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Massimo & Lella Vignelli 'Metafora' coffee table for Casigliani, Italy 1979.

Name: Massimo & Lella Vignelli 'Metafora' coffee table for Casigliani, Italy 1979.
Brand: Massimo and Lella Vignelli
Price: 5597.58 USD
Availability: InStock

About the Item

A stunning and sculptural Metafora coffee table designed by Lella and Massimo Vignelli. Inspired by the four forms of Euclidean geometery, the cube, the pyramid, the cylinder and the sphere are made from black Marquinia marble topped by a thickened glass square top. The Vignelli Black Marble Metafora coffee table is the striking embodiment of design clarity, material reverence, and enduring sophistication. Conceived by the celebrated design duo Lella and Massimo Vignelli, this table is a testament to their unwavering commitment to creating pieces that transcend trends and stand as timeless works of art. At the heart of the Metafora Table's allure is its captivating use of black marble, a material that exudes opulence and timelessness. The sleek, polished surface showcases the inherent beauty of the stone, with its deep ebony hue punctuated by subtle veins that tell a geological story of time and transformation. The Vignellis' choice of marble pays homage to classical design while imbuing the table with a contemporary edge. The table's form is a study in geometric precision, a hallmark of the Vignellis' design philosophy. Clean lines and balanced proportions result in a harmonious composition that effortlessly bridges the realms of art and function. It is a testament to the Vignellis' mastery of proportion and balance in this piece, evoking a sense of visual harmony and weightlessness that resonates with any surrounding environment. With its bold, minimalist lines, the Metafora Table stands as an architectural centerpiece, it captures the essence of the couple's design ethos – a fusion of timelessness, elegance, and functionality. The first couple of photos show a previous black Metafora piece from within our inventory, followed by condition photos and detail photos of the exact veining on the one which now for sale.

Creator:

Massimo and Lella Vignelli (Designer)

Dimensions:

Height: 8.86 in (22.5 cm)Width: 39.38 in (100 cm)Depth: 39.38 in (100 cm)

Style:

Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)

Materials and Techniques:

Glass,Marble

Place of Origin:

Italy

Period:

1970-1979

Date of Manufacture:

1979

Condition:

Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. The table is in good vintage condition with minor signs of wear on both the glass and the marble, additional photos upon request.

Seller Location:

Renens, CH

Reference Number:

1stDibs: LU5599235357322

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Massimo and Lella Vignelli

Massimo Vignelli and Lella Vignelli’s legacy can be seen everywhere in the logos of Bloomingdale’s, Ford and American Airlines, among others. In addition to their work in branding, they were prolific creators of modernist home furnishings, products and interiors, and the duo’s collaborations, which span 50 years, have left a profound mark on design and wider visual culture.

After meeting in Italy, Lella (1934–2016) and Massimo (1931–2014) 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.

Vignelli furniture 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 he 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.”

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