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.
Luigi Massoni Italian Midcentury Trolley Bar for Guzzini, 1970's
By Guzzini, Luigi Massoni
Located in Lisboa, PT
This trolley was designed by Luigi Massoni for Guzzini, in Italy during the 1970's. The trolley features two trays, made of off-white plastic. The two removable circular trays sit within the triangular structures with white wheels. The trays have a diameter of 56 centimeters. One wheel...
Plastic
$1,459
H 1.58 in W 13.98 in D 24.02 in
Space Age Vintage Red Plastic Traytable Gueridon Luigi Massoni Guzzini Italy
By Guzzini
Located in Vienna, AT
Space Age vintage plastic tray table or gueridon or foldable breakfast table model Pepito designed by Luigi Massoni Grafico Studio Zeto for Guzzi...
Plastic
$525
H 9.06 in W 24.02 in D 13.78 in
Luigi Massoni Minimalist Plastic White Bed Tray Element by Guzzini, Italy, 1980s
By Luigi Massoni, Guzzini
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Plastic tray Design: Luigi Massoni Producer: Guzzini, Italy Decade: 1980s Description: This tray table was designed by Luigi Massoni and produced by Guzzini in Italy in the 1980s. It is made from white-colored plastic and is in very good vintage condition, and would be ideal to serve breakfast in bed. It still features the original Guzzini box...
Plastic
$411Sale Price|20% Off
H 20.48 in W 16.15 in D 16.54 in
Cremewhite Boby Trolley by Joe Colombo for Bieffeplast, Italy, 1970s
By Joe Colombo, Bieffeplast
Located in Vienna, AT
Designed in 1969, Joe Colombo’s iconic "Boby 3" portable storage system was produced by Italian manufacturer Bieffeplast and makes savy use of space with its swivel design. It is mad...
Plastic
Midcentury Oval Italian Bar Cart in Chrome and Brown ABS, 1970s
By Guzzini
Located in Roma, IT
Wonderful Mid-Century oval bar cart in deep brown ABS plastic and chromed metal. This delightful and rare piece was produced in Italy during the 1970s. Fully original and in very go...
Metal, Chrome
$1,144
H 29.53 in W 27.56 in D 18.51 in
Italian Midcentury Serving Bar Cart or Trolley with Teak Trays, 1970s
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Classic serving cart, bar or trolley from the Italian mid-century, 1970s of great quality. The base of the trolley is made of black metal with two beautiful teak wood veneer shelves....
Metal
Italian Bamboo Trolley Bar, 1960s
Located in Palermo, PA
Italian bamboo trolley bar, 1960s. Dimensions: H= 82 cm; W= 72 cm; D= 41 cm.
Bamboo
$644Sale Price|20% Off
H 20.87 in W 18.51 in D 18.51 in
Space Age Orange Plastic Mobile Bar Trolley Table Made in Italy, 1970s
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
A charming blend of form and function, this vintage bar cart from the 1970s stands as a testament to Italy’s renowned design legacy. Fashioned from a beautiful warm-toned orange pla...
Plastic
$2,500
H 27.56 in W 23.23 in D 15.75 in
Vintage Orange bar trolley Style Alberto Rosselli for Kartell, 1970s
By Alberto Rosselli Saporiti
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Vintage Orange bar trolley Style Alberto Rosselli for Kartell, 1970s Fun and versatile beverage cart or bar cart in the style of Alberto Roselli for Kartell. Probably from the '70s, ...
Plastic
$1,926
H 32.29 in W 25.2 in D 19.69 in
Cesare Lacca Midcentury Wood and Glass Italian Trolley Bar Cart, 1950s
By Cesare Lacca
Located in Roma, IT
Gorgeous midcentury bar cart in wood and brass with two removable crystal glass trays. This wonderful object designed by Cesare Lacca in Italy during 1950s. This structure of this ...
Brass
$2,686
H 31.5 in W 24.81 in D 20.87 in
1950s by Cesare Lacca Italian Design Midcentury Bar Cart Trolley
By Cesare Lacca
Located in Brescia, IT
Mahogany and brass details, crystal tops. Excellent condition, glass perfect.
Crystal, Brass
$579Sale Price|20% Off
H 20.87 in Dm 18.51 in
Vintage Italian Space Age Plastic Bar Trolley, Orange, 1970s, 47cm
Located in Vienna, AT
Striking vintage plastic bar cart from the 1970s, a true testament to Italys iconic design era. Crafted in bold orange plastic, this circular trolley features two spacious shelves s...
