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.
Blue Stool by Luigi Massoni for Poltrona Frau, Italy 1970s
By Luigi Massoni
Located in Greding, DE
Small light blue pouf with tufted seat cushion and barrel-shaped frame on small castors. The pouf was designed by Luigi Massoni in the 1970s.
Fabric
Luigi Massoni for Poltrona Frau Set of Six 'Dinette’ Armchairs in Orange Leather
By Luigi Massoni, Poltrona Frau
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Luigi Massoni for Poltrona Frau, set of six armchairs model ‘Dinette’, leather, chrome, Italy, 1972 This set of dining chairs showcases an exceptional design, defined by distinctive...
Chrome
Luigi Massoni for Poltrona Frau Set of Four 'Dinette’ Armchairs in Leather
By Luigi Massoni, Poltrona Frau
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Luigi Massoni for Poltrona Frau, set of four armchairs model ‘Dinette’, leather, chrome, Italy, 1972 This set of dining chairs showcases an exceptional design, defined by distinctiv...
Chrome
$6,779Sale Price / set|20% Off
70s Italian suede leather armchairs 70s Dinette by L.Massoni for FRAU
By Paltrona Frau, Luigi Massoni
Located in Milano, MI
pair of 1970s-80s armchairs designed by Luigi Massoni for Frau. the upholstery is original brown suede leather brand embossed on the leather in the back and label present under the seat
Animal Skin
Italian modern green leather sofa by Luigi Massoni for Poltrona Frau, 1970s
By Poltrona Frau, Luigi Massoni
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Green leather sofa by Luigi Massoni for Poltrona Frau, 1970s Three-seater sofa fully padded and covered in dark green leather...
Leather, Wood
Italian modern green leather armchairs by Luigi Massoni for Poltrona Frau 1970s
By Poltrona Frau, Luigi Massoni
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Green leather armchairs by Luigi Massoni for Poltrona Faru, 1970s Three-seater sofa fully padded and covered in dark green leather. The seat is made up of 3 padded cu...
Leather, Wood
$6,400 / item
Luigi Massoni for Poltrona Frau Leather Sofa
By Luigi Massoni, Poltrona Frau
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-century two-seater sofa by Luigi Massoni for Poltrona Frau, distinguished by flared arm and backrests. In original leather upholstery. Two available, priced separately. Sourced i...
Leather
4 "Esquire" leather armchairs, L. Massoni, ed. Matteograssi 1990
By Piergiorgio Cazzaniga, Matteograssi, Luigi Massoni
Located in Renens, CH
Set of four Esquire armchairs designed by Luigi Massoni and Piergiorgio Cazzaniga for Matteograssi, circa 1980–1990. A strong example of late 20th-century Italian design, these scul...
Leather
$2,589Sale Price|20% Off
Celeste 1970s Dilly Dally bedroom armchair by Massoni for Frau
By Paltrona Frau, Luigi Massoni
Located in Milano, MI
Light blue armchair with casters model Dilly Dally designed by Luigi Massoni for Frau armchair 1970s. The small armchair is made of light blue vilpelle. this armchair is usually pa...
Leather, Wood
Set of 8 "Esquire" Leather Armchairs, L. Massoni, ed. Matteograssi 1990
By Matteograssi, Luigi Massoni, Piergiorgio Cazzaniga
Located in Renens, CH
Set of eight Esquire armchairs designed by Luigi Massoni and Piergiorgio Cazzaniga for Matteograssi, circa 1980–1990. A strong example of late 20th-century Italian design, these scu...
Leather
extra large leather sofa by Poltrona Frau
By Pierluigi Cerri
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Iconic sofa made by Poltrona Frau in the 1970's in beige leather with large cozy cushions Sofa is made of two pieces ( 220cm & 160cm ) that could be held together of used as an angle...
Leather
$3,450 / set
H 27.56 in W 39.38 in D 33.86 in
Tito Agnoli For Poltrona Frau Leather Lounge Chairs by, Italy 1970s
By Tito Agnoli, Poltrona Frau
Located in Almelo, NL
Mid-Century Modern Lounge chairs by Tito Agnoli For Poltrona Frau, Italy 1970s Magnific set of two lounge chairs manufactured by Poltr...
