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Willy Rizzo Furniture

Italian, 1928-2013

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.

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Style: Modern
Creator: Willy Rizzo
Set of 4 cantilever chairs Willy Rizzo for Cidue
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Münster, DE
Set of cantilever chairs Willy Rizzo for Cidue Set of 4 chairs, Italy 1970s, design Willy Rizzo (1928 Naples - 2013 Paris), manufacturer Cidue, cognac-colored leather and chrome-plat...
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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Willy Rizzo Furniture

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Metal

Italian Faux Marble Coffee Table by Willy Rizzo
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Palm Springs, CA
1980’s Glamorous faux marble and polish stainless steel cocktail table by Willy Rizzo. The top is constructed of wood that’s lacquered and sits on a polished stainless steel base. ...
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1980s Italian Modern Vintage Willy Rizzo Furniture

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Stainless Steel

Two Sideboards by Willy Rizzo, Italy 1970s
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Greding, DE
Two black sideboards by Willy Rizzo in two- and three-door versions with the characteristic contrasting edges in stainless steel and round handles. Th...
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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Willy Rizzo Furniture

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Stainless Steel

Table basse bar de Willy Rizzo, brun et chromé Italie 1970 vintage
By Mario Sabot, Willy Rizzo
Located in AIX-LES-BAINS, FR
Table basse bar désigné par Willy Rizzo en stratifié formica brun très foncé ,le plateau aluminium est amovible Willy Rizzo était réputé pour associer le look à la praticité on peu...
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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Willy Rizzo Furniture

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Chrome

Black Coffee Table by Willy Rizzo for Sabot, 1972
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Berlin, Berlin
Coffee table, designed by Willy Rizzo. Italy, Mario Sabot, Manzano (Udine) 1974. Model: Alveo, black Formica covered wooden table construction with inserted stainless steel tray/ ...
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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Willy Rizzo Furniture

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Stainless Steel

Willy Rizzo Three-Seat Modern Sofa in Brown Strié Velvet, circa 2010s, Signed
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This incredibly stylish and elegant sofa is by Willy Rizzo and signed on one leg with Rizzo's signature. Featuring gorgeous strié velvet in a luscious brown color with contrasting yellow undertones. A bit of James Mont chinoiserie style mixed with 70s Italian modern flair that Rizzo was known for. Produced in recent years, this sofa has had very little use and looks almost new aside from the very light use only noticeable upon close inspection. Ready for immediate use for those who wish to avoid the incredibly long lead times - not to mention shipping from overseas. Get this large Willy Rizzo sofa...
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2010s French Modern Willy Rizzo Furniture

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Fabric, Wood

Willy Rizzo for Cidue Chrome and Glass Coffee / Side Table, Italy, circa 1970
By Cidue, Willy Rizzo
Located in New York, NY
A Willy Rizzo for Cidue square side/end/or coffee table; with a sleek and seamless design. The chic black glass surface is inset to the chrome square apron and supported on a black ...
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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Willy Rizzo Furniture

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Chrome

Willy Rizzo C2 70s Production Chromed Steel Frame Gray Vintage Leather Set of 4
By Willy Rizzo
Located in IT
Willy Rizzo chairs C2 70s production with chromed steel frame and gray vintage leather seats. Set of 4 chairs. The seat has been re upholstered with vintage leather. The chairs are...
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Late 20th Century European Modern Willy Rizzo Furniture

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Steel

Original black 3-door Sideboard by Willy RIZZO, Sabot 1972
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Berlin, Berlin
Black three-door Sideboard designed by Willy Rizzo. Italy, Mario Sabot, 1972. Black laminate and chrome detailed sideboard, designed by Willy Rizzo and produced by Mario Sabot. Two ...
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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Willy Rizzo Furniture

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Laminate

Rectangular Alveo Coffee Table by Willy Rizzo, 1972
By Mario Sabot, Willy Rizzo
Located in Barcelona, ES
Alveo coffee table designed in 1972 by Willy Rizzo for Mario Sabot, Italy. Black laminate wood with insert tray and corners in chrome metal.
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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Willy Rizzo Furniture

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Laminate, Wood

Original 3-door Sideboard in black by Willy RIZZO, Sabot 1972
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Berlin, Berlin
Two-door sideboard designed by Willy Rizzo. Italy, Maria Sabot, 1972. Dark red laminate and chrome detailed sideboard designed by Willy Rizzo and produced by Mario Sabot. Two doors ...
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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Willy Rizzo Furniture

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Laminate

Italian Midcentury Serving Cart or Bar Cart, Black Glass and Chrome, 1960s
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Budapest, HU
This stunning bar cart features black glass shelves set on a chrome frame, showcasing a unique and stylish design by Willy Rizzo from the 1960s. In pristine condition, this piece exu...
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1960s Italian Modern Vintage Willy Rizzo Furniture

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Metal, Chrome

Willy Rizzo Steel and Brass Cocktail Table
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Houston, TX
Classic Willy Rizzo Flaminia model coffee table features a polished steel frame finished with brass edges and glass top.
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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Willy Rizzo Furniture

