Willy Daro’s sculptural furniture creations double as striking works of art. The designer is known for his glitzy Hollywood Regency-style lighting fixtures, including a range of elegant table lamps, wall lights and ceiling lights. Collectors also gravitate toward vintage Willy Daro coffee tables — with their provocatively winding bases of brass or travertine, these pieces exude sophistication in any modern space.
Daro established his design studio after World War II. In the early 1960s, he opened Les Nouveaux Ateliers Willy Daro in Brussels, where he produced furniture for nearly three decades until the workshop closed in 1987.
Most of Daro’s most famous designs were created during the 1970s when he garnered attention for an innovative use of natural materials. Daro’s audacious furnishings featured an unlikely merging of brass, minerals, fossils, coral, shells and stones. The works from this era frequently share commonalities with brutalist-style design while retaining a luxurious look and feel.
Daro’s lighting fixtures add visual intrigue to bedrooms and living rooms. Each lamp, pendant and chandelier has a distinct personality, such as through the contrast of a metallic finish with a large shell or a geode. Daro’s fixtures often see an integration of botanical and floral flourishes, complete with intricate brass leaves and petals. His tables similarly draw on the natural world — metal bases shaped like bonsai trees are topped with thick glass surfaces that allow for visibility of the sculptural forms below. Today, Daro's pieces remain highly collectible, fetching considerable prices at auction.
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Golden Floral Hollywood Regency Flush Lamp by Willy Daro for Massive
By Massive Lighting, Gaetano Sciolari, Willy Daro, Gebrüder Cosack, Hans Kögl
Located in München, DE
Exceptionally decorative floral ceiling lamp from the 1960s. Great design and very solid workmanship. The leaves create a spectacular light. Design: Willy Daro Manufacturer: Ma...
Metal
Large Floral Hollywood Regency Flush Lamp by Willy Daro for Massive
By Charles Maison, Massive Lighting, Willy Daro, Hans Kögl, Maison Charles
Located in München, DE
Exceptionally large and decorative floral ceiling lamp from the 1960s. Great design and very solid workmanship. The leaves create a spectacular light. Design: Willy Daro Manufacture...
Metal
Set of 2 Golden Florentine Flower Shape Flushmounts by Willy Daro for Massive
By Willy Daro, Massive Lighting
Located in Hagenbach, DE
A set of brass flushmounts by Willy Daro for Massive made in Belgium in the 1960s. The lamp has a beautiful wheat sheaf design. It is made in the period of Hollywood Regency. The...
Brass
Set of 2 Brutalist Brass Metal Wall Ceiling Light by Willy Daro, Belgium 1980s
By Willy Daro, Gio Ponti, Stilnovo
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Wall light ceiling light, set of 2 Design: Willy Daro MASSIVE Belgium, with Label sticker. Origin: Belgium Age: 1970s This modernist light set was designed ...
Metal, Brass
Mid-Century Modern Ceiling Fixture or Wall Lamp by Willy Daro for Massive, 1970s
By Massive Lighting, Willy Daro
Located in Munich, DE
Amazing Mid-Century Modern floral two-armed brass ceiling fixture or wall lamp. Designed by Willy Daro for Massive Lighting, 1970s, Belgium. Executed in massive cast brass and meta...
Brass
Organic Vintage Brass Gilt Flower Sconce Flush Mount Willy Daro 1970s Belgium
By Willy Daro
Located in Vienna, AT
Willy Daro Hollywood Regency style organic vintage sconce or flush mount from brass and gilded metal 1970s Belgium. A wonderful vintage organic ...
Metal, Brass
Hollywood Regency Style Vintage Golden Metal Sconce Flush Mount Willy Daro, 1970
By Willy Daro
Located in Vienna, AT
Hollywood Regency style vintage floral sconce or flush mount or table lamp from golden metal flower like by Willy Daro 1970s. Stunning vintage s...
Metal
Ceiling or Wall Light by Stilnovo, Italy, circa 1970s
By Stilnovo
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
Mid-Century Modern flush mount or wall light by Stilnovo, Italy, circa 1970s. Made of enameled metal frame. Socket : one x E27.
