Luigi Massoni Bookcases

Italian, 1930-2013

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.

Creator: Luigi Massoni

Rare Italian design bookcase wood and leather Jumbo Line L. Massoni - Frau 70s

$5,786Sale Price|20% Off

Rare Italian design bookcase wood and leather Jumbo Line L. Massoni - Frau 70s

By Luigi Massoni, Paltrona Frau

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...

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Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Luigi Massoni Bookcases

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Chrome

Luigi Massoni Bookcase

$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...

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1970s Italian Vintage Luigi Massoni Bookcases

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Steel

Luigi Massoni per Poltrona Frau Libreria "Jumbo", Italia 1980s

$7,933

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...

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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Luigi Massoni Bookcases

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Chrome

Libreria Modulare in Legno Laccato - Carlo De Carli per Fiarm - Italia - Anni 70

$5,121

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...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Luigi Massoni Bookcases

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Bentwood

Italian Design Wooden Bookcase with Storage, 1960s

$3,266Sale Price|20% Off

H 78.75 in W 63 in D 11.82 in

Italian Design Wooden Bookcase with Storage, 1960s

Located in Casale Monferrato, IT

This is a beautiful and sophisticated piece of mid-century furniture. The Italian design of the 60s is distinctive and evident in this wall bookcase. Made of veneer wood and charact...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Luigi Massoni Bookcases

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Metal

Matassa Large Bookcase in Black Iron Rebar, by Luigi Semeraro

$2,363 / item

+ 1 more

H 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...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Luigi Massoni Bookcases

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Iron

Gian Franco Frattini Albero book mill pre Poltrona Frau

$25,667

H 128.35 in W 32.68 in D 32.68 in

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...

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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Luigi Massoni Bookcases

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Brass

A Pair of Impressive Chinese Bookcases China 1980s

$7,583 / set

H 98.43 in W 59.06 in D 18.71 in

A Pair of Impressive Chinese Bookcases China 1980s

Located in HYÈRES, FR

A Pair of Impressive and elegant Bookcases China 1980s. In Yumu ( chinese elmwood ), beautiful veneered wood. Quality manufacturing. A bookcases is in two parts for the transport....

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1980s Chinese Vintage Luigi Massoni Bookcases

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Wood

Gallotti & Radice, Smoked Glass and Lacquered Wood Cabinet from 70s

$3,462Sale Price|20% Off

H 57.09 in W 81.89 in D 15.75 in

Gallotti & Radice, Smoked Glass and Lacquered Wood Cabinet from 70s

By Gallotti & Radice

Located in Catania, CT

Great vintage condition with normal trace of age snd use for this cabinet made from smoked glasses and lacquered wood.

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Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Luigi Massoni Bookcases

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Glass, Lacquer

Large Modular Wood Bookcase, Italy, 1960s

$4,515

H 116.15 in W 90.56 in D 7.88 in

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.

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Luigi Massoni Bookcases

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Brass

Modern by Carpanelli Gae Bookcase in wood and leather

$12,796 / item

H 74.81 in W 14.97 in D 86.62 in

Modern by Carpanelli Gae Bookcase in wood and leather

By Carpanelli

Located in Desio, IT

"Gae" modular bookcase is inspired by the volumes of Piazza Gae Aulenti in Milan. The materials used for the compositions are precious woods such as light Tay, Dark Tay, Canaletto Wa...

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2010s Italian Modern Luigi Massoni Bookcases

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Metal

1980s Spanish Bamboo Two-Door Shelved Bookcase

$1,691

H 66.93 in W 33.86 in D 16.15 in

1980s Spanish Bamboo Two-Door Shelved Bookcase

Located in Marbella, ES

1980s Spanish bamboo two-door shelved bookcase.

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Late 20th Century Spanish Luigi Massoni Bookcases

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Bamboo, Wicker

Postmodern Modular Bookcase, Italy, 1980s

$3,400

H 70.08 in W 81.5 in D 9.45 in

Postmodern Modular Bookcase, Italy, 1980s

Located in Antwerp, BE

This striking black bookcase, crafted in the 1980s, embodies the bold aesthetics of the postmodern design movement. Its modular grid structure is both functional and sculptural, offe...

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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Luigi Massoni Bookcases

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Wood

American Modern, Bamboo, Wood, Etageres, USA, 1980s

$4,800 / set

H 78.5 in W 30 in D 16 in

American Modern, Bamboo, Wood, Etageres, USA, 1980s

Located in Stamford, CT

American Mid-Century Modern, Bamboo, Wood, Etageres, Bookcases or Shelving Units, USA, 1980s Pair of bamboo, cane and wood etageres or shelving units designed and produced in the US...