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Brass, Stainless Steel

Willy Rizzo Drink Trays, Brass, Polished Stainless Steel, Signed
By Willy Rizzo
Located in New York, NY
Willy Rizzo drink trays, brass, polished stainless steel, signed. Great quality large scale handled trays in brass and polished stainless steel, perfect for entertaining. Willy Rizzo...
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2010s Italian Modern Willy Rizzo Furniture

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Brass, Stainless Steel

Set of Six Italian Design Dining Chairs by Willy Rizzo
By Willy Rizzo
Located in London, GB
A set of 1970 Italian dining chairs in chrome with original blue velvet upholstery. Designed by Willy Rizzo for Mario Sabot.
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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Willy Rizzo Furniture

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Chrome

Willy Rizzo Trays, Stainless Steel, Brass, Signed
By Willy Rizzo
Located in New York, NY
Willy Rizzo trays, stainless steel, brass, signed. Set of 3 polished stainless steel nesting trays with brass inlay. The graduated measurements are: 5...
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2010s Italian Modern Willy Rizzo Furniture

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Brass, Stainless Steel

Polished Stainless Steel Library/ Room Divider by Willy Rizzo, Signed
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Berlin, Berlin
Library/ Room Divider, designed by Willy Rizzo. France, Willy Rizzo, 2012. A large contemporary bookcase/ room divider made of polished stainless steel construction with smoked glas...
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2010s French Modern Willy Rizzo Furniture

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Stainless Steel

Willy Rizzo Fiorentina Model Steel and Brass Crystal Top Table, 1970s
By Willy Rizzo
Located in IT
Fiorentina Model table by Willy Rizzo, Italy, 1970s. Steel and brass structure, glass top. Size: 101 x 204 cm, H 75 cm. A video is available upon request. Good conditions, wears cohe...
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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Willy Rizzo Furniture

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Brass, Steel

Willy Rizzo for Cidue Dining Chairs in Brass and Cognac Leather, c 1970, Signed
By Cidue, Willy Rizzo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful set of eight (8) dining chairs by Willy Rizzo for Cidue, Italy circa 1970, featuring gorgeous cubist brass frames and cognac colored leather. Signed with Cidue labels rea...
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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Willy Rizzo Furniture

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Brass

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Willy Rizzo Extendable Coffee Table With Hidden Bar, Cidue, Italy 1970's
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Black Leather Mid Century Three Seat Sofa with Chrome Frame from Denmark
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Midcentury Italian Sideboard by Willy Rizzo
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Set of Four Chairs Black Leather and Metal by Designer Willy Rizzo for Cidue
By Willy Rizzo, Cidue
Located in Antwerp, BE
Set of four Willy Rizzo chairs for Cidue. Black plated flat steel frame. Seat and backrest in thick black buffalo leather. Traces of normal...
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Willy Rizzo mirrored bar / cocktail table. Italy c1970
By Willy Rizzo, Cidue
Located in London, GB
Mirrored bar / cocktail table by Willy Rizzo for Cidue. Grey mirrored top slides back to reveal a hidden mirrored interior. Closed measures 130cm open 200cm In great condition
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Willy Rizzo "Alveo" Rectangular Black Coffee Table with Chrome Tray, Italy 1970s
By Willy Rizzo, Mario Sabot
Located in Roma, IT
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Previously Available Items
Willy Rizzo Rotating Display Case in Laminated Wood, Stainless Steel and Glass
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Roma, RM
Very rare Willy Rizzo designed display case from the 1970's. This stunning display with its porthole windows is crafted from laminated wood and mirror polished stainless steel. The d...
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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Willy Rizzo Furniture

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Bar and illuminated corner shelving designed by Willy Rizzo. Italy, early 1970's
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Berlin, Berlin
The set comprises of a counter with a mirrored glass top, suede front panels. A (vintage) fridge unit is installed underneath. The Storage unit offers three corner shelves with burnt...
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1960s Italian Modern Vintage Willy Rizzo Furniture

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Chrome

Pierre Cardin Black Lacquer and Chrome Sideboard by Willy Rizzo for Sabot
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Dorchester, MA
Designed by Willy Rizzo for Pierre Cardin in 1971 at the pinnacle of the fashion designer's fame and manufactured by the Italian company Sabot, this black lacquer sideboard is all sl...
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Vintage Sideboard by Willy Rizzo for Mario Sabot, Italy, 1970s
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Roma, IT
Willy Rizzo Sideboard is an original design furniture realized in the 1970s by Willy Rizzo (Naples, 22 October 1928 – 25 February 2013). Walnut, mirror and steel Vintage Sideboard...
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Chrome and Brass Willy Rizzo Table Lamp
By Willy Rizzo, BD Lumica
Located in London, GB
A Tall table lamp in brass and chrome by Willy Rizzo for Lumica. Measurements given including shade. Measurements without are 12cm x 12cm c 55cm circa 1970. Shade in good condition.
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1970s European Modern Vintage Willy Rizzo Furniture

