Luigi Massoni
Luigi Massoni was born in Milan in 1930. He worked in Cermenate, a commune in Italy. In 1954 he started his career as the president and head of architecture and industrial design for A&D where he would work until 1972. In 1959 he joined a partnership with a group of furniture manufacturers. Massoni also became the organizer of the Mobilia foundation and in the same year he joined Boffi as a production coordinator and designer, working on modular systems for the home and kitchen.
He did relatively similar work with various other Italian industries, operating in furnishing sectors such as plastic materials, ceramics, glass and crystal, metals, leather goods, household goods and gift items.
Throughout his career, he worked with famous names in Italian architecture. His clients included major companies such as Poltrona Frau, Fratelli Guzzini, Nazareno Gabrielli and Gallotti & Radice. He also worked as an editor and designer for Forme magazine since 1962.
Luigi Massoni has become a major name in the industry, winning numerous awards and gaining worldwide recognition. Today, Massoni lives in Recanati and since 2001 he has collaborated with studio 967 Architetti Associati, handling projects for Poltrona Frau, Fratelli Guzzini and Upper.
Notable Works
‘Dilly Dally’ vanity by Luigi Massoni for Poltrona Frau, Italy 1968
Pair of Easy chairs by Luigi Massoni for Poltrona Frau, 1970s
‘Brumbry’ table lamp by Luigi Massoni for Harvey Guzzini, 1969
Luigi Massoni for Poltrona Frau Early 'Lullaby Due' Bed, 1968
Food Trolley Cart and Chairs by Luigi Massoni for Fratelli Guzzini, Italy 1976
Italian Makeup Vantiy by Luigi Massoni ,1970s
Table Lamp, "Albero" by Luigi Massoni, 1971
Luigi Massoni for Poltrona Frau Twin Bed Model 'Losange' in Red Leather, 1972
Luigi Massoni, Guzzini, Floor / Table Lamp Model Alvise Design 1966
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