Guzzini is often mistakenly thought to be the name of a lighting designer active in the 1960s and 1970s. But in fact the label belongs to a lighting manufacturing company that was founded by six Guzzini brothers — Raimondo, Giovanni, Virgilio, Giuseppe, Adolfo and Giannunzio, who were inspired by the 1950 film Harvey starring James Stewart.
Compounding the historical record even further, it seems that the Guzzini company rebranded many times in the 20th century, going by, at various points, Harvey Creazioni, Harvey Guzzini, Guzzini, iGuzzini and Illuminazione Guzzini. Harvey Creazioni was originally founded in 1959 in Recanati (on the east-central coast of Italy) by Raimondo, focusing on the production of copper-plated decorative objects. Four years later, in June 1963, the six brothers joined together and established Harvey Creazioni di Guzzini, expanding production to include pendant lighting, sconces, table lamps and floor lamps.
The brothers employed architect-designer Luigi Massoni — who was introduced to the Guzzini brothers by leading plastic importer Maurizio Adreani — as head of design, branding, public relations and advertising. Famous Harvey Guzzini designs include Massoni and Luciano Buttura's Mushroom table lamp (1965) as well as the in-house designed Arc floor lamp (1968), Faro table lamp (1970) and Toledo table lamp (1973). Studio 6G, an interning design team, developed the collectible Clan table lamp (1968); and designers Ermanno Lampa and Sergio Brazzoli were responsible for the Nastro series (1970), Orione pendant (1970), Sirio table lamp (1970), Alba floor lamp (1973), Albanella table lamp (1973) and Alf series (1976). Around 1976, Harvey Guzzini ceased the production of copper-plated items to concentrate on lighting made almost exclusively from methacrylate plastic (acrylic). The company also dabbled in furniture production, collaborating with Yugoslavian furniture producer Meblo, located in Nova Gorica in present-day Slovenia.
In 1967–68, the company exhibited at Domus: Formes Italiennes in the Galeries Lafayette in Paris under the name Design House (DH), where the company featured Gio Ponti’s Media lamp. A retail outlet was opened in central Milan under the name Harvey Guzzini-DH in 1969, situated literally and figuratively among the best known Italian design houses. In 1974, the company rebranded once more as iGuzzini, adding Illuminazione in 1981, which still exists today with headquarters in Recanati, Italy.
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Modern Lucite Desk Organizer by Guzzini
By Guzzini
Located in San Diego, CA
Very functional modern lucite desk organizer by Guzzini of Italy, circa 1980s. The piece is in very good condition and measures 5.75"W x 2"D x 3.75"H. Great little organizer! #5079
Lucite
$89Sale Price|31% Off
Vintage Clear Lucite Fan Shaped Card Holder by Guzzini 1980s Made in Italy
By Guzzini
Located in Amityville, NY
Vintage clear lucite or acrylic post modern fan shaped card holder, sorter or separator made in Italy in the 1980s by Guzzini. Marked "Guzzini Made in Italy" this originally was sold...
Lucite
Team Guzzini Italy Modernist Lucite and Wicker Picture Frame, circa 1970
By Guzzini, Team Guzzini
Located in Atlanta, GA
Team Guzzini, Italy, designed this stunning modernist picture frame, which was crafted circa 1970. The rare photo frame boasts a reverse "V" shape with a large, rounded picture view....
Rattan, Acrylic, Lucite, Plexiglass, Wicker
$236Sale Price|20% Off
Silvio Russo Plexiglass Lion for Guzzini, Italy 1970s
By Guzzini
Located in Milan, IT
Collectible Plexiglass 1970s Lion by Silvio Russo for Guzzini. Original label.
Plexiglass
Set of Mid-Century Modern Guzzini Crystal Lucite Italian Vases, 1970s
By Guzzini
Located in Roma, IT
Wonderful set of four crystal plexiglass flower vases. This fantastic set was designed by Guzzini in Italy during the 1970s. This set is made of four different flower vases with t...
Acrylic, Lucite, Plexiglass
Stella ice bucket by Guzzini, Italy, 1970
By Guzzini
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Beautiful and rare green ice bucket designed and produced by pablo tilche for guzzini in italy in the 1970s. Space age style spherical acrylic bucket. Decorative object that will bri...