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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Luigi Massoni Bookcases

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Bamboo

Credenza Libreria Francese a Due Ante con Alzata a Vetrina 1870 Radica di Noce

$2,916

H 98.04 in W 60.24 in D 25.2 in

Credenza Libreria Francese a Due Ante con Alzata a Vetrina 1870 Radica di Noce

Located in Milano, MI

Credenza Francese 1870 in Noce e Radica mobile antico a due corpi, con alzata a vetri, a due ante e due cassetti di epoca Luigi Filippo 1870 circa. Questa libreria francese a due cor...

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Late 19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Luigi Massoni Bookcases

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Glass, Oak, Poplar, Walnut, Burl

Previously Available Items

Modern "Jumbo" Bookcase in Chrome, Leather and Wood by Luigi Massoni

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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...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Luigi Massoni Bookcases

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Metal

Jumbo Line Luigi Massoni chrome and red leather bookcase for Poltrona Frau 1970s

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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...

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Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Luigi Massoni Bookcases

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Chrome

Jumbo bookcase by Luigi Massoni for Poltrona Frau, Italy 1970

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H 75.6 in W 48.04 in D 15.75 in

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 ...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Luigi Massoni Bookcases

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Metal

Etagere bookcase by Luigi Massoni, steel glass, 1970

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H 47.25 in W 47.25 in D 23.63 in

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

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Luigi Massoni Bookcases

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Steel

Luigi Massoni for Poltrona Frau "Jumbo" Bookcase, Italy 1970s

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H 74.81 in W 46.86 in D 13.78 in

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...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Luigi Massoni Bookcases

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Chrome

Luigi Massoni for Poltrona Frau "Jumbo" Bookcase, Italy 1970s

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H 74.81 in W 13.78 in D 47.25 in

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 ...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Luigi Massoni Bookcases

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Chrome

Jumbo Line Bookcase by Luigi Massoni for Poltronova, Italy 1970s (First Edition)

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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 ...

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1970s Italian Minimalist Vintage Luigi Massoni Bookcases

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Metal

Jumbo Bookcase by Luigi Massoni for Poltrona Frau, Italy, 1970s

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H 74.81 in W 47.25 in D 15.75 in

Jumbo Bookcase by Luigi Massoni for Poltrona Frau, Italy, 1970s

By Luigi Massoni, Poltrona Frau

Located in ABCOUDE, UT

Beautiful Jumbo wall unit designed by Luigi Massoni for Poltrona Frau, Italy 1971. Chromed tubular steel frame with cherry wood shelves suspended by black leather straps. At the base...

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1970s Vintage Luigi Massoni Bookcases

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Chrome

Luigi Massoni "Jumbo" Bookcase Poltrona Frau

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H 75.2 in W 47.25 in D 15.95 in

Luigi Massoni "Jumbo" Bookcase Poltrona Frau

By Luigi Massoni, Poltrona Frau

Located in Rivoli, IT

Stunning chrome, leather and wood bookshelf by Luigi Massoni for Poltrona Frau. Made in 1971, featuring tubular chrome frame, with four shelves, leather straps and leather catchall...

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1970s Vintage Luigi Massoni Bookcases

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Metal, Steel

Luigi Massoni 'Jumbo' bookcase for Poltrona Frau 1970s-1980s

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H 74.81 in W 47.25 in D 15.75 in

Luigi Massoni 'Jumbo' bookcase for Poltrona Frau 1970s-1980s

By Luigi Massoni, Paltrona Frau

Located in Milano, IT

Wall bookcase with chromed metal tubular structure, Ash veneered wood shelves, belt supports and leather magazine rack.

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Luigi Massoni Bookcases

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Metal

Poltrona Frau Jumbo Bookcase Steel, Italy, 1970s

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H 75.2 in W 47.45 in D 15.95 in

Poltrona Frau Jumbo Bookcase Steel, Italy, 1970s

By Luigi Massoni

Located in Milano, IT

70's wall bookcase with chromed tubular steel structure, shelves in birch wood, belt supports and leather magazine rack. Good conditions.

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Luigi Massoni Bookcases

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Metal

Jumbo Line Bookcase by Luigi Massoni for Poltrona Frau, Italy, 1971

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H 75.2 in W 47.25 in D 15.75 in

Jumbo Line Bookcase by Luigi Massoni for Poltrona Frau, Italy, 1971

By Luigi Massoni, Poltrona Frau

Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland

Extraordinary ‘Jumbo’ bookcase by Luigi Massoni for Poltrona Frau in Birch, chrome and leather, Italy, 1971. This stunning bookshelf is very rare and features a tubular chrome frame, four Birch shelves, brown leather straps and leather magazine rack. The shelves are suspended by saddle leather straps and steel buckles. The bookshelf can be secured to the wall at the top. It still remains in beautiful condition with minor flaws. Designer: Luigi Massoni Manufacturer: Poltrona Frau Country: Italy Model: Jumbo Line...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Luigi Massoni Bookcases

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Chrome

Luigi Massoni bookcases for sale on 1stDibs.

Luigi Massoni bookcases are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. Prices for Luigi Massoni bookcases can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $5,323 and can go as high as $9,800, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $6,269.