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Willy Rizzo Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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
Brass Chrome Smoked Glass Willy Rizzo Square Coffee Table
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Sharp looking Mid-Century Modern coffee table by Willy Rizzo.
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Willy Rizzo Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Brass, Chrome

"Flaminia" Coffee Table by Willy Rizzo
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Geneva, CH
"Flaminia" coffee table by Willy Rizzo. Chrome, brass and smoked glass. Nice condition.
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1970s Italian Vintage Willy Rizzo Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Brass, Chrome

Vintage Alveo square coffee table in burlwood by Willy Rizzo for Mario Sabot
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
Very stylish & elegant burlwood square coffee table with bar. Designed by Willy Rizzo and manufactured by Mario Sabot, Italy 1972. This i...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Willy Rizzo Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Wood

Italian Design, Black Lacquer and Brushed Steel Coffee Table Willy Rizzo 1970
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Saint Rémy de Provence, FR
Square coffee table with relief checkerboard decoration in black lacquered wood and brushed steel, Willy Rizzo 1970. Good condition.
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1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Willy Rizzo Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Wood

Willy Rizzo Polished Black Lacquer/Brass Swivel Cocktail Table, Italy, 1970's
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Austin, TX
Willy Rizzo for TRG black lacquer and brass swivel cocktail table. Yin Yang model with bi level swiveling top surface and polished brass inset bar. Newly restored in a high polish ...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Willy Rizzo Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Brass

Post Modern Chrome & Glass Rare Coffee Table by Willy Rizzo for Cidue, Italy
By Cidue, Willy Rizzo
Located in San Diego, CA
Striking long and low narrow coffee table, designed by Willy Rizzo for Cidue circa 1970s Italy 3/4 " thick glass with clip-on legs crome it is super clean no scratches the glass show...
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20th Century Italian Post-Modern Willy Rizzo Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Chrome

Rotating TRG Coffee Table With Bar By Willy Rizzo, Italy 1970s
By Willy Rizzo
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Spectacular TRG revolving coffee table in walnut Burl and brass, designed by Willy Rizzo and manufactured by Studio Willy Rizzo, Italy 1970. This design was originally made especial...
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1960s Vintage Willy Rizzo Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Brass

Alveo coffee table by Willy Rizzo for Mario Sabot
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Paris, FR
Alveo rectangular coffee table by Willy Rizzo for Mario Sabot. Designed in the 70s, this table is recognizable by its central compartment and its chrome corner pieces. Originally the...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Willy Rizzo Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Chrome

1970s Vintage Faux Marble Coffee Table designed by Willy Rizzo
By Willy Rizzo
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage faux marble coffee table designed and manufactured by Willy Rizzo in Italy circa 1970s. This beautiful coffee table features a...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Willy Rizzo Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Wood

Coffee Table by Willy Rizzo for Mario Sabot, Italy, 1970s
By Willy Rizzo, Mario Sabot
Located in Roma, IT
Coffee Table by Willy Rizzo for Mario Sabot, Italy 1970s. Walnut top with chromed metal and black lacquer legs. H80xW150xD70 cm. Good condition. Willy Rizzo (Naples, 22 Octo...
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1970s Italian Vintage Willy Rizzo Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Steel, Metal

Expandable Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table by Willy Rizzo for Cidue 1970
By Willy Rizzo, Cidue
Located in New York, NY
Elegant, sober Italian Midcentury Modern cocktail table and dry bar by Willy Rizzo for Cidue. This important table captures the essence of 1970 design with its low, sleek, seamless a...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Willy Rizzo Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Stainless Steel

Willy Rizzo coffee and cocktail tables for sale on 1stDibs.

Willy Rizzo coffee and cocktail tables are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of metal and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Willy Rizzo coffee and cocktail tables, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original coffee and cocktail tables 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 coffee and cocktail tables by Romeo Rega, B&B Italia, and Gianfranco Frattini. Prices for Willy Rizzo coffee and cocktail tables can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $1,350 and can go as high as $18,375, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $5,296.

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