Metal
$1,512
H 25.99 in W 25.99 in D 4.14 in
Sunburst Flower Flush Mount Light or Wall Light in Gilt Iron, France, 1970s
Located in London, GB
Sunburst flower flush mount light fixture or wall light in gilt iron, France, 1970s Six bulb fittings.
Iron
$425
H 4.5 in Dm 14.63 in
Hollywood Regency Flower Brass Wall Light, Willy Daro for Massive Lighting 1970s
By Massive Lighting
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Elegant Willy Daro flower light for ‘Massive Lighting', 1970s. Cast brass flower wall or ceiling light, the light attaches by a plate so can be used ...
Brass
Hollywood Regency wrought iron flush mount by Ferro Art, Spain, 1950s
By Maison Charles, Willy Daro, Ferrocolor, Ferro Art, Maison Jansen
Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES
Hollywood Regency wrought iron flush mount by Ferro Art (also known as Ferroarte), Spain, 1950s. Handmade wrought iron structure using metalwork techniques such as hammered, welded a...
Iron, Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf
Mid-Century Modern wrought iron flush mount by Ferro Art, Spain, 1950s
By Willy Daro, Hans Kögl, Ferro Art, Maison Jansen, Massive Lighting
Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES
Hollywood Regency wrought iron flush mount by Ferro Art (also known as Ferroarte), Spain, 1950s. Handmade wrought iron structure using metalwork techniques such as hammered, welded, ...
Iron, Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf
Sconces, Flush Mount Designed by Glashutte Limburg, Germany, 1970s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Antwerp, BE
Vintage flush mount light by Limburg, Germany. It can be used as a wall sconce or ceiling lamp. Textured glass shade on a circular brown base...
Art Glass
Hollywood Regency. Flush mounts by Hans Kögl, Germany, 1970s
By Hans Kögl, Massive Lighting, Maison Jansen, Willy Daro, Maison Charles
Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES
Hollywood Regency Florentine flush mounts by Hans Kögl, Germany, 1970s, set of 3. Iron and metal structures in the shape of big flowers, formed by several crowns of leaves of differe...
Metal, Iron
$1,320
H 4.73 in Dm 19.69 in
Large Hollywood Regency Gilt Metal Floral Four-Light Flush Mount or Wall Sconce
By Hans Kögl
Located in Barntrup, DE
Large Hollywood Regency Gilt Metal Floral Four-Light Flush Mount or Wall Sconce, Attributed to Hans Kögl, 1970s. This striking and sculptural gilt metal light fixture, attributed to...
Metal
$630
H 5.91 in Dm 11.82 in
Hollywood Regency Style Gilt Metal Floral Flush Mount or Ceiling Light, 1970s
By Hans Kögl
Located in Barntrup, DE
Hollywood Regency style gilt metal floral flush mount or ceiling light, Germany, circa the 1970s. This adorable Hollywood Regency-style g...
Metal
$9,800 / set
H 11.82 in W 18.12 in D 18.12 in
Pair Kalmar Sconces or Flush Mount Lights, Brass Cast Ice Glass, 1970s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A pair of identical, large and square light fixtures model 'Cubus' (German 'Würfel') by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1970 (...
Brass
Willy Daro Two-Flower Wall Light, Massive Lighting, 1970s
By Massive Lighting
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Elegant Willy Daro flower light for ‘Massive Lighting', 1970s. Cast brass flower wall or ceiling light, the light attaches by a plate so can be used ...
Brass
Kumo Ceiling or Wall Lamp by Kazuhide Takahama for Sirrah, 1980s
By Kazuhide Takahama, Sirrah
Located in Rotterdam, NL
Kumo ceiling or wall lamp designed by Kazuhide Takahama and produced by Sirrah in 1985. The model consists of an opaline glass shade and a metal suspension base. Literature: Domus ...
