Lela and Massimo Vignelli Kono table Casigliani Italy 1979

Playful ‘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 Massimo Vignelli and Casigliani in his New York City studio. It is said that upon his return to Italy the following week, Casigliani had the table produced and that Massimo Vignelli had approved the first prototype and photographs in less than two weeks after the initial draft. The table is a playful design with geometric shapes and a beautiful combination of different materials. The black black marquina marble rectangular part to provide stability for the sides, the green patinated copper cone to provide support at the end, and a thich glass top to keep it all in balance. This table is in fantastic condition, marble without damages, beautiful patina to the copper and glass without chips or cracks. A stunning and beautiful piece of modern Italian design.