Leather
Pair of Mid-Century Poltrona Frau Leather Swivel Stools
By Paltrona Frau
Located in Norwalk, CT
These stylish mid-century stools were designed by Poltrona Frau, the famed Italian furniture maker known for their leather upholstered pieces. The stools have been crafted from solid...
Leather, Wood, Teak
Pair of Armchairs, France 70s
Located in VILLERS-SUR-MER, FR
Very elegant and rare paire of italian armchairs, you can use them either outdoor or indoor. They are confortable and very design.
Chrome
Pair Vintage Poltrona Frau Teal Leather Chairs
By Poltrona Frau
Located in Troy, MI
Found in Italy, this pair of sculptural leather covered chairs by Poltrona Frau date from the 1980s. Chairs have a cubist shape with dramatically flared arms and silver tone metal le...
Metal
1980s Poltrona Frau White Leather Sofa
Located in High Point, NC
A 1980s white leather sofa from Italian furniture makers Poltrona Frau. The brilliant white of the leather brings a crisp polish to the deep-seated...
Leather
6 “Amelie” Dining Chairs by Claudio Bellini for Poltrona Frau
By Claudio Bellini, Poltrona Frau
Located in Pasadena, TX
6 “Amelie” Claudio Bellini chairs for Poltrona Frau. These chairs encompass simple forms and precious materials In a natural yet sophisticated style. Price is per chair
Leather
$1,300Sale Price / set|27% Off
H 40.25 in W 22 in D 19.75 in
Pair of Lucite and Chrome Barstools by Luigi Bardini for Miniforms Italy, 1970s
By Miniforms, Luigi Bardini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Playful, sculptural, and unmistakably bold, this pair of Italian cantilever barstools by Luigi Bardini, designed in the 1970s for Miniforms Design. Each stool features a gracefully c...
Steel
$10,914 / set
H 34.26 in W 27.56 in D 27.17 in
Vintage bamboo armchairs, Italy 70s (ASK FOR AVAILABILITY)
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Pair of vintage armchairs in bamboo with seating cushions reupholstered with a fabric by Elitis. Italy, 1970s
Fabric, Bamboo
$10,638 / set
H 35.83 in W 31.11 in D 39.38 in
First Edition Poltrona Frau Metropolis Armchairs, Italy, 1950s
By Gio Ponti, Guglielmo Ulrich, Poltrona Frau, Melchiorre Bega
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A rare pair of first edition Metropolis armchairs by Poltrona Frau, Italy 1950s. Newly upholstered in a bespoke, premium, soft, pure alpaca wool fabric. Fast shipping worldwide.
Alpaca, Wood
$3,950 / set
H 35 in W 20.75 in D 23.5 in
Set of Black Leather Dining Chair with Mocha Stained Ash Wood Leg, Poltrona Frau
By Poltrona Frau
Located in Tulsa, OK
Diva dining chair by Poltrona Frau This chair has a curled top on the backrest which is a stylish reference to the classics objects. The folds on the corners of the seat as well as the biconical springs for suspension are coming from a long tradition. The seat frame and back are padded and is in birch plywood. Shell in rigid moulded polyurethane. Base and legs in mocha stained solid ash wood. Upholstery is Pelle Frau black leather. Additional photos show detail of construction and a custom velvet upholstered version available for order of the diva chair...
Leather, Wood
Italian Period Mid-Century Poltrona Frau Armchairs
By Poltrona Frau
Located in Austin, TX
Italian leather armchairs in the manner of Poltrona Frau, featuring elegant saddle-leather construction with fully wrapped legs and a suspended seat. Architectural winged arms and a ...
Leather
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H 28.55 in W 17.92 in D 22.84 in
Set of 4 Vintage Dining Chairs by Luigi Massoni for Fratelli Boffi, 1970s Italy
By Luigi Massoni, Fratelli Boffi
Located in Zagreb, HR
Set of four elegant dining chairs by Italian designer Luigi Massoni for Fratelli Boffi. Comprised of a wooden frame which curves backwards at the top with rattan seats and backrests....
