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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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
Brass Coffee Table with Cranes surrounding a Bonsai Tree with a Round Glass Top
By Willy Daro
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This beautiful coffee table with cranes surrounding a bonsai tree is made of brass with a round transparent glass top. This is a Belgian work by famous designer Willy Daro. Circa 1970
Brass
$2,651Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage etched brass coffee table signed 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. Beautful patina on the brass, good overall condition, with age related wear Si...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
$3,284Sale Price / set|20% Off
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
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
$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
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
Maison Lancel Bar Coffee Table by Willy Rizzo, 1970s
By Maison Lancel
Located in BAUD, FR
Rare and beautiful sliding coffee table in gilded finish, 1970s Cocktail bar table by Lancel in the style of Willy Rizzo A gold-painted cane is placed under glass, secured by a bras...
Wood
1970s Vintage Faux Marble Coffee Table by Willy Rizzo
By Willy Rizzo
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This bold and sophisticated faux marble coffee table was designed by Willy Rizzo, renowned for his glamorous, architectural approach to modern design. Featuring a substantial rectang...
Wood
$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
$2,367Sale Price|20% Off
H 16.54 in W 47.25 in D 23.63 in
Vintage bonsai coffee table by Willy daro, 1970s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Metal bonsai coffee table by Willy Daro. Beautifully manufactured sculpture, comes with a clear glass top. Bronzed metal base which has a more natural look then the brass examp...
Bronze
$6,749Sale Price|40% Off
H 11.03 in W 51.19 in D 31.5 in
Willy Rizzo attributed Majorelle blue lacquer and brass coffee table 1970s
By Mario Sabot, 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 mid-century look of other classic Willy Rizzo designs, this Majorelle blue lacquered table...
Brass
$38,348
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
Willy Rizzo - coffee table
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Blue lacquered coffee table with cocktail bar. Modèle Alveo. Italy, 1970. Dimensions : 36 x 130 x 80 cm.
Wood, Lacquer
Large Acid etched copper coffee table
Located in London, GB
A large signed acid etched and fire oxidised copper coffee table , had hammered copper sheets standing on a rectangular dark wood base C. 1970s Germany.
Copper
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
$29,590
H 14.97 in W 51.19 in D 35.44 in
Christian Krekels signed Belgian Etched brass Coffee Table 1970
By Christian Krekels
Located in Paris, IDF
This is a beautiful Belgium coffee table signed by Christian Krekels in the late 1970s. The table features a beautiful decorative etched brass table top, and is set on a large wood b...
Brass
$4,800
H 15.36 in Dm 51.19 in
Stunning 1970s 'Mastercraft', Acid Etched Brass Table by Sculptor Bernhard Rohne
By Mastercraft, Bernhard Rohne
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Beautiful 1970s acid etched brass coffee table in a highly attractive octagon form by sculptor Bernard Rohne for 'Mastercraft', U.S.A. This artisan crafted table features a beauti...
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
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H 15.5 in W 50 in D 30 in
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
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
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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 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
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
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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
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
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
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