$8,375
H 13.78 in W 51.19 in D 31.5 in
“Alveo” Coffee Table by Willy Rizzo for Mario Sabot, Italy, 1970s
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Tel Aviv-Yafo, Tel Aviv District
Designed in the 1970s by Willy Rizzo for Mario Sabot, the Alveo coffee table is a striking example
Aluminum
$10,000
H 14 in W 47 in D 47 in
Square Alveo Coffee Table in Walnut Burlwood and Brass by Willy Rizzo for Sabot
By Willy Rizzo
Located in San Francisco, CA
A signature example of Rizzo’s modernist glamour, this low-profile brass and burlwood Alveo coffee
Brass
$10,110
H 13.78 in W 50.4 in D 31.5 in
Stunning burlwood Alveo Coffee Table - Attr. to Willy Rizzo - Mario Sabot Italy
By Mario Sabot
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
Alveo Coffee Table attributed to Willy Rizzo and produced by Mario Sabot, Italy, circa 1970 Rare
Wood
Willy Rizzo Alveo Black Coffee Table
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Collonge-Bellerive, GE
-century design. The "Alveo" coffee table you mentioned is likely a part of his furniture design portfolio.
Aluminum, Chrome
$8,973
H 14.38 in W 46.86 in D 50.6 in
"Alveo" Rectangular Burl and Brass Coffee Table by Willy Rizzo, Italy 1970s
By Willy Rizzo, Mario Sabot
Located in Roma, IT
Magnificent “Alveo” rectangular coffee table in burl wood and brass, designed by Willy Rizzo for
Metal, Brass
$8,973
H 13.78 in W 50.4 in D 31.5 in
Coffee Table Alveo Attributed to Willy Rizzo for Mario Sabot, Italy 1970s
Located in Lot/Drogenbos, BE
Coffee Table model " Alveo " in Burl Wood with Integrated Brass Insert and Brass Corner Details
Brass
$3,828
H 13.78 in W 51.19 in D 31.5 in
Alveo black lacquered coffee table by Willy Rizzo for Sabot 70s
By Sabot, Willy Rizzo
Located in Padova, IT
best-known creations are the low tables with integrated bars, the marble dining tables, and the
Metal
$5,489
H 13.59 in W 50.87 in D 31.5 in
Table Coffee Sofa Willy Rizzo Alveo Black Chrome 1972 Vintage Cidue Italy
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
lacquered and chromed coffee table, for Cidue, Italy, 1972-1973 - The recessed base creates the impression
Chrome
$3,625
H 12.01 in W 50.4 in D 31.5 in
Italian coffee table inspired by the "Alveo" model by W. Rizzo for Sabot
By Mario Sabot, Willy Rizzo
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Italian coffee table in the style of the "Alveo" model by W.Rizzo for Sabot Modernist black coffee
Metal
$15,368Sale Price|20% Off
H 13.25 in W 47.25 in D 47.25 in
Alveo Cocktail Table in Walnut BurlWood Veneer with Brass Corners & Drybar
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Cheyenne, WY
This cocktail table, designed by Willy Rizzo, is a part of his Alveo Series—alveo meaning riverbed
Brass
$6,580
H 13.39 in W 50.4 in D 31.5 in
Alveo series coffee table by Willy Rizzo rare ivory and gold coloring
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Torino, IT
Tavolino serie Alveo Willy Rizzo. Raffinato tavolo basso della serie Alveo. Nella rarissima
Brass
$10,648
H 13.78 in W 47.25 in D 47.25 in
Italian Mid-Century ALVEO Coffee Cocktail Table, Willy Rizzo, circa 1970
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Vilnius, LT
Italian Willy Rizzo ALVEO series mid-century coffee table from 1970s. This table is an exclusive
Brass
$1,435
H 16.34 in W 15.56 in D 15.56 in
Midcentury Cubic Chromed Steel, Wood and Glass Dry Bar, Italy 1970s
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Roma, IT
-in liquor cabinets or trays. Two examples of his most celebrated designs include the Alveo Coffee
Steel, Metal, Chrome
Willy Rizzo Alveo Coffee Table
By Willy Rizzo, Mario Sabot
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Alveo coffee table by designer Willy Rizzo. Produced by Mario Sabot. With open bar made of
Unavailable
H 13.78 in W 47.25 in D 47.25 in
Willy Rizzo, Square Walnut Veneer and Brass Details Italian Coffee Table, 1970
Located in Milan, IT
Willy Rizzo, Alveo coffee table, Mario Sabot Design 1970. Walnut veneer and brass details
Willy Rizzo for Sabot Coffee Table, "ALVEO", Italy, 1970
Located in Madrid, ES
Willy Rizzo for Sabot coffee table, "ALVEO", Italy 70'
Unavailable
H 13.78 in W 50.4 in D 31.5 in
Willy Rizzo, Alveo Orange Lacquered & Steel Midcentury Italian Coffee Table 1970
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Madrid, ES
Willy Rizzo, Alveo orange lacquered and steel midcentury Italian coffee table, 1970.