Plastic
Set of Five Lucite Green Vases by Luigi Massoni for Guzzini, Italy, 1960s
By Luigi Massoni, Guzzini
Located in Milan, IT
Set of five plexigless vases by Luigi Massoni for Guzzini. Transparent and green pieces with different heights can be combined together. Size refers to the tall model.
Plexiglass
Geometric Plexiglass Table Sculpture by Guzzini, Italy, 1970s
By Guzzini
Located in Milan, IT
Geometric plexiglass sculpture manufactured by Guzzini. Cubic solid piece with round cavities.
Plexiglass
Vaso Fazzoletto di Luigi Massoni per Guzzini - anni '70
By Guzzini, Luigi Massoni
Located in Fidenza, IT
Vaso Fazzoletto di Luigi Massoni per Guzzini degli anni '70. Vaso menzionato nel libro "L'utopie du tout plastique".
Plastic
Italian modern lucite frame for Guzzini, 1970s
By Guzzini
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern lucite frame for Guzzini, 1970s Transparent lucite frame composed of two pieces, a square base with a recess into which a round is inserted. Produced by Guzzini in 197...
Lucite
$369Sale Price|20% Off
Mid Century Modern Guzzini Acrylic Lucite Monkey Figurine Sculpture Silvio Russo
By Guzzini
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
Iconic Mid Century Modern lucite monkey sculture designed by Silvio Russo for Guzzini in the 1970s. Manufacturer: Fratelli Guzzini, Italy Marks: unmarked Material: lucite Height: c...
Acrylic, Lucite, Plexiglass
Rede Guzzini Modernist Lucite Picture Frame, circa 1970
By Rede Guzzini, Guzzini
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rede Guzzini, Italy, designed this stunning modernist picture frame for Stilart Verona circa 1970. The piece features a black and red multi-layer Lucite shape with acrylic glass to p...
Acrylic, Lucite
Silvio Russo, lucite squirrel sculpture, Guzzini Italy 1970s
By Guzzini
Located in Firenze, IT
Rare lucite squirrel sculpture designed by Silvio Russo Team Guzzini, Vedril, Guzzini Italy 1970s H 20 cm x 14 x 3 cm Conditions: excellent, no defects
Lucite
$260Sale Price|20% Off
Figural Lucite Hippo on Base by Guzzini
By Guzzini
Located in San Diego, CA
A really fun figural lucite hippo on base by Guzzini, circa 1970s. The piece is in very good vintage condition and measures 8"W x 2.5"D x 6"H. Super fun piece! #2596.
Lucite
Vintage Silvio Russo for Guzzini - Italy 1970s Lucite Acrylic Camel Sculpture
By Russo, Guzzini
Located in St. Louis, MO
Vintage Lucite Modernist MCM CAMEL by Italian designer Silvio Russo for Team Guzzini. This uncommon sculpture is featured in clear Lucite with frost texture between legs. This piece ...
Acrylic, Lucite
$460Sale Price / set|20% Off
Vintage 1970 Guzzini Space Age Midcentury Ice Bucket and Bowl
By Paolo Tilche, Guzzini
Located in San Diego, CA
Striking and high design piece created by Paolo Tilche for Guzzini. It’s Space Age design consists of an ecru sphere with navy blue and red stripes with a silver chrome handle that a...
Plastic
Hollywood regency lucite tuxedo set, Guzzini Italy 1970
By Guzzini
Located in Firenze, IT
Smoking Set, ashtray, table lighter and cigars box Italy 1970 Lucite Ashtray: H 14.5 x 14.5 x 4 cm Table Lighter: H 6.5 x 8.5 x 7 cm Cigars box: H 7.5 x 18 x 10.5 cm Label on t...
Lucite
Set of Three Post-Modern "Greentime" Garden Tools by Guzzini, New Old Stock
By Guzzini
Located in San Diego, CA
A brand new set of three post-modern "Greentime" garden tools by Guzzini, circa 1990s. The set is new old stock in original box and packaging. The set is in unused condition and each...
Lucite
Vintage Lucite Bird Sculpture by Team Guzzini
By Guzzini, Tim S. Crea
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A vintage stylized bird sculpture in lucite by Tim Crea for Guzzini. In very good vintage condition with “Team Guzzini Made in Italy” sticker. Measures: 5" x 1.5" x 5".
