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Willy Rizzo Sideboards

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.

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Creator: Willy Rizzo
20th Century Three-Door Sideboard By Willy Rizzo For Mario Sabot, Italy, 1970s
By Willy Rizzo, Mario Sabot
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
An elegant three-door sideboard designed by Willy Rizzo for Mario Sabot, produced in Italy in the 1970s. The gloss finish laminate veneer is beautifully accentuated by mirror polishe...
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20th Century Italian Willy Rizzo Sideboards

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20th Century Two-Door Sideboard By Willy Rizzo For Mario Sabot, Italy, 1970s
By Willy Rizzo, Mario Sabot
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
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20th Century Italian Willy Rizzo Sideboards

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Impressive Italian Sideboard by Willy Rizzo for Mario Sabot, 1970s
By Willy Rizzo, Mario Sabot
Located in Echt, NL
Italian Sideboard by Willy Rizzo for Mario Sabot, 1970s Beautiful large sideboard in very good condition. Designed by Willy Rizzo Produced by Mario Sabot, Italy 1970s This side...
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20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Willy Rizzo Sideboards

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Malachite, Metal, Chrome, Berlin Iron

Alveo black lacquered and chrome coffee table by Willy Rizzo for Mario Sabot
By Willy Rizzo, Mario Sabot
Located in amstelveen, NL
Coffee table Willy Rizzo for Mario Sabot from the 1970s Made from gorgeous chrome with a black lacquered wood base. The recessed base creates the impres...
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1970s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Willy Rizzo Sideboards

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Brass

Sideboard by Willy Rizzo for Mario Sabot, 1970s
By Cidue, Willy Rizzo
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Brown lacquer sideboard with chrome handles and edges designed by Willy Rizzo for Cidue. The sideboard has an illuminated bar compartment with a fold down door. Good condition 197...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Willy Rizzo Sideboards

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Chrome

Alveo coffee table by Willy Rizzo for Mario Sabot, 1970s
By Willy Rizzo, Mario Sabot
Located in amstelveen, NL
Exclusive and very rare brass edition coffee table Willy Rizzo for Mario Sabot from the 1970s Made from gorgeous patinated Brass with a black lacquered wood base. The recessed base ...
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1970s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Willy Rizzo Sideboards

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Brass

Sideboard by Willy Rizzo for Mario Sabot, 1970s
By Willy Rizzo, Mario Sabot
Located in amstelveen, NL
Elegant black sideboard made in black laminated wood and chromed steel edges and drawer pulls on the front. Designed by Willy Rizzo for Mario Sabot in Italy in 1974. It has two opening side doors, one center drop-down door, and three drawers. The production was limited to 2000 pieces in white, black, and brown. The middle section has a hole in the back. Because the previous owner had his audio...
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1970s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Willy Rizzo Sideboards

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Lacquer

Mid-Century Italian Sideboard / Commode by Willy Rizzo for Mario Sabot, 1970's
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Vilnius, LT
Italian mid-century sideboard / commode by Willy Rizzo from 1970's. Doors and drawers are decorated with chrome handles. Central part doors opens down. Corners are with chrome detail...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Willy Rizzo Sideboards

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Chrome

20th Century Two-Door Sideboard By Willy Rizzo For Mario Sabot, Italy, 1970s
By Willy Rizzo, Mario Sabot
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
An elegant two-door sideboard designed by Willy Rizzo for Mario Sabot, produced in Italy in the 1970s. The gloss finish laminate veneer is beautifully accentuated by mirror polished ...
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20th Century Italian Willy Rizzo Sideboards

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Laminate, Pine

Midcentury Italian Sideboard by Willy Rizzo
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Vilnius, LT
Midcentury Italian sideboard by Willy Rizzo. Sideboard is finished with black glossy stained veneer surface decorated with chrome detail...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Willy Rizzo Sideboards

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Burl, Mirror

Willy Rizzo Stalin Mid-Century Sideboard for Sabot 70's
By Willy Rizzo, Mario Sabot
Located in bari, IT
Sideboard in glossy brown lacquered wood with four doors with four drawers, steel handles with satin aluminum edges designer Willy Rizzo for Sabot Italia.
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Willy Rizzo Sideboards

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Aluminum, Steel

Willy Rizzo Elm Birch Wood and Brass Cabinet Model Alveo for Mario Sabot
By Mario Sabot, Willy Rizzo
Located in Berlin, DE
This sideboard / credenza / cabiinet was designed by famous designer and photographer Willy Rizzo in 1972 and is from his "Alveo" series produced by Mario Sabot. This is the rare version in elm burl wood. A truly breathtaking piece of glamourous Italian design in Hollywood Regency style. It is entirely made of the elm burl and is finished front to back with veneer wood with a gorgeous...
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Late 20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Willy Rizzo Sideboards

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Brass

Willy Rizzo Black Laminated Wood & Chrome Sideboard, Dresser, Cabinet Italy Pair
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-Century Modern Willy Rizzo pair of very heavy black laminated wood dresser, sideboard, cabinet with circle chrome pulls and elegant chrome corners. Features 2 drawer and 2 doors...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Willy Rizzo Sideboards

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Chrome

Midcentury Willy Rizzo Burl Wood and Chrome Credenza, Italy, 1970s
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Baambrugge, NL
Impressive Italian credenza designed attributed to Willy Rizzo. The rich burl wood sides and top in shades of caramel and coffee brown, have a warm, glossy look. True to Willy Rizz...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Willy Rizzo Sideboards

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Chrome

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Willy Rizzo Stalin Mid-Century Sideboard for Sabot 70's
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Willy Rizzo Black Credenza Sideboard for Mario Sabot, 1970s
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Mid-Century Sideboard in Briarwood by Willy Rizzo for Mario Sabot
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Willy Rizzo sideboards for sale on 1stDibs.

Willy Rizzo sideboards are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Willy Rizzo sideboards, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original sideboards by Willy Rizzo were created in the mid-century modern style in europe during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider sideboards by Dassi Mobili Moderni, Saporiti Italia, and La Permanente Mobili Cantù. Prices for Willy Rizzo sideboards can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at £2,837 and can go as high as £11,099, while a piece like these, on average, fetch £4,101.

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