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.
Pair of 1970s armchairs by Luigi Massoni for Poltrona Frau, in cognac-colored leather.
By Poltrona Frau, Luigi Massoni
Located in Milano, IT
A pair of armchairs from the 1970s designed by Luigi Massoni for Poltrona Frau, featuring a distinctive design and high-quality materials. The cognac-colored leather upholstery gives...
Leather
"Dinette" Armchair by Luigi Massoni for Poltrona Frau in Cognac Leather
By Luigi Massoni, Poltrona Frau
Located in Hellouw, NL
Designed by Luigi Massoni for Poltrona Frau in 1972, the Dinette armchair brings together an enveloping backrest and a distinctive architectural base. Cognac leather covers the chair...
Leather
$4,696Sale Price / set|19% Off
70s Italian suede leather armchairs 70s Dinette by L.Massoni for FRAU
By Paltrona Frau, Luigi Massoni
Located in Milano, Lombardia
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, Piergiorgio Cazzaniga, Matteograssi
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
$2,041Sale Price|35% Off
Celeste 1970s Dilly Dally bedroom armchair by Massoni for Frau
By Paltrona Frau, Luigi Massoni
Located in Milano, Lombardia
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
4 "Esquire" leather armchairs, L. Massoni, ed. Matteograssi 1990
By Piergiorgio Cazzaniga, Luigi Massoni, Matteograssi
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
Set of Midcentury Black Leather Armchairs, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
- 1970s, Czechoslovakia - Very comfortable - Good original condition.
Leather, Wood
$1,158Sale Price / set|20% Off
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
$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 Poltrona Frau, Tito Agnoli
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 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
$10,687 / set
H 35.83 in W 31.11 in D 39.38 in L 35.83 in
First Edition Poltrona Frau Metropolis Armchairs, Italy, 1950s
By Guglielmo Ulrich, Melchiorre Bega, Gio Ponti, Poltrona Frau
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
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
Fauteuil Poltrona Frau Archibald
By Jean-Marie Massaud, Poltrona Frau
Located in Moutier, CH
Véritable icône du design contemporain, le fauteuil Archibald de Poltrona Frau séduit par son élégance naturelle et son confort exceptionnel. Imaginé par le célèbre designer Jean-Mar...
Aluminum, Steel
Cab Armchair 2 by Mario Bellini for Cassina, 1970s
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An Italian Mid-Century Modern armchair designed by Mario Bellini featuring handstitched black leather upholstery wrapped over internal steel frame. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy, ...
Leather
$2,200
H 36.03 in W 31.5 in D 33.47 in
Gio Ponti for Poltrona Frau Lounge Chair 'Dezza' in Light Blue Leather
By Gio Ponti, Poltrona Frau
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Gio Ponti for Poltrona Frau, lounge chair model ´Dezza´ nr. 48, leather, lacquered beech, metal, Italy, 1965. Stylish lounge chair designed by Gio Ponti for Poltrona Frau. This cha...
Metal
$3,250 / set
H 31.25 in W 18.75 in D 23.5 in
Set of Six 1970s Matteograssi Style Cantilevered Chrome & White Leather Chairs
By Matteograssi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Six Italian cantilevered dining chairs embodying the sleek modernist aesthetic of 1970s design, crafted in the distinctive Matteograssi style. Each chair features the signature tubul...
Chrome
$1,792Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 25.99 in W 29.93 in D 27.56 in
Midcentury Modern Leather Armchair, Chrome Frame, Made in Italy, 1990s
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Condition: The leather and chrome are in mint condition. Manufacturer: made in Italy, 1990s Style: Design Classics, Midcentury Moder n Materials: Leather, Chrome Color: Black, Chrome
Metal, Chrome
$550
H 31.5 in W 22 in D 22.75 in
Mid-Century White Leather & Chrome Cantilever Armchair, MatteoGrassi Style
By Mart Stam
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century cantilevered armchair in white leather and tubular chrome, produced in the MatteoGrassi style. Flat leather panels form the seat and back, while leather wrapping continue...
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
$2,056 / set
H 34.65 in W 35.83 in D 35.83 in
Pair of Timothy Oulton Buffalo Leather Club Armchairs, England, 1990s
By Timothy Oulton
Located in Praha, CZ
Pair of Vintage Buffalo Leather Club Armchairs by Timothy Oulton, England, 1990s A striking pair of generously proportioned buffalo leather club armchairs by British designer Timothy...
Metal
Frau sofa bed 1970s
By Paltrona Frau
Located in Manzano, IT
Frau sofa bed DESCRIPTION PIECES 1 DESIGN PERIOD 1970 PRODUCTION YEAR 1970 COUNTRY OF PRODUCTION Italy DESIGNER Frau COLOR Gold, red, orange, yellow, cream MATERIALS Fabric, ...
Iron
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H 26.78 in W 24.81 in D 23.23 in
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
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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
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H 27.17 in Dm 25.6 in
Italian mid-century modern armchair by Luigi Massoni for Poltrona Frau, 1960s
By Luigi Massoni, Poltrona Frau
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
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H 27.56 in W 24.61 in D 22.84 in
Two 'Dinette' Armchairs Poltrona Frau Design by Luigi Massoni 1970s
By Luigi Massoni, Paltrona Frau
Located in Milano, IT
Pair of armchairs with cognac-colored leather upholstery. They show some signs of time as visible in the photographs.
Leather
Leather Red Dinette Armchair Luigi Massoni for Frau 80's
By Luigi Massoni
Located in Milano, Lombardia
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 Torino, Piemonte
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 Luigi Massoni, Poltrona Frau
Located in Torino, Piemonte
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
20th Century Luigi Massoni for Poltrona Frau Dilly Dally Leather Dressing Table
By Luigi Massoni, Poltrona Frau
Located in Torino, Piemonte
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