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.
Jumbo Bookcase by Luigi Massoni for Poltrona Frau
By Luigi Massoni
Located in BE
A striking Italian design piece from the late 20th century, this Jumbo Line bookcase by Luigi Massoni for Poltrona Frau combines sculptural architecture with refined functionality. I...
Chrome
$5,797Sale Price|20% Off
Rare Italian design bookcase wood and leather Jumbo Line L. Massoni - Frau 70s
By Paltrona Frau, Luigi Massoni
Located in Milano, Lombardia
An authentic piece of Italian design from the postmodern period of the late 1980s/early 1990s, the Jumbo Line bookcase is the brainchild of Massoni/Morozzi for Poltrona Frau, a histo...
Chrome
Luigi Massoni per Poltrona Frau Libreria "Jumbo", Italia 1980s
By Luigi Massoni, Poltrona Frau
Located in Naples, IT
Splendido mobile da parete Jumbo disegnato da Luigi Massoni per Poltrona Frau. Struttura in tubolare d'acciaio cromato con ripiani in legno sospesi da cinghie in pelle nera. Alla bas...
Chrome
$9,800
Luigi Massoni Bookcase
By Luigi Massoni
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Wonderful bookcase by Luigi Massoni for Poltrona - Italy, circa 1970s Impressive large scale Italian wall shelf designed by Luigi Massoni for Poltrona Frau, 1971. Chromed tubular steel frame with natural wood shelves suspended by black leather straps. Gorgeous black saddle leather catch all...
Steel
Jumbo Bookcase by Luigi Massoni for Poltrona Frau, Italy, 1970s
By Luigi Massoni
Located in Brussels, BE
Jumbo Bookcase by Luigi Massoni for Poltrona Frau, Italy, 1970s
Leather, Wood
Giraffe bookcase by Tilche for Arform
By Paolo Tilche
Located in Milano, IT
The "Giraffe" bookshelf, designed by Paolo Tilche for Arform, is an icon of minimalist Italian design. Known for its adjustable height, this bookshelf was created to offer a function...
Wood
$1,052
H 48.04 in W 14.97 in D 14.97 in
Mid-Century Triangular Bamboo and Rattan Italian Corner Bookcase, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Amazing mid-century bamboo and Rattan triangular corner bookshelf. Franco Albini inspired the design of this piece, produced in Italy during the 1970s. This piece is fantastic thank...
Bamboo, Rattan, Wood, Wicker, Cane
$18,000
H 76 in W 159.5 in D 18 in
California Modern Cerused Oak Modular Bookcase Room Divider by Lou Hodges, 1970s
By Lou Hodges
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 80's light blue cerused oak modular wall bookcase, which is finished on the back so can also be used as a floating room divider, is by Lou Hodges and was designed and produced i...
Oak
$5,131
H 74.81 in W 72.45 in D 11.82 in
Libreria Modulare in Legno Laccato - Carlo De Carli per Fiarm - Italia - Anni 70
By Carlo di Carli
Located in Milano, IT
La libreria in foto, attribuita a Carlo De Carli, prodotta da Fiarm negli anni '70 del XX secolo, è composta da due corpi distinti ma offre la possibilità di unirli in un unico eleme...
Bentwood
3 Mâts Bookcase
By Drugeot
Located in Courbevoie, FR
11 units slide and 7 rotate on 3 axis, giving this bookcase multiple design and use as per your inspiration and your needs. 100% solid oak from sustainable French forests. Delivered...
Oak
$2,279
H 36.03 in W 27.96 in D 12.41 in
Vivai del Sud Italian Bookcase Etagere in Rattan and Red Laminate, 1970s
By Vivai del Sud, Franca Helg
Located in Roma, IT
Wonderful and unique Mid-Century organic étagère or bookcase entirely handcrafted in a gorgeous combination of curved rattan, handwoven wicker and vibrant red laminate shelves. This ...
Bamboo, Cane, Rattan, Wicker, Laminate
$2,363 / item
+ 1 moreH 57.09 in W 41.34 in D 16.38 in
Matassa Large Bookcase in Black Iron Rebar, by Luigi Semeraro
By Luigi Semeraro, Miniforms
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This Matassa bookshelf with structure in iron rebar is varnished in white or black, with shelves in flamed oak, Canaletto walnut or lacquered in black or white. Available in two different heights and sizes. Here you are shown the Matassa bookcases in black iron rebar, in the large size. Luigi Semeraro, born in Varese in 1978, product and interior designer, graduated at Design University, Politecnico di Milano. During the training, he enriches his academic and professional experiences in Italy and abroad, ranging from product to graphic design. He begins his career as a designer, realizing with a team the project “Piu YIU”, Chinese temporary restaurant, presented at the Dining Contest of “Salon Satellite” in 2004, in collaboration with Sawaya and Moroni...
Iron
Reso Bookcase
By Drugeot
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Ethereal lines, with some touches of colors, the RESO bookcase seems to be uncompleted. The lines of its connections offer a lot of functionality to display artefacts or store books,...
Oak
Suvretta Bookcase, by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis Milano
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in Radomsko, Województwo łódzkie
“Suvretta” is a Romansh word (language spoken in Engadine) that means: “above the small forest”. Like rows of overlapping trees, the books placed on the green shelves of Suvretta tak...
