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
$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 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
$1,200Sale Price / set|33% 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
$1,220
H 14.57 in W 16.93 in D 16.93 in
Italian Cognac Leather Cube Pouf or Side Table, Poltrona Frau, Italy, 1970s
By Luigi Massoni, Poltrona Frau
Located in Roma, IT
Refined Italian cube-shaped pouf, ottoman or side table with wheels, entirely upholstered in soft cognac-colored Italian leather. This stylish piece was produced in Italy during the ...
Metal
$15,400 / set
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 Poltrona Frau, Luigi Massoni
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
$23,000 / set
H 26.78 in W 24.02 in D 23.23 in
Luigi Massoni for Poltrona Frau Set of Six 'Dinette’ Armchairs in Orange Leather
By Poltrona Frau, Luigi Massoni
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
1970s Folding Stools by Roger Tallon for Sentou
By Roger Tallon
Located in Neuss, NW
Classic stools designed by Roger Tallon for Sentou from the 1970s. High-quality solid beech wood frame and and a foldable design for convenient storage. Quality Features: very good ...
Stainless Steel
Vintage Industrial Italian Stool, 1970s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Vintage Industrial stool made in Italy during the 1970s. The stool consists of an iron structure and a plywood seat. More pieces in stock. The chairs are stackable. Measures: Seat h...
Iron
Set of 4 Italian midcentury stools, Italy, 1970s
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Set of 4 Mid-Century Modern stools, Italy, 1970s Elegant and versatile set of four Italian stools from the 1970s, featuring a refined mid-century modern design. Each stool is charact...
Wood
Stool 1970s
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Stool 1970s Made by STOL Kamnik - badge. Seat upholstered with leather. Really rare find.
Leather, Hardwood
Stool 1970s
By Stol Kamnik
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Stool 1970s Made by STOL Kamnik - badge. Seat upholstered with leather. Really rare find.
Leather, Hardwood
$6,892Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 26.78 in W 24.81 in D 23.23 in
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
Sold
H 16.54 in Dm 22.25 in
Dilly Dally Pouf in Maroon Leather by Luigi Massoni for Poltrona Frau, Italy 60s
By Luigi Massoni, Poltrona Frau
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
Pair of poufs Luigi Massoni for Poltrona Frau, 1970s
By Poltrona Frau, Luigi Massoni
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