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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Tortoiseshell Effect Lucite and Brass Serving Tray Mid-Century Modern Italy 70s
By Guzzini
Located in Palermo, IT
Wonderful midcentury piece of serveware in tortoiseshell effect lucite with a ottone frame. This stunning piece was produced in Italy during the 1970s. An iconic brass-framed tortois...
Brass
Mid-Century Tortoiseshell Lucite and Brass Serving Tray by Guzzini, Italy 1970s
By Guzzini
Located in Roma, IT
Wonderful Mid-Century round tray in tortoiseshell effect lucite and brass. This fantastic serving piece was produced in Italy during the 1970s by Guzzini with the clear influence of ...
Metal, Brass
Midcentury Large Tortoiseshell Effect Lucite and Brass Serving Tray, Italy 1970s
By Guzzini
Located in Roma, IT
Marvelous midcentury large octagonal serving tray in a charming tortoiseshell effect lucite and brass. This incredibly stylish and unique piece was designed in Italy during the 1970...
Brass
Midcentury Tortoiseshell Effect Lucite and Brass Oval Serving Tray, Italy 1970s
By Guzzini
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning midcentury tray in a gorgeous tortoiseshell effect lucite with brass handles. This incredibly charming piece was designed in Italy during the 1970s by Guzzini. This unique...
Brass
Large Tortoiseshell Effect Lucite and Brass Serving Tray by Guzzini, Italy 1970
By Guzzini, Christian Dior
Located in Roma, IT
Mid-century tray in a gorgeous tortoiseshell effect lucite and brass. This charming rectangular tray, clearly in the style of Christian Dior, was produced in Italy during the 1970s b...
Metal, Brass
1980s Italian Guzzini Lab Interlocking Red & White Platter inc Original Box
By Guzzini
Located in London, England
Vintage 1980s Italian Guzzini Lab interlocking dishes or platters. The dishes are two-tone with bright red on the underside and white on the inside of the bowls which can be used sep...
Resin, Acrylic
Midcentury Large Tortoiseshell Effect Lucite and Brass Serving Tray, Italy 1970s
By Guzzini
Located in Roma, IT
Marvelous midcentury large serving tray in a gorgeous tortoiseshell effect lucite with brass handles. This incredibly charming piece was designed in Italy during the 1970s by Guzzin...
Brass
Striped Vintage Tray in Lucite by Guzzini 1970's Italy
By Guzzini
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
A large rectangular vintage serving tray by Guzzini Italy in lucite. The base is jet black with diagonal stripes in green. In very good condition with minor scratching.
Brass
Guzzini’s Oval Lucite Serving Tray from 1970s Italy – Faux Tortoiseshell -brass
By Guzzini
Located in Hamburg, DE
Indulge in the timeless elegance of this midcentury oval serving tray from the illustrious design house, Guzzini, hailing from the artistic landscape of Italy in the 1970s. Crafted w...
Brass
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
1970s Mid-Century Modern Brass and Fake Tortoise Lucite Round Tray by Guzzini
By Guzzini
Located in Nicolosi, IT
This 1970s Mid-Century Modern Round Tray by Guzzini is a stunning example of Italian design from the era, combining faux tortoiseshell Lucite and a sleek brass frame. With a diameter...
Silver
Midcentury Modern By Guzzini Italian Lucite and Brass Oval Serving Tray, 1970s
By Guzzini
Located in Roma, IT
Wonderful and large Mid-Century tray in a gorgeous lucite with a tortoiseshell effect and brass. This amazing piece was designed in Italy during the 1970s by Guzzini. This charming...
Brass
$582Sale Price|20% Off
Midcentury Round Tortoiseshell Effect Lucite and Brass Serving Tray, Italy 1970s
By Willy Rizzo, Guzzini
Located in Nicolosi, IT
Midcentury Round Tortoiseshell Effect Lucite and Brass Serving Tray, Italy 1970s This exquisite round serving tray, designed and manufactured by Guzzini in the 1970s, exemplifies th...
Brass
Dimart Brass Italian Round Tray with Smoked Glass 1980s
By Dimart
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Dimart brass Italian circular brass tray with glass, 1980s. Fabulous Post Modern gold-plated tray with smoked glass and brass golden cable rope ...
Gold Plate, Brass
$939
H 0.79 in Dm 13.59 in
Dior Silver Plated and Tortoiseshell Lucite Serving Serving Tray, Italy 1970
By Christian Dior
Located in Roma, IT
Marvelous midcentury serving tray in silver plated metal and tortoiseshell effect lucite. This stunning and unique piece was produced in Italy during the 1970s and its design is attr...
