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
Large Massimo Vignelli Pendant Lamp for Venini
By Massimo Vignelli, Venini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Largest size pendant in white, tan and orange fasce glass. Early example is in pristine condition.
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1950s Italian Vintage Massimo Vignelli Lighting
Massimo Vignelli Blue and White Venini Glass Pendant Lamp, Italy, 1950s
By Massimo Vignelli
Located in Austin, TX
Massimo Vignelli blue and white striped Murano glass pendant lamp designed for Venini glass. Solid brass hanging collar makes for a simple yet beautiful ...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Massimo Vignelli Lighting
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Bronze
Turquoise Murano Glass Pendant by Massimo Vignelli for Venini, 1950s
By Venini, Massimo Vignelli
Located in Rotterdam, NL
Hand blown turquoise glass 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 i...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Massimo Vignelli Lighting
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Brass
Orange Murano Glass Pendant Light by Massimo Vignelli for Venini, 1960
By Massimo Vignelli, Venini
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
Very large Cipolla Murano glass pendant by Massimo Vignelli for Venini, 1950s
By Venini, Massimo Vignelli
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
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
Table Lamp Model No. 526 by Massimo Vignelli for Arteluce, 1965
By Massimo Vignelli, Arteluce
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 for Venini Mid Century Glass Pendant Lamp
By Massimo Vignelli, Venini
Located in Countryside, IL
Massimo Vignelli for Venini Mid Century Glass Pendant Lamp
This lamp measures: 18 wide x 18 deep x 16.5 inches high
We take our...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Massimo Vignelli Lighting
Materials
Glass
Massimo Vignelli Mid-century Modern Murano Glass Pendants for Vistosi, 60s Pair
By Massimo Vignelli, Vistosi
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
Pair of Model 259/2 wall lamps by Massimo Vignelli for Arteluce, 1964
By Massimo Vignelli, Arteluce
Located in UTRECHT, NL
The Model 259/2 wall lights, a highly uncommon design by Massimo Vignelli dating back to 1964, stand out for their construction using anodized aluminum frames and fabric fringes surr...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Massimo Vignelli Lighting
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Aluminum
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
Set of 3 Murano Glass Pendant Lights by Massimo Vignelli for Venini, 1960
By Massimo Vignelli
Located in Rijssen, NL
Set of three 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 wit...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Massimo Vignelli Lighting
Materials
Glass, Opaline Glass
A Large Venini Glass Pendant Lamp
By Massimo Vignelli
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A classic glass pendant, "onion" shaped, by Massimo Vignelli for Venini, ca' 1950's. Great swirling white and blue pattern. The rod is approx. 20"-can be adjusted. Retains original p...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Massimo Vignelli Lighting
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Glass
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
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
21st Century Fungo Pendant Light in Grey/Milk-White by Massimo Vignelli
By Massimo Vignelli, Venini
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
Large and rare white Murano glass pendant lamp by Massimo Vignelli for Venini
By Massimo Vignelli, Venini
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
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
Venini Fungo Table Lamp in Gray and White by Massimo Vignelli
By Massimo Vignelli, Venini
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
Venini Fungo Pendant Light in Gray and White by Massimo Vignelli
By Massimo Vignelli, Venini
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
Set of three pendants by Massimo Vignelli for Venini in Murano Glass
By Massimo Vignelli, Venini
Located in Milan, IT
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
No. 4035 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
Massimo Vignelli Sigaro Pendant Lamps Venini, Italy, 1950s
By Massimo Vignelli
Located in San Francisco, CA
Yellow blown glass pendant lamp with colored bands also known as the "Sigaro" model 4035
Designed by Massimo Vignelli for Venini Murano glass 1954-1955.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Massimo Vignelli Lighting
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Blown Glass
Table Lamp in White Round Plastic Shade and Chromed Plated Brass for Arteluce
By Massimo Vignelli, Arteluce
Located in Ibiza, Spain
Table lamp mod. 526G designed by Massimo Vignelli for Arteluce. Base in chromed brass and perplex lampshade.
