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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Mid-Century Modern Dining Table by Massimo Vignelli, Marble & Glass
By Massimo Vignelli
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A white-grey, vintage Mid-Century modern Italian large dining table made of hand crafted marble, designed by Massimo Vignelli in good...
Marble
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...
Carrara Marble
Massimo Vignelli Kono Table in Carrara Marble and Copper by Casigliani 1970s
By Massimo Vignelli
Located in Cascina, Pisa
Kono coffee table designed by Massimo Vignelli and manufactured by Casigliani in 1970s. Low table with supports in oxidized copper and white Carrara marble and ground glass on top. ...
Carrara Marble, Copper
Rare Knoll Massimo Vignelli 1985 5-PC Dining Set Handkerchief Chairs & Table
By Massimo Vignelli, Knoll
Located in West Hartford, CT
Rare Knoll Massimo Vignelli designed handkerchief chairs with matching round black table as shown. All hallmarks are present. Price commensurate with condition - there are some scr...
Steel
$7,707Sale Price|30% Off
Poltrona Frau CEO Cube Meeting Table
By Poltrona Frau, Massimo Vignelli
Located in Basildon, London
Introducing the CEO Cube Meeting Table by Poltrona Frau, a luxurious addition to any modern office space. Crafted with the finest materials, this sleek and sophisticated table exudes...
Metal
$14,818 / set
H 31.5 in W 25.2 in D 24.02 in
Knoll Tulip Dining Set by Eero Saarinen 1960s Large Marble Table Armchairs
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Magnificent fully original tulip dining set designed by Eero Saarinen and produced by Knoll International in the 1960s. The set consists of 6 original marked tulip armchairs and the ...
Carrara Marble, Aluminum
Mid Century Burl Cube Table by Milo Baughman
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Stunning walnut burl cube by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin. A great piece used as a small coffee table, large side table or pedestal. Matching coffee table and console with ottom...
Glass, Burl
$6,520
H 9.85 in W 47.25 in D 47.25 in
Metafora coffee table by Massimo and Lella Vignelli for Casigliani Italy, 1970s
By Massimo and Lella Vignelli
Located in amstelveen, NL
Sculptural Metafora travertine coffee table designed by Lella and Massimo Vignelli. in the 1970s. Inspired by the four forms of Euclidean geometry, the cube, the pyramid, the cylinde...
Travertine, Marble
$2,477
H 13.39 in W 33.47 in D 33.47 in
Italian modern coffee table Di Uno Tre by Giulio Lazzotti for Casigliani, 1980s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern travertine and aquamarine green glass coffee table Di Uno Tre by Giulio Lazzotti for Casigliani, 1980s Glass and travertine cof...
Travertine
$3,556
H 29.34 in W 47.25 in D 47.25 in
Vintage Scandinavian Square Dining Table in White Marble, 1980s
By Mario Bellini
Located in Odense, DK
Vintage Scandinavian square dining table in white marble, made in 1980s. Top is separated from the bottom, so you can twist the top if you want another look. Overall good condi...
Marble
Knoll Marble Dining Table With 5 Chairs by Eero Saarinen, 1960s
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Magnificent and fully original Tulip dining set designed by Eero Saarinen. It is produced by Knoll International in the 1960s. The set consists of 5 original tulip chairs and the o...
Carrara Marble, Metal
$6,520
H 8.67 in W 38.59 in D 38.59 in
Massimo and Lella Vignelli 'Metaphora' Coffee Table in Carrara Marble and Glass
By Massimo and Lella Vignelli
Located in Echt, NL
Impressive Metaphora coffee table in very good condition. This coffee table is designed by Massimo & Lella Vignelli in 1979 Four forms of the Euclidean geometry, the cube, the cyli...
Carrara Marble
Unavailable|$7,231 / item
H 23.63 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
Contemporary Red Side Table or Bedside Table, Sabine Marcelis Candy Cube, Large
By Sabine Marcelis
Located in Copenhagen, DK
A contemporary design classic by the Dutch designer Sabine Marcelis. Seemingly solid objects with a magical glowing edge. The unique translucent and highly polished properties of t...
Resin
Mid-Century Modern Oval Dining Table in Bamboo & Brass
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A large and impressive dining table, circa 1950's. The table top is in a race track oval form and wrapped in nailed pencil reed. The top has an inlayed brass plate and the bass is pa...
Brass, Bronze
$5,196Sale Price|20% Off
H 29 in W 78.75 in D 41.75 in
70's Italian Walnut Travertine Marble Dining Table
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on More Details Below. Shipping Quote Information The shipping quote stated in the listing was from 1st Dibs and they normally set all the costs and ...
