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.
Italian mid-century modern armchair by Luigi Massoni for Poltrona Frau, 1960s
By Poltrona Frau, Luigi Massoni
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern armchair by Luigi Massoni for Poltrona Frau, 1960s Armchair fully upholstered in brown leather with casters. The softly curved wooden frame features a ligh...
Metal
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
$6,917Sale Price / set|20% Off
70s Italian suede leather armchairs 70s Dinette by L.Massoni for FRAU
By Luigi Massoni, Paltrona Frau
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
Set of 8 "Esquire" Leather Armchairs, L. Massoni, ed. Matteograssi 1990
By Luigi Massoni, Matteograssi, 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
4 "Esquire" leather armchairs, L. Massoni, ed. Matteograssi 1990
By Luigi Massoni, Matteograssi, Piergiorgio Cazzaniga
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
$2,146Sale Price|35% 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
$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
Set of Midcentury Black Leather Armchairs, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
- 1970s, Czechoslovakia - Very comfortable - Good original condition.
Leather, Wood
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
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
$1,400 / set
H 31.5 in W 25.2 in D 24.02 in
Mario Marenco for Poltrona Frau Pair of 'Movie' Armchairs in Saddle Leather
By Poltrona Frau, Mario Marenco
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Mario Marenco for Poltrona Frau, pair of armchairs model 'Movie', lacquered metal, leather, Italy, 1984 Italian furniture designer Mario Marenco drew inspiration from cinema seats, ...
Metal
$10,759 / set
H 35.83 in W 31.11 in D 39.38 in
First Edition Poltrona Frau Metropolis Armchairs, Italy, 1950s
By Poltrona Frau, Guglielmo Ulrich, Melchiorre Bega, Gio Ponti
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
Scandinavian Modern Armchair in Brown Leather & Walnut, Circa 1990
Located in Barcelona, ES
"Scandinavian Modern Brown Leather Armchair: Organic Design" Manufacturer: Unknown Production Year: Circa 1990 Material: Brown leather and walnut wood Condition: Goo...
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
$1,681 / set
H 31.5 in W 39.77 in D 36.62 in
'Coronado' Armchairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for C&B Anni 70s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Milano, IT
Iconic pair of armchairs, designed by Mr. and Mrs. Scarpa in the 1970s with foam padding and black leather upholstery. Fair condition.
Leather
Huge Leather Ottoman by Matteograssi, Italy
By Matteograssi, Kunihide Oshinomi
Located in Danville, CA
The mother of all ottomans by Kunihide Oshinomi for Matteograssi with heavy top grain leather and polished aluminum trim with chrome fluted feet. Matteogr...
Aluminum, Chrome
70s Rattan Armchair
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Rattan armchair with white fabric France circa 1970 Length: 80 cm Width: 70 cm Depth: 80 cm
Rattan
Set of Two Leather Armchairs by IKEA, Sweden, 1990's
By IKEA
Located in Praha, CZ
Set of two leather armchairs, manufactured by IKEA in Sweden, in the 1990's. Made of leather and wood. Repolished, cleaned, used a reviving wood oil. Fully functional.
Leather, Wood
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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 Luigi Massoni, Poltrona Frau
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
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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 Luigi Massoni, Poltrona Frau
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
Leather Red Dinette Armchair Luigi Massoni for Frau 80's
By Luigi Massoni
Located in Milano, MI
Pair of vintage armchairs entirely in leather designed in the 70s by Luigi Massoni for Poltrona Frau. The armchairs are in red leather and are in excellent condition.
Chrome
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H 29.53 in Dm 25.6 in L 29.53 in
Luigi Massoni for Poltrona Frau Dilly Dally Leather Vanity Dressing Table
By Luigi Massoni, Poltrona Frau
Located in Turin, Turin
Dressing table model Dilly Dally designed by Luigi Massoni for Poltrona Frau in 1960s. The dressing table is composed of two pieces, one round armchair and...
Brass
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H 29.53 in Dm 25.6 in
20th Century Luigi Massoni for Poltrona Frau Dilly Dally Leather Dressing Table
By Poltrona Frau, Luigi Massoni
Located in Turin, Turin
Dressing table model Dilly Dally designed by Luigi Massoni for Poltrona Frau in 1960s. The dressing table is composed of two pieces, one round armchair and the table itself with spac...
Brass
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H 27.17 in W 24.41 in D 23.63 in
Luigi Massoni Modern Italian Real Leather Armchairs for Poltrona Frau, Pair
By Luigi Massoni, Poltrona Frau
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Luigi Massoni for Poltrona Frau. Two Dinette model cockpit armchairs entirely upholstered in leather, 1980s. Very rare! "If you like it, make your...
Leather
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H 29.53 in Dm 25.6 in L 29.53 in
20th Century Luigi Massoni for Poltrona Frau Dilly Dally Leather Dressing Table
By Poltrona Frau, Luigi Massoni
Located in Turin, Turin
Dressing table model Dilly Dally designed by Luigi Massoni for Poltrona Frau in 1960s. The dressing table is composed of two pieces, one round armchair and the table itself with spac...
Brass