Steel
Large Alveo Model Table by Mario Sabot
By Mario Sabot
Located in VILLAJOYOSA/LA VILA JOIOSA, ES
Large square Alveo Model edited by Mario Sabot. Central steel bar and metal corners, all original
Laminate
Alveo Burl Cocktail Table by Willy Rizzo, circa 1970
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Discover the timeless allure of the Alveo Burl Cocktail Table by renowned designer Willy Rizzo
Brass
Unavailable
H 48.5 in W 33 in D 1 in
Willy Rizzo "Alveo Range" Vintage Italian Burl Elm Brass Mirror, circa 1970
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Houston, TX
Range" included coffee tables, console tables and buffet cabinet all embellished with exotic timber and
Brass
Sold
H 13.78 in W 50.79 in D 31.5 in
Mid-Century Modern "Alveo" Coffee Table by Willy Rizzo for Mario Sabot, 1970s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern "Alveo" Coffee Table by Willy Rizzo for Mario Sabot - 1970s.
Laminate, Wood
Sold
H 34.5 in W 129 in D 80 in
Mid-Century Modern "Alveo" Coffee Table by Willy Rizzo for Mario Sabot, 1970s
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern "Alveo" Coffee Table by Willy Rizzo for Mario Sabot, 1970s
Aluminum, Chrome
“Alveo” Coffee Table By Willy Rizzo for Mario Sabot, 1970s
By Willy Rizzo, Mario Sabot
Located in Roma, RM
“Alveo” Coffee Table By Willy Rizzo for Mario Sabot, 1970s Product Details Green lacquer finish
Metal
Willy Rizzo, ALVEO, coffee table. Published in CASA VOGUE
By Willy Rizzo
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Supremely elegant Willy Rizzo ALVEO coffee table with central stainless steel container for use
Willy Rizzo Alveo Coffee Table Italy 1972
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Fantastic black laminated coffee table by Willy Rizzo, Italy 1972. Original documented Rizzo table
Metal
Willy Rizzo Alveo Coffee Table Mid Seventies
By Willy Rizzo
Located in bari, IT
A classic of Italian design ALVEO model coffee table designer Willy Rizzo production Mario Sabot
Brass, Stainless Steel
Alveo coffee table by Willy Rizzo, 1970s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Luxurious bar coffee table made from white lacquered wood designed by Willy Rizzo for mario sabot
Lacquer
Alveo Coffee Table by Willy Rizzo, 1970s
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Luxurious bar coffee table made from brown lacquered wood designed by Willy Rizzo for Mario Sabot
Aluminum
Alveo Coffee Table by Willy Rizzo, 1970s
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Luxurious bar coffee table made from brown lacquered wood designed by Willy Rizzo for Mario Sabot
Wood, Lacquer
Alveo Coffee Table by Willy Rizzo, 1970s
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Luxurious bar coffee table made from brown lacquered wood designed by Willy Rizzo for Mario Sabot
Aluminum
Alveo Coffee Table by Willy Rizzo, 1970s
By Willy Rizzo, Mario Sabot
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Luxurious bar coffee table made from black lacquered wood designed by Willy Rizzo for mario sabot
Wood
Alveo Coffee Table by Willy Rizzo, 1970s
By Mario Sabot, Willy Rizzo
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Luxurious bar coffee table made from red lacquered wood designed by Willy Rizzo for mario sabot
Chrome
Alveo Coffee Table by Willy Rizzo, 1970s
By Mario Sabot, Willy Rizzo
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Luxurious bar coffee table made from brown lacquered wood designed by Willy Rizzo for mario sabot
Wood
Alveo Coffee Table by Willy Rizzo, 1970s
By Mario Sabot, Willy Rizzo
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Luxurious bar coffee table made from brown lacquered wood designed by Willy Rizzo for mario sabot
Wood
Pair of Alveo Coffee Tables by Willy Rizzo
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Pair of black low bar tables by Willy Rizzo with steel center storage for bar or plants, steel
Steel
Black Alveo coffee table by Willy Rizzo, 1970s
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Luxurious bar coffee table made from black lacquered wood designed by Willy Rizzo. The table is
Aluminum
Black Alveo Coffee Table by Willy Rizzo, 1970s
