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 Large Table Lamp in Tortoiseshell Lucite and Chrome, Italy 1970s
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Roma, IT
Extraordinary and unique massive table lamp in chrome-plated steel and tortoiseshell effect lucite. This striking lamp was designed by Willy Rizzo and produced in Italy during the 19...
Metal, Chrome
Willy Rizzo "Love" Lamp, Italy
By Willy Rizzo
Located in San Francisco, CA
Willy Rizzo "Love" Lamp, Italy. Sophisticated chrome and brass decorative table lamp. Made with high quality construction techniques and materials. Illuminates a lovely all around gl...
Brass, Chrome
Table Lamp (LOVE LAMP) by Willy Rizzo 1970s
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Berlin, Berlin
Large round table lamp by Willy Rizzo. France. Original vintage round stainless steel lamp with copper lining, designed by Willy Rizzo in the 1970s. It includes five E27 light socke...
Stainless Steel
Willy Rizzo "Cube" Table Lamp in Bronzed Mirror and Chrome, Italy, 1970s
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Roma, IT
Spectacular “Cube” table lamp fully made of smoked bronze mirrors and chrome-plated metal, completed with a white cotton lampshade. This charming and unique lamp was designed by Will...
Metal, Chrome
Willy Rizzo Mid-Century Large Sculptural Table Lamp in Chrome, Italy 1970s
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Roma, IT
Spectacular and unique table lamp in polished chrome-plated steel designed by Willy Rizzo and produce in Italy during the 1970s. In fabulous condition and fully original. This one o...
Steel, Stainless Steel, Chrome
Mid-Century Willy Rizzo Table Lamp For Lumica, 1970's
By BD Lumica, Willy Rizzo
Located in Vilnius, LT
Vintage Italian Space Age Willy Rizzo design Lumica table lamp in brass and chrome with white color plastic shade. Bulb holders: E27 type, 3 pieces (bulbs are not included). Very goo...
Brass, Chrome
$3,159Sale Price|20% Off
Italy Table lamp, brass and chrome-plated steel, Willy Rizzo for BD Lumica
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Valladolid, ES
Stunning table lamp designed by Willy Rizzo, blending sophistication and architectural style. Luxury and elegance emerge from the geometric shapes and combination of materials. The ...
Brass, Steel
Midcentury Gold Black Table Lamp by Willy Rizzo for Lumica, 1970s
By BD Lumica, Willy Rizzo
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
Elegant, charming and unique midcentury individual table lamp. This table lamp is Willy Rizzo designed and crafted during the 1970s in Barcelona ...
Metal, Brass
Pair of Geometric Brass and Chrome Table Lamps by Willy Rizzo for Lumica
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Red Lion, PA
Pair of Geometric Brass and Chrome Table Lamps by Willy Rizzo for Lumica Metal tube structure with a square section and chrome and gilt patinas. It keeps the original lamp holder, ...
Brass, Chrome
1968 Willy Rizzo Love Table Lamp Steel Copper Silver Colour
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Milano, IT
‘Love’ table lamp, circa 1968 Steel body, copper inner elements and plastic rheostat. Manufactured in Italy. Dimensions: 35 x 65 H cm / 13.8 x 25.6 H in Willy Rizzo was a photograp...
Copper, Steel
Large table lamp with glazed ceramic base and brass shade
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Milano, IT
COD-2547 Large table lamp with glazed ceramic base and brass shade made of a high quality with interior covered in fabric and profile on the base in silver ceramic. The brass shade i...
Brass
Mid-Century Italian Table Lamp by Willy Rizzo for Lumica
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Vilnius, LT
Mid-century Italian table lamp in brass and gilded chrome decorated with natural suede leather elements on all base sides. There are 3 pcs. of E24 bulbs, that can be switched separ...
Brass
Willy Rizzo. Hollywood Regency Murano glass lamps by BD Lúmica, Spain, 1970s
By BD Lumica, Willy Rizzo
Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES
Hollywood Regency Murano glass table lamps by Willy Rizzo for BD Lúmica, Spain, 1970s. Vase-shaped bases made of hand-blown black Murano glass with silver leaf sparkles. Structure in...
