Paperclip Table by Massimo Vignelli for Knoll
By Knoll, Massimo Vignelli
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1990s. USA. Walnut maroon stained top with metal base.
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Massimo Vignelli Dining Room Tables
Metal
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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Paperclip Table by Massimo Vignelli for Knoll
By Knoll, Massimo Vignelli
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1990s. USA. Walnut maroon stained top with metal base.
Metal
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
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
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
1980's Postmodern Tobia Scarpa for Knoll Andre Dining Table
By Piotr Sierakowski, Massimo Vignelli, Knoll, Tobia Scarpa
Located in Burbank, CA
Vintage Post Modern dining table for sale. The table was designed in 1968 by Tobia Scarpa for Gavina, and then went to be manufactured by Knoll. It's the Andre dining table with a st...
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
$3,850
H 28 in Dm 42 in
Round Redwood Petal Dining Table by Richard Schultz for Knoll, 1960s. Restored.
By Knoll, Richard Schultz
Located in Kansas City, MO
Early Iconic Petal Dining Table designed by Richard Schultz in 1960 for Knoll. This unique redwood tabletop is split into eight distinct "pedals" mounted on a cast-aluminum "spider" ...
Iron
Tulip Round Coffee Table by Saarinen for Knoll
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
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
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
Richard Schultz for Knoll Petal Dining Table, 1960s
By Knoll, Richard Schultz
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Richard Schultz for Knoll Petal Dining Table
Iron
1961 Petal Dining Table by Richard Schultz for Knoll in California Redwood
By Knoll, Richard Schultz
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
$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 Acerbis, Massimo and Lella Vignelli
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 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
$5,200Sale Price|23% Off
H 29 in W 78 in D 48 in
Mid Century Modern Oval Pedestal Dining Table by Eero Saarinen for Knoll
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in San Jose, CA
Vintage dining table designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll Associates from the Pedestal Collection, circa 1960's. This stunning piece features a sculptural white cast aluminum base and...
Aluminum
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
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
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
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
Massimo & Lella Vignelli Paperclip Table for Knoll
By Knoll, Massimo Vignelli
Located in Hanover, MA
"Paperclip" table by Massimo and Lella Vignelli for Knoll. We have a total of four of these tables available. The glass tops are 42" inches square. From Knoll Studio: "With ...
Steel, Chrome
Massimo Vignelli Marble Table, 1970s, Italy
By Massimo Vignelli
Located in Antwerp, BE
Postmodern dining table or writing desk, Massimo Vignelli, Italy, 1970s. Consisting of four Carrara marble cylindrical bases and one of these pillars has a wider diameter. Presen...
Marble
Kono Dining Table by Lella & Massimo Vignelli for Casigliani
By Massimo Vignelli
Located in Antwerp, BE
Vignelli for Casigliani, 'Kono' table or desk, Italy, 1984. Iconical 1984 "kono" dining table by Lella & Massimo vignelli for casigliani...
Granite, Copper
Massimo Vignelli Dining Table
By Massimo Vignelli
Located in London, GB
This striking dining table by Massimo Vignelli for Italian producer Casigliani is made from marble columns and glass. The three marble columns each vary in diameter, their facades sy...
Marble
Sold
H 28 in W 108 in D 52 in
Midcentury Postmodern Vignelli Serenissimo Cassina Dining Table, 1970s, Italy
By Massimo Vignelli, Acerbis
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is an absolutely fabulous, turquoise painted metal and glass Serenissimo dining table, by Massimo Vignelli for Acerbis ...
Metal
Massimo and Lella Vignelli For Knoll Paperclip Table
By Massimo Vignelli, Knoll, Massimo and Lella Vignelli
Located in Pasadena, TX
A mid century modern "Paperclip" dinette table designed by Massimo and Lella Vignelli for Knoll. White laminate top with a chrome plated steel rod base. As shown in the last photo ...
Chrome