Sculptural Console
Exceptional and rare console Mod. "Ambiguita"
Carrara marble top, slate base and marble cylinder
Both the top and base are cut diagonally to express ambiguity
DESIGNER Lella & Massimo Vignelli (1934-2016) & (1931-2014)
MANUFACTURER Casigliani
COUNTRY Italy
DATE 1983
DIMENSIONS L. 200 x D. 40 x H. 72 /cm.
BIBLIOGRAPHY
Germano Celant, Mildred Constantine et David McFadden, "Design: Vignelli", New York, Rizzoli, 1990, pg. 249
Massimo Vignelli, "Vignelli from A to Z", Mulgrave, Vic Images, 2007, pg. 16-17
SPECIAL NOTE
Lella Vignelli and Massimo Vignelli were Italian designers known for their contributions to graphic and industrial design. Their work includes furniture, household items, and graphic design. They founded Studio Vignelli in 1960, promoting their design philosophy, characterized by clarity, simplicity, and functionality. Massimo’s promotion of typography and use of white space, alongside Lella’s design acumen, created a distinctive aesthetic. The Vignellis made significant contributions to design education, teaching at various academic institutions in the United States.
