Willy Rizzo Living Room Sets

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.

Creator: Willy Rizzo

Selection of Willy Rizzo sofas available, we can restore, choose your own fabric.

By Willy Rizzo

Located in bergen op zoom, NL

This iconic sofa was designed by Willy Rizzo in 1969 and is published in many of the interior design journals of the period. This design was illustrated in Casa Vogue's feature on Rizzo's own home in St Tropez,France in their October 1974 issue. The sofa is finished in brown suede. We have a further selection of these Willy Rizzo sofas...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Willy Rizzo Living Room Sets

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Suede, Wood

Sofa by Willy Rizzo for Mario Sabot, Italy, 1970s

H 29.93 in W 129.93 in D 94.49 in

Sofa by Willy Rizzo for Mario Sabot, Italy, 1970s

By Willy Rizzo

Located in Brussels, BE

Sofa by Willy Rizzo for Mario Sabot, Italy, 1970s

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Willy Rizzo Living Room Sets

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Fabric

LUXURY VIVA ITALIAN DESIGNER TAN LEATHER 3 SEATER SOFA ARMCHAiR ALSO AVAILABLE

H 35.44 in W 77.56 in D 34.85 in

LUXURY VIVA ITALIAN DESIGNER TAN LEATHER 3 SEATER SOFA ARMCHAiR ALSO AVAILABLE

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this luxury Viva Italian designer tan leather 3 seater sofa. A stunning designer collection with boastful proportions. ...

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Willy Rizzo Living Room Sets

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Leather

Restored Bordeaux Leather Chesterfield Club Suite Armchair & Sofa on Turned Legs

H 29.34 in W 73.04 in D 34.65 in

Restored Bordeaux Leather Chesterfield Club Suite Armchair & Sofa on Turned Legs

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning very rare handmade in England fully restored Bordeaux leather Gentleman's club suite with hand turned legs ...

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20th Century British Victorian Willy Rizzo Living Room Sets

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Leather, Beech

Danish Brown Leather 2 Seat Mid-Century Modern Sofa Armchairs Available

H 26.38 in W 54.34 in D 33.08 in

Danish Brown Leather 2 Seat Mid-Century Modern Sofa Armchairs Available

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely small Mid-Century Modern Danish brown leather two-seat sofa This sofa is a wonderful size, super art modern cool which seems to be the way with almost all the Danish leather seating...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Willy Rizzo Living Room Sets

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Leather

1 of 2 FINE NATUZZI BLACK LEATHER TWO SEATER SOFAS MATCING ARMCHAIR AVAILABLE

H 28.35 in W 50.4 in D 38.59 in

1 of 2 FINE NATUZZI BLACK LEATHER TWO SEATER SOFAS MATCING ARMCHAIR AVAILABLE

By Natuzzi

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this contemporary Natuzzi black leather two-seater sofa. Full of stylish details, this compact sofa is ideal e...

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20th Century Italian Art Deco Willy Rizzo Living Room Sets

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Leather

Paul Frankl Custom Sofa, Pair Available, 1940s

H 33 in W 88 in D 27 in

Paul Frankl Custom Sofa, Pair Available, 1940s

By Paul Frankl

Located in Amarillo, TX

Paul Frankl sofa, matched pair available. USA, circa 1944. From an important estate. Silk over oak frame. Measures: 88 W x 27 D x 33 H in. 224 W x...

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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Willy Rizzo Living Room Sets

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Silk, Wood

Fine Important Restored Pair of Antique Howard & Sons Leather Chesterfield Sofas

H 27.37 in W 77.17 in D 36.03 in

Fine Important Restored Pair of Antique Howard & Sons Leather Chesterfield Sofas

By Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard Chairs Ltd., Howard and Sons

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning exceptionally rare pair of original early Victorian Howard & Son’s Berners street cigar brown leather, fully restored Chesterfield bu...

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19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Willy Rizzo Living Room Sets

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Leather

Wood Frame, Organic Dark Brown Fabric Modular Sofa by kar

H 27.56 in W 82.68 in D 41.34 in

Wood Frame, Organic Dark Brown Fabric Modular Sofa by kar

Located in Geneve, CH

Modular sofa by kar Dimensions: W 210 x D 105 x H 70 cm Materials: Fabric, MDF Frame Kar, is the root of Sanskrit Karma, meaning karmic repetition. We seek the cause and effect in ...

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2010s Chinese Modern Willy Rizzo Living Room Sets

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Fabric

La Gondola Sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, Expertly Restored, Gray Mohair

H 31.5 in W 112 in D 31 in

La Gondola Sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, Expertly Restored, Gray Mohair

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Kansas City, MO

Edward Wormley's famous La Gondola sofa. One of the best sofa designs of the entire modern design movement. Expertly refinished and reupholstered in a light to medium grey mohair. Pl...

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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Willy Rizzo Living Room Sets

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Upholstery, Mahogany

Italian modern Beige fabric Modular sofa by Willy Rizzo for Sabot, 1970s

H 25.6 in W 97.25 in D 64.38 in

Italian modern Beige fabric Modular sofa by Willy Rizzo for Sabot, 1970s

By Willy Rizzo, Sabot

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian modern Beige fabric Modular sofa by Willy Rizzo for Sabot, 1970s Modular and corner sofa, fully padded and covered in brown-beige linen fabric. The sofa is composed of 3 simp...