Lucite
Lucite Bird Sculpture by Silvio Russo for Guzzini 1970s Italy
By Guzzini
Located in Oakland, CA
1970s lucite bird sculpture by Silvio Russo for Guzzini of Italy, the design is meant to rock back and forth. Still retains the original label.
Lucite
Silvio Russo, lucite giraffe sculpture, Guzzini Italy 1970s
By Guzzini
Located in Firenze, IT
Rare lucite giraffe sculpture designed by Silvio Russo Team Guzzini, Vedril, Guzzini Italy 1970s H 33 cm x 14 cm x 3 cm Conditions: excellent
Lucite
Italian modern lucite sculpture by Silvio Russo for Guzzini, 1970s
By Guzzini
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern lucite sculpture by Silvio Russo for iGuzzini, 1970s Sculpture in the shape of a stylized monkey on four-legged, in transparent lucite. The animal's eyes are two holes...
Lucite
$198Sale Price|20% Off
Desk Organizer with Perpetual Calendar by Fabio Manlio Ciocca for Guzzini, 1980s
By Guzzini
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Stylish desk organizer with perpetual calendar made of plexiglass, designed by Fabio Manlio Ciocca and produced by Guzzini in the 80s. This lovely vintage piece has a rigorous squar...
Plexiglass
Set of Italian Guzzini Table Clock & Pens Holder 1970s
By Guzzini
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Set of Italian Guzzini Table Clock & Pens Holder 1970s
Plexiglass
1970s Lucite Ashtray and Lighter Set
Located in New York, NY
Stunning 1970s Lucite chrome ashtray and lighter desk set. Lighter measurements: Width 3.75", depth 2.5, height 4.25".
Chrome
Desk Set, Italy, 1980s
Located in Palermo, IT
Desk set in walnut, silver and crystal, Italy, 1980s Gifted to my grandfather and never used. Small signs of the time. Today unobtainable and of great value set.
Crystal, Silver
Midcentury Modern Desk Organizer by Børge Mogensen, 1960s
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Lovely desk organizer by Børge Mogensen, made from oak with red, grey and white lacquered drawers. The drawers fit A4 size magazines and documents.
Wood
Vintage "Ice" Glass Vase, Italy, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage glass vase is a wonderful glass decorative object, realized during the 1970s. Very beautiful glass vase with a sinuose shape.
Glass
Marble Desk Pen Holder Organizer
Located in New York, NY
A substantial marble desk pen/pencil/marker holder organizer, in the modern style, Midcentury Modern design period, circa mid-20th century. Organizer can hold small pieces of paper, ...
Marble
Carlo Bartoli Chair Model 4875 for Kartell, Italy, 1970s
By Kartell, Carlo Bertoli & Piero Menichetti
Located in Buffalo, NY
Early pair of Italian Modernist Polypropylene chairs designed by Carlo Bartoli for Kartell Italia in the 1970s model 4875, unusual color, art furniture, Nic...
Plastic
$775
H 1.13 in W 4.38 in D 6.38 in
Vintage 1980s Gucci Desk Set Accessories - Leather Pen + Paper Holder & Tray
By Gucci
Located in St. Louis, MO
Nice 1980s Gucci - Italy designed leather desk accessories set, includes pen holder, note paper holder and small tray. The leather pieces have the classic green and red stripe, with ...
Ceramic, Leather, Suede
Italian Snakeskin Picture Frame, circa 1970s
Located in New York, NY
A '70s Modern Italian red burgundy suede and snakeskin picture frame, circa 1970s, Italy. Frame can sit in two positions: vertical (as shown) o...
Animal Skin, Suede, Glass
Dior Picture Frame in Brass, Lucite and Vienna Straw, Italy 1970s
By Dior Home
Located in Roma, IT
Delightful picture frame made of golden brass and clear lucite, enriched with Vienna straw. This lovely folding frame is attributed to Dior Home and was produced in Italy in the earl...
Metal, Brass
Pedersen & Hansen Desk Organizer
By Pedersen & Hansen
Located in San Francisco, CA
Pederen & Hansen design teak desk top organizer. High quality materials and execution perfect for keeping an organized desk or work space. In very good original condition.
Teak
Italian Malachite and Brass Picture Frame, 1970s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant Italian picture frame from the 1970s, crafted with a polished malachite veneer and accented by a gilt brass border. The vivid green malachite showcases natural banded pattern...
