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 Burlwood Chrome Glass Dining Table
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Houston, TX
1970s Willy Rizzo dining table featuring burl wood veneer, chrome legs, and glass.
Chrome
Willy Rizzo Organic Modern Travertine Dining Table
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Denton, TX
Willy Rizzo Organic Modern Travertine Dining Table With Beveled Oval Top Glass. Glass top is optional if the customer has a different preference D Shaped Base: 17.75 L x 16.75 D x...
Travertine
Extendable Dining Table by Willy Rizzo for Mario Sabot, Hollywood Regency, 1970s
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Brussels, BE
Extendable Dining Table by Willy Rizzo for Mario Sabot, Hollywood Regency, 1970s
Wood
Dining table by Willy Rizzo for Mario Sabot, 1970s
By Mario Sabot, Willy Rizzo
Located in bruxelles, BE
Dining table in wood, metal, and leather by Willy Rizzo for Mario Sabot. Wear due to time and age. FOR SHIPPING, REQUEST US FOR RECEIVE THE BEST PRICE
Metal
Willy Rizzo for Jean Charles Italian Marble & Brass Dining Table, 1960
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Chicago, IL
Willy Rizzo for Jean Charles Italian Marble & Brass Dining Table, 1960’s. Measures 78.75” long 43.25” deep 29” tall
Marble, Brass
Mid-century Italian burl dining table by Willy Rizzo 1970s.
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Almelo, NL
Mid-century italian burl dining table by Willy Rizzo 1970s. This stunning mid-century modern table, designed by renowned Italian designer Wi...
Chrome
Willy Rizzo for Mario Sabot Octagonal Dining Table
By Mario Sabot, Willy Rizzo
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Stunning dining octagonal pedestal dining table by Willy Rizzo for Mario Sabot.
Brass
$12,394Sale Price|20% Off
Travertine and Brass Dinning Table by Willy Rizzo
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This beautiful and very elegant barrel-shaped dining room table is made of a very nice travertine top with brass mesh on the sides of the top as well as on the base. This is a work b...
Travertine, Brass
Dining table in marble by Willy Rizzo, Italy - 1960s
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Uccle, Bruxelles
Magnificent marble table designed by Willy Rizzo in Italy in the 1960s. This stunning table is made entirely of marble with polished steel trim on the edges of the top and base. Th...
Marble
Mid-Century Modern Travertine Dining Table by Willy Rizzo, 1970s
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Travertine Dining Table by Willy Rizzo, 1970s
Travertine
Willy Rizzo, table in Lacquered Wood and steel for Mario Sabot, Italy
By Willy Rizzo, Mario Sabot
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Willy Rizzo, table in Lacquered Wood and steel for Mario Sabot, Italy 1960
Steel
Willy Rizzo for Jean Charles Travertine and Brass Dining Table, France 1970s
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Hellouw, NL
Italian glamour meets architectural rigour in this sculptural dining table, designed by Willy Rizzo for Jean Charles in the 1970s. Its strong geometric silhouette, paired with natura...
Travertine, Brass
$2,669Sale Price|20% Off
Tavolo in noce, inserti in ottone, piano vetro fumé stile Willy Rizzo, anni 70
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Catania, IT
Tavolo anni '70 nello stile di Willy Rizzo in radica con inserti in ottone e piano in vetro fumè. Buone condizioni e usura compatibile con l'età. Il tavolo presenta una piccola scheg...
Crystal, Brass
$8,938
H 14.38 in W 46.86 in D 50.6 in
"Alveo" Rectangular Burl and Brass Coffee Table by Willy Rizzo, Italy 1970s
By Willy Rizzo, Mario Sabot
Located in Roma, IT
Magnificent “Alveo” rectangular coffee table in burl wood and brass, designed by Willy Rizzo for Mario Sabot in Italy during the 1970s. Fully original and in fantastic condition, th...
Metal, Brass
$3,456 / set
H 16.54 in W 21.86 in D 15.75 in
Italian Pair of Nightstands in Poplar Burl and Brass, Willy Rizzo, 1970s
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Roma, IT
Refined and unique pair of nightstands in poplar burl wood and solid brass. This incredibly elegant pair of nightstands was designed by Willy Rizzo and produced in Italy during the 1...
Brass
$4,900
H 28 in W 57.25 in D 18 in
Italian Mid-Century Brass, Chrome & Glass Console / Sofa Table, Willy Rizzo
By Willy Rizzo, Maison Jansen, Fontana Arte
Located in New York, NY
An Elegant Italian Mid-Century Modern brass, chrome and smoked green glass console / sofa table in the style of Willy Rizzo for Maison Jansen, circa 1970 with the smoked glass by Fontana Arte. This double tier console...
Brass, Chrome
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
$2,125
H 13.5 in W 23.25 in D 23.25 in
Willy Rizzo Vintage Side Table, Black Glass & Chrome, Italy, 1970
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Austin, TX
Side table in the style of renowned designer and artist Willy Rizzo. This piece is from Italy and features the iconic shape - a square with cut corners. It has a black glass top comp...
Chrome
$9,800
H 16.5 in W 56 in D 30 in
Willy Rizzo for Jean Charles Italian Monumental Travertine Marble Coffee Table
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Queens, NY
Mid-Century Italian Modern monumental rectangular travertine marble 8-sided low coffee table with inlaid metal banding decoration, supported on a conforming base. (WILLY RIZZO FOR JE...
Stone, Marble
$1,787
H 11.03 in W 51.19 in D 31.5 in
Vintage coffee table attributed to Willy Rizzo for Mario Sabot, 1970s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Vintage ractangular black lacquered wood coffee table with chromed corners attributed to Italian designer Willy Rizzo for Mario Sabot. Timeless design Good condition with normal w...