Laminate, Wood, Plywood, Scrap Wood
Large Modular Wood Bookcase, Italy, 1960s
Located in Milan, IT
Large modular bookcase composed by movable black painted shelves and wood uprights with brass feet. More uprights and shelves available.
Brass
$13,500Sale Price / set|25% Off
H 76 in W 34.75 in D 18 in
California Modern Cerused Oak Modular Bookcase Room Divider by Lou Hodges, 1970s
By Lou Hodges
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 157.5 inch wide pink cerused oak modular wall bookcase, which is finished on the back so can also be used as a floating room divider, is by Lou Hodges and was designed and produ...
Oak
Gian Franco Frattini Albero book mill pre Poltrona Frau
By Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Weesp, NL
Jatoba, Brazilian Cherry wood, Albero mid century modern book mill designed by Gian franco Frattini, pre Poltrona Frau. This unique Brazilian Cherry wood version has been made in th...
Brass
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H 29 in W 26 in D 26 in
Black Dilly Dally Vanity Table + Stool by Luigi Massoni for Poltrona Frau, 1968
By Luigi Massoni
Located in Chicago, IL
A rare vanity set from the 'Dilly Dally' series, designed by Luigi Massoni for Poltrona Frau in 1968. Crafted as a modular system, the cylindrical table and chair interlock seamlessl...
Metal
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H 75.2 in W 47.25 in D 15.75 in
Modern "Jumbo" Bookcase in Chrome, Leather and Wood by Luigi Massoni
By Luigi Massoni
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Luigi Massoni for Poltrona Frau, "Jumbo" bookshelf, chrome, leather and oak, Italy, 1971 Stunning chrome, leather and oak bookshelf by Luigi Massoni. This bookshelf features a tubular chrome frame, with four oak shelves, black leather straps and leather catchall...
Metal
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H 88.19 in W 59.06 in D 23.63 in
Luigi Massoni. Two-door wardrobe with drawers. Produced by "Mobilia" in 1950.
By Luigi Massoni
Located in Vigevano, PV
Luigi Massoni. Two-door wardrobe with drawers. Produced by "Mobilia" in 1950.
Brass
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H 74.81 in W 47.25 in D 15.75 in
Jumbo Line Luigi Massoni chrome and red leather bookcase for Poltrona Frau 1970s
By Paltrona Frau, Luigi Massoni
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Rare bookcase with chromed tubular steel frame, shelves made of natural oak wood suspended by red leather straps and leather magazine rack. the cabinet can be attached to the wall b...
Chrome
Jumbo bookcase by Luigi Massoni for Poltrona Frau, Italy 1970
By Luigi Massoni, Poltrona Frau
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Jumbo Bookcase by Luigi Massoni for Poltrona Frau is a striking piece that combines functionality with timeless elegance. The bookcase's distinctive design is characterized by clean ...
Metal
Etagere bookcase by Luigi Massoni, steel glass, 1970
By Luigi Massoni
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Etagère in glass and steel, Luigi Massoni, Manifattura Italiana, 1970 Conditions: Good Materials: Glass, Steel Era: 1970
Steel
Luigi Massoni for Poltrona Frau "Jumbo" Bookcase, Italy 1970s
By Luigi Massoni, Poltrona Frau
Located in Naples, IT
Beautiful Jumbo wall unit designed by Luigi Massoni for Poltrona Frau, Italy 1971. Chrome-plated tubular steel frame with natural wood shelves suspended by natural leather straps. At...
Chrome
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H 28.75 in W 25.6 in D 25.6 in
Red Vanity Mod. Dilly Daily by Luigi Massoni for Poltrona Frau, 1968
By Luigi Massoni
Located in Brussels, BE
Red Vanity Mod. Dilly Daily by Luigi Massoni for Poltrona Frau, 1968
Leather, Plastic
Luigi Massoni for Poltrona Frau "Jumbo" Bookcase, Italy 1970s
By Luigi Massoni, Poltrona Frau
Located in Naples, IT
Beautiful Jumbo wall unit designed by Luigi Massoni for Poltrona Frau, Italy 1971. Chromed tubular steel frame with wood shelves suspended by black leather straps. At the base there ...
Chrome
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H 74.81 in W 47.25 in D 13.78 in
Jumbo Line Bookcase by Luigi Massoni for Poltronova, Italy 1970s (First Edition)
By Luigi Massoni, Poltronova, Poltrona Frau
Located in Argelato, BO
Luigi Massoni (Milan 1930), Jumbo Line Bookcase for Poltrona Frau, Italy, 1971 One of the most refined and original bookcases in the history of design, it ...
Metal
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H 55.12 in W 21.26 in D 20.48 in
70s Italian mustard Dressing table and armchair, Luigi Massoni for Poltrona Frau
By Luigi Massoni
Located in Valladolid, ES
Amazing folding dressing table by Luigi Massoni for Poltrona Frau. It is a sophisticated cubic-shaped piece with rounded corners, upholstered wi...
Fabric, Wood
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H 35.44 in W 33.75 in D 21.66 in
1970s Poltrona Frau Roll top desk or Chest of Drawer designed by Luigi Massoni
By Luigi Massoni
Located in Roma, IT
A rare Italian design piece half chest of drawers and half desk; produced during 1974 by Poltrona Frau and designed by Luigi Massoni. You can find this chest of drawers published in "Repertorio del design italiano" edited by Umberto Allemandi & Co and written by Giuliana Gramigna. A massive vintage chest of drawers equipped with a shaped rolling top desk...
Chrome