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 “Dilly Dally” Vanity Table and Chair for Poltrona Frau, Italy 1968
By Poltrona Frau, Luigi Massoni
Located in Wolfurt, AT
An iconic “Dilly Dally” modular vanity table and matching chair, designed by Luigi Massoni for Poltrona Frau in 1968. A remarkable example of innovative Italian design from the late ...
Metal
Italian Modernist Vanity Set by Luigi Massoni for Poltrona Frau, 1970s
By Luigi Massoni, Poltrona Frau
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find an exceptional and extremely rareItalian modernist vanity set designed by Luigi Massoni for Poltrona Frau in the 1970s. This sophisticated and highly s...
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
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
L. Massoni Dilly Dally White Leather Vanity Table by Poltrona Frau, Italy 1960s
By Luigi Massoni, Poltrona Frau
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning white “Dilly Dally” dressing table designed by Luigi Massoni and produced by Poltrona Frau in Italy during the 1960s. Fully origin...
Metal
Luigi Massoni ‘Dilly Dally’ Vanity Set for Poltrona Frau, Italy, 1968
By Poltrona Frau, Luigi Massoni
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 1960...
Leather, Plastic
20th Century Luigi Massoni for Poltrona Frau Dilly Dally Vanitiy Dressing Table
By Poltrona Frau, Luigi Massoni
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 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
Dilly Dally Vanity by Luigi Massoni, Poltrona Frau, Italy 1968
By Luigi Massoni, Poltrona Frau
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Beautiful dressing table designed by Luigi Massoni for Poltrona Frau in original white leatherette, Italy 1968. This beautifully designed and practical vanity set seamlessly combine...
Metal
1970s Luigi Massoni for Poltrona Frau Modular 'Dilly Dally' Vanity and Chair
By Luigi Massoni
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a ‘Dilly Dally’ Vanity and coordinating Chair, designed by Luigi Massoni for Poltrona Frau in 1968. This example was produced in Italy in the 1970s. The set features a va...
Leather, Wood, Glass, Plastic, Acrylic
1960s Fully Restored Danish Teak Dressing, Vanity Table
Located in Knebel, DK
Danish teak dressing - vanity table from the 1960s. The vanity table features a large adjustable mirror, an original black glass table top and 5 spacious drawers with room for wha...
Teak
Silvi red Vanity table on wheels by Studio Kastilia , 1970s
By Studio Kastilia 1
Located in Padova, IT
“Silvi” model dressing table, cylindrical body in plastic material containing an armchair with padded seat and backrest covered in fabric, a tilting mirror, wheels. Good conditions. ...
Fabric, Plastic
$443Sale Price|50% Off
H 28.35 in W 31.5 in D 17.72 in
Lady’s Desk or Vanity in Mahogany, Czechoslovakia, 1970s
By Up Závody
Located in Zohor, SK
Beautiful midcentury desk, originally used as a desk for a lady, or vanity in the bedroom. The table is elegant combination of lighter birch wood on the sides and mahogany wood on to...
Birch, Mahogany
Mirror Vanity
Located in København, København
French vintage mirror vanity with wing mirrors and a drawer. The vanity has a lovely curved table top and is in very good condition - it has patina but no nicks or cuts.
Mirror, Wood
$8,750 / set
H 25.5 in W 57 in D 24 in
Italian Modernist Maple Wood Vanity Table with Stool and Cabinet, 1950
Located in New York, NY
Italian Modernist Maple Wood Vanity Table with Stool and Cabinet, Italy, circa 1950 A highly unique vanity table with elegant and graceful proportions. Hand-crafted from warm-toned...
Glass, Maple
$2,001Sale Price|20% Off
H 33.47 in W 35.44 in D 18.12 in
Minimal Vanity Italian Design MIM Production Rosewood
By Mobili Italiani Moderni (MIM)
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Minimal vanity Italian design MIM production, pouff 40 cm height cm.75 width, 45 cm depth, height of vanity with mirror opened cm.114.
