"I like to design to be semantically correct, syntactically consistent, and pragmatically understandable," said Massimo Vignelli, and all three can be said of his Heller Dinnerware (1964). Originally manufactured in Italy, this stackable dinnerware won the prestigious Compasso d'Oro Award for Good Design in 1964. In 1971, manufacturing moved to the United States, and Heller Dinnerware became the first product made by a company called Heller, now an international furniture manufacturer responsible for introducing the Bellini Chair, Frank Gehry outdoor furniture and other icons of modern design. Heller Dinnerware was an instant classic, and because it's still made using the same molds, a set bought today will blend seamlessly with vintage pieces.
Heller Dinnerware Set