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Luxurious bar coffee table made from black lacquered wood designed by Willy Rizzo. The table is
Aluminum
Square Alveo coffee table by Willy Rizzo, 1970s
By Mario Sabot, Willy Rizzo
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Luxurious and large bar coffee table made from brown lacquered wood designed by Willy Rizzo for
Wood, Lacquer
Brass Alveo coffee table by Willy Rizzo, 1970s
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Rare Brass Luxurious bar coffee table made from black lacquered wood designed by Willy Rizzo for
Brass
70’s Alveo Coffee Table by Willy Rizzo
Located in Toronto, ON
This is a design classic from the 1970’s by Willy Rizzo. A chic low coffee table in black Formica
Formica
Sold
H 13.78 in W 50.79 in L 13.78 in
Willy Rizzo "Alveo" Rectangular Black Wood Chrome Italian Coffee Table, 1970
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Madrid, ES
"Alveo" coffee table designed by Willy Rizzo. Black lacquered solid wood structure and chromed
Steel
Sold
H 13.78 in W 50.79 in D 31.5 in
Willy Rizzo "Alveo" Rectangular Black Wood Chrome Italian Coffee Table, 1970
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Madrid, ES
"Alveo" coffee table designed by Willy Rizzo. Black lacquered solid wood structure and chromed
Steel
Alveo coffee table by Willy Rizzo for Mario Sabot
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Paris, FR
Alveo rectangular coffee table by Willy Rizzo for Mario Sabot. Designed in the 70s, this table is
Chrome
Willy Rizzo Alveo Coffee Table Mario Sabot, Italy, 1972
By Mario Sabot, Willy Rizzo
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Very elegant coffee table designed by Willy Rizzo, manufactured by Mario Sabot, Italy 1972. This is
Stainless Steel
Burlwood coffeetable
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
coffee table on the market without the brass/metal cut off corners.
Willy Rizzo Alveo Coffee Table in Off White and Brass, Italy 1972
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Fantastic off white laminated coffee table by Willy Rizzo, Italy 1972. Original documented Rizzo
Brass
Sold
H 11.82 in W 51.19 in D 31.5 in
Willy Rizzo White Lacquer and Chrome Bar Coffee Table Alveo, 1970s
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Paris, IDF
This stunning Alveo coffee table is guaranteed to be the focus of attention when you entertain
Chrome
Sold
H 13.78 in W 51.19 in L 13.78 in
Willy Rizzo Blue Lacquer and Chrome Bar Coffee Table Alveo, 1970s
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Paris, IDF
This stunning Alveo coffee table is guaranteed to be the focus of attention when you entertain
Chrome
Sold
H 13.78 in W 47.25 in D 47.25 in
Willy Rizzo burl wood and brass square bar coffee table Alveo 1970s
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Paris, IDF
This stunning square Alveo coffee table is guaranteed to be the focus of attention when you
Brass
Sold
H 13.78 in W 47.25 in D 47.25 in
Willy Rizzo Green Lacquer and Chrome Square Bar Coffee Table Alveo 1970s
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Paris, IDF
This stunning square Alveo coffee table is guaranteed to be the focus of attention when you
Chrome
Sold
H 13.39 in W 50.4 in D 31.5 in
Black Coffee Table Alveo with stainless steel basin by Willy Rizzo, Italy 1970s
Located in Greding, DE
Experience modern elegance with the Willy Rizzo "Alveo" coffee table. This rectangular coffee
Stainless Steel
Willy Rizzo Lacquer and Chrome Bar Coffee Table Alveo, 1970s
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Paris, IDF
This beautiful alveo coffee table is guaranteed to be the focus of attention when you entertain
Chrome
Willy Rizzo blue lacquer and brass bar coffee table Alveo 1970s
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Paris, IDF
This stunning Alveo coffee table is guaranteed to be the focus of attention when you entertain
Brass
Willy Rizzo Blue Lacquer and Brass Bar Coffee Table Alveo 1970s
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Paris, IDF
This stunning Alveo coffee table is guaranteed to be the focus of attention when you entertain
Brass
