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.
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
Vaso Fazzoletto di Luigi Massoni per Guzzini - anni '70
By Luigi Massoni, Guzzini
Located in Fidenza, IT
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
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
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
$2,463Sale Price|20% Off
H 13.78 in Dm 7.49 in
Grande vaso in vetro di Murano battuto anni 50 design Carlo Scarpa per Venini
By Venini, Carlo Scarpa
Located in None, IT
Vaso color ambra, in vetro di Murano martellato con motivo a nido d'ape, disegno attribuito a Carlo Scarpa per Venini, anni '50. CONDIZIONE: In buone condizioni, con una piccola sch...
Murano Glass
70s Cubic Sommerso VASE
By Flavio Poli, Seguso
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
$200
H 7 in W 2 in D 2 in
Italian Modern Orange and Black Lucite Soliflore / Bud Vase after Luigi Massoni
By Luigi Massoni, Guzzini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Striking lucite bud vase/candle holder with both transparent and orange facets housing black vessels for flowers/candles depending which side is uprigh...
Lucite
1970s Space Age Transparent Glass Italian Oval Bubble Vase
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A space age oval heavy glass vase designed and manufactured in Italy in the Seventies in Empoli, small town in Tuscany famous for high quality crystal...
Glass
$1,328
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
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
Italian modern lucite frame for Guzzini, 1970s
By Guzzini
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern lucite frame for Guzzini, 1970s Transparent lucite frame composed of two pieces, a square base with a recess into which a round is inserted. Produced by Guzzini in 197...
Lucite
Vaso in Cristallo di Daum France
By Daum
Located in Torino, IT
Vaso in cristallo francese della vetreria Daum France. Piccolo e raffinato vaso di forma esagonale in perfette condizioni. Firmato alla base Daum France. Daum è una famosissima cr...
Crystal
$2,174 / set
H 6.3 in Dm 5.12 in
Midcentury Collection of Five Blue Vases by Erik Hoglund, Sweden, 1960s
By Erik Höglund, Kosta Boda
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Collection of five blue glass vases/vessels designed by Erik Höglund. Hand blown at Boda glass hut during the 1960s. They are all different sizes and shapes in very good to excellent...
Art Glass
Grande Vaso anni '50 Zsolnay Pirogranito - Antal Gazder
By Zsolnay
Located in Mariano Del Friuli, GO
Grande vaso da terra in pirogranito con decorazione floreale della manifattura di porcellane di Zsolnay (Pécs, Ungheria) in ottime condizioni. Il pirogranito si riferisce a un tipo d...
Ceramic
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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 Fratelli Guzzini, Luigi Massoni
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 Luigi Massoni, Guzzini
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 Luigi Massoni, Guzzini
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