Malachite
$717Sale Price|40% Off
H 6 in W 6 in D 1.88 in
1970s Midcentury Interchangeable Plexiglass Artwork Paperweight Sculpture Toy
By Ron Fritts
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Unknown craftsman or artist, unsigned. In the style of Ron Fritts, similar period artist. Double-side tabletop self-standing framed artwork or toy. The ...
Plexiglass
Guzzini Low Brass And Lucite Flower Vase, 1970s
By Guzzini
Located in Palermo, IT
Guzzini low brass and lucite flower vase, 1970s Delightful design object, ideal for embellishing an elegant dining table. Guzzini brand. Intact and in good condition. Diameter 27 cm,...
Brass
Sold
H 4 in W 1.25 in D 7.75 in
Lucite Paperweight Hippo by Silvio Russo for Guzzini, Italy, circa 1970s
By Guzzini
Located in Oakland, CA
1970s Hippo paperweight designed by Silvio Russo for Guzzini of Italy. Whimsical creation for the desk or shelf.
Lucite
1980s Black Wall Clock by Studio STG for Guzzini
By Guzzini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Italian postmodern design as its cleanest, this 1980s Guzzini wall clock has a black plastic body, clear lucite face, black numbers, and white and red hands. A close to perfect desi...
Plastic
Post-Modern Guzzini Wall Clock by Bruno Gecchelin, Italy, 1980s
By Bruno Gecchelin, Guzzini
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful postmodern Memphis-style wall clock from the 1980s. Designed by Bruno Gecchelin, executed by Guzzini, Italy. The housing is made of bordeaux dark red plastic, the black a...
Plastic
Sold
H 12.35 in W 5.375 in D 1.125 in
Vintage Silvio Russo Guzzini Lucite Giraffe Sculpture Mid Century Modern 1970s
By Guzzini
Located in Troy, MI
Modernist Lucite giraffe sculpture Designed by Silvio Russo for Guzzini Italy 1970s Original label intact
Lucite
Sold
H 3.55 in Dm 15.75 in
1970s, Mid-Century Modern Fake Tortoise Lucite and Brass Italian Round Bowl
By Guzzini
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A Mid-Century Modern fake tortoise lucite and brass round bowl designed and manufactured in Italy in the style of Gabriella Crespi. Brass in original patina gives it a vibrant vintag...
Brass
Sold
H 4.5 in W 9.5 in D 9.5 in
Lucite Salad Bowl and Servers "Amanda Set" by Guzzini, New Old Stock in Box
By Guzzini
Located in San Diego, CA
A brand new lucite salad bowl and servers, "Amanda Set" by Guzzini, circa 1980s. The set is new old stock in original box and packaging. The set is in unused condition; the bowl meas...
Lucite
Modern Lucite Desk Organizer by Guzzini
By Guzzini
Located in San Diego, CA
Very functional modern lucite desk organizer by Guzzini of Italy, circa 1980s. The piece is in good condition and measures 4.5"W x 4.5"D x 5.25"H...
Lucite
Sold
H 1.58 in W 23.23 in D 13.59 in
Mid-Century Tortoiseshell Lucite & Brass Serving Tray by Guzzini, Italy, 1970s
By Guzzini
Located in Rome, IT
Rectangular serving tray in tortoiseshell-effect lucite with brass handles designed by Guzzini. Made in Italy in the 1970s.
Metal, Brass
Modern Lucite Desk Organizer by Guzzini
By Guzzini
Located in San Diego, CA
Very functional modern lucite desk organizer by Guzzini of Italy, circa 1980s. The piece is in very good condition and measures 5.75"W x 2"D x 3....
Lucite
Rede Guzzini for Stilart Black and Red Lucite Picture Frame, 1970s
By Rede Guzzini, Guzzini
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rede Guzzini, Italy, for Stilart Verona, designed this lovely modernist picture photo frame in the 1970s. It features a black and red multi-layer Lucite shape with acrylic glass to p...
Lucite, Plexiglass, Acrylic
1970s Guzzini Mid-Century Modern Brass and Fake Tortoise Lucite Round Tray
By Christian Dior, Guzzini
Located in Aci Castello, IT
An iconic round tray by Guzzini made in Italy in the Seventies, fake tortoise lucite it's in very good conditions, brass it's in original patina.
Brass