia Scarpa, and Pia Guidetti Crippa. Prices for Massimo Vignelli lighting can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $768 and can go as high as $9,902, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $2,687.
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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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