Plastic
Bieffeplast Bar Trolley or Magazine Holder, Italy 1970s
By Bieffeplast
Located in Naples, IT
Typical Italian design trolley 1970s, produced by Bieffeplast. It is a modular plastic container, characterized by simple and functional lines with a rectangular shape and rounded c...
Plastic
Carrello vintage in plastica anni '70 design L.Massoni per Guzzini
By Guzzini, Luigi Massoni
Located in Torino, Piemonte
Carrello bar in plastica trasparente con vassoi a tema floreale, disegnato da Luigi Massoni per Guzzini, anni '70. CONDITION: In buone condizioni, potrebbe presentare segni di usura...
Plastic
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H 22.45 in Dm 22.25 in
Round Bar Cart / Side Table in Maroon Leather by L. Massoni for Frau, Italy 1968
By Luigi Massoni, Poltrona Frau
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning round bar cart or side table with wheels in a gorgeous maroon full grain leather and lacquered wood. This incredibly rare and stylish piece was designed by Luigi Massoni an...
Metal, Chrome
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H 24.81 in Dm 24.81 in
Vintage 70s trolley and set of glasses and cups design L.Massoni for Guzzini
By Guzzini, Luigi Massoni
Located in Torino, Piemonte
Brown smoked plastic bar cart with removable trays, design Luigi Massoni for Guzzini, 1970s. Included is a set consisting of 6 glasses, an ice box, a punch bowl with ladle and 8 cups...
Metal
Serving Trolley by Luigi Massoni for Guzzini, 1970s
By Guzzini, Luigi Massoni
Located in Karis, Nyland
Trolley bar in the space age style designed by Luigi Massoni for Guzzini in early 1970s.
Plastic
Mid Century Modern bartrolley by Luigi Mason for Guzzini
By Luigi Massoni
Located in Amstelveen, NL
These bar trolleys keep to amaze us. The shere proportions and beautiful materials make this trolley stand out from all other modernist ones. Made of acrylic, this trolley features...
Acrylic
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H 24.81 in Dm 25.2 in
White & Brown Luigi Massoni Italian Mid-Century Trolley Bar for Guzzini, 1970s
By Guzzini, Luigi Massoni
Located in Lisboa, PT
This trolley was designed by Luigi Massoni for Guzzini, in Italy during the 1970s. The trolley features two trays, made of off-white and brown plastic. The two removable circular trays sit within the triangular structures with chromed wheels. The trays, one in white and the other in brown, have a diameter of 56 centimeters. With some marks, specially on the white tray, and scratches. One wheel...
Plastic
Luigi Massoni Serving Trolly Guzzini
By Luigi Massoni, Guzzini
Located in Den Haag, NL
White plastic trolley This 1970s Italian serving trolley was designed by Luigi Massoni for Guzzini. The trolley features two trays, made of white plast...
Plastic
Luigi Massoni for Guzzini Space Age Plastic Trolley Bar, circa 1970
By Luigi Massoni, Guzzini
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A Mid-Century Modern orange and white bar cart designed by Luigi Massoni for Guzzini made in Italy in the 1970s. The trolley has two removable circular ...
Plastic
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H 24.81 in Dm 25.6 in
Space Age Cart with Removable Shelves by Luigi Massoni for Guzzini, circa 1970
By Luigi Massoni, Guzzini
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A stylish bar cart with removable shelves designed by Luigi Massoni. The orange color is typical of the period.
Plastic
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H 24.81 in Dm 25.6 in
Trolley with Removable Plastic Shelves by Luigi Massoni for Guzzini, Italy 1970s
By Guzzini, Luigi Massoni
Located in Roma, IT
This Italian drinks trolley from the 1970s was designed by Luigi Massoni for Guzzini. The trolley has two trays, made of white plastic. These two removable circular shelves have ...
Plastic
Brown Polycarbonate 1970s Trolley by Luigi Massoni for Fratelli Guzzini
By Fratelli Guzzini, Luigi Massoni
Located in Varese, Lombardia
This serving bar cart was produced in Italy, circa 1970s. It is made from a brown polycarbonate with chrome-plated metal details. The 2 round trays are removable. Slight scratches an...
Metal, Chrome
Luigi Massoni for Cassetti Silver-Plated Bar Cart
By Luigi Massoni
Located in North Miami, FL
This beautiful two tier rolling cart (tea or drinks), is signed.
Silver Plate