Massimo Vignelli
"Handkerchief" Chair

"Handkerchief" Chair
"Handkerchief" Chair
DesignerItalian, 1931–2014
DesignerAmerican, born 1937
ManufacturerAmerican, established 1938
CultureItalian
Titles
  • "Handkerchief" Chair
DateDesigned 1979, manufactured 1985
PlaceUnited States
MediumPlastic and steel
DimensionsOverall: 29 1/8 × 22 3/4 × 21 1/2in. (74 × 57.8 × 54.6cm)
Credit LineGift of Lella and Massimo Vignelli
Object number98.637
Non exposé

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ProvenanceLella and Massimo Vignelli; given to MFAH, 1998.
Exhibition HistoryFormerly used in the Vignelli's New York office.

Inscriptions, Signatures and Marks
Stamped on the underside of the seat: "Handkerchief Chair * Designed by Vignelli Designs for Knoll International (in a circular pattern)". Stamped on the inside of this circle of words: "K".

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