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
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 ...
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1960s Italian Modern Vintage Massimo Vignelli Lighting
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Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Opaline Glass
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
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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
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
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 ...
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1960s Italian Modern Vintage Massimo Vignelli Lighting
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Opaline Glass
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 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
Large Orange Hand Blown Fungo Table Lamp by Massimo Vignelli for Venini, 1950s
By Venini, Massimo Vignelli
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
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
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Metal, Brass
Hand-Blown Amber Fungo Table Lamp 'Medium' by Massimo Vignelli for Venini, 1950s
By Venini, Massimo Vignelli
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
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 Murano glass specialist Venini. One of ...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Massimo Vignelli Lighting
Materials
Brass
White and Blue Glass Pendant by Massimo Vignelli for Venini, 1950s
By Massimo Vignelli, Venini
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
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Brass
Suspension Chandelier in Murano Glass Design Massimo Vignelli for Venini, 1960s
By Massimo Vignelli, Venini
Located in taranto, IT
Suspension lamp design Massimo Vignelli for Venini 60s, original
Made of bright orange coated glass, original lamp holder of the time
It measures 26 cm in height, over hollow, ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Massimo Vignelli Lighting
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Murano 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
Materials
Glass, Murano Glass
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
Materials
Murano Glass
‘Fungo’ Murano Glass Table Lamp by Massimo Vignelli for Venini, Italy, 1950s
By Venini, Massimo Vignelli
Located in Steenwijk, NL
This orange Murano glass table lamp goes by the name of 'Fungo', this translates to Mushroom. A design by Massimo Vignelli and produ...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Massimo Vignelli Lighting
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Murano Glass
Large ‘Fungo’ Italian Table Lamp by Massimo Vignelli for Venini
By Venini, Massimo Vignelli
Located in JM Haarlem, NL
A rare large ‘Fungo’ or Zaffiro 4000 table Lamp by Massimo Vignelli for Venini, Italy 1950s.
This is the most large version, dimensions: height (35.5 cm), diameter (25 cm).
One bulb ...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Massimo Vignelli Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
Massimo Vignelli for Venini Murano Italian Pendant Lamps, 1960s
By Venini, Massimo Vignelli
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Italian Mid-Century Modern design pendant lamp designed by Massimo Vignelli and produced by Venini with Murano glass and details in lacquered metal, 1960s
Please note that the lam...
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1660s Italian Mid-Century Modern Antique Massimo Vignelli Lighting
Materials
Metal
Large Massimo Vignelli Pendant Lamp for Venini
By Venini, Massimo Vignelli
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 for Venini Italian Midcentury Murano Pendant Glass Lamp, 1950s
By Venini, Massimo Vignelli
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Italian Mid-Century Modern pendant lamp designed by Massimo Vignelli for Venini Murano with colored glass and polished brass, circa 1955. All original, electrical parts, all vintage,...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Massimo Vignelli Lighting
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Glass
Massimo Vignelli Pendant, Murano Glass with Thin Black Stripes, Italy, 1960s
By Massimo Vignelli, Vistosi
Located in Maastricht, NL
A large cylindrical glass pendant by Massimo Vignelli with thin black stripes by Vistosi, Italy. It is made with cased glass with a brass mounting. In excellent condition. The total ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Massimo Vignelli Lighting
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Brass
Handblown Glass Pendant by Massimo Vignelli for Venini
By Massimo Vignelli
Located in New York, NY
Handblown glass pendant designed in the 1960s by Massimo Vignelli for Italian manufacturer, Venini.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Massimo Vignelli Lighting
Materials
Art Glass
Set of 3 Murano Glass Pendant Lights by Massimo Vignelli for Venini, 1960
By Massimo Vignelli
Located in Rijssen, NL
A beautiful and unique 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 ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Massimo Vignelli Lighting
Materials
Art Glass, Opaline 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
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 conca...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Massimo Vignelli Lighting
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Metal
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
Materials
Blown Glass
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
Materials
Opaline Glass
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
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
Materials
Brass, Chrome
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
Materials
Art Glass
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.
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1960s European Art Nouveau Vintage Massimo Vignelli Lighting
Materials
Glass
Italian Glass Pendants by Massimo Vignelli
By Massimo Vignelli
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Six pendants in original condition.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Massimo Vignelli Lighting
Materials
Glass
20th Century Massimo Vignelli Table Lamp 526 G for Arteluce in Metal and Perspex
By Massimo Vignelli, Arteluce
Located in Turin, Turin
Table lamp model 526 G designed by Massimo Vignelli for Arteluce in the half of 1960s. Massimo Vignelli, in couple with his beloved wife Lella, has touched all the sectors of design,...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Massimo Vignelli Lighting
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Metal
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
Pair of Arteluce Table Lamps by M. Vignelli, 1965
By Massimo Vignelli
Located in Berlin, Berlin
Early models of the small and large table lamps (526 & 526G), designed by Massimo Vignelli. Italy, Arteluce, 1965.
Chromed metal base with opaque perspex diffuser, divided into three sections. Each lamp with 3 light sockets. Original label attached on the base. Small lamp: height 45.5 cm, diameter 29.5 cm.
Reference:
*Gramigna, G. Repertorio del Design Italiano, 2 vols. p 121, illustrated.
*Italian Light...
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1960s Italian Modern Vintage Massimo Vignelli Lighting
Materials
Metal
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
Materials
Chrome
Early VINTAGE Large Model Arteluce Table Lamp by M. Vignelli, 1965
By Massimo Vignelli
Located in Berlin, Berlin
An EARLY model of the large table lamp 526G, designed by Massimo Vignelli. Italy, Arteluce, 1965.
Chromed metal base with opaque perspex diffuser, divided into three sections. 3 lig...
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1960s Italian Modern Vintage Massimo Vignelli Lighting
Materials
Chrome
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
Pair of Sconces by Massimo Vignelli for Venini
By Massimo Vignelli, Venini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pair of Murano glass sconces by Massimo Vignelli edited by Venini. Designed and manufactured in Italy circa the 1960s. Primary colored Murano glass with brass fixture. Holds one E2...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Massimo Vignelli Lighting
Materials
Brass
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 objects are often made of glass and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many choices in our collection of Massimo Vignelli lighting, although beige editions of this piece are particularly popular. We stock 39 vintage versions of these items, while there are 2 modern editions to choose from as well. Many of the original lighting by Massimo Vignelli was created in Italy during the 20th century in the modern style of the mid-century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider lighting by Marcello Fantoni, VeArt and Aldo Londi. Massimo Vignelli lighting prices can vary depending on size, time period and other attributes. The price for these items starts at $480 and tops at $14,743, while pieces like these can sell for $2,544.
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