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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.

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Creator: Luigi Massoni
Luigi Massoni Bookcase
By Luigi Massoni
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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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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.

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