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.
Jumbo Bookcase by Luigi Massoni for Poltrona Frau
By Luigi Massoni
Located in BE
A striking Italian design piece from the late 20th century, this Jumbo Line bookcase by Luigi Massoni for Poltrona Frau combines sculptural architecture with refined functionality. I...
Chrome
$5,718
H 74.81 in W 47.25 in D 13.78 in
Jumbo Bookcase by Luigi Massoni for Poltrona Frau, Italy, 1970s
By Luigi Massoni
Located in Brussels, BE
Jumbo Bookcase by Luigi Massoni for Poltrona Frau, Italy, 1970s
Leather, Wood
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...
Steel
$5,908Sale Price|20% Off
H 74.81 in W 47.25 in D 15.75 in
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...
Chrome
$8,100
H 74.81 in W 13.78 in D 47.25 in
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...
Chrome
$8,577
H 39.38 in W 94.89 in D 21.46 in
Double-sided Bookcase " Uno sull'altro" by Ugo La Pietra , 1968
Located in Brussels, BE
Double-sided Bookcase " Uno sull'altro" by Ugo La Pietra , 1968
Wood
Bookcase " Nuvola Rossa" by Vico Magistretti
By Vico Magistretti
Located in Brussels, BE
Bookcase " Nuvola Rossa" by Vico Magistretti Designed in 1977, Nuvola Rossa is a timeless icon featuring unexpected geometric shapes and a clever folding design. It offers flexible ...
Wood
Continua bookcase by Wettstein for Pallucco
By Pallucco, Hannes Wettstein
Located in Milano, IT
Large “Continua” Modular Wall Unit / Bookcase by Hannes Wettstein for Pallucco Striking large-scale modular wall unit from the renowned Continua series, designed by Hannes Wettstein...
Iron
Franco Albini Infinito Modular Bookcase
By Franco Albini
Located in Milano, IT
Franco Albini (1905-1977) Infinito original book unit. Large modular bookcase made up of 6 vertical uprights, container elements with hinged doors and lo...
Teak
20th Century Italian Industrial Library Shelving
Located in Miami, FL
A French Industrial étagère with nickel mounted frame and shelves made of Eastern European oak. Very sturdy, heavy frame and decorative cast feet. The shelves are adjustable. In ve...
Nickel
