Vignelli Carafe from The Met Museum

This glass carafe was reproduced from the original carafe in The Met collection. The renowned modernists Massimo Vignelli (American, b. Italy, 1931-2014) and Lella Vignelli (American, b. Italy, 1934-2016) count among the world’s most influential and prolific post-World War II designers. The couple first conceived this glassware in 1979 as part of a larger design commission for an Italian hotel chain. The Vignellis’ graceful, lightweight design is masterful in its geometric simplicity; rounded ribs catch and reflect light, bringing an inviting and celebratory sparkle to the glass.