Cane, Wood
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H 16.54 in Dm 22.25 in
Dilly Dally Pouf in Maroon Leather by Luigi Massoni for Poltrona Frau, Italy 60s
By Poltrona Frau, Luigi Massoni
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning "Dilly Dally" in a gorgeous maroon full grain leather. Designed by Luigi Massoni produced by Poltrona Frau in Italy during the late 1960s. Fully original and in amazing co...
Metal
Luigi Massoni Sofa With Sculptural Legs, Italy, 1959
By Luigi Massoni
Located in Antwerp, Antwerp
This elegant sofa, designed by Luigi Massoni in 1959, stands out as a refined example of Italian modernist design. Massoni crafted this piece with a keen sense of simplicity and func...
Wood
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H 17.72 in W 22.45 in D 22.45 in
Dilly Dally pouf designed by Luigi Massoni for Poltrona Frau 1968
By Luigi Massoni
Located in Arezzo, Italy
Pouf from the " Dilly Dally " series designed by Luigi Massoni for Poltrona Frau in 1968. Bent wood frame, chrome metal, leather upholstery. Excellent condition, restored. 4 pieces a...
Metal
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H 17.72 in W 22.45 in D 22.45 in
Dilly Dally poufs designed by Luigi Massoni for Poltrona Frau 1968
By Luigi Massoni
Located in Arezzo, Italy
Set of 2 poufs from the " Dilly Dally " series designed by Luigi Massoni for Poltrona Frau in 1968. Bent wood frame, chrome metal, leather upholstery. Excellent condition, restored. ...
Metal
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H 17.72 in W 22.45 in D 22.45 in
Dilly Dally poufs designed by Luigi Massoni for Poltrona Frau 1968
By Luigi Massoni
Located in Arezzo, Italy
Set of 3 poufs from the " Dilly Dally " series designed by Luigi Massoni for Poltrona Frau in 1968. Bent wood frame, chrome metal, leather upholstery. Excellent condition, restored. ...
Metal
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H 17.72 in W 22.45 in D 22.45 in
Dilly Dally poufs designed by Luigi Massoni for Poltrona Frau 1968
By Luigi Massoni
Located in Arezzo, Italy
Set of 4 poufs from the " Dilly Dally " series designed by Luigi Massoni for Poltrona Frau in 1968. Bent wood frame, chrome metal, leather upholstery. Excellent condition, restored. ...
Metal
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H 26.78 in W 24.02 in D 23.63 in
Luigi Massoni for Poltrona Frau Set of Six ‘Dinette’ Armchairs in Leather
By Poltrona Frau, Luigi Massoni
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Luigi Massoni for Poltrona Frau, set of six armchairs model ‘Dinette’, leather, wood, Italy, 1980s This set of armchairs epitomizes a splendid construction based on characteristic s...
Leather
Pair of poufs Luigi Massoni for Poltrona Frau, 1970s
By Luigi Massoni, Poltrona Frau
Located in Rivoli, IT
Pair of poufs by Luigi Massoni for Poltrona Frau, Italy, 1970s Good vintage condition, one in light blue, the other in ivory. Small signs of the time
Leather, Wood
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H 26.78 in W 23.63 in D 22.45 in
Luigi Massoni for Poltrona Frau Pair of ‘Dinette’ Armchairs in Red Leather
By Poltrona Frau, Luigi Massoni
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Luigi Massoni for Poltrona Frau, pair of armchairs, model ‘Dinette’, leather, chrome, Italy, 1972 This pair of dining chairs epitomizes a splendid construction based on characterist...
Chrome
Vanity Mod. Dilly Daily by Luigi Massoni, 1968
By Poltrona Frau, Luigi Massoni
Located in Roma, IT
Vanity Mod. Dilly Daily by Luigi Massoni for Poltrona Frau, 1968 ca. Printed ABS, mirrored crystal, padded leather. Dimensions: Open Table cm 125x64x65,...
Crystal, Metal
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H 27.5 in W 24.75 in D 22 in
Blue ‘Dilly Dally’ Chair by Luigi Massoni for Poltrona Frau, Italy 1968
By Luigi Massoni, Poltrona Frau
Located in Chicago, IL
An Italian ‘Dilly Dally’ chair designed by Luigi Massoni for Poltrona Frau in 1968. This chair is part of a modular vanity set, in which the chair nests...
Leather, Wood, Lacquer