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 Plexiglass Wall Mirror By Makio Hasuike for Guzzini, 1970s
By Guzzini
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Circular wall mirror in smoke plexiglas designed by Makio Hasuike. Manufactured by Guzzini in Italy during the 1970s. Measurements: Diameter: 56 cm, Dept: 4.5 cm.
Plexiglass
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
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
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
Italian Rattan Bamboo Round Mirror, Franco Albini Syle, 1960s
By Franco Albini
Located in Barcelona, ES
French modern round mirror, bamboo, rattan. Italy, 1960s This wall mirror features two concentric bamboo frame with an intrincated undulated rattan pattern between them. In the style...
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan, Mirror, Cane
$2,234
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 & Östen Kristiansson, Luxus Vittsjö, Uno 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
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
Round Rosewood Mirror by Sergio Rodrigues (attributed), 1960s
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in New York, NY
Round mirror with rosewood frame, probably designed by Sergio Rodrigues in the 1960s.
Rosewood
$10,590
H 23.62 in W 27.55 in D 1.96 in
Venetian Mirror in Blown Murano Glass clear color with Flowers 1960s
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in Villaverla, IT
Venetian Mirror in Blown Murano Glass clear color with Flowers 1960s The mirror is entirely transparent with a silver background that creates the brilliance of an authentic Venetian ...
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Cut Glass, Murano Glass
Big Decorative Gold Wood Mirror, Italy, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Beautiful mirror in a golden decorative frame from Italy. The frame is made of wood. Mirror is in very good vintage condition, no damage or cracks in the frame. Original glass. Beaut...
Metal
$3,292
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 Kristiansson, Luxus Vittsjö, Uno & Östen Kristiansson
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