Metal
Sold
H 3.94 in Dm 9.26 in
Floral Brutalist Brass Metal Wall Ceiling Light by Willy Daro Belgium, 1970s
By Stilnovo, Willy Daro, Gio Ponti
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Wall light ceiling light Design: Willy Daro Origin: Belgium Age: 1970s This modernist light was designed by Willy Daro and produced in Belgium in the 1970s....
Metal, Brass
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H 13.39 in W 14.38 in D 4.93 in
Set of 2 Floral Brutalist Brass Metal Wall Ceiling Light by Willy Daro, Belgium
By Willy Daro, Gio Ponti, Stilnovo
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Wall light ceiling light, set of 2 Design: Willy Daro Origin: Belgium Age: 1970s This modernist light set was designed by Willy Daro and produced in Belgium in the 1970s. It is made from solid brass in floral form with leaf elements, the bulb is in the middle position. Very rare and unique design item of the 1970s. The lights can be used as wall or ceiling light. This wonderful and rare lights has one socket for e 27 bulbs. With a half shaded...
Metal, Brass
Hollywood Regency Wall Light by Massive, Circa 1970s
By Willy Daro
Located in Gloucester, GB
Hollywood regency wall lights by Massive Circa 1970s - Takes 3x E27 fitting bulbs - Cast brass with gold paint - Wires directly into the wall/ceiling - Designed By Willy Daro ...
Brass
Brass Flower Table or Ceiling Light by Willy Daro, 1970's
By Willy Daro
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Brass flower lamp by Willy Daro. Nicely crafted lamp which can be used as table, wall or ceiling light. Tested and ready for use. 1970's, Belgium. Dimensions: Height: ...
Brass
Brass Flower Table or Ceiling Light by Willy Daro, 1970's
By Willy Daro
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Brass flower lamp by Willy Daro. Nicely crafted lamp which can be used as table, wall or ceiling light. Tested and ready for use. 1970's, Belgium. Dimensions: Height 3...
Brass
Brass Flower Table or Ceiling Light by Willy Daro, 1970's
By Willy Daro
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Brass flower lamp by Willy Daro. Nicely crafted lamp which can be used as table, wall or ceiling light. Tested and ready for use. 1970's, Belgium. Dimensions: Height 3...
Brass
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H 14.97 in W 14.18 in D 4.73 in
Set of 2 Floral Brutalist Brass Metal Wall Ceiling Light by Willy Daro, Belgium
By Stilnovo, Gio Ponti, Willy Daro
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Wall light ceiling light, set of 2 Design: Willy Daro Origin: Belgium Age: 1970s This modernist light set was designed by Willy Daro ...
Metal, Brass
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H 3.94 in Dm 8.67 in
Set of 2 Floral Brutalist Brass Metal Wall Ceiling Light by Willy Daro, Belgium
By Stilnovo, Gio Ponti, Willy Daro
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Wall light ceiling light, set of 2 Design: Willy Daro Origin: Belgium Age: 1970s This modernist light set was designed by Willy Daro ...
Metal, Brass
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H 6.3 in W 13.78 in D 13 in
Hollywood Regency Brass Flower-Shaped Sconce or Flushmount by Willy Daro
By Willy Daro, Massive Lighting
Located in Doornspijk, NL
Wonderful brass flushmount or sconce designed by Willy Daro for Massive.
Brass
Sold
H 5.52 in Dm 21.66 in
Large Mid-Century Modern Ceiling Fixture or Wall Lamp by Willy Daro for Massive
By Willy Daro, Massive Lighting
Located in Munich, DE
Amazing Mid-Century Modern floral brass ceiling fixture or wall lamp. Designed by Willy Daro for Massive Lighting, 1970s, Belgium. Makers label inside of the canopy. The lamp is e...
Brass
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H 15 in W 13 in D 6.25 in
Willy Daro Leaf Shaped Brass Wall Lights for Massive, Belgium circa 1970s
By Massive Lighting, Willy Daro
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Set of two brass flower lights in the brutalist style of Willy Daro designer, by the Belgian lighting company Massive Lighting circa 1970s. They have a wonderful naturalistic leaf sh...
Brass