Willy Rizzo brown lacquer and brass bar coffee table Alveo 1970s
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Paris, IDF
This stunning Alveo coffee table is guaranteed to be the focus of attention when you entertain
Brass
Sold
H 13.78 in W 51.19 in D 31.5 in
Willy Rizzo Ruby Red Lacquer and Brass Bar Coffee Table Alveo, 1970s
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Paris, IDF
This stunning Alveo coffee table is guaranteed to be the focus of attention when you entertain
Brass
Sold
H 13.39 in W 47.25 in D 31.5 in
Alveo burl wood and brass coffee table by Willy Rizzo for Mario Sabot, 1972
By Mario Sabot, Willy Rizzo
Located in Lyon, FR
Stunning rectangle Alveo coffee table, designed by Willy Rizzo for Mario Sabot in 1972, made in
Brass
Sold
H 13.78 in W 50.4 in D 31.5 in
Vintage Alveo coffee table in burlwood attr. to Willy Rizzo by Mario Sabot Italy
By Mario Sabot
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
This stunning, vintage coffee table features a burlwood veneer with an exceptional design. This
Wood
Sold
H 13.39 in W 47.25 in D 47.25 in
Vintage Alveo coffee table with bar in burlwood by Willy Rizzo for Mario Sabot
By Mario Sabot
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
Stunning vintage Willy Rizzo coffee table in burl walnut veneer. A brass dry bar in the middle and
Burl
Sold
H 13.78 in W 51.19 in D 31.5 in
Burl 'Alveo' Coffee Table with Bar by Willy Rizzo for Mario Sabot, Italy 1970s
By Willy Rizzo, Mario Sabot
Located in Aartselaar, BE
Glamorous mid-century coffee table by Willy Rizzo designed for Mario Sabot, Italy 1970s. Besides
Brass
Sold
H 29.93 in W 69.69 in D 18.9 in
Willy Rizzo ‘Sideboard Alveo’ in Lacquer and Metal for Mario Sabot, Italy - 1970
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Curitiba, PR
coffee table, which includes a recessed compartment for drinks, embodying his blend of elegance and
Metal
Coffee Table‚ Alveo by Willy Rizzo, 1970s
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Greding, DE
Black rectangular coffee table with stainless steel basin by Willy Rizzo. The corners of the dark
Stainless Steel
Coffee Table Alveo‘ by Willy Rizzo, 1970s
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Greding, DE
Black rectangular coffee table with stainless steel basin by Willy Rizzo. The corners of the dark
Stainless Steel
Coffee table 'Alveo' by Willy Rizzo, 1970s
Located in Greding, DE
Black rectangular coffee table with stainless steel insert by Willy Rizzo. The corners of the dark
Wood
"Alveo" by Willy Rizzo for Mario Sabot Coffee Table
By Mario Sabot, Willy Rizzo
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Willy Rizzo for Mario Sabot Mid Century Modern "Alveo" rectangular coffee table. The recessed base
Chrome
Coffee table Alveo by Willy Rizzo 1970 for Mario Sabot
By Mario Sabot, Willy Rizzo
Located in NEUILLY-SUR-SEINE, FR
lacquered and chromed coffee table, for Cidue, Italy, 1972-1973 - The recessed base creates the impression
Wood
Coffee Table mod. Alveo by Willy Rizzo for Sabot, 1972
By Willy Rizzo, Sabot
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy and designed by Willy Rizzo for Sabot in 1972. This black formica veneered coffee
Steel, Chrome
Alveo black coffee table by Willy Rizzo for Sabot 60s, 70s
Located in Padova, IT
Very elegant coffee table by italian designer Willy Rizzo in black laquered melaminated wood and
Metal
Sold
H 13.78 in W 50.4 in D 31.5 in
Coffee Table, Model Alveo by Willy Rizzo for Mario Sabot, Italy, 1970s
By Willy Rizzo, Mario Sabot
Located in Berlin, DE
Coffee table, model Alveo designed by Willy Rizzo and made from laminated black formica with chrome
Metal, Chrome
Sold
H 13.39 in W 47.25 in D 47.25 in
"Alveo" Burled Rosewood Coffee Table by Willy Rizzo for Mario Sabot
By Mario Sabot, Willy Rizzo
Located in Catania, IT
Square rosewood briar cocktail table with brass corners and central tray that can be used as a
Brass
Pair of 70s Style Italian Bamboo and Brass Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Monumental size Bamboo lamps. Crafted in Italy and made to order, these lamps are modern and chic. Production lead time 2-4 weeks. Base diameter 8 inches, hat diameter 20 inches, he...