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Chrome and Brass Willy Rizzo Table Lamp
Chrome and Brass Willy Rizzo Table Lamp
H 29.93 in W 17.72 in D 11.82 in
Pair of Original Sideboards by Willy Rizzo, Sabot 1972
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Berlin, Berlin
Pair of dark red laminate and chrome detailed sideboards designed by Willy Rizzo and produced by Mario Sabot. One of the cabinets includes a built-in Fridge by Frigomatic. Two doors...
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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Willy Rizzo Furniture

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Laminate, Wood

Willy Rizzo Chrome and Brass Table Lamp, 1970s
By Willy Rizzo
Located in New York, NY
Chic table lamp in polished chrome and brass by Will Rizzo for Lumica. Spain 1970's. Shade sold separately.
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1970s Spanish Modern Vintage Willy Rizzo Furniture

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Brass, Chrome

Willy Rizzo Pair of Impressed Glass Table Lamps, 1970s
By BD Lumica, Willy Rizzo
Located in New York, NY
Glamorous pair of black opaline glass and brass table lamps with impressed fossil design and chrome details. Designed by Willy Rizzo for BD Lumica, Spain 1970's.
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1970s Spanish Modern Vintage Willy Rizzo Furniture

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Brass, Chrome

Willy Rizzo for Cidue Dining Chairs in Brass and Cognac Leather, c 1970, Signed
By Cidue, Willy Rizzo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful set of four (4) dining chairs by Willy Rizzo for Cidue, Italy circa 1970, featuring gorgeous cubist brass frames and cognac colored leather. Signed with Cidue labels reading 'Made in Italy, Cidue, elementi d'arredo - carrè / vi'. Much similarity to dining chairs by Maison Jansen and Milo Baughman, these thinline dining chairs have such incredible form and silhouettes - just look at the side, front and back profile photos - and imagine this set in your home or your client's home or office. The squared legs also share similarities with Vladimir Kagan's 'Cubist' chairs. These 70's Italian Modern dining chairs are also practical, lightweight and easy to move around yet strong and quality, something typical in 1970s Italian production yet something you don't find in products made today. *Note, we have eight (8) more dining chairs available if you wish to create a larger set. The other eight chairs are listed separately but can be combined. Message us for more details about this other set if you are interested. These thin line brass and cognac leather cubist modern dining side chairs by Willy Rizzo for Cidue Italy would work great in a Mid-Century Modern, Scandanavian Modern or Danish Modern home or penthouse apartment but could also look fantastic in a Contemporary or Post-Modern room. Also consider mixing it up in a Traditional, Transitional, Classical or Art Deco room with a splash of juxtaposition. Would also be an apt choice in a commercial project such as a hotel lobby lounge or members club, creative design studio or high-rise executive office. Consider using as side chairs, dining, cafe or breakfast table chairs, bedside chairs, fireside chairs, dressing or changing room chairs, hallway chairs, entryway or mudroom chairs, nursing or reading chairs, conference room chairs, office or desk guest chairs, or occasional chairs ideal in virtually any setting. MEASUREMENTS: H 36" x W 18" x D 23" Seat Height: 18.5" Seat Depth: 17.5" CONDITION: Good vintage condition with light wear and patina (overall). Some small areas of moderate patina and finish loss to brass plating. Leather has been been touched up with leather dye...
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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Willy Rizzo Furniture

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Brass

Willy Rizzo's Marble Brass Chromed and Carrara Dining Table, Italy, 1970
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Madrid, ES
Dining table designed by Willy Rizzo. It is made up of a Carrara marble top on a foot made of a square tubular structure in chromed and brass-plated steel.
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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Willy Rizzo Furniture

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Carrara Marble, Brass, Stainless Steel

Coffee Table 'Alveo' by Willy Rizzo, 1970s
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Greding, DE
Black rectangular coffee table with stainless steel insert by Willy Rizzo. The corners of the dark body are set off in stainless steel.
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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Willy Rizzo Furniture

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Stainless Steel

Coffee Table 'Alveo' by Willy Rizzo, 1970s
Coffee Table 'Alveo' by Willy Rizzo, 1970s
H 13.59 in W 50.79 in D 31.5 in
Display Cabinet by Willy Rizzo, Italy 1970s
By Willy Rizzo
Located in London, GB
An elegant cabinet finished with black glossy frame decorated with chrome details and burl veneer. Two glass shelves inside and four drawers underneath. By Willy Rizzo. Excel...
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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Willy Rizzo Furniture

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Chrome

Display Cabinet by Willy Rizzo, Italy 1970s
Display Cabinet by Willy Rizzo, Italy 1970s
H 74.41 in W 52.17 in D 20.67 in

Willy Rizzo furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

Willy Rizzo furniture are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of metal and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Willy Rizzo furniture, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original furniture by Willy Rizzo were created in the mid-century modern style in europe during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by Romeo Rega, Gianfranco Frattini, and Ico Parisi. Prices for Willy Rizzo furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $300 and can go as high as $29,800, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $4,639.

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