Metal, Chrome, Silver Leaf
Willy Rizzo for Lumica 1970s, brass and cream enamel lamps with original shades
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Henley-On-Thames, GB
This stunning and extremely rare pair of brass and cream enamel lamps are designed by the legendary Willy Rizzo for Lumica Barcelona.They are large in scale and a masterclass in 1970...
Brass, Enamel
Lusterie Deknudt Vintage Design Table Lamp Willy Rizzo
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Poperinge, BE
Vintage brass and chrome design table lamp with three pillars, by Willy Rizzo for Lusterie Deknudt, Belgium, 1970s, marked on the bottom with the maker's label. Elegant Hollywood Re...
Brass, Chrome
Willy Rizzo. Brutalist murano glass table lamp for BD Lúmica, Spain, 1970s
By BD Lumica, Willy Rizzo
Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES
Space Age style Murano glass table lamp designed by Willy Rizzo for BD Lúmica, Spain, 1970s. Hand-blown Murano glass base with bubbles, crafted in transparent, white and grayish navy...
Metal, Steel, Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Italian Willy Rizzo Table Lamp in Purple Plexiglass and Brass
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Palermo, PA
This striking table lamp, designed by renowned Italian designer Willy Rizzo, exudes a sophisticated blend of materials. The base is crafted from a deep purple Plexiglass, which is be...
Brass
$830Sale Price|20% Off
H 25.99 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Midcentury Spanish Table Lamp by BD Lumica, Barcelona, 1970s
By Willy Rizzo, BD Lumica
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
Charming and unique midcentury individual table lamp from 1970s. This table lamp is Willy Rizzo designed and crafted during the 1970s in Barcelon...
Brass
$1,908
H 25.6 in W 16.15 in D 14.18 in
Willy Rizzo Italian Table Lamp in Tortoiseshell Effect Lucite and Brass, 1970s
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning table lamp in tortoiseshell effect lucite and brass completed by an ecru linen lampshade. This incredibly charming lamp was produced in Italy during the 1970s and its design...
Metal, Brass
Pair of Geometric Brass and Chrome Table Lamps by Willy Rizzo for Lumica
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Red Lion, PA
Pair of Geometric Brass and Chrome Table Lamps by Willy Rizzo for Lumica Metal tube structure with a square section and chrome and gilt patinas. It keeps the original lamp holder, ...
Brass, Chrome
Midcentury Brass and Chrome Table Lamp, Willy Rizzo, Italy 1970s
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Roma, IT
Marvelous cube shaped table lamp in brass and chrome braid, this wonderful item was designed in the Italy during the '70s in the style of Willy Rizzo. The contrast between the brass ...
Metal, Brass, Chrome
$3,159Sale Price|20% Off
H 76 in W 47 in D 19 in
Italy Table lamp, brass and chrome-plated steel, Willy Rizzo for BD Lumica
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Valladolid, ES
Stunning table lamp designed by Willy Rizzo, blending sophistication and architectural style. Luxury and elegance emerge from the geometric shapes and combination of materials. The ...
Brass, Steel
$440Sale Price|20% Off
H 25.5 in W 8.5 in D 8.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Chrome Table Lamp. English C.1970
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Stylish chrome table lamp Designer unknown Modern shade included Wired to UK standards. Free UK shipping
Chrome
$2,304Sale Price|40% Off
H 18.51 in W 6.3 in D 19.3 in
Large Italian Romeo Rega Brass and Black Table Lamp, 1970s
By Romeo Rega
Located in Paris, IDF
This rare lamp possesses the unique allure that is held by unconventional, decorative designs, most notably those by Italian metal designer Romeo Rega. Cool brass and sleek black lac...
Brass
Willy Rizzo Table Lamp by Lumica
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Table lamp rewired from the 1970s, edited by Lumica Base size 4" / 4" / 10".
Metal
$1,908
H 25.99 in W 9.26 in D 17.92 in
Willy Rizzo Midcentury Brass and Chrome Table Lamp, Italy 1970s
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning table lamp in brass and chrome with black and gold lampshade. This beautiful piece was designed in Italy in the style of Willy Rizzo. This gorgeous table lamp is fully mad...
Metal, Brass, Chrome
Large Midcentury Table Lamp by Willy Rizzo for BD Lumica, 1970s
By BD Lumica, Willy Rizzo
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
Extraordinary and large midcentury central table lamp from 1970s. This piece is Willy Rizzo designed and crafted during the 1970s in Barcelona by “BD Lumica”. “BD Lumica” original l...
