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.
Willy Rizzo Signed 2 Tiers Console
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Miami, FL
2 tiers Willy Rizzo console, Flaminia series. Chrome and brass, high quality piece, heavy and sturdy Signed on the front leg Perfect dimensions for a sofa table use.
Brass, Chrome
Willy Rizzo 2 tier Chrome and Brass Console Table. Signed.
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Miami, FL
Large 2tier console signed by Willy Rizzo in Chrome and Brass , circa 1970.
Brass, Chrome
Signed Willy Rizzo Two-Tier Chrome & Brass Coffee Table Smoked Glass Italy 60s
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Miami, FL
Very elegant two-tier coffee table signed Willy Rizzo made in Italy, circa 1965. Sturdy chrome frame with brass inlay and smoked glass tops. Space in between the glass is 7.5 inche...
Brass, Chrome
Mario Sabot for Willy Rizzo Console Table and Mirror, Italy
By Willy Rizzo, Mario Sabot
Located in Hellouw, NL
A finely tuned balance between materials and geometry defines this rare console and mirror set, designed by Mario Sabot in collaboration with Willy Rizzo during the 1970s. The duo br...
Aluminum, Brass
Chrome and Brass Willy Rizzo Table without Glass Top
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Miami, FL
Metal table without glass top By Willy Rizzo
Chrome
$15,628
Willy Rizzo Console Cassia
By Willy Rizzo
Located in PARIS, FR
Rizzo loved the simplicity and purity of Rationalism and was heavily inspired by the Bauhaus aesthetic. Informed by his photographer’s eye, he sought visual...
Marble, Brass
Willy Rizzo Chrome Console 1970s
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Signed Willy Rizzo chrome console table from the Linea Flaminia collection, Italy, 1970s. Features a sleek two-tier design with smoked glass shelves and a polished chromed metal fram...
Chrome
1970s Willy Rizzo Brass Console with Glass Top
By Willy Rizzo
Located in IT
Brass console table with glass top for room center or wall mounting from the 1970s by Willy Rizzo. The console table has a frame with brass legs and a square base, attached to each...
Brass
Brass & Chrome "Flaminia" Console Table by Willy Rizzo, Italy, ca. 1970's
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Geneva, CH
Brass, glass and chromed steel "Flaminia" console table by Willy Rizzo, Italy ca. 1970's Very good condition. Traces appear on the metal (photo) are due to reflections of other furn...
Brass, Chrome
Willy Rizzo Italian Mid-Century Glass and Chrome Two-Tier Console Table
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Mid-Century rectangular two-tier console with a square tube chrome frame with copper and brass trim around two inSet smoked glass shelves. (signed, WILLY RIZZO) Two chips in...
Brass
Willy Rizzo Console Table
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare Willy Rizzo console table. Italian chromed steel two tier console with brass trim and features smoked glass top and lower shelf. Signed on one of the legs.
Brass, Steel
Italian Vintage Chrome Table by Willy Rizzo
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Austin, TX
Coffee table from mid-century Italy by renowned photographer and designer Willy Rizzo. This piece has a chrome structure with rectangular base. The top is brown glass. The top opens ...
Chrome
$2,500
H 27.76 in W 35.52 in D 14.18 in
Chrome & Brass Bicolor Two-Tiered Double Shelved Console Table
By Romeo Rega, Willy Rizzo, Belgo Chrome
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Brass and chrome-plated two-tiered console or hallway table, circa 1970s. Perfect for the Hollywood Regency style enthusiast or mid-century lover although, this table would sit very well indeed within any contemporary home decor design. Not dissimilar to the designs of Italian furniture designer Willy Rizzo - this tall double tiered console...
Metal, Brass, Chrome
Willy Rizzo Coffee Table
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Miami, FL
Willy Rizzo 2-tier rectangular coffee table or side sofa, model Flaminia.
Brass
$2,103Sale Price|30% Off
H 11.82 in W 34.65 in D 34.65 in
Low Square Table Mario Sabot Willy Rizzo design 1960s Black and Silver
By Mario Sabot
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Elegant square table beveled corners made by Mario sabot in about 1960s probable design by Willy Rizzo, in the center square recessed licquor and glass holder.
Laminate
$5,900Sale Price|30% Off
H 33 in W 47.5 in D 10 in
Italian Mid-Century Modern Console, Bar and Sideboard in style of Willy Rizzo
By Willy Rizzo
Located in New York, NY
A Sober, Elegant French Mid-Century Modern Console in the style of Willy Rizzo that can function as a bar, sideboard, buffet, etagere, serving table, sofa table or small cupboard. The piece is composed of Chromed metal and black opaline glass and has a chic, narrow profile allowing it to easily fit anywhere including as a narrow hallway console...
Chrome
$4,900
H 28 in W 57.25 in D 18 in
Italian Mid-Century Brass, Chrome & Glass Console / Sofa Table, Willy Rizzo
By Fontana Arte, Willy Rizzo, Maison Jansen
Located in New York, NY
An Elegant Italian Mid-Century Modern brass, chrome and smoked green glass console / sofa table in the style of Willy Rizzo for Maison Jansen, circa 1970 with the smoked glass by Fontana Arte. This double tier console...
