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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Coffe Table by Willy Daro, Belgium 1970s
By Willy Daro
Located in Greven, DE
Coffee table designed by Willy Daro from the 1970s. Please note the note for cheaper shipping at the end of the description text! Dimensions: H x D: 48 x 76 cm Description: The pa...
Brass
Willy Daro coffee table Crane bird brass Bonsai tree 1970 Belgium
By Willy Daro
Located in The Hague, NL
Introducing the Willy Daro Brass Crane side- or coffee table: A Fusion of Elegance and Nature! Elevate your living space with a piece crafted by the masterful hands of Willy Daro. T...
Brass
Vintage Brass "Bonsai" Coffee Table by Willy Daro
By Willy Daro
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Introducing a stunning vintage brass bonsai coffee table, masterfully designed by renowned Belgian artisan Willy Daro in the 1970s. This exceptional piece features a sculptural brass...
Brass
Willy Daro Illuminated Coffee Table in Brass and Agate
By Willy Daro
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Willy Daro, illuminated coffee table, etched brass, agate, lacquered laminated wood, Belgium, 1970s Mesmerizing coffee table by the Belgian artist Willy Daro from the 1970s. The re...
Agate, Brass
Willy Daro, Engraved Brass, Coffee Table, Belgium, 1970s
By Willy Daro
Located in Manhasset, NY
Willy Daro, Engraved Brass, Rectangular Coffee Table, Belgium, 1970s A brass coffee table designed and produced by Willy Daro in Belgium in the second half of the 20th century. This...
Brass
Stunning Brass Acid Etched Coffee Table by Willy Daro
By Willy Daro
Located in Montreal, QC
Stunning brass acid etched coffee table by Willy Daro with agate inset. Signed: "Willy Daro" The table was previously fitted with a lighting device...
Brass
Belgian Brass Bonsai Coffee Table with Oval Glass Top by Willy Daro, 1970s
By Willy Daro
Located in Chicago, IL
A 1970s Belgian coffee table by Willy Daro, defined by its sculptural brass base shaped like a bonsai tree. An oval shaped glass top rests above the intricate base. Willy Daro, born...
Brass
Vintage brass etched coffee tably by Willy Daro, 1970s
By Willy Daro
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Vintage etched brass coffee table by Willy Daro. Eye catching coffee table on a 4 legged brass base. The top is protected with a clear glass top. Beautful patina on the brass, goo...
Brass
Bonsai Tree Coffee Table by Willy Daro
By Willy Daro
Located in East Hampton, NY
Willy Daro brass bonsai tree coffee table with beveled glass top Base measures: 16.25"H x 29"W 18.5"D.
Bronze
Willy Daro Bronze and Glass Mid-Century Coffe Side Table, 1970
By Willy Daro
Located in Roma, Lazio
Beautiful and decorative sculpture table, with a massive brass base in the shape of a tree. Designed by the sculptor Willy Daro, an icon of the 70s. The partially patinated brass bas...
Bronze
Belgian Brass Bonsai Coffee Table with Ellipse Glass Top by Willy Daro, 1970s
By Willy Daro
Located in Chicago, IL
A 1970s Belgian coffee table by Willy Daro, defined by its sculptural brass base shaped like a bonsai tree. An ellipse shaped glass top rests above the intricate base. Willy Daro, b...
Brass
Willy Daro Bonsai Tree Brass Coffee Table, Belgium, 1970s
By Willy Daro
Located in Aachen, NW
Rare Bonsai tree coffee table made by Willy Daro, Belgium 1970s. Sculptural base with fine sanded glass top. Decorative floral elements made by brass with a wonderful patina. Thi...
Brass, Bronze
Stylish Bronze Side Table by Willy Daro
By Willy Daro
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
This stylish side or coffee table was created by Willy Daro in the 1970s. The crystal glass top rests on the artistically made bronze base is. The table is signed by the artist and ...
Bronze
A Pair Of Belgian Lacquered Wood & Agate Side Tables By Willy Daro, c.1970
By Willy Daro
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A rare pair of side tables by Willy Daro, made in Belgium around the 1970s. As is so characteristic of Willy Daro, he incorporates in these side table his trademark minerals, in this...