Metal
$1,542
H 20.87 in W 8.27 in D 8.27 in
Midcentury Gold Black Table Lamp by Willy Rizzo for Lumica, 1970s
By BD Lumica, Willy Rizzo
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
Elegant, charming and unique midcentury individual table lamp. This table lamp is Willy Rizzo designed and crafted during the 1970s in Barcelona ...
Metal, Brass
$1,740
H 19.3 in W 13.78 in D 13.78 in
Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp by Willy Rizzo, Chrome & Brass, 1970s
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Berlin, DE
Heavy and Very High Quality - Elegant table lamp in chrome and brass often Attributed to Willy Rizzo. 1x E27. Please note: Lamp should be fitted professionally in accordance to loca...
Chrome, Brass
Sold
H 35.83 in W 15.75 in D 13 in
Willy Rizzo Table Lamp, brass and chrome-plated steel, Willy Rizzo for BD Lumica
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Valladolid, ES
Gorgeous and very trendy table lamp designed by Willy Rizzo for BD Lumica, showcasing a blend of sophistication and architectural style. The lamp's structure is organized using cubic...
Brass, Steel
Willy Rizzo "love" Table Lamps, Italy
By Willy Rizzo
Located in San Francisco, CA
Pair of Willy Rizzo "love" table lamps, Italy. Sophisticated design incorporating lacquered burl wood veneer on the body and shades. The lamps create a sultry cast of light up and do...
Amboyna
Sold
H 32.68 in W 18.12 in D 18.12 in
1 Pair Table Lamps by Willy RIZZO for Lumica Barcelona, chrome brass, 1970s
By BD Lumica, Willy Rizzo
Located in Bingen am Rhein, RP
2 x geometric sculpture lamps ba Willy Rizzo 1970s In the 1970s, renowned designer Willy Rizzo collaborated with Lumica Barcelona to create a remarkable pair of geometric table lamp...
Brass, Chrome
Chrome and Brass Willy Rizzo Table Lamp
By BD Lumica, Willy Rizzo
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.
Brass, Chrome
Sold
H 27.56 in W 13.78 in D 13.78 in
Mid-Century Modern Wooden Table Lamp "Love" by Willy Rizzo, 1970s
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern wooden table lamp "Love" by Willy Rizzo, 1970s.
Copper
Rare mid century table lamp by Willy Rizzo for BD Lumica, 1970s.
By Willy Rizzo
Located in London, GB
A 1970's table light by Willy Rizzo for BD Lumica, 1970's. This rare light features a beautiful brass and tortoiseshell coloured enamel in an interchanging pattern. Recently rewire...
Brass
Sold
H 28 in W 7.25 in D 7.25 in
Pair of Geometric Brass and Chrome Table Lamps by Willy Rizzo for Lumica
By Willy Rizzo
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Metal tube structure with a square section and chrome and gilt patinas. It keeps the original lamp holder, in gold bakelite, for three bulbs with embossed "Lumica" brand. ...
Brass, Chrome
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.
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.
Brass, Chrome
Table Lamp, Model Katia, by Willy Rizzo for BD Lumica, 1970s
By BD Lumica, Willy Rizzo
Located in Lisboa, PT
This table lamp, model Katia, was designed by Willy Rizzo for Lumica Barcelona, in Spain, during the 1970's. This is a good example of the glamorous and high-quality style that Rizzo is known for. The rectangular base of the lamp is made of gloss brass, topped with a large centerpiece in black opaline glass decorated on both sides with a fossil print...
Brass
Sold
H 44.89 in Dm 20.28 in
Big Lucite and Polished Aluminum Table / Floor Lamp by Willy Rizzo for Noel B.C
By Noel BC, Willy Rizzo
Located in Lisboa, PT
This big table / floor lamp was designed by Willy Rizzo for Noel B.C, in Italy, during the 1970's. The body is comprised of multiple pieces of Lucite attached to a central polished...
Metal, Steel, Chrome
Table Lamp 'Lamp-Ro' by Willy Rizzo, Signed
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Berlin, Berlin
Round stainless steel lamps with copper lining, five-light sockets and dimmer. The model LAMP-RO was designed in 1970, also known as lamp 'LOVE'. Signed by Willy Rizzo in black felt ...
Metal