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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1970s Mid-Century Modern Faux Tortoiseshell Lucite Luxury Box Dior Home Style
By Dior Home, Guzzini
Located in Aci Castello, IT
Capturing the opulent essence of 1970s high-society design, this exquisite decorative box is a masterclass in Mid-Century Modern luxury. Crafted from heavy, high-quality lucite with ...
Brass
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
$331
H 1.66 in W 11.03 in D 4.73 in
1970s Mid-Century Modern fake Tortoiseshell Lucite Italian Jewelry Box
By Guzzini
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This 1970s Mid-Century Modern Italian jewelry box is a beautiful example of the era's design sensibilities, combining elegance, functionality, and high-quality craftsmanship. Here's ...
Lucite
Italian Tortoiseshell Lucite and Brass Decorative Box, 1970s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant Italian rectangular box featuring a richly patterned tortoiseshell-effect Lucite lid framed in polished brass. Its clean geometric form and warm amber tones make it a sophist...
Lucite
$970
H 6.3 in W 4.93 in D 4.93 in
Dior Tortoiseshell Lucite and Brass Decorative Octagonal Box, Italy 1970s
By Christian Dior
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning Mid-Century jewelry or decorative octagonal box in a beautiful tortoiseshell effect lucite and brass. This stylish object was made in Italy during the 1970s and is attribute...
Acrylic, Lucite, Plexiglass
$559
H 5.71 in W 3.94 in D 3.94 in
Midcentury Box in Lucite and Rattan Christian Dior Home Style, Italy 1970s
By Christian Dior, Dior Home
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury amazing decorative box in lucite and rattan in the style Christian Dior Home. Made in Italy in the 1970s. Great accessory for any modern interior.
Wicker, Straw, Rattan, Lucite, Plexiglass
Burl Wood & Tortoiseshell Effect Lucite Box, Italy, 1970s
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Rome, IT
Rectangular box in tortoiseshell-effect lucite and burl wood frame made in Italy in the 1970s.
Metal, Aluminum
$470
H 8.63 in W 6.63 in D 1.13 in
Vintage Silvio Russo for Guzzini - Italy 1970s Lucite Acrylic Camel Sculpture
By Guzzini, Russo
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
Alessandro Albrizzi Lucite Storage Cube, Italy 1970s
By Alessandro Albrizzi
Located in Naples, IT
Plexiglass/lucite cube by Alessandro Albrizzi elegant decorative element from the 1970s. The cube opens and inside we find a concave spherical part suitable for holding small object...
Lucite
$742
H 2.17 in W 5.91 in D 5.91 in
Christian Dior Midcentury Lucite Tortoiseshell Effect and Brass Jewelry Box 1970
By Dior Home
Located in Roma, IT
Gorgeous mid-century square shaped decorative jewelry box in an elegant tortoiseshell effect lucite and brass. This fantastic piece was designed in France during the 1970s for Christ...
Brass
$760Sale Price|20% Off
H 5.5 in W 7.5 in D 4.5 in
Vintage Hollywood Regency Baccarat-Style Crystal Box
Located in Augusta, GA
Vintage Baccarat-style crystal box Hollywood Regency Made in France in the 1960s Beautiful detailed design
Crystal
Faux Tortoiseshell Lucite Rectangular Box
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A long, rectangular box crafted from lucite finished in a rich faux-tortoiseshell pattern, with mottled tones of amber, honey, and dark brown set beneath a glassy, high-gloss surface...
Lucite
$536
H 2.96 in W 3.94 in D 3.94 in
Cube Box in Lucite Alessandro Albrizzi Style, Italy, Mid-Century Modern, 1970s
By Alessandro Albrizzi
Located in Rome, IT
Cubic box in purple and transparent Lucite in the style of Alessandro Albrizzi, Italy, circa 1970.
Acrylic, Lucite, Plexiglass
$571
H 2.56 in W 9.26 in D 4.34 in
Dior Large Smoked "Frozen" Lucite Italian Decorative Jewelry Box, Italy 1970s
By Christian Dior
Located in Roma, IT
Wonderful Mid-Century jewelry or decorative rectangular box, made in charming smoked brownish lucite with a "frozen effect." This elegant object was produced in Italy during the 1970...
Acrylic, Lucite, Plexiglass
$685
H 3.15 in W 5.12 in D 5.12 in
Squared Box in Faux Tortoiseshell Lucite Christian Dior Style, Italy 1970s
By Christian Dior
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury amazing squared decorative jewelry box in tortoiseshell-effect lucite in Christian Dior style. Made in Italy in the 1980s. Perfect desk object or gift idea.
Metal, Brass
Alessandro Albrizzi Lucite Cube, Italy 1970s
By Alessandro Albrizzi
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Alessandro Albrizzi Lucite Cube, Italy, 1970s This Italian design object is a modular, sculptural acrylic (Lucite) cube composed of two stackable sections. The base is a dark or smok...
Lucite
$673
H 1.58 in W 6.89 in D 4.89 in
Midcentury Box in Faux Tortoiseshell Lucite Christian Dior Style, Italy 1970s
By Team Guzzini, Christian Dior, Dior Home
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury amazing rectangular decorative box in tortoiseshell-effect lucite in Christian Dior Home style. Made in Italy in the 1980s. Perfect desk object or gift idea.
Metal, Brass
Sold
H 5.91 in W 5.52 in D 5.52 in
Italian Plexiglass Square Box with Internal Ice Bucket Sphere by Guzzini, 1970s
By Guzzini
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Mid-Century Modern plexiglass square box with internal ice bucket sphere by Guzzini, 1970s Square box with internal ice bucket sphere in transparent plexiglass. excellent...
Plexiglass