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.
Dilly Dally Pouf in turquoise Leather by L. Massoni for Poltrona Frau, Italy 60s
By Poltrona Frau, Luigi Massoni
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning and very rare "Dilly Dally" pouf in gorgeous turquoise full-grain leather. Designed by Luigi Massoni and produced by Poltrona Frau in Italy during the late 1960s. Fully ori...
Metal
$2,581 / item
H 21.66 in Dm 15.75 in
Bombo "T" Pouf/Side Table Designed by Nestor Perkal for Oscar Maschera
By Oscar Maschera, Nestor Perkal
Located in Brooklyn, NY
First, there was an encounter between a designer, Nestor Perkal, and the Oscarmaschera company. Then, there was Argentina, his native land. While working with the company on leather ...
Leather
$20,603
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 Torino, Piemonte
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
Luigi Massoni ‘Dilly Dally’ Vanity Set in Cognac Leatherette
By Luigi Massoni, Poltrona Frau
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
$10,918
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
$700
H 21.66 in W 17.52 in D 12.6 in
Italian Midcentury Rattan & Bamboo Side Table / Magazine Rack, 1950/60s
Located in Skien, NO
Italian Mid-Century Modern Rattan & Bamboo Side Table with Glass Plate and Magazine Rack, 1950s/60s This exquisite Italian Mid-Century Modern side table or magazine rack, crafte...
Rattan, Bamboo, Glass
$10,301
H 29.14 in W 25.99 in D 25.99 in
Luigi Massoni ‘Dilly Dally’ Vanity Set for Poltrona Frau, Italy, 1968
By Luigi Massoni, Poltrona Frau
Located in amstelveen, NL
Rare ‘Dilly Dally’ dressing table and matching chair, designed by Luigi Massoni for Poltrona Frau in 1968. A wonderful example of late 1960s Italian design, the set is characterized...
Leather, Plastic
Contemporary Black Lacquer Drumstool w/ Waist by Robert Kuo, Limited Edition
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Drumstool w/ waist Black lacquer Hand repoussé Limited edition Each piece is individually crafted and is unique. Lacquer is a technique that dates back to the Shang dynasty, c...
Lacquer
$5,608
H 28.94 in Dm 25.6 in
Dilly Dally Vanity In Green Leather By Luigi Massoni for Poltrona Frau, 1968
By Poltrona Frau, Luigi Massoni
Located in Rhode-Saint-Genèse, BE
Coiffeuse connue sous le nom de Dilly Dally et conçue par le designer Luigi Massoni pour Poltrona Frau en 1968. Pièce emblématique du design space age avec son fauteuil cylindrique s...
Leather, Plastic
$3,516 / item
H 17.72 in Dm 22.84 in
Bombo "M" Pouf/Side TableDesigned by Nestor Perkal for Oscar Maschera
By Oscar Maschera, Nestor Perkal
Located in Brooklyn, NY
First, there was an encounter between a designer, Nestor Perkal, and the Oscar Maschera company. Then, there was Argentina, his native land. While working with the company on leather...
Leather
$774Sale Price|20% Off
H 18.12 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in
Wood Ottoman or Side Table by Studio Marta Manente in Tauari Wood
By Studio Marta Manente
Located in Centro, RS
The Wood is a multifunctional piece, it can be used as a side table or an ottoman to sit on. The structure is made in carbon steel painted in automotive paint (matte finish) The seat...
Steel
$3,500
H 17.5 in W 47.25 in D 23.5 in
Emilio Ambasz Leather & Glass "NuAGE" Coffee Table for Poltrona Frau
By Emilio Ambasz, Poltrona Frau
Located in Brooklyn, NY
For your consideration is this rare, all original "NuAGE" coffee table designed in 1999 by architect, Emilio Ambasz for Poltrona Frau featuring a 1.5 cm ...
Steel
$10,441 / set
H 29.14 in Dm 25.99 in
Black "Dilly Dally" vanity by Luigi Massoni for Poltrona Frau Italy c1968
Located in London, GB
Original vanity table, model 'Dilly Dally' designed by Luigi Massoni for Poltrona Frau Italy c1968. Upholstered in original black skai leather. Comprises a chair on castors which...
Mirror, Acrylic
Space Age Trolley by Luigi Massoni for Guzzini, Italy, 1970s
By Luigi Massoni
Located in Tel Aviv-Yafo, Tel Aviv District
Designed by Luigi Massoni for Guzzini in the 1970s, this Space Age trolley is a true icon of futuristic Italian design. Featuring a sleek, molded plastic frame with smooth, flowing l...
Plastic
Sold
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
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
Side Table or Carello by Luigi Massoni for Guzzini, Italy, 1960s
By Luigi Massoni
Located in Greding, DE
1960s side table on wheels with two round trays out of brown plastic.
Plastic