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 modern green leather sofa by Luigi Massoni for Poltrona Frau, 1970s
By Luigi Massoni, Poltrona Frau
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 Luigi Massoni, Poltrona Frau
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
$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
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
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
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
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
Poltrona Frau Leather Armchairs Edoardo Italy 1970s Set of 2
By Poltrona Frau
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
This is a golden chance, and these chairs are a superb example of "Poltrona Frau." These pieces represent the pinnacle of contemporary European furniture design, are of unmatched qua...
Leather, Wood
Vintage Italian ‘Socrates’ Olive Leather Sofa by Poltrona Frau
By Poltrona Frau
Located in Chicago, IL
The ‘Socrates’ sofa, designed by Poltrona Frau in the 1980s, is defined by its low-slung, leather-clad silhouette. Upholstered in supple, olive-toned leather, its form is balanced by...
Leather
$7,033Sale Price|20% Off
H 25.99 in W 63 in D 32.29 in
Tito Agnoli Black Leather Sofa for Poltrona Frau
By Tito Agnoli
Located in Weesp, NL
Introducing Timeless Luxury: Tito Agnoli's 1980s Italian Two-Seater Black Leather Sofa by Poltrona Frau Experience the epitome of sophistication with this Italian two-seater black l...
Leather
Poltrana Frau Hydra Castor Leather Sofa by Luca Scacchetti
By Luca Scacchetti, Poltrona Frau
Located in Basildon, London
Introducing the Poltrana Frau Hydra Castor Leather Sofa, designed by renowned Italian architect Luca Scacchetti. This beautiful piece features a sleek and modern design, reflecting t...
Leather
$4,036Sale Price|50% Off
H 28.35 in W 77.17 in D 37.01 in
Poltrona Frau by Jean-Marie Massaud Cream Leather Kennedee Sofa
By Jean-Marie Massaud, Poltrona Frau
Located in Basildon, London
Originally designed by Jean-Marie Massaud for Poltrona Frau in 2006, the Kennedee sofa is a fantastic example of modern Italian design. Constructed fr...
Leather
$4,850
H 28.35 in W 74.81 in D 37.41 in
Premium Poltrona Frau Petronio Down Filled Royal 2-Seater Sofa Chestnut Leather
By Poltrona Frau
Located in Dronten, NL
Distinctive Poltrona Frau Petronio sofa from the premium collection in the late 1970s. This extremely comfortable down-filled 2-seater is upholstered in premium quality chestnut lea...
Leather, Beech
$5,530 / set
H 27.56 in W 26.78 in D 28.35 in
Pair of “Moji” Armchairs by Shigeru Uchida for Poltrona Frau, Italy
By Poltrona Frau
Located in Langemark-Poelkapelle, BE
A rare pair of “Moji” armchairs, designed in the late 1980s by the Japanese architect and designer Shigeru Uchida for Poltrona Frau. Known for his architectural and minimalist approa...
Leather, Wood
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