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Willy Rizzo Sofa 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
Italian Mid-Century ALVEO Coffee Cocktail Table, Willy Rizzo, circa 1970
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Vilnius, LT
Italian Willy Rizzo ALVEO series mid-century coffee table from 1970s. This table is an exclusive piece created with burl walnut veneer decorated with brass details on the corners an...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Willy Rizzo Sofa Tables

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Brass

Signed Willy Rizzo Two-Tier Chrome & Brass Coffee Table Smoked Glass Italy 60s
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Very elegant two-tier coffee table signed Willy Rizzo made in Italy, circa 1965. Sturdy chrome frame with brass inlay and smoked glass tops. Space in between the glass is 7.5 inche...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Willy Rizzo Sofa Tables

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Brass, Chrome

Pair of Mid-Century Brass, Chrome and Glass Side Tables by Willy Rizzo
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Vilnius, LT
Pair of mid-century Italian side tables made of brass and chrome frame with smoked glass top and lower shelves by Willy Rizzo. Each table signed on the metal. Heavy and solid, very ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Willy Rizzo Sofa Tables

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Brass, Chrome

Willy Rizzo Signed 2 Tiers Console
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Miami, FL
2 tiers Willy Rizzo console, Flaminia series. Chrome and brass, high quality piece, heavy and sturdy Signed on the front leg Perfect dimensions for a sofa table use.  
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Willy Rizzo Sofa Tables

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Mid-Century Modern Brass Chrome Coffee Table by Willy Rizzo Signed 1970s Italy
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Vienna, AT
This signed Willy Rizzo vintage coffee table was made of brass and chromed metal and appears as an elegant beauty. Willy Rizzo (1928-2...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Willy Rizzo Sofa Tables

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Rare side table of chromed brass and creme coloured laminate by Willy Rezzo
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Lejre, DK
Rare side table of chromed brass and creme coloured laminate. Manufactured 1970s by Mario Salbot, Italy.
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Willy Rizzo Sofa Tables

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Willy Rizzo sofa tables for sale on 1stDibs.

Willy Rizzo sofa 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 sofa tables, although gray editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original sofa 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 sofa tables by Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Charlotte Perriand, and Giovanni Banci. Prices for Willy Rizzo sofa tables can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $2,895 and can go as high as $6,490, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $4,753.

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