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.
Guzzini Trolley with Removable Shelves by Luigi Massoni
By Guzzini, Luigi Massoni
Located in Toronto, CA
The 1970s had no shortage of fun, and this trolley rolled right into the middle of it. Designed by Luigi Massoni for Guzzini, its removable shelves and geometric flair made it as rea...
Metal, Chrome
$1,492
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
$537
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
$2,067 / set
H 19.3 in W 17.33 in D 15.36 in
Nest of Three Brass & Glass Trolley Tables by Maison Bagues France, Midcentury
By Maison Baguès
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning set of three original mid century modern Maison Bagues trolley nested tables A very good looking highl...
Brass
$11,025
H 28.55 in Dm 25.79 in
Luigi Massoni Dilly Dally Vanity Table and Chair, Poltrona Frau, Italy, 1960s
By Poltrona Frau, Luigi Massoni
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A rare Italian "Dilly Dally" vanity by Luigi Massoni and manufactured by Poltrona Frau Italy in the 1960s. Newly upholstered in off white leatherette. Modular vanity fully upholstere...
Faux Leather
Luigi Massoni ‘Dilly Dally’ Vanity Set in Cognac Leatherette
By Poltrona Frau, Luigi Massoni
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Luigi Massoni for Poltrona Frau, ‘Dilly Dally’ vanity set, leatherette, mirrored glass, plastic, brass, lacquered wood, metal, Italy, 1968 Outstanding It...
Metal, Brass
$21,492
H 29.14 in Dm 25.99 in
20th Century Luigi Massoni for Poltrona Frau Dilly Dally Vanitiy Dressing Table
By Luigi Massoni, Poltrona Frau
Located in Turin, Turin
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 (which alone measures 74 x 66 ...
Metal
Mid Century Italian “Clessidra” Table By Luigi Massoni
By Luigi Massoni
Located in Westport, CT
A graceful dining table model 2101 designed by Luigi Massoni and manufactured by Mobilia, Italy 1959. This round pedestal dining table with a dramatic striped tulip shaped base finis...
Maple
$1,050Sale Price|20% Off
H 24.81 in Dm 25.2 in
Luigi Massoni Italian Midcentury Trolley Bar for Guzzini, 1970's
By Luigi Massoni, Guzzini
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
$5,970 / set
H 17.72 in W 27.17 in D 11.03 in
Pair of Børge Mogensen Wall Shelves by Karl Andersson & Söner, 1960s
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of pine wall shelves / bedside tables designed by Børge Mogensen. Produced in Sweden by Karl Andersson & Söner, 1960s.
Pine
$4,400
H 29.14 in W 50.99 in D 50.99 in
Luigi Massoni for Poltrona Frau Dining Table in Leather and Smoked Glass
By Luigi Massoni, Poltrona Frau
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Luigi Massoni for Poltrona Frau, dining table model ‘Dinette’, leather, smoked glass, Italy, 1972 A remarkable Dinette dining table, designed by Luigi Massoni for Poltrona Frau in 1...
Leather, Glass
"Clessidra" Coffee Table by Luigi Massoni for Mobilia
By Luigi Massoni
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Teak "Clessidra" cocktail table by Luigi Massoni for Mobilia Manufacture. Made in italy circa 1959.
Wood, Teak
$2,880 / item
H 20.75 in W 14 in D 17.25 in
Quartz Side Table with Bronze-Patina Brass Inlay by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by ...
Quartz, Brass