Lamp by Willy Rizzo, 1970s
View Similar Items
Lamp by Willy Rizzo, 1970s
About the Item
- Creator:Willy Rizzo (Artist)
- Dimensions:Height: 28.75 in (73 cm)Diameter: 14.18 in (36 cm)
- Style:Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1970s
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. original lamp holder worn out.
- Seller Location:Lasne, BE
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU4853217395742
Willy Rizzo
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.
- Bar set with 2 stools attributed to Willy Rizzo, 1970sBy Willy RizzoLocated in Lasne, BEThe set includes a cabinet with 3 illuminated shelves in black suede, chromed metal and brass, one of the sides at the back is mirrored glass. It also includes a suede and brass countertop...Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables
MaterialsMetal, Brass
- Desk Lamp, 1970sLocated in Lasne, BEOpalina e base nera 1970s. Usura dovuta al tempo e all'età della lampada (vedi foto).Category
Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
MaterialsMetal
$660 - "Moon" Table Lamp by Henri Mathieu, 1970sBy Henri MathieuLocated in Lasne, BELamp "Moon" by Henri Mathieu in aluminium. Wear due to time and age of the chair.Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
MaterialsAluminum
- Italian Desk Lamp 1970SLocated in Lasne, BEMetal and plastic lamp in white color. Wear due to time and age of the lamp. A small stain inside (see picture).Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
MaterialsMetal
- Italian Opaline Lamp, 1970sLocated in Lasne, BEDesk lamp made of glass and metal. Slight wear due to time and age of the lamp.Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
MaterialsMetal
- Kaori Lamp by Kazuhide Takahama for Sirrah, 1970sBy Sirrah, Kazuhide TakahamaLocated in Lasne, BELamp In white fabric. Can be used as a table lamp or wall lamp with the hook on the back. Stamped Sirrah. Wear due to time and age of the lampCategory
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
MaterialsFabric
- Lamp by Willy Rizzo for Lumica, 1970sBy Willy Rizzo, BD LumicaLocated in Benalmadena, ESLamp by Willy Rizzo for Lumica, 1970s. Rectangular brass and chrome base topped with a large black opaline centerpiece decorated on both sides with a fossil texture.Category
Vintage 1970s European Hollywood Regency Table Lamps
MaterialsBrass
$616 Sale Price20% Off - Willy Rizzo Table Lamp, Italy, 1970sBy Willy RizzoLocated in Berlin, DEElegant table lamp in chrome and brass by Willy Rizzo. 1x E27. Please note: Lamp should be fitted professionally in accordance to local requirements.Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Table Lamps
MaterialsBrass, Chrome
- 1970s Willy Rizzo Attributed Gold Table LampBy Willy RizzoLocated in Hastings, GBWilly Rizzo attributed table lamp, 1970s, Italy The lamp has 2 E27 screw in bulb holders each with pull chain on/off independently Soft caramel and brass This is a heavy, quality ...Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
MaterialsBrass
- Willy Rizzo, Vintage “Love” Table Lamp, 1970sBy Willy RizzoLocated in Renens, CHThe oversized, chromed stainless steel lamp was named Love Lamp, a reference to the mood you could set with this object by simply covering it with a scarf to create a more intimate a...Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
MaterialsBrass, Copper, Steel
- Table lamps Willy Rizzo Hollywood Regency 1970sBy Willy RizzoLocated in Den Haag, NLStunning set of Table lamps . Design by Willy Rizzo . Messing on Black Glass . Chrome on Steel details , Very good quality lamps . 1970s Italy .Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Table Lamps
MaterialsBrass
$2,200 / set - Large Midcentury Table Lamp from 1970s by Willy Rizzo for Lumica, 1970sBy BD Lumica, Willy RizzoLocated in Badajoz, BadajozElegant, charming and large midcentury individual table lamp by Willy Rizzo. This piece is Willy Rizzo designed and crafted during the 1970s in B...Category
Vintage 1970s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
MaterialsMetal