Travertine, Marble
Mid Century Italian Square Onyx & Blush Marble Dining Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A stunning marble dining from Italy, circa 1980's. It features a large 38 x 40 top that seats 4 comfortably. Beautiful natural onyx top. Traditional column base in a blush colored ma...
Marble, Onyx
Mid Century Modern Walnut Extension Dining Room Table
By Founders Furniture Company
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Simple and elegant black walnut dining table attributed to the Founders Furniture Company. In excellent vintage condition with minimal wear, it was well taken care of. Two large leav...
Walnut
Lela and Massimo Vignelli Kono coffee table Italy 1979
By Massimo Vignelli
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Playful so called 'Kono' coffee table designed by Lela and Massino Vignelli and manufactured by Casigliani, Italy 1979. The table was designed in July 1979 at a meeting between Massi...
Carrara Marble, Copper
42" PaperClip Table by Lella and Massimo Vignelli for Knoll
By Massimo Vignelli, Knoll
Located in Pasadena, TX
Vignelli Paperclip Dining Table 1999 Designed by Lella and Massimo Vignelli in 1994 and produced by Knoll, this dining table is from their iconic P...
Chrome
Massimo and Lella Vignelli Metafora Marble and Glass Coffee Table
By Massimo Vignelli
Located in Pasadena, TX
Massimo and Lella Vignelli were influential and prolific Italian designers and architects. The couple made important contributions to graphic and industrial design in the U.S. and Eu...
Marble
Knoll Glass & Chrome Paperclip Dining Table by Massimo Vignelli
By Knoll, Massimo Vignelli
Located in San Diego, CA
Designed as a companion to the Handkerchief Chair and Bertoia Collection, the PaperClip Table by Lella and Massimo Vignelli uses the same material voca...
Chrome
Metafora Travertine Coffee Table by Massimo Vignelli
By Massimo Vignelli
Located in Isle Sur Sorgue, FR
Vintage travertine "METAFORA" coffee table by Massimo Vignelli ciaca 1980.
Travertine
Sold
H 14.18 in W 70.48 in D 35.44 in
Massimo Vignelli Kono Table in Carrara Marble and Copper by Casigliani 1980s
By Massimo Vignelli
Located in Cascina, Pisa
Kono coffee table designed by Massimo Vignelli and manufactured by Casigliani in 1980s. Low table with supports in oxidized copper and white Carrara marble and ground glass on top.
Carrara Marble, Copper
Sold
H 28.75 in W 91.74 in L 28.75 in
Italian Green Table by Lella and Massimo Vignelli Mod. Serenissimo for Acerbis
By Massimo Vignelli, Acerbis Design
Located in Milano, IT
Rectangular dining table Model "Serenissimo" by Lella & Massimo Vignelli, David Law for Acerbis International, Italy 1980. Made with 4 monumental columns creating the base and turned...
Metal
Metafora Coffee Table in Brown Mable by Massimo Vignelli
By Massimo Vignelli
Located in Chicago, IL
A Massimo Vignelli & Lella Vignell Metafora coffee table featuring four geometric shapes and a square 1/2” thick glass top. Italy, 1970s. Massimo Vignelli (January 10, 1931 – May...
Marble
Massimo Vignelli "Metafora" Coffee Table for Casigliani Italy, 1970
By Massimo Vignelli
Located in Chicago, IL
Massimo Vignelli "Metafora" coffee table for Casigliani, 1970. Table also has a marble base 23" diameter, 3" thick. This table can be used with or without the marble base. Table hei...
Marble
Massimo Vignelli "Metafora" Table for Casigliani Circa 1979
By Massimo Vignelli
Located in Chicago, IL
A dynamic use of marble and shapes, this Italian coffee table was designed by Massimo Vignelli for Casigliani. This features a marble triangle, sphere ...
Marble
Sold
H 13.5 in W 37.25 in D 37.25 in
Black Marble Base Coffee Table by Massimo Vignelli for Casigliani
By Massimo Vignelli
Located in Chicago, IL
A stunning marble base coffee table formed of three honed black marble columns, in three different diameters. Designed by the celebrated Itali...
Marble
Sold
H 8.75 in W 40 in D 40 in
Lella e Massimo Vignelli Metafora Coffee Table for Casigliani Italy, 1970's
By Massimo Vignelli
Located in Chicago, IL
A Massimo Vignelli & Lella Vignell Metafora coffee table featuring four geometric shapes and a square 1/2” thick glass top. Italy, 1979. Massimo Vignelli (January 10, 1931 – May ...
Marble