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
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 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
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 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
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
$11,948Sale 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
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 & Nucci Valsecchi Parchment Dining Table, Model 2007D, for TURA Milano
By Aldo Tura, Nucci Valsecchi, Willy Rizzo
Located in Conversano, IT
There are important tables. And then there is Model 2007 in the D / Decorated version. A manifesto of radical 1970s luxury, a triad of the highest systems of Design. A livable sculpt...
Wood, Parchment Paper
$2,412Sale Price|25% 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
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
$15,509Sale Price|50% Off
H 29.93 in W 86.62 in D 47.25 in
Mario Bellini Italian Carrara Marble Oval Dining Table for Cassina, 70s
By Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in Puglia, Puglia
'Il Colonnato' oval dining table in white Carrara marble with evident gray veins by Mario Bellini for Cassina. The table features an...
Carrara Marble
Willy Rizzo Mid-Century Burl Wood Coffee Table
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Striking mid-century modern coffee table by Willy Rizzo, crafted in richly figured burl wood veneer with a bold geometric square form. The layered architectural design features a rec...
Wood
$2,872
H 16.15 in W 47.25 in D 27.56 in
Willy Rizzo Large Coffee Table in Brass, Burl, Smoked Glass, Italy, 1970s
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Roma, IT
Marvelous and unique large rectangular coffee table in a beautiful combination of brass and walnut burl, completed with two thick smoked glass tops. This stylish table is attributed ...
Brass
$11,948Sale Price|20% Off
H 29.14 in W 78.94 in D 41.74 in
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
$41,359
H 28.35 in W 78.75 in D 43.31 in
Willy Rizzo & Nucci Valsecchi Parchment Dining Table, Model 2007D, for TURA Milano
By Aldo Tura, Nucci Valsecchi, Willy Rizzo
Located in Conversano, IT
There are important tables. And then there is Model 2007 in the D / Decorated version. A manifesto of radical 1970s luxury, a triad of the highest systems of Design. A livable sculpt...
Wood, Parchment Paper
$1,723
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
$7,568
H 29.93 in Dm 51.19 in
Travertine Dining / Centre Table, Attributed to Willy Rizzo, Italian C.1970s
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Richmond, Surrey
A striking Italian 1970s travertine table attributed to celebrated designer Willy Rizzo, combining sculptural modernist form with the understate...
Travertine, Brass
Vintage coffee table by Willy Rizzo, 1970s
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Very rare coffee table by Willy Rizzo featuring made from aluminum and wood. It has a two level top in which a bottle/glass storage compartment has been created. Beautiful untouch...
Aluminum
$4,365
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
Italian Bar set by Willy Rizzo, 1970s
By Willy Rizzo
Located in bruxelles, BE
The set includes a cabinet with three illuminated shelves made of suede and metal. It also includes a suede and metal countertop with a mirrored top, a refrigerator, and a glass disp...
Metal
$9,880
H 13.39 in W 63 in D 35.44 in
Rare vintage XL burlwood signed coffee table by Willy Rizzo - Italy
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
Very stylish & elegant XL burlwood coffee table with a height of only 31 cm. Signed! Extremely rare on the second-hand market. The burlwood has a stunning design. Designed by W...
Wood
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
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
$5,435 / set
H 21.66 in W 27.56 in D 27.56 in
Pair of Vintage Travertine Tables by Willy Rizzo for Jean Charles, 1970s
By Willy Rizzo
Located in London, GB
Elegant pair of vintage side tables/coffee tables designed by Willy Rizzo for Jean Charles. Made from warm, natural travertine, with distinctive octagonal tops, brass trim and brass ...
Travertine
Vintage travertine dining table, 1970s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Elegant travertine dining table with a beautiful naturally veined table top with a beveled edge. Timeless piece. Sits up to 8 people. 1970s - Italy Dimensions: Height: 72cm/28.34...
Travertine
Dining table by Willy Rizzo for Mario Sabot, 1970s
By Willy Rizzo, Mario Sabot
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
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
Sold
H 28.35 in W 66.93 in D 51.58 in
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
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
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
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 glass top. Prod. Atelier Willy Rizzo, Italy, 1970 ca. 75 x 130 x 13 cm. Very good conditions. Willy Rizz...
Metal
Sold
H 28.75 in Dm 50.4 in
Vintage Italian Dining Table in Lacquered Wood & Steel by Willy Rizzo for Cidue
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Milano, IT
Black Round Table - Wooden table - Willy Rizzo for Cidue Born in Italy but raised and educated in Paris, France Willy Rizzo has been one of the most eclectic figures in the panorama of modern design. Well known amongst collectors and furniture enthusiasts, Rizzo was not a designer by formation...
Metal, Steel, Stainless Steel
Xl Willy Rizzo Signed Travertine Dining Table, 1970s
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Rare signed dining table in travertine by Willy Rizzo. The table is signed on the bottom right. Brushed aluminum finish on the edges and on the base. 1970s - Italy Measu...
Travertine