Agate
Coffee Table in Sculptural Bronze by Willy Daro
By Willy Daro
Located in Brussels, BE
Rare and one of a kind Coffee table in sculptural bronze, brass and steel by Willy Daro from 70s. in original and very good condition, with a top glass. Dimension : 71x36hcm. Dimen...
Brass, Bronze, Steel
$18,000 / set
Pair of Side Tables by Willy Daro
By Willy Daro
Located in New York, NY
Pair of side tables by Willy Daro, signed, etched brass inlaid agates.
Agate, Brass
Brass Coffee or Cocktail Table by Willy Daro
By Willy Daro
Located in Montreal, QC
Beautiful acid etched brass coffee/cocktail table by Willy Daro. Signed: Willy Daro.
Bronze, Brass
Belgian Marble + Etched Coffee Table with Agate Detail by Willy Daro, 1970s
By Willy Daro
Located in Chicago, IL
A rare coffee table by Belgian designer Willy Daro, crafted in the 1970s. The square top rests on a cylindrical base of Carrara marble, its cool white surface veined in soft grey, gr...
Marble, Brass
Pair of Bronze Side Tables by Willy Daro
By Willy Daro
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
Rare pair of side tables. Signed
Bronze
Mid-Century Modern Bronze 'Seahorse' Coffee Tables by Willo Daro, 1970s
By Willy Daro
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Bronze 'Seahorse' Coffee Tables by Willo Daro, 1970s Belgium
Bronze
$9,042
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 Mario Sabot in Italy during the 1970s. Fully original and in fantastic condition, th...
Metal, Brass
$1,280Sale Price|20% Off
H 17.88 in W 19.5 in D 16 in
Willy Daro Manner Metal Tree & Bird Sculptural End Table Base
By Willy Daro
Located in Wayne, NJ
This is a stunning vintage metal end table base featuring an intricate bird, flowers , and tree base. You may use you own glass, marble, wood ...
Metal
Brass « bonsaï » coffee table
Located in Isle Sur Sorgue, FR
Rare polished brass « bonsaï » coffee table attributed to Willy Daro. Very decorative, great quality. Excellent condition.
Brass
$14,000Sale Price|51% Off
H 11.42 in W 37.41 in D 37.41 in
Coffee Table Brass Etched by Christian Heckscher
By Christian Heckscher
Located in New York, NY
Square coffee table by Christian Heckscher inlaid agate, in perfect condition.
Agate, Brass, Steel
$892 / item
H 12.21 in Dm 32.68 in
Palafitte Coffe Table, in Canaletto Walnut, by DebonaDemeo for Medulum
By Debonademeo
Located in Meolo, Venezia
The Palafitte collection, inspired by Venice, the floating city, takes its cue from the urban system of wooden poles submerged in water, supporting the city’s structures. This design...
Walnut, Wood
$10,500
H 17 in W 48 in D 24 in
Fantastic Acid Etched Asian Inspired Coffee Table by Phillip and Kelvin Laverne
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Fantastic acid etched Asian inspired coffee table, made by Phillip and Kelvin Laverne, American, circa 1970s. We love the gold and bronze colored patina mixed with shades of pewter a...
Metal
Philip & Kelvin LaVerne, Coffee Table Acid-Etched Pewter, Bronze, 1960s
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in High Point, NC
A rare round coffee table or cocktail table by Philip & Kelvin LaVerne, New York, United States, 1960s. Produced in acid-etched and patinat...
Bronze, Pewter
Vintage Modern Coffee Table by Lane
By Lane Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stylish midcentury coffee table by Lane Furniture Company, circa 1960s. Ample table surface area, uniquely sculpted legs, one drawer un...
Wood
Brass Bonsai Tree Coffee Table
By Willy Daro
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Patinated brass bonsai tree coffee table by Willy Daro. Measures are for the base only. Glass top shown is 50” by 30” and not included. Will h...
Brass
Round Brass Coffee Table by Maison Baguès
By Maison Baguès
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This neoclassical style round coffee table. is made of brass with a stretcher and 4 elegant brass finials. This is a French work by famous Maison Baguès. Circa 1940.
Brass
$39,064
H 13.39 in W 39.38 in D 39.38 in
Christian Krekels Art Coffee Table in Inlaid Brass and Agate Belgium 1989
By Christian Krekels
Located in Meer, VAN
Christian Krekels Art Coffee Table in Inlaid Brass and Agate, Belgium, 1989. This is a mesmerizingly beautiful coffee table by Belgian artist Christian Krekels. Quite exceptional i...