Bibliography
The Complete Designers’ Lights 1950 – 1990, p. 203, Clémenc...
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1960s Italian Vintage Massimo Vignelli Lighting
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Brass
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
Massimo Vignelli for Venini Murano Italian Glass Brass Sconces Wall Lamps, 1950s
By Massimo Vignelli, Venini
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Italian Mid-Century Modern design set of three scones wall lamps designed by Massimo Vignelli and produced by Venini with Murano adjustable glass diffusers and brass frame, Italy, 19...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Massimo Vignelli Lighting
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Brass
Opaline Pendant Lamp by Massimo Vignelli for Venini Murano, Italy 1950's
By Massimo Vignelli
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Midcentury Modern Design Yellow Opaline Glass Pendant lamp designed by Massimo Vignelli for Venini, Murano, Italy 1950's. Handblown opaline Venini...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Massimo Vignelli Lighting
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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
Hand-Blown Amber Fungo Table Lamp 'Medium' by Massimo Vignelli for Venini, 1950s
By Massimo Vignelli, Venini
Located in Rotterdam, NL
A hand-blown amber coloured 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 medium high version. Please note that the last photo is only to indicate the size of the lamp; the lamp used there is actually a different (but also amber colored) lamp.
The Fungo lamp...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Massimo Vignelli Lighting
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Murano Glass
Arteluce, Model 526G Table Lamp by Massimo Vignelli from 60s
By Arteluce, Massimo Vignelli
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
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 Red Glass Pendant by Massimo Vignelli for Venini, 1950s
By Venini, Massimo Vignelli
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
Materials
Brass
21st Century Fungo Massimo Table Lamp in Grey/Milk-White by Vignelli
By Massimo Vignelli, Venini
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
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 for Venini Murano Pendant Glass Lamp, 1960s
By Massimo Vignelli, Venini
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 for Venini, Grey Glass Chandelier, 1960s Special Price
By Massimo Vignelli
Located in Foggia, FG
Massimo Vignelli for Venini, grey glass ceiling lamp 1960s.
Superbe and Suggestive, intact and functioning.
For those who love simple and effective design.
Category
1960s European Art Nouveau Vintage Massimo Vignelli Lighting
Materials
Glass
1960s Massimo Vignelli Model 526/g Table or Floor Lamp for Arteluce
By Massimo Vignelli, Arteluce
Located in Glendale, CA
1960s Massimo Vignelli Model 526/g table or floor lamp for Arteluce. Executed in chromed metal and acrylic. The simplicity of Vignelli's design and the sculptural shaping of the materials make for an incredibly refined example of his highly influential conceptual approach. Retains the original Arteluce...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Massimo Vignelli Lighting
Materials
Metal, Chrome
‘Fungo’ Murano Glass Table Lamp by Massimo Vignelli for Venini, Italy, 1950s
By Massimo Vignelli, Venini
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 ...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Massimo Vignelli Lighting
Materials
Glass, Murano 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
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
Massimo Vignelli Pendant Lamp for Venini, Italy, 1950s
By Venini, Massimo Vignelli
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
Materials
Murano 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
Materials
Blown Glass
Massimo Vignelli Model 526g Table lamp for Arteluce
By Massimo Vignelli, Arteluce
Located in Milan, IT
Massimo Vignelli model 526g table lamp for Arteluce.
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1960s Italian Modern Vintage Massimo Vignelli Lighting
Materials
Metal
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
Materials
Acrylic
Set of Sigaro pendant lamps by Massimo Vignelli for Venini, 1956
By Venini, Massimo Vignelli
Located in UTRECHT, NL
Iconic set of three Sigaro pendant lamps, designed during the collaboration between Massimo Vignelli and Venini in 1956. The lamps are made of lattimo glass with multicolored bands o...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Massimo Vignelli Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
Two Massimo Vignelli Pendant Lights for Venini
By Massimo Vignelli, Venini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Striped cased glass pendants.
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1960s Italian Vintage Massimo Vignelli Lighting
Materials
Glass
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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