Silver Plate
$684
H 2.37 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Italian MidCentury Serving Tray Basket in Lucite, Rattan and Brass, 1970
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Italian MidCentury Serving Tray Basket in Lucite, Rattan and Brass, 1970 Gorgeous serving tray or basket, in the shape of a shell, made of Lucite, rattan and brass. Made in Italy in the 1970s. Braided rattan is cast within the Lucite acrylic material. Beautiful workmanship. The brass part is kept in original vintage version, with the patina from that time. Since the shape is as a shell, the tray inside...
Brass
$528
H 9.06 in W 24.02 in D 13.78 in
Luigi Massoni Minimalist Plastic White Bed Tray Element by Guzzini, Italy, 1980s
By Guzzini, Luigi Massoni
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Plastic tray Design: Luigi Massoni Producer: Guzzini, Italy Decade: 1980s Description: This tray table was designed by Luigi Massoni and produced by Guzzini in Italy in the 1980s. It is made from white-colored plastic and is in very good vintage condition, and would be ideal to serve breakfast in bed. It still features the original Guzzini box...
Plastic
$680
H 1.19 in W 17.72 in D 10.63 in
Mid-Century Willy Rizzo Serving Tray in Tortoiseshell Effect Lucite, Italy 1970s
By Christian Dior, Willy Rizzo
Located in Roma, IT
Wonderful mid-century rectangular serving tray fully made in a gorgeous and vibrant tortoiseshell effect lucite. This charming piece was produced in Italy during the 1970s and is att...
Metal, Brass
$410 / item
H 0.6 in W 17.72 in D 4.73 in
Centerpiece Plate Platters Serveware White Carrara Marble Brass Inlay Italy
By Pieruga Marble, Barberini & Gunnell
Located in Ancona, Marche
Centerpiece / serving plate in white Carrara marble with polished brass inlay. Dimensions: Medium - L45 W 12 H 1.5 cm Also available: Big - L 45 W 20.5 H 1.5 cm or small - L 26 W 11...
Marble, Brass
$692 / item
H 0.6 in W 17.72 in D 8.08 in
Centerpiece Serveware Platter White Carrara Marble Pink Onyx Flamingo Italy
By Pieruga Marble, Barberini & Gunnell
Located in Ancona, Marche
Centerpiece/serving plate in white Carrara marble with inlay in brass and pink onyx. Material: White Carrara marble, pink onyx, brushed brass. Dimen...
Onyx, Marble, Brass
$645
H 1.58 in W 19.69 in D 12.21 in
Guzzini’s Oval Lucite Serving Tray from 1970s Italy – Faux Tortoiseshell -brass
By Guzzini
Located in Hamburg, DE
Indulge in the timeless elegance of this midcentury oval serving tray from the illustrious design house, Guzzini, hailing from the artistic landscape of Italy in the 1970s. Crafted w...
Brass
$1,173
H 2.96 in W 23.23 in D 15.95 in
Serving Tray Lucite Faux Tortoiseshell & Brass Christian Dior Style, Italy 1970s
By Christian Dior, Team Guzzini
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury amazing rectangular serving tray or centerpiece in lucite faux tortoiseshell effect and brass in the style of Christian Dior. Made in Italy in the 1970s. It's an ico...
Metal, Brass
$622 / item
H 0.6 in W 17.72 in D 8.08 in
Centerpiece Platters Tableware White Carrara Marble Green Ming Collectible Italy
By Barberini & Gunnell, Pieruga Marble
Located in Ancona, Marche
Centerpiece / Serving plate in white Carrara marble with green Ming marble inlay. Dimensions: Big L 45, W 20.5, H 1.5 cm Also available: Medium L 45, W 12, H 1.5 cm 100% Hand made ...
Marble
$657 / item
H 0.6 in W 17.72 in D 4.73 in
Centerpiece Serveware Platters White Marble Blue Azul Macaubas Handmade Italy
By Barberini & Gunnell, Pieruga Marble
Located in Ancona, Marche
Centerpiece / serving plate in white Carrara marble with inlay in semi-precious quartzite Azul Macaubas. Dimensions: L 45, W 12, H 1.5 cm 100% Hand...
Marble, Carrara Marble, Brass
$880
H 1.97 in W 19.49 in D 11.62 in
Serving Tray Lucite Faux Tortoiseshell Christian Dior Style, Italy 1970s
By Christian Dior, Team Guzzini, Willy Rizzo
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury amazing rectangular serving tray in lucite faux tortoiseshell effect in the style of Christian Dior. Made in Italy in the 1970s. It's an iconic tray or plate made of luc...
Acrylic, Lucite, Plexiglass
Sold
H 1.58 in W 23.63 in D 13.78 in
Large Tortoiseshell Effect Lucite and Brass Serving Tray by Guzzini, Italy 1970
By Guzzini, Christian Dior
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning large mid-century tray in tortoiseshell effect lucite and brass. This charming rectangular tray, clearly in the style of Christian Dior, was produced in Italy during the 197...