Agate, Brass
Brutalist Belgian Coffee Table, 1970s
By Paul Evans
Located in Hilversum, NL
This Brutalist coffee table is made in a style reminiscent of designs by Paul Evans. It was manufactured in Belgium, circa 1960. The table base is composed of cast aluminum with a ro...
Aluminum
Willy Daro Tree Branches Brass Coffee Table
By Willy Daro
Located in Pasadena, TX
This tree branch coffee table is made by Willy Daro. The base is made of heavy brass which is aged. The top is 36" 3/4" glass.
Brass
Sold
H 16.5 in W 58 in D 29 in
Willy Daro Bonsai Cocktail Table, Patinated Brass, Smoked Glass, Belgium, 1970s
By Willy Daro
Located in Palm Desert, CA
An exceptional and rare Bonsai cocktail table by Belgian designer Willy Daro, dating to the 1970s. This sculptural table features a hand-cast patinated brass base in the form of a st...
Brass
Willy Daro Sculptural Coffee Table in Full Brass and Glass, 1970s
By Willy Daro
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Willy Daro Sculptural Coffee Table in Full Brass and Glass, 1970s Very beautiful and highly decorative, sculptural mid-century coffee table with a massive brass base in form of tree...
Brass
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H 16.5 in W 58 in D 29 in
Willy Daro Bonsai Cocktail Table, Patinated Brass, Smoked Glass, Belgium, 1970s
By Willy Daro
Located in Palm Desert, CA
An exceptional and rare Bonsai cocktail table by Belgian designer Willy Daro, dating to the 1970s. This sculptural table features a hand-cast patinated brass base in the form of a st...
Brass
Willy Daro Bronze and Glass Mid-Century Coffe Side Table, 1970
By Willy Daro
Located in Roma, Lazio
Beautiful and decorative sculpture table, with a massive brass base in the shape of a tree. Designed by the sculptor Willy Daro, an icon of the 70s. The partially patinated brass bas...
Bronze
Sold
H 16.25 in W 47 in D 27.5 in
Belgian Green Bonsai Coffee Table with Brass Accents by Willy Daro, 1970s
By Willy Daro
Located in Chicago, IL
This stunning coffee table features an intricate green metal base shaped like a bonsai tree, complemented with a hummingbird detail and brass foliate accents. A thick, faceted glass ...
Metal, Brass
Midcentury Bonsai coffee table by Willy Daro, Belgium, 1970
By Willy Daro
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Mid-Century Bonsai Coffee Table by Willy Daro. Iconic coffee table designed in the 70s. The bronze structure is a bonsai tree with elegant gold-colored leaves that supports an oval ...
Bronze
A Circular Brass Coffee Table By Willy Daro
By Willy Daro
Located in London, GB
A large glass circular topped coffee or cocktail table with cast brass base of a tree with tropical birds perched within. The circular top with bevelled edge, some light wear to top....
Brass
Coffee Table Etched Brass Inlaid Agate by Willy Daro
By Willy Daro
Located in Brussels, BE
Coffee table etched brass inlaid agate By Willy Daro in perfect condition. An iconic motif of spider web with an off-center agate. Rare and Different base that used by the artist, B...
Agate, Brass, Metal
1970s Brass Crane and Bonsai Tree Entry Table
By Willy Daro
Located in Miami, FL
Elegant 1970s brass crane and bonsai tree entry table by designer Willy Daro. A 42” round glass top rests on the beautifully sculpted base, making this table a unique work of art. Wi...
Brass
Bronze bonsai coffee table by Willy daro, 1970s
By Willy Daro
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Bronze bonsai coffee table by Willy Daro. Beautifully manufactured sculpture, comes with a clear glass top. 1970s - Belgium Dimensions: Height: 40cm Width: 120cm Depth: 60cm Ref....
Brass
Bronze bonsai coffee table by Willy daro, 1970s
By Willy Daro
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Bronze bonsai coffee table by Willy Daro. Beautifully manufactured sculpture, comes with a clear glass beveled top. 1970s - Belgium Dimensions: Height: 40cm Width: 120cm Depth: 60...
Brass