Chrome
McGuire Organic Modern Rectangular Bamboo Dining Table
By McGuire
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Genuine McGuire bamboo dining table made in the Califonia Coastal organic modern style. The bespoke table features a rare design seldom seen with simple X form stretchers conjoining the legs. The table has an iron base painted golden gate orange for authenticity then covered with bamboo poles lashed together with cream-colored leather rawhide laces. The base is topped with a thick, heavy pane of McGuire glass having a wide beveled edge. Sturdy and strong with excellent joinery and craftsmanship. The design is simple, grounded in organic materials with a desirable aged patina on the bamboo and leather finish. From an estate in the Napa Valley, CA. Erin Lane Estate is a 1stdibs partner and diamond seller...
Iron
$4,528
H 15.75 in W 39.38 in D 39.38 in
Mid-century Coffee Table by Willy Rizzo for Mario Sabot, Italy, 1970s
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Roma, IT
Outstanding table realized by Willy Rizzo for Mario Sabot in 1970s. Burl wood, chromed metal and glass. This striking square coffee table is an outstanding example of the glamorous...
Metal
$5,895
H 28.5 in W 79.5 in D 36.5 in
1970s Italian Travertine Dining, Conference Table, Desk, Rectangle Post-Modern
By Stone International, Willy Rizzo
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Simple is so often better! This elegant rectangular dining table shows us that. Filled and polished travertine-marble, with just the right amount of attractive natural grain. And a b...
Travertine, Marble
Extendable Dining Table by Dřevotvar, 1970s
By Drevotvar
Located in Praha, CZ
- Vyrobeno v Československu - Horní desky jsou dýhované- - Vše funkční a konstrukčně pevné - Délka po rozložení 178 cm. - Dobra originalni kondice se znamkami uzivani ( skrabance ode...
Wood
Italian dinind table by Willy Rizzo for Mario Sabot, 1970s
By Mario Sabot, Willy Rizzo
Located in Nicolosi, IT
This rare and stylish dining table, designed by Willy Rizzo and produced by Mario Sabot in the 1970s, offers a perfect blend of modernist design and industrial influences. Featuring ...
Steel
Italian dining table by Willy Rizzo
By Willy Rizzo
Located in BE
This 1970s dining table, designed in Italy by renowned designer Willy Rizzo, embodies the bold glamour of the era. It features a black smoked glass top elegantly framed between polis...
Steel
Cylindrical base of Wood Dining Table Model "Tp Unopiedi"
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Roma, IT
Cylindral base of WIlly Rizzo's Table TP UNOPIEDI' model dining table in lacquered wood, metal details and fumé glass top. Prod. Atelier Willy Rizzo, Italy, 1970 ca. Good condition...
Metal
Sold
H 28.75 in W 78.75 in D 41.74 in
Mid-Century Modern Travertine Dining Table by Willy Rizzo, 1970s
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Travertine Dining Table by Willy Rizzo, 1970s
Travertine
Sold
H 29.53 in W 51.19 in D 51.19 in
Wood Dining Table Model "Tp Unopiedi" by Willy Rizzo, Italy, 1970s
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Roma, IT
'TP UNOPIEDI' model dining table in lacquered wood, metal details and fumé glass top. Prod. Atelier Willy Rizzo, Italy, 1970 ca. 75 x 130 x 13 cm. Very good conditions. Willy R...
Metal
Travertine dining table by Willy Rizzo
By Willy Rizzo
Located in PARIS, FR
Large travertine dining table by Italian designer Willy Rizzo from the 1970s. The table is made of travertine, with silver trim around the edge of the tabletop and base. A very beaut...
Travertine
Travertine dining table by Willy Rizzo, 1969
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Brussels, BE
Crafted in 1969, this travertine and brass dining table by Willy Rizzo stands as a timeless and custom-made piece of furniture, notable for its remarkable length of 300 cm. This tab...
Travertine, Brass
Willy rizzo dining table for Jean Charles, 1970s
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Dining table by Willy Rizzo for Jean Charles, France 1970’s. High quality piece out of travertine and nice solid brass details like the edges around the top and the base. The table...
Travertine
Travertine dining table by Jean Charles & Willy Rizzo, 1970's
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Langemark-Poelkapelle, BE
Travertine dining table by Jean Charles & Willy Rizzo, 1970's. Supported by a central column. Brass details on table top and column. Dxhxl: 105x71x200 cm
Travertine, Brass
Willy Rizzo signed black Portoro Gold Marble Dining Table, 70s
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Valladolid, ES
One of a kind dining table in Portoro Gold marble, with brass profiles, signed on the base by Willy Rizzo, designed in the 1970s. The top has a rectangular shape, rounded on the lon...
Marble, Brass
Travertine Dining Table by Willy Rizzo, 1970s
By Willy Rizzo
Located in PARIS, FR
Travertine dining table designed by Willy Rizzo in the 70s. Travertine top with brass strapping, placed on a travertine foot with brass strapping also at the foot. In a perfect condi...
Travertine
Vintage Sideboard by Willy Rizzo, Italy, 1970s
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Roma, IT
Sideboard by Willy Rizzo, Italy 1970. Walnut briar brass details steel handles. cm. 150x50x78. Good conditions!
Brass, Steel
Sold
H 29.93 in W 50.4 in D 50.4 in
20th Century Burled Walnut Veneer Dining Table by Willy Rizzo, Italy, circa 1970
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A large burled walnut veneer dining table by Willy Rizzo, made in Italy towards the end of the 1960s to early 1970s. The clean lines and luxurious feel are characteristically Willy R...
Walnut