Large Amber Fungo table lamp by Massimo Vignelli for Venini, 1950s

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A hand-blown amber Fungo table lamp designed by Massimo Vignelli at the start of his impressive career in design and executed by Murano glass specialist Venini. This is the largest version of the Fungo model; the height of the lamp is 35 cm / 14 inches.

If you like to read more about the collaboration between Vignelli and Venini: in the Discover section of our website you find an interesting article on the first joint project of both masters of design, which was actually this Fungo table lamp, and a second article on the other lamps Vignelli later designed for Venini.

The lamp is described in ‘Repertorio del Design Italiano 1950-2000’ by Giuliana Gramigna on Page 49 (1956).

Attribution

  • Designer:
    Massimo Vignelli
  • Manufacturer:
    Venini
  • Model / Name:
    Fungo
  • Design period:
    1950s
  • Country:
    Italy

Character

  • Materials:
    Murano Glass
  • Condition:
    Very good vintage condition; rewired with new on/of switch and plug - for safety and beauty.
  • Colour:
    Amber
  • Height:
    35 cm / 14 inch
  • Diameter:
    25 cm / 10 inch

Shipping

  • Weight:
    1.8 kg / 4 lb
  • Ships from:
    Rotterdam, The Netherlands
  • Product code:
    1822756

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