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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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
Marble and Glass Dining Table by Massimo Vignelli, Italy, 1980s
By Massimo Vignelli
Located in Antwerp, BE
Designed by Massimo Vignelli for Casigliani in the 1980s, this marble and glass dining table reflects the designer’s disciplined approach to geometry, proportion, and material clarit...
Marble
Paperclip Table by Massimo Vignelli for Knoll
By Massimo Vignelli, Knoll
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1990s. USA. Walnut maroon stained top with metal base.
Metal
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
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
$5,178
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
Tulip Round Coffee Table by Saarinen for Knoll
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in New York, NY
Tulip coffee table by Saarinen for Knoll. USA, cira 1960 to 1970. Signed with early Knoll red/white label. Features a 36 inch round top in matte white laminate with matte white...
Metal
Vintage Marble & Glass Dining Table, Italy 1980s.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century modern dining room table designed and manufactured in the 1980's in Italy. The table has a marble base with a metal rod holding the two marble pillars. The table has a ...
Marble, Metal
Mid Century Dining Table by Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in New York, NY
Iconic Mid Century dining table designed by Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb. This example is in very good, original condition, showing only light wear consistent with age. Specifically, an inconsequential veneer flaw at the corner, and light cosmetic wear - please see images. The table opens to accept a large ( 20 in W ) leaf ) extending the width from 72 to 92 inches. This listing is for the dining table only.
Ash
Round Dining Table Chnrome and Glass / Italy, 1980s
Located in Praha, CZ
- Chrome has a patina - - Partially missing Chrome - Glass has scratches from everyday use - Very stylish table - Good original condition.
Chrome
Eero Saarinen for Knoll Mid Century Tulip Table
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Eero Saarinen for Knoll mid century Tulip table This dining table measures: 47.25 wide x 47.25 deep x 28.5 inches high, with a chair clearan...
Metal
$3,700
H 31.7 in W 47.25 in D 47.25 in
Serenissimo Dining Table by Lella & Massimo Vignelli for Acerbis, Italy, 1970s
By Massimo and Lella Vignelli, Acerbis
Located in Antwerp, BE
The Serenissimo dining table is an iconic design by Lella and Massimo Vignelli for Acerbis, dating from the 1970s. It features a square turquoise-green glass top paired with cylindri...
Metal, Steel
1980s Postmodern Vintage Italian Emperado Marble Honed Dining Table
Located in Chicago, IL
Stunning dining table in Emperado Marble made in Italy. I’ve never seen a slab like this! It was previously lacquered which we had professionally...
Marble
$5,500
H 29.5 in W 75 in D 39.5 in
Large Italian Rectangular Rosso Levanto Marble Dining Table Black Green Red
By Stone International
Located in Philadelphia, PA
In a shape and with proportions similar to those of prestigious manufacturer Stone International, this table sets itself apart with its exquisite marble and grain pattern. Composed o...
Marble
$1,873
H 29.14 in W 45.67 in D 29.53 in
Italian Modern Glass Aluminum Dining Table by Bruce Burdick for Tecno, 1980s
By Tecno, Bruce Burdick
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern glass and aluminum dining table by Bruce Burdick for Tecno, 1980s Dining table with rectangular glass top. The structure is composed by a central part in aluminum wi...
Metal, Aluminum
1980s Mid-Century Italian Postmodern Beige Marble Dining Table
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Wonderful Mid-Century Postmodern Beige Travertine Dining Table. Very solid pedestal base and top, both made of travertine. This stunning table has a minimalist aesthetic, and Italian...
Marble
1961 Petal Dining Table by Richard Schultz for Knoll in California Redwood
By Richard Schultz, Knoll
Located in Hanover, MA
This is one of the earliest editions of the Petal table designed by Richard Schultz and produced by Knoll circa 1961. It was supplied from Knoll with the petal tops painted white (se...
Iron
Poltrona Frau CEO Cube Meeting Table
By Massimo Vignelli, Poltrona Frau
Located in Rochester, England
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
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
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