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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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
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
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
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
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
$950
H 6 in W 23.5 in D 8.5 in
1960s 'Selectform' Teak Desk Organizer by Georg Petersens Mobelfabrik of Denmark
By Georg Petersens Møbelfabrik, Georg Petersens
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a fine Teak Selectform Desk Organizer, designed in the 1960s by Danish furniture maker Georg Petersen, and produced by his firm Georg Petersen Mobelfabrik A/S. This example r...
Steel
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
$160Sale Price|20% Off
H 4.75 in W 5 in D 2 in
MCM Teak Perpetual Desk Flip Calendar, Security Pacific Bank
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool and hard to find MCM teak perpetual desk flip calendar from California's Security Pacific Bank, circa 1970's. The calendar is made of teak wo...
Plastic, Teak
$180Sale Price|20% Off
H 2.75 in W 3.5 in D 2 in
Mid-Century Modern Solid Green Marble Perpetual Desk Top Calendar
By Enzo Mari
Located in San Diego, CA
Handcrafted unique rare perpetual calendar circa 1970's solid green marble with gold numbers days and months, great design, and craftsmanship some of the l...
Marble
$350
H 18.71 in W 18.71 in D 2.37 in
Italian Postmodern Wall Perpetual Calendar by Della Beffa for Ring a Date, 2000s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian post modern wall perpetual yellow calendar by Giorgio Della Beffa for Ring A Date, 2000-2010s Wall perpetual calendar in yellow plastic. The cale...
Plastic
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
$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 Lucite Pen Pencil Desk Holder By Designer Rede Guzzini
By Rede Guzzini
Located in New York, NY
An Italian Lucite pen, pencil, marker and small paper desk organizer/holder, Postmodern period or Modern style, by designer Rede Guzzini, circa 1980s, Italy. A great desk accessory a...
Lucite
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
Art Deco Perpetual Desk Calendar Chrome and Bakelite 1920's
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Stylish Art Deco Heavy Weight Perpetual Circa 1920's, With Art Deco Period Font. Accented with mint green bakelite idents A Timeless Addition To Any Office Or Desk Space
Chrome
Art Deco Copper German Perpetual Desk Calendar c.1930
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT An original German perpetual desk calendar. Change the day of the week and date by pressing the Bakelite handle on the side. A knob in the back allows you to adjust the date t...
Marble, Copper
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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
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
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
Italian Serving Tray by Guzzini, 1960s
By Guzzini
Located in Palermo, PA
Italian serving tray by Guzzini, 1960s. Dimensions: H= 3 cm; W=50 cm; D=30 cm.
Brass
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H 7.88 in W 6.7 in D 1.19 in
Sculpture Paperweight Lucite Horse by Silvio Russo for Guzzini Italy 1970s
By Guzzini
Located in Rome, IT
Horse shaped animal sculpture in transparent lucite by the Italian designer Silvio Russo for Guzzini. Made in Italy in the 1970s.
Acrylic, Lucite, Plexiglass
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 5.25" W x 6" D x ...
Lucite
Set of Guzzini Midcentury Crystal Plexiglass Italian Vases, 1970s
By Guzzini
Located in Roma, IT
Set of four wonderful plexiglass midcentury crystal plexiglass Italian vases. These pieces were produced by Guzzini in Italy during 1970s. The set, with the four vases one close to the other, creates a mesmerizing effect due to proportions and the material. A magnificent set, ideal for decorating a modern console. Tallest vase measures (cms): height 25 depth 7.3 width 5 Harvey 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, which 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 Recanti (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, and lamps, 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 advertizing. 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...
Acrylic, Lucite, Plexiglass
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H 5.52 in W 7.09 in D 2.37 in
"Delta" Table Lighter by Team Guzzini in Ice Effect Lucite, Italy, 1970s
By Guzzini, Team Guzzini
Located in Rome, IT
"Delta" table lighter in ice effect Lucite by Team Guzzini, Italy, 1970s. Comes with its original box. Never used, seems like new.
Acrylic, Lucite, Plexiglass
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H 9.85 in W 3.94 in D 2.96 in
Set of Four Lucite Vases by Guzzini, Italy, 1970s Mid-Century Modern
By Guzzini
Located in Roma, IT
Set of four plexiglass vases by Guzzini, Italy, 1970s The tallest vase measures: height 25 x 7.3 x 5 cm.
Acrylic, Lucite, Plexiglass
Sold
H 3.75 in W 5.75 in D 2 in
Italian Postmodern Lucite Pen or Pencil Desk Holder By Designer Rede Guzzini
By Guzzini
Located in New York, NY
An Italian Postmodern or Modern style designer Lucite pen, pencil, and paper desk organizer/holder, Italy, circa 1980s, by Rede Guzzini. With maker's mark label on bottom 'Guzzini' '...
Lucite, Acrylic