Fabric, Mirror, Laminate, Rosewood
Italian Art Deco White Parchment Vanity
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Art Deco white parchment diminutive triangular form lady's vanity /dressing table with a drawer centered by 2 side drawers and 2 doors. Parchment is separating from the piece
Wood, Parchment Paper
$1,150 / set
H 45 in W 29.5 in D 19.75 in
1960s Swedish White Lacqured Vanity Set by Torsten Totti Laakso for Asko
By Asko
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century white lacquered " AKKA " vanity set by Finnish designer Torsten Totti Laakso for the Swedish Asko company, 1960s.The company was known for their high quality pieces and t...
Fabric, Glass, Wood
$4,036
H 27.96 in Dm 20.08 in
Studio Kastilia Silvi, Italian Cream Vanity Table with Blue Velvet Seat, 1970s
By Studio Kastilia 1
Located in Roma, IT
Fantastic Mid-Century transformable vanity table in a charming ivory-cream color with its original blue velvet seat. This stunning piece was designed in Italy during the 1970s and is...
Metal
$20,464
H 29.14 in Dm 25.99 in
20th Century Luigi Massoni for Poltrona Frau Dilly Dally Vanitiy Dressing Table
By Poltrona Frau, Luigi Massoni
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
$5,570
H 28.94 in Dm 25.6 in
Dilly Dally Vanity In Green Leather By Luigi Massoni for Poltrona Frau, 1968
By Luigi Massoni, Poltrona Frau
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
$966
H 25.6 in W 40.95 in D 15.75 in
Vanity dressing table by Raymond Loewy by Doubinsky Frères in the 1960s
By Raymond Loewy
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Dressing table - Raymond Loewy - model "DF2000" - Doubinsky Frères - 1960s Wear Consistent with age And Use : See Photos Compagnie de L’Esthétique Industrielle (CEI) was a design co...
Mirror, Plastic, Acrylic, Wood
$10,899
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
Studio Kastilia Silvi, Italian White Vanity Table with Blue Seat, 1970s
By Studio Kastilia 1
Located in Roma, IT
Fantastic Mid-Century transformable white Kastilia vanity table with its original blue upholstered chair. This stunning piece was designed in Italy dur...
Metal
$2,847
H 43.31 in W 35.44 in D 17.72 in
Italian Florentine Giltwood and Painted Vanity Table with Folding Mirror
Located in Bruton, GB
A charming mid-20th-century Italian Florentine dressing or vanity table, richly decorated with gilt and hand-painted ornament, circa 1950. The shaped top is formed with two hinged s...
Giltwood, Wood
Sold
H 29.53 in W 25.6 in D 25.6 in
Luigi Massoni ‘Dilly Dally’ Vanity Set With Table and Chair in Beige Alcantara
By Poltrona Frau, Luigi Massoni
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Luigi Massoni for Poltrona Frau, ‘Dilly Dally’ vanity set, alcantara, mirrored glass, fiberglass, brass, lacquered wood, Italy, 1968 Outstanding Italian dressing table designed by L...
Steel
Sold
H 29.53 in W 25.6 in D 25.6 in
Luigi Massoni ‘Dilly Dally’ Vanity Set With Table and Chair in White Leatherette
By Poltrona Frau, Luigi Massoni
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Luigi Massoni for Poltrona Frau, ‘Dilly Dally’ vanity set, steel, mirror, leatherette, fiberglass, Italy, design 1968 Outstanding Italian dre...
Steel
Sold
H 29.14 in W 25.6 in D 25.6 in
Luigi Massoni ‘Dilly Dally’ Vanity Set With Table and Chair in Red Leatherette
By Luigi Massoni, Poltrona Frau
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Luigi Massoni for Poltrona Frau, ‘Dilly Dally’ vanity set, steel, mirror, leatherette, fiberglass, Italy, design 1968 Outstanding Italian dre...
Steel
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, mirror, leatherette, fiberglass, brass, Italy, design 1968 Outstanding Italian dress...
