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.
Luigi Massoni for Guzzini Clear Lucite Round Wall Mirror, Italy, 1960s
By Guzzini, Luigi Massoni
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning midcentury clear lucite wall mirror. This gorgeous piece was designed by Luigi Massoni for Guzzini and was made in Italy during the 1960s. This iconic mirror made in the ...
Steel
Spanish Rattan Bamboo Round Mirror, 1960s
By Paul Frankl
Located in Barcelona, ES
Stunning Mid-Century Modern round bamboo wall mirror with wrapped rattan detail on the top. This mirror has reminiscences of Paul Frankl designs. Two concentric circular bamboo frame...
Wicker, Mirror, Bamboo, Rattan
Round Wall Mirror with Ceramic Tiles Mosaic Frame, Spain, 1960s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Mosaic Round Mirror. Spain, 1960s. This eye-catching mirror has a frame made of hundred of small ceramic tiles in past...
Brass, Gold Leaf
$1,354Sale Price|20% Off
H 12.6 in W 11.42 in D 1.19 in
Bicycle Shaped Rattan Bamboo Wall Mirror, France, 1960s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Rattan Bamboo Bicycle Wall Mirror Handcrafted in France, 1960s. A cool French Riviera bicycle shaped wall mirror. This stunning mirror was entirely mad...
Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan
round MID-CENTURY mirror by GUZZINI, 1960s
By Guzzini
Located in Bingen am Rhein, RP
GUZZINI Mirror - 1960s This stunning wall and vanity mirror is made from smoked brown acrylic and dates back to the mid-century. This incredible Guzzin...
Glass, Plastic, Acrylic
$2,930
H 82.68 in W 43.31 in D 11.82 in
Mid-Century Modern Italian Full Length Wall Mirror with Shelf from 1960s
By Fontana Arte
Located in Prato, IT
Mid-Century Modern Italian full length wall mirror with shelf and blue mirror panel decoration in the style of Fontana Arte, 1960s.
Mirror
$3,282
H 25.6 in W 25.6 in D 1.19 in
UNO & ÖSTEN KRISTIANSSON Midcentury Round Wall Mirror for Luxus, 1960s, Sweden
By Uno & Östen Kristiansson, Uno Kristiansson, Luxus Vittsjö
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
Beautiful round vintage mirror with solid pine wood frame by Uno & Östen Kristiansson for Luxus Vittsjö Möbelfabrik from the 1960s, Sweden. Massive frame around with decorative integ...
Mirror, Pine
$328Sale Price|20% Off
H 19.69 in W 12.21 in D 0.79 in
Midcentury Vintage Old Gold Mirror, Italy, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
A mirror in a golden decorative frame from Italy. The frame is made of metal. Mirror is in very good vintage condition, no damage or cracks in the frame. Original glass. Beautiful pi...
Metal
$2,227
H 41.34 in W 14.97 in D 2.76 in
UNO & ÖSTEN KRISTIANSSON 41" Teak Wall Mirror for Luxus, 1960s, Sweden
By Uno Kristiansson, Luxus Vittsjö, Uno & Östen Kristiansson
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
Beautiful large mirror designed by Uno & Östen Kristiansson for Luxus Vittsjö Möbelfabrik from the 1960s, Sweden. Massive teak wood frame with the genuine mirror with some oxidation ...
Mirror, Teak
$1,180
H 39.38 in W 39.38 in D 1.58 in
Large Round Wall Mirror in Solid Pine by Glasmäster Markaryd, Sweden, 1960s
By Roland Wilhelmsson, Glasmäster
Located in Odense, DK
This sculptural wall mirror was crafted in Sweden during the 1960s by Glasmäster Markaryd and features a broad, rounded frame in solid pine. The wood has aged beautifully, with a war...
Pine, Mirror
Italian Riviera Rattan Square Mirror, 1960s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Coastal Rattan Square Shaped Wall Mirror, Midcentury Eye-catching handcrafted rattan wall mirror with geometric decorations, Italy, 1960s. This wall mirror features a rattan bamboo f...
Rattan, Mirror, Wicker, Cane
$1,992
H 25.6 in W 16.54 in D 1.78 in
UNO & ÖSTEN KRISTIANSSON Round Wall Mirror for Luxus, Teak Leather 1960s, Sweden
By Uno Kristiansson, Luxus Vittsjö, Uno & Östen Kristiansson
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
Beautiful round mirror designed by Uno & Östen Kristiansson for Luxus Vittsjö Möbelfabrik from the 1960s, Sweden. Massive teak wood frame with decorative integrated leather hanging s...
Mirror, Teak
$158Sale Price|20% Off
H 0.79 in Dm 9.85 in
Midcentury Vintage Gold Italian Small Sunburst Mirror, Italy, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Vintage mirror in a golden decorative sun-shaped frame from Italy. The frame is made of plastic. Good original condition, no damage or cracks in the fra...
Mirror, Plastic, Giltwood
Poltrona Frau Vanity by Luigi Massoni, Italy, 1970s
By Poltrona Frau, Luigi Massoni
Located in Den Haag, NL
Poltrona Frau vanity by Luigi Massoni, Italy, 1970s. Lovely corner vanity al around mirror. With light. Upholstery with a brown velvet, comes wit...
Velvet