Luigi Massoni was one of Italy’s most prolific designers and instrumental in the growth of the country’s design industry in the postwar years through his products, advertising campaigns and journalistic work at Italian magazines.
Born in Milan, Massoni trained at the Collettivo di Architettura in Milan and worked as an architect and designer as well as a freelance journalist and consultant. He was involved with many of Italy’s most influential brands, such as Poltrona Frau, the Guzzini group and Alessi. Massoni was hired by Alessi, the legendary housewares and kitchen utensils manufacturer, which had been around since 1921, in the mid-1950s. In 1957, he collaborated with like-minded product designer Carlo Mazzeri on the universally renowned stainless-steel cocktail shaker 870, which, followed by other kitchen containers for the brand, was one of the first objects from Alessi that hadn’t been created in-house.
Together with architect Carlo De Carli, Massoni founded a magazine called Il Mobile Italiano and later Mobilia, an association of Italian furniture makers and one of the first organizations that focused on the promotion of Italian design. In the 1960s, Massoni began to design lamps and serveware for Guzzini, where he also consulted on design and company communications. He designed revolutionary furnishings for the kitchen at Boffi Cucine, producing modular kitchens, cabinets without traditional handles and more.
On 1stDibs, browse a collection of vintage Luigi Massoni vanity tables, sideboards, table lamps and more.
Vaso Fazzoletto di Luigi Massoni per Guzzini - anni '70
By Guzzini, Luigi Massoni
Located in Parma, Emilia-Romagna
Vaso Fazzoletto di Luigi Massoni per Guzzini degli anni '70. Vaso menzionato nel libro "L'utopie du tout plastique".
Plastic
Set of Five Lucite Green Vases by Luigi Massoni for Guzzini, Italy, 1960s
By Guzzini, Luigi Massoni
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
$353Sale Price / set|20% Off
Luigi Massoni 1970s Iconic Candle Holders Guzzini in Red & Yellow, Set of 2
By Luigi Massoni, Fratelli Guzzini
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Rare set of two candle holders by Luigi Massoni for Fratelli Guzzini, created in 1973. Crafted in transparent PMMA, each piece features a striking colored insert—one in vivid red, t...
Acrylic
Vaso in Porcellana di Herend Market Garden Anni 80
By Herend
Located in Milano, MI
Vaso in porcellana di Herend dipinto a mano, decoro Market Garden, realizzato negli anni '80 Ø cm 15 h cm 23 Herend porcelains are among the most prestigious and sought-after in th...
Porcelain
Italian Murano Vase by Luigi Onesto for Oggetti c 1970's
By Luigi Onesto, Oggetti
Located in New York, NY
Chic Post Modern - Mid Century Modern art glass vase designed by Luigi Onesto for Oggetti, made in Murano, Italy, circa 1970's. This ...
Art Glass
Torben Jorgensen for Holmegaard, Set of 3 Candle Holders, c. 1970
By Iittala, Markku Salo
Located in London, GB
Torben Jorgensen (attr.) for Holmegaard, c. 1970 Candle holders, set of 3 Clear crystal glass Excellent condition Dimensions, each approx.: H 7.5 cm, Di. 12.5 cm; Wt 783 g
Blown Glass
$299Sale Price|34% Off
H 11.81 in Dm 7.08 in
Stunning Green Murano Glass Vase by Michielotto, Italy, 1960s
Located in Milano, IT
1960s Astonishing Green Vase in Murano Glass By Michielotto. Made in Italy. This vase is in excellent condition. Made in Italy. diameter 7,08 x 11,...
Murano Glass
Gucci Vintage Quail Candle Holder 1970s
By Gucci
Located in Munich, DE
Gucci Vintage quail teal light candle holders in silver plated metal and little sapphire glass eyes and signed with Gucci. Very good vintage condition.
Silver Plate
$695Sale Price / set|76% Off
H 3.25 in Dm 9 in
Pair of Daum Star Crystal Candle Holder , 1970s , France
By Daum
Located in St- Leonard, Quebec
Mouth blowed star shaped colorless prime quality lead crystal candle holder from Daum, France. Measure 9 inches at widest point by 3.25 i...
Crystal
Pair of 1970s Brutalist Bronze Candle Holders
Located in London, GB
Bronze cast pair of round low candle holders on square feet with geometric pattern on the surface, suitable for 4-5 cm wide candles.
Bronze
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
Italian Stoneware Vase by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, 1960s
By Aldo Londi
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Aldo Londi designed this lacquered chamotte stoneware vase with Rimini Blue Trifoglio center patterns during the 1960s. It was manufactured in Italy by Bitossi. Measurements: H: 20 c...
Stoneware
$739
H 9.26 in Dm 6.3 in
Vaso in ceramica e lamina d'argento, design Giò PONTI per Richard Ginori. 1930s
By Richard Ginori, Gio Ponti
Located in Torino, IT
Ceramic vase e lamina d'argento, design Giò PONTI per Richard Ginori. ORIGIN Italy PERIOD 1930s DESIGNER Gio PONTI MARK Richard Ginori MATERIALS Glazed ceramic e lamina d'argent...
Silver
$322 / set
H 9.06 in W 3.55 in D 3.55 in
French Pair Pair of Candle holder In blue Ceramic France 1970s
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
French Pair Pair of Candle holder In blue Ceramic France 1970s
Ceramic
$283Sale Price|27% Off
H 9.05 in Dm 6.29 in
Fazzoletto Green Vase by Ca' Dei Vetrai, Murano Glass, Italy, 1960s
Located in Milano, IT
1960s Astonishing green vase Fazzoletto by Ca' Dei Vetrai in Murano glass. Made in Italy. The item is in excellent condition. Dimension: diam 6,29 x 9,05 H inches diam 16 cm x 23 H cm
Murano Glass
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H 5.52 in W 6.3 in D 6.3 in
Space Age 'Fazzoletto' Vase by Luigi Massoni for Guzzini - MCM 70s Masterpiece
By Luigi Massoni, Fratelli Guzzini
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
This rare "Fazzoletto" ('Tissue' or 'Muchoir' in French) vase by Luigi Massoni for Guzzini exemplifies the ingenuity of 1970s Italian design. Crafted from polymethacrylate, a cutting...
Plastic
"Cartoccio" Vase Design Luigi Massoni for Guzzini, 1970s
By Guzzini, Luigi Massoni
Located in taranto, IT
"cartoccio" vase, original guzzini production based on a design by luigi massoni, made of bright orange methacrylate It measures approximately 23 cm in height by 22 cm in diameter...
Plastic
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H 9.85 in W 1.58 in D 0.79 in
Set of Four Vases "Solifiore" Design Luigi Massoni Manufacture Guzzini, 1970s
By Guzzini, Luigi Massoni
Located in taranto, IT
Complete set of four methacrylate soliflore vessels, production guzzini 70 on luigi massoni design Published in "utopie du tout plastique" Measurements: 25 cm, 20 cm, 15 cm and...
Plastic, Plexiglass
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H 18.51 in W 17.52 in D 5.12 in
Italian Radio and Table Lamp Figura by Luigi Massoni for Iter Elettronica, 1971
By Luigi Massoni
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian radio and table lamp Figura by Luigi Massoni for Iter Elettronica, 1971 Table lamp and radio named Figura, in solid oak and brass. Design by Luigi Massoni for Iter Elettron...
Oak