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.
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
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
Space Age 'Tissue' Grey Vase by Luigi Massoni for Guzzini - MCM 70s Masterpiece
By Fratelli Guzzini, Luigi Massoni
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Rare “Fazzoletto” Space Age vase by Luigi Massoni for Guzzini. Designed in the 1970s, this sculptural piece draws inspiration from a gently folded tissue, capturing the essence of fu...
Acrylic
$349Sale Price / set|20% Off
Luigi Massoni 1970s Iconic Candle Holders Guzzini in Red & Yellow, Set of 2
By Fratelli Guzzini, Luigi Massoni
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
Italian Murano Vase by Luigi Onesto for Oggetti c 1970's
By Oggetti, Luigi Onesto
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
$565
H 9.45 in W 7.49 in D 4.73 in
Italian Multicolored Ceramic Vase by Roberto Rigon for Bertoncello, Italy 70s
By Bertoncello, Roberto Rigon
Located in Lucija, SI
Classic Roberto Rigon design but in multicolor Ceramic vase designed for Bertoncello Model 863 Perfect conditions
Ceramic
$1,298
H 11.42 in Dm 6.3 in
1990s Space Age Silver Plated Atomes Vase by Richard Hutten for Christofle
By Christofle, Richard Hutten
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A silver plated and glass vase designed and manufactured in France by Christofle, it has never been used and it came in original box. Richard Hutten, a renowned Dutch designer known for his innovative and playful approach to design, collaborated with Christofle, a prestigious French silverware and luxury goods manufacturer, to create the Atomes Vase...
Silver Plate
$324 / set
H 7.88 in Dm 2.76 in
Swedish "Bone" Glass Vases by Bo Borgström for Aseda. 1960s. Set of 3.
By Bo Borgstrom, Aseda
Located in Asaa, DK
Swedish "Bone" Glass Vases by Bo Borgström for Aseda. 1960s. Set of 3. Set of three Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern boneshaped slender glass vases attributed to Bo Borgström for Åse...
Blown Glass
Pair of Unique PopArt Fiberglass Vases, Italy 70s
Located in Lucija, SI
Pair of unique vases made from fiberglas From the space age era Made in Italy by unknown artist
Fiberglass
70s Cubic Sommerso VASE
By Seguso, Flavio Poli
Located in Ljubljana, SI
A beautiful pink cubic Sommerso vase designed and manufactured for Seguso in Murano in the 1970s. Handcrafted faceted glass using the "sommerso" technique Magnificent collectible and...
Murano Glass
Vaso Fazzoletto in Vetro di Murano anni 50 - vetro soffiato - mid century
Located in Milano, MI
Caratteristiche Produzione: Manifattura di MuranoPaese produzione: Murano, ItaliaMateriale: Vetro Soffiato Descrizione Vaso fazzoletto in vetro soffi...
Murano Glass
Vase produced by Ceramiche Bitossi Montelupo, 70s.
By Bitossi
Located in Arezzo, Italy
Ceramic planter produced by Ceramiche Bitossi Montelupo, 70s. Glazed ceramic, pictorial decoration. Each work created by Bitossi follows a very complex working process, both in the f...
Ceramic, Pottery
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
$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
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
Sold
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