Metal, Brass
Sold
H 10.63 in Dm 10.63 in
Italian modern orange picnic set Pic Boll by Carlo Viglino for Guzzini, 1970s
By Guzzini
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern orange picnic set Pic Boll by Carlo Viglino for Guzzini, 1970s Picnic set mod. Pic Boll in orange plastic. The set consists of: six transparent plastic glasses, an oil-salt, an oil and vinegar, a tray, six soup plates, six dinner plates and six small plates. All the elements are enclosed in a sphere with a handle that contains them and is transportable. Produced by Guzzini in 1970s and designed by Carlo Viglino. Present labels with logo and logo imprinted on the plastic. Good condition, with signs of use and aging and scratches. Measurements in cm Container 27dx27h Glasses 6.5dx7.5h Oil and vinegar 6.5dx10h Salt and pepper 5dx7h Tray 25dx3.5h Dinner plate 24dx1.5h Soup plates 22dx2h Saucers 17.5dx2.5h This item is truly unique, its bright color and rounded shapes are interesting and elegant. It will be perfect if you are a collector of vintage kitchen items...
Plastic
Sold
H 1.58 in W 23.23 in D 13.39 in
Midcentury Tortoiseshell Lucite and Brass Serving Tray, Guzzini, Italy 1970s
By Guzzini, Christian Dior
Located in Roma, IT
Wonderful large mid-century tray in tortoiseshell effect lucite and brass. This marvellous piece, clearly in the style of Christian Dior was produced in Italy during the 1970s by Guzzini The elegant brass handles pair...
Metal, Brass
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H 19.69 in W 12.6 in D 1.58 in
1970s Guzzini Mid-Century Modern Fake Tortoise Lucite and Brass Italian Tray
By Guzzini
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A Modernist Fake Tortoise Lucite and Brass vintage tray, designed and manufactured by the Italian design company Guzzini during the 1970s, is in lovely condition. The Guzzini company is a well-known Italian brand that specializes in the production of high-quality household items and designer tableware...
Brass
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H 1.58 in W 23.23 in D 13.39 in
Guzzini Midcentury Lucite and Brass Italian Serving Tray, Tortoiseshell Effect
By Guzzini
Located in Roma, IT
Wonderful large tray in lucite and brass midcentury with a fantastic tortoiseshell effect. This astonishing piece was produced in Italy during the 1970s. Guzzini designed the serving...
Metal, Brass
Sold
H 13.78 in W 23.23 in D 1.58 in
Guzzini 1970s Modernist Fake Tortoise Lucite and Brass Italian Tray
By Guzzini
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A Modernist Fake Tortoise Lucite and Brass vintage tray designed and manufactured by the Italian design company Guzzini during the 1970s in lovely conditions. The Guzzini company is a well-known Italian brand that specializes in the production of high-quality household items and designer tableware...
Brass
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H 1.19 in W 19.3 in D 11.62 in
Guzzini Mid-Century Lucite and Brass Italian Serving Tray, Tortoiseshell Effect
By Guzzini
Located in Roma, IT
Wonderful tray in lucite and brass midcentury with a fantastic tortoiseshell effect. This astonishing piece was produced in Italy during the 1970s. Guzzini designed the serving piece with the clear influence of the contemporary designer, Willy Rizzo. The platter is fantastic because of the materials and the elegant overall effect: elegant brass handles on both sides and a magnificent central body in lucite with a state of the art turtle shell effect. A very eco-sustainable choice, made in the 1970s by Guzzini, a company that has always been in the vanguard for sustainability. It is an iconic tray or plate made of lucite and brass handles that will amaze your guests and it is perfect for a midcentury living room project. Guzzini has over 100 years of history set out of neverending success, with a succession of protagonists of Italian and international culture: Gillo Dorfles...
Metal, Brass
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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
Sold
H 1.19 in W 19.3 in D 11.62 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
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. The original label "Team Guzzini" is still attached in...
Metal, Brass
Sold
H 1.19 in W 19.3 in D 11.62 in
Guzzini Mid-Century Lucite and Brass Italian Serving Tray, Tortoiseshell Effect
By Guzzini
Located in Roma, IT
Wonderful tray in lucite and brass midcentury with a fantastic tortoiseshell effect. This astonishing piece was produced in Italy during the 1970s. Guzzini designed the serving piece...
Metal, Brass
Sold
H 1.19 in Dm 15.56 in
Guzzini Mid-Century Lucite and Brass Italian Serving Tray, Tortoiseshell Effect
By Guzzini
Located in Roma, IT
Wonderful Tray in lucite and brass mid-century with a fantastic tortoiseshell effect. This astonishing piece was produced in Italy during the 1970s. Guzzini designed the serving piec...
Metal, Brass