Brass
Crackle Textured Handmade Ceramic Mushroom Lamp, Blue
By Ethan Streicher, Streicher Goods
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Every mushroom lamp is hand-made and hand-painted by Ethan Streicher, the founder and designer behind the Streicher Goods brand in Brooklyn, NY. The lamp's silhouette is simple and c...
Brass
$2,545 / item
H 15.75 in Dm 21.66 in
Mustard Mohair Velvet Round Ottoman with Oak Feet, Modern UK Design
Located in London, England
Dagmar Design - Round Ottoman Custom-made ottoman developed & produced at our workshops in London using the highest quality materials. These examples are upholstered in a mustar...
Oak, Mohair, Velvet
$813Sale Price / item|47% Off
H 33.47 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Dining Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, Model Razoblade, Denmark, Oak
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Set of striking dining chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, made of oak and honey coloured lambskin. Refreshing design with bold Baroque coming together nicely with Mid-Century Modernism. M...
Oak
$1,300 / item
H 14 in W 9 in D 9 in
Brutalist, Handmade Ceramic Table Lamp, Double Decker Lamp by Streicher Goods
By Ethan Streicher, Streicher Goods
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Double Decker lamp is a tall, brutalist-inspired table lamp, perfect for lighting in larger living spaces, created by Streicher Goods in Brooklyn, NY. The lamp is composed of a...
Brass
$4,900 / item
H 34 in W 86 in D 42 in
Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
This beautiful english arm sofa has a modern twist, with its single bench cushion, and beautiful curved apron sides. It’s upholstered in a Linen Velvet Performance fabric. Shown in...
Linen, Velvet
LUbular Sconce
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Part of our Lumfardo Luminaires contemporary collection, these LUbular all brass sconce is a directional reading sconce in a patina brass finish. Single E26 based socket per sconce. ...
Brass
Willy Rizzo "Love" Lamp, Italy
By Willy Rizzo
Located in San Francisco, CA
Willy Rizzo "Love" Lamp, Italy. Sophisticated chrome and brass decorative table lamp. Made with high quality construction techniques and materials. Illuminates a lovely all around gl...
Brass, Chrome
Mawu Chair in Snow by Laura Gonzalez
By laura gonzalez
Located in Paris, FR
Original chair in golden oak, satin finish. Flared legs, backrest and seat upholstered in a textured cream fabric by Dedar.
Oak, Fabric, Bouclé
$4,500 / item
H 36 in Dm 32.5 in
Glossy Cream Ceramic Lola Chandelier in Antique Brass 3-Arm 32.5" DIA
By Lostine
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Three antique brass patina arms curve up from a ceramic cluster dish to three tall stoneware ceramic shades in a glossy glaze with a subtle off-white hue. With a fixed black walnut o...
Brass
$1,316
H 25.2 in W 29.53 in D 15.75 in
Midcentury Italian Smoked Lucite Service Trolley, Willy Rizzo Style, 1980s
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Roma, IT
Elegant midcentury service trolley in smoked plexiglass. This magnificent item is in the style of Willy Rizzo and was produced in Italy during the 1980s. This piece is unique beca...
Acrylic, Lucite, Plexiglass
Pair of Ceramic Table Lamps by Olivia Cognet
By Olivia Cognet
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Pair of tall and elegant table lamps made in ceramic by the French artist Olivia Cognet, topped with Dedar Milano fabric lamp shades. Since moving to Los Angeles in 2016, French art...
Ceramic
Slit Coffee Table, Wood Top with Dynamic Look, Natural Oak
By Yet Design Studio
Located in Istanbul, 34
Step into Slit's world of creative interplay of textures and axes. It exalts the 'Off_Grid' concept by disrupting wooden slats' axes on three different vertical levels. The design ...
Wood
Kai Kristiansen Rosewood 1960s Danish Dressing Table
By Aksel Kjersgaard, Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, England
Kai Kristiansen Model 40 Rosewood Dressing table with folding 3-piece mirror. This dressing table was made from highly figured exotic rosewood by Aksel Kjersgaard in Denmark in the 1...
