Lella and Massimo Vignelli Kono coffee table, Italy 1979

Lella and Massimo Vignelli Kono coffee table, Italy 1979

Stunning ‘Kono’ coffee table designed by Lella and Massino Vignelli and manufactured by Casigliani, Italy 1979.

The table was designed in July 1979 at a meeting between Massimo Vignelli and Casigliani in his New York City studio. The story goes that upon his return to Italy the next week, Casigliani had the table already made a prototype, and Massimo Vignelli had approved the the first version and photographs in less than two weeks after the initial draft.

The geometric shapes and a beautiful combination of different materials gives the design an interesting appeal. The balanced design, with a striking combination of materials and shapes. The oxidized copper combines very well with the travertine rectangle and fogged glass top, which allow a vague silhouet of the shapes to come through in an elegant way. A stunning and beautiful piece of modern Italian design that would elevate any seating area!