Brass
Sold
H 29.34 in Dm 25.79 in
Luigi Massoni ‘Dilly Dally’ Vanity Set with Table and Chair in Red Leatherette
By Poltrona Frau, Luigi Massoni
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Luigi Massoni for Poltrona Frau, ‘Dilly Dally’ vanity set, steel, mirror, leatherette, fiberglass, Italy, design 1968 Outstanding Italian dre...
Steel
'Dilly Dally' Modular Vanity Table and Chair
By Poltrona Frau, Luigi Massoni
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Luigi Massoni for Poltrona Frau, 'Dilly Dally' vanity set, Metal, mirror, leatherette, fiberglass, Italy, 1968. Make-up table designed by the Italian de...
Metal
Sold
H 48.43 in Dm 25.99 in
Dilly Dally Vanity with lamp by Luigi Massoni for Poltrona Frau, Italy 1968
By Poltrona Frau, Luigi Massoni
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Beautiful dressing table designed by Luigi Massoni for Poltrona Frau in original white leatherette with original lamp, Italy 1968.. This beautifully designed and practical vanity se...
Metal
Toillette with armchair Dilly Dally brown 70s by Luigi Massoni for Frau
By Poltrona Frau, Luigi Massoni
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Outstanding Italian toilet designed by Luigi Massoni for poltrona Frau in the 1960s. The armchair and table are upholstered in leather. The toilet can be folded by integrating the ch...
Metal
Sold
H 48.43 in Dm 25.99 in
Dilly Dally Vanity in leather by Luigi Massoni for Poltrona Frau, Italy 1968
By Poltrona Frau, Luigi Massoni
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Beautiful dressing table designed by Luigi Massoni for Poltrona Frau in original white leather, Italy 1968.. This beautifully designed and practical vanity set seamlessly combines s...
Metal
Mid century vanity cabinet by Luigi Massoni for Poltrona Frau, 1970s
By Poltrona Frau, Luigi Massoni
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Very 'seventies' make up cabinet on wheels with integrated mirrors, lights, a drawer and glass shelves, complete with stool which is mostly missing. ...
Faux Fur, Mirror, Wood
Vanity Mod. Dilly Daily by Luigi Massoni for Poltrona Frau, 1968
By Luigi Massoni, Poltrona Frau
Located in Brussels, BE
Vanity Mod. Dilly Daily by Luigi Massoni for Poltrona Frau, 1968
Leather
Original white leather ‘Dilly Dally’ Vanity by Luigi Massoni Italy c1968
By Luigi Massoni, Poltrona Frau
Located in London, GB
Original vanity table, model 'Dilly Dally' designed by Luigi Massoni for Poltrona Frau Italy c1968. Upholstered in original ivory white leather. Comprises a chair on castors whic...
Metal
Sold
H 48.43 in Dm 25.99 in
Dilly Dally Vanity In Cognac By Luigi Massoni For Poltrona Frau, Italy 1968
By Luigi Massoni, Poltrona Frau
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Beautiful dressing table designed by Luigi Massoni for Poltrona Frau in original cognac leatherette, Italy 1968.. A both stunning, and convenient design, where the chair is made to ...
Metal
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H 25.6 in Dm 31.11 in
White ‘Dilly Dally’ Vanity by Massoni with original mirror and light, Italy 1968
By Luigi Massoni, Poltrona Frau
Located in London, GB
Vanity table model 'Dilly Dally' designed by Luigi Massoni for Poltrona Frau Italy c1960. This model comes with the original mirror and light. Comprises a chair on castors which f...
Metal
Sold
H 28.75 in Dm 25.6 in
italian make-up dressing table with Dilly Dally armchair by L.Massoni for Poltrona Frau
By Luigi Massoni, Paltrona Frau
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Toilet model Dilly Dally designed by Luigi Massoni for Poltrona Frau in the 1960s. The dressing table has a round top with a lift-up mirror cover with a makeup or jewelry and genera...
Brass