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.
Rare Harvey Guzzini “Forma” Wall Lamp by Luigi Massoni, Italy, 1970s
By Harvey Guzzini, Luigi Massoni
Located in Marinha Grande, PT
This sculptural wall lamp is a rare model named Forma, designed by Luigi Massoni for Harvey Guzzini in the 1970s. The piece features its original manufacturer’s label and showcases t...
Metal
Vintage wall lamp by Luigi Massoni for Guzzini, 1970s
By Luigi Massoni, Guzzini
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Vintage extendable wall lamp designed by Luigi Massoni for Guzzini. This rare wall light is made out of a plastic shade, which also can be found on a similar table lamp designed by ...
Chrome
$2,176
H 16.54 in W 14.18 in D 14.18 in
Mid Century Modern Table Lamp "Medusa" by Luigi Massoni for Harvey Guzzini
By Meblo, Luigi Massoni, Harvey Guzzini
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find an iconic Mid Century Modern or Space Age table lamp "Medusa". It was originally designed by Luigi Massoni for Harvey Guzzini. When Guzzini stopped prod...
Steel
Brumbury Lamp by Luigi Massoni for Harvey Guzzini, 1970s
By Luigi Massoni, Harvey Guzzini
Located in bruxelles, BE
Lamp in plastic and metal by Luigi Massoni, model Brumbury. Double switch to choose to light a part or the whole. Stamped Harvey Guzzini. Wear due to time and age of the lamp. FOR S...
Metal
"Brumbury" Table Lamp by Luigi Massoni for Harvey Guzzini, 1970s
By Luigi Massoni, Harvey Guzzini
Located in New York, NY
A classic example of Italian space age design, the iconic "Brumbury" table lamp was designed by Luigi Massoni in 1969 and produced during the 1970's by renowned Italian lighting manu...
Metal
$2,941
H 19.69 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Rare Italian Modern Brumbury Table Lamp by Luigi Massoni for Guzzini, Italy 70s
By Luigi Massoni, Guzzini
Located in Lucija, SI
Rare table lamp model Brumbury was designed by Luigi Massoni in the late 60s for Guzzini. It was produced by Meblo, Yugoslavia, as part of a Guzzini collection, an Italian lighting m...
Metal, Chrome
$2,935
H 19.69 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Italian Modern Brumbury Table Lamp by Luigi Massoni for Guzzini, Italy 70s
By Guzzini, Luigi Massoni
Located in Lucija, SI
Rare table lamp model Brumbury was designed by Luigi Massoni in the late 60s for Guzzini. It was produced by Meblo, Yugoslavia, as part of a Guzzini collection, an Italian lighting m...
Metal, Chrome
Brumbury Lamp by Luigi Massoni for Harvey Guzzini, 1970s
By Harvey Guzzini, Luigi Massoni
Located in bruxelles, BE
White plastic and metal lamp by Luigi Massoni, model Brumbury. Double switch for choosing to light part or all of the lamp. Wear due to time and age of the lamp. FOR SHIPPING, REQUE...
Metal
Midcentury Rare Pendant Guzzini, Luigi Massoni, Italy, 1970s
By Luigi Massoni, Meblo
Located in Praha, CZ
- rare type - marked by label - very nice style of lighting - space age
Brass
Brumbury Lamp by Luigi Massoni for Harvey Guzzini, 1970s
By Harvey Guzzini, Luigi Massoni
Located in bruxelles, BE
Plastic and metal lamp by Luigi Massoni, model Brumbury. Double switch to choose to light a part or the whole. Stamped Harvey Guzzini. Wear due to time and age of the lamp. FOR SHIPP...
Metal
Midcentury Rare Pendant Guzzini, Luigi Massoni, Italy, 1970s
By Meblo, Luigi Massoni
Located in Praha, CZ
- very rare type - space age style - beautiful style of lighting - we can remake it with a fabric cable
Plastic
$1,409
H 16.54 in Dm 15.75 in
Luigi Massoni Mushroom Table Lamp Harvey Guzzini Aluminum Chrome Italy 1970s
By Luigi Massoni, Harvey Guzzini
Located in Lisboa, PT
Designed by Luigi Massoni for Harvey Guzzini in the 1970s, this Mushroom table lamp exemplifies the sculptural precision and material sophistication that defined the Italian space-ag...
Metal, Aluminum, Chrome
Lampada 'Alvise' di Luigi Massoni Produzione Guzzini Anni 60
By Luigi Massoni, Guzzini
Located in Milano, IT
Lampada da tavolo con base e struttura in metallo cromato e paralume in metacrilato bianco.
Metal
$3,288
H 13.39 in W 16.15 in D 16.15 in
Sculptural Floor or Table Lamp 'TAW' by Luigi Massoni for Guzzini Italy 1960s
By Luigi Massoni, Guzzini
Located in München, BY
Sculptural Mid-Century Modern floor light or table lamp. Designed by Luigi Massoni for Guzzini, Italy, 1960s. Executed in stainless steel, semi-opague glass and lucite, the lamp com...
Stainless Steel
Luigi Massoni Wall Lamp 1971 for Iter Elettronica
By Luigi Massoni
Located in Munich, DE
Rare Wall lamp designed by Luigi Massoni for ITER Elettronica, designed in Italy, 1971. Natural wood. Retains manufacturers original label. Without the brass remote control. Litera...
Wood