Brass, Chrome
$2,344
H 13.78 in W 57.88 in D 18.12 in
Vintage lacquer bar coffee table made in Italy attr to Mario sabot/Willy Rizzo
By Mario Sabot
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Luxurious bar coffee table made from brown lacquered wood attributed to Willy Rizzo for Mario Sabot. Brushed aluminum bar compartment ideal for storage of bottles, glasses,... Rare...
Aluminum
$4,327
H 28.35 in W 66.93 in D 51.58 in
Extendable Dining Table by Willy Rizzo for Mario Sabot, Hollywood Regency, 1970s
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Brussels, BE
Extendable Dining Table by Willy Rizzo for Mario Sabot, Hollywood Regency, 1970s
Wood
$1,317Sale Price|63% Off
H 13 in W 57.49 in D 30.71 in
Black Coffee Table by Mario Sabot and Willy Rizzo, 1970s
By Mario Sabot, Willy Rizzo
Located in Buzzò, Emilia-Romagna
This black coffee table by Mario Sabot and Willy Rizzo, dating back to the 1970s, exemplifies remarkable craftsmanship and timeless elegance. Crafted from stainless steel and black l...
Steel
$11,901
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 piece created with burl walnut veneer decorated with brass details on the corners an...
Brass
A Willy Rizzo Black Lacquer Coffee Table
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Chicago, IL
A sophisticated Italian Midcentury Modern cocktail table by Willy Rizzo. The table captures the relaxed glamour of 1970's design with its low, sleek, aesthetic. The piece is made fro...
Oak
$2,103Sale Price|50% Off
H 13.78 in W 51.19 in D 27.56 in
Large Brass and Chrome Coffee Table Willy Rizzo Model Flaminia, 1970s
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Paris, IDF
This stunning coffee table is guaranteed to be the focus of attention when you entertain guests in your living room. Following the glamorous Italian Hollywood Regency look of other C...
Brass, Chrome
Willy Rizzo Console Table
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Austin, TX
Rare Willy Rizzo console table. This Italian chromed steel two tier console has brass trim and features tinted glass top and shelf.
Brass, Steel
Large Chrome and Brass Console Table with two Tiers by Willy Rizzo
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice and rare large console table is made of chrome and brass with two glass shelves. This is a French work by Willy Rizzo edited by Jean Charles. Circa 1970
Brass, Chrome
Sold
H 30 in W 43.5 in D 12 in
Willy Rizzo "Flaminia Console Table" in Chrome and Brass 1970s (Signed)
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
"Flaminia Console Table" in polished chrome with brass accents and original smoke glass top and bottom shelf by Willy Rizzo, France 1970's (signed "Willy Rizzo" on front). This icon...
Brass, Chrome
Pair of Console Tables in the Willy Rizzo Style
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A rare pair of mid 20th Century chrome and brass console tables in the Willy Rizzo style.
Brass, Chrome
20th Century Italian Standing Dry Bar By Willy Rizzo, c.1970
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A stunning vintage cocktail bar finished in alcantara leather and steel, designed and engineered by Willy Rizzo in the 1970s. His glamorous bars ...
Chrome
Large Willy Rizzo Console, Italy, 1970s
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Brussels, BE
Large Willy Rizzo console, Italy, 1970s.
Chrome
Sold
H 29.73 in W 43.31 in D 15.75 in
Vintage Brass & Chrome "Flaminia" Console Table by Willy Rizzo, Italy ca. 1972
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Geneva, CH
Vintage elegant brass, chrome and glass console table from the "Flaminia" line made by Willy Rizzo, Italy ca. 1970s L 110 x D 40 x H 75.5 cm Good condition. The brass can be cleaned ...
Brass, Chrome
Sold
H 30.32 in W 43.71 in D 15.36 in
Rare Console Table of Chromed Brass and Creme Laminate by Willy Rizzo
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Lejre, DK
Rare console table of chromed brass and creme coloured laminate. Sliding top. Manufactured 1970s by Mario Sabot, Italy. Measures: H. 77 cm. W. 122 cm. D. 39 cm.
Chrome
Mid-Century Italian Burl Console Table by Willy Rizzo
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Almelo, NL
Mid-century Italian burl console table by Willy Rizzo 1970s. Italian modern piece from the late 1970s Art Deco. This stylish modern Italian console table makes an elegant hall or ...
Burl
Sold
H 34.26 in W 48.04 in D 14.97 in
Hollywood Regency Exceptional Console by Willy Rizzo for Mario Sabot, 1970's Ita
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Design Hollywood Regency Style Luxurious and exceptional console by Willy RIZZO in burl elm with brass, « Alveo » Range by Willy Rizzo. Retailed by the Ita...
Brass, Chrome
Willy Rizzo Italian Midcentury Consolle from the 70's
By Willy Rizzo
Located in bari, IT
Console in chromed metal and brass, rectangular top, black embedded marble, four legs in chromed metal with rectangular section. Signs of time. Small weld on one leg that is not vis...
Marble, Brass, Steel
Vintage Dry Bar by Willy Rizzo, Italy, 1970s
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Roma, IT
Beautiful and top rare vintage dry bar realized by Willy Rizzo in the 1970s. The set includes: illuminated shelves, a counter with a mirrored glass...
Steel