Designer
Massimo Vignelli (Italian, 1931–2014)Italian, 1931–2014
Designer
Lella Valle Vignelli(Italian, 1934–2016)Italian, 1934–2016
Designer
David Law (American, born 1937)American, born 1937
ManufacturerManufactured by
Knoll, Inc.(American, established 1938)American, 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
Not on view
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Department
Decorative Arts, Craft, and DesignObject Type
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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