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1970s Modern Vintage Willy Rizzo Living Room Sets

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Fabric

Antique Restored Brown Leather Chesterfield Library Armchairs Sofa Stool Suite

H 31.3 in W 54.73 in D 30.12 in

Antique Restored Brown Leather Chesterfield Library Armchairs Sofa Stool Suite

By Chesterfield

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning, Victorian circa 1880 fully restored Chesterfield Whisky brown leather Library suite. A very rare find, I never come across original sets of four pieces from this era and especially not the fully buttoned sets. We have restored the suite and it is in better than retail new condition throughout. The set is actually quite rare size wise, the armchairs are much wider than normal and happy accommodate the larger of us, the sofa is a real sweet heart size and looks amazing. This is the finest set of this type you will find anywhere, its true library set...

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1880s English High Victorian Antique Willy Rizzo Living Room Sets

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Leather

Fully Restored Howard & Son's Baring Sofa Grey Herringbone 100% Wool Upholstery

H 36.23 in W 84.65 in D 33.67 in

Fully Restored Howard & Son's Baring Sofa Grey Herringbone 100% Wool Upholstery

By Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard Chairs Ltd., Howard and Sons

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this very fine, fully restored Howard & Son’s London, large Baring sofa upholstered with Graham Sanderson Herringbone up...

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19th Century English Victorian Antique Willy Rizzo Living Room Sets

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Upholstery

Previously Available Items

Willy Rizzo Set of Black Leather Dining Chairs "C2" For Cidue, 1970s, Italy

H 32.29 in W 18.12 in D 23.63 in

Willy Rizzo Set of Black Leather Dining Chairs "C2" For Cidue, 1970s, Italy

By Willy Rizzo, Cidue

Located in The Hague, NL

Beautifully patinated black dining-room chairs by Willy Rizzo for Cidue. As we are used from Willy Rizzo we see a good combination between the two materials used in this chair: Chrom...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Willy Rizzo Living Room Sets

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Chrome

Willy Rizzo Set of Black Leather Dining Chairs "C2" For Cidue, 1970s, Italy

H 32.29 in W 18.12 in D 23.63 in

Willy Rizzo Set of Black Leather Dining Chairs "C2" For Cidue, 1970s, Italy

By Willy Rizzo, Cidue

Located in The Hague, NL

Set of four dinning room chairs designed by Willy Rizzo and manufactured by Cidue in 1970's period Italy. Model No: C2. These cantilever chairs have a flat chromed tubular steel f...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Willy Rizzo Living Room Sets

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Chrome

Set of Four Chairs by Willy Rizzo in Brass and Chamois Beige from the 1970s

H 29.93 in W 21.66 in D 19.69 in

Set of Four Chairs by Willy Rizzo in Brass and Chamois Beige from the 1970s

By Willy Rizzo

Located in Milano, IT

Set of 4 chairs by Willy Rizzo in brass and suede from the 1970s Beautiful set from the 1970s created by designer Willy Rizzo. The structure of the chairs is in tubular brass. The s...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Willy Rizzo Living Room Sets

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Brass

Mid-Century Modern Italian Suede Living Room Set by Willy Rizzo, 1970s

H 31.5 in W 82.68 in D 43.31 in

Mid-Century Modern Italian Suede Living Room Set by Willy Rizzo, 1970s

By Willy Rizzo

Located in Prato, IT

Extremely rare living set by Willy Rizzo finished in suede with wood laquer bases. The set consists in 1 sofa and 2 armchairs. This iconic design featured prominently in the prestigi...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Willy Rizzo Living Room Sets

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Suede, Wood

Set of 4 Cidue Dinning Chairs by Willy Rizzo Dining Chairs, 1970s

H 32.29 in W 18.12 in D 23.63 in

Set of 4 Cidue Dinning Chairs by Willy Rizzo Dining Chairs, 1970s

By Willy Rizzo, Cidue

Located in The Hague, NL

Set of four Italian Cidue dining chairs (model C2) from the 1970s designed by Willy Rizzo. These cantilever chairs have a flat chromed tubular steel frame and are covered with high q...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Willy Rizzo Living Room Sets

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Chrome

Suede Lounge Set by Willy Rizzo, 1969

H 39.38 in W 27.56 in D 39.38 in

Suede Lounge Set by Willy Rizzo, 1969

By Willy Rizzo

Located in Melbourne, VIC

Rare set of two Lounge chairs and ottoman produced by Willy Rizzo in Rome, 1969. This style featured prominently in the prestigious Italian design Magazine Casa Vogue in the mid-1970...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Willy Rizzo Living Room Sets

Willy Rizzo living room sets for sale on 1stDibs.

Willy Rizzo living room sets are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of animal skin and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Willy Rizzo living room sets, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original living room sets by Willy Rizzo were created in the mid-century modern style in italy during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider living room sets by Sormani, Mario Marenco, and Massimo and Lella Vignelli. Prices for Willy Rizzo living room sets can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $832 and can go as high as $12,296, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $3,910.