Rosewood
Willy Rizzo Modular Coffee Table, 1970s
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Willy Rizzo Modular Coffee Table, lacquered wood, Italy, 1970s A striking example of 1970s Italian glamour, this modular coffee table by Willy Rizzo redefines the idea of functional...
Wood
Space Age Fiberglass Bed by Astarte, 1970s
By Astarte Milano
Located in Parma, IT
Space age fiberglass bed painted white, Astarte Milano production of the 1970s. Composed of 4 modules, with original metal bed base. The label in the pictures was later removed fo...
Fiberglass
Renowned Italian furniture designer Willy Rizzo is celebrated for having produced eye-catching, sensational showpieces that merged plush fabrics with wood, metal and glass. Influenced by European modernists and drawing on the spare forms and clean lines of the American mid-century modern style, Rizzo prized functionality and simplicity in his dazzling work.
Born in Naples, Rizzo never intended on designing furniture. Instead, he began pursuing photography at the age of 12. By the 1960s, he had become a notable photographer, having captured images of such celebrities as Marilyn Monroe, Fred Astaire and Spanish artist Salvador Dalí. His experience with furniture design came about inadvertently when he moved to Rome in 1966. There, Rizzo rented an apartment with his wife Elsa that he described as "practically uninhabitable." Dissatisfied with the Scandinavian furniture options on offer, Rizzo built sofas, coffee tables and other furniture to suit the space's strong modern vibe. When his friends saw what he had accomplished, they were enamored by his furniture creations and commissioned him to build similar items for them.
The demand for Rizzo’s furniture grew from there. He established a production facility and workshop in Tivoli, just outside of Rome, which grew to house over 150 employees. There, finding inspiration in the work of iconic architects including Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Le Corbusier, he created more than 30 unique furniture designs. Over the years he opened boutiques around the world to showcase and sell his furniture.
Rizzo prided himself on seamlessly blending the contemporary with the classic. “It was about creating something new for a traditional setting,” he said of his work. From his sleek sideboards to his low-profile side tables, elegant chairs and entire living room sets, Rizzo's style sensibility is evident throughout every detail of his designs.
Rizzo sold his company in 1978 and returned to photography. However, the presence of his furniture resonated into the new century and is sure to impact interior décor enthusiasts into the next. Over the years, high-profile collectors of Rizzo’s work have included French actress Brigitte Bardot, Salvador Dalí and American musician Lenny Kravitz.
On 1stDibs, find a range of vintage Willy Rizzo tables, lighting, seating and storage pieces.
As a practical focal point in your living area, antique and vintage coffee tables and cocktail tables are an invaluable addition to any interior.
Low tables that were initially used as tea tables or coffee tables have been around since at least the mid- to late-1800s. Early coffee tables surfaced in Victorian-era England, likely influenced by the use of tea tables in Japanese tea gardens. In the United States, furniture makers worked to introduce low, long tables into their offerings as the popularity of coffee and “coffee breaks” took hold during the late 19th century and early 20th century.
It didn’t take long for coffee tables and cocktail tables to become a design staple and for consumers to recognize their role in entertaining no matter what beverages were being served. Originally, these tables were as simple as they are practical — as high as your sofa and made primarily of wood. In recent years, however, metal, glass and plastics have become popular in coffee tables and cocktail tables, and design hasn’t been restricted to the conventional low profile, either.
Visionary craftspeople such as Paul Evans introduced bold, geometric designs that challenge the traditional idea of what a coffee table can be. The elongated rectangles and wide boxy forms of Evans’s desirable Cityscape coffee table, for example, will meet your needs but undoubtedly prove imposing in your living space.
If you’re shopping for an older coffee table to bring into your home — be it an antique Georgian-style coffee table made of mahogany or walnut with decorative inlays or a classic square mid-century modern piece comprised of rosewood designed by the likes of Ettore Sottsass — there are a few things you should keep in mind.
Both the table itself and what you put on it should align with the overall design of the room, not just by what you think looks fashionable in isolation. According to interior designer Tamara Eaton, the material of your vintage coffee table is something you need to consider. “With a glass coffee table, you also have to think about the surface underneath, like the rug or floor,” she says. “With wood and stone tables, you think about what’s on top.”
Find the perfect centerpiece for any room, no matter what your personal furniture style on 1stDibs — shop Art Deco coffee tables, travertine coffee tables and other antique and vintage coffee tables and cocktail tables today.