Italian Racks and Stands

Midcentury hexagonal umbrella stands in ice and black Lucite. This stunning item was produced after Willy Rizzo, 1980s This piece has beautiful yet simple lines, with a clear inspiration from Willy Rizzo's design. The Lucite is designed in order to produce a "freezing" ice effect. An incredible object that will enrich a mid-century entrance hall or corridor. Dimensions (cm): Width - 32 Depth - 28 Height - 52 Italian designer and photographer Willy Rizzo (1928-2013) first came to prominence in the 1960s as both a chronicler of and participant in La Dolce Vita, the glamorous, jet set lifestyle enjoyed by many international celebrities and socialites in the postwar era. While photography was Rizzo's first love, in the 1970s he developed a passion for interiors and launched a second successful career as a luxury furniture designer. Rizzo was born in Naples in 1928 but moved to France at an early age. After expressing an interest in photography at the age of 12, Rizzo's mother gifted him an Agfa Box camera; soon he was shooting portraits of his classmates at Paris's Istituto Statale Italiano Leonardo Da Vinci. In the 1940s, Rizzo began his career as a photojournalist, working for several French publications, including Ciné Mondial, Point de Vue, and Image du Monde. In the aftermath of the Second World War, Rizzo notably covered the Nuremberg Trials and traveled to Tunisia for Point de Vue to photograph the conflict in North Africa, which was later published in Life Magazine. As his reputation grew, he was hired by France Dimanche to take portraits of the rich and famous at flashy events like the Cannes Film Festival. Rizzo's charm won the trust of royalty, dignitaries, and movie stars, which allowing him to capture these public figures in unusually candid moments. Hoping to advance his career even further, Rizzo traveled to New York with Black Star Agency in 1947 to photograph American starlets. When he returned to Paris two years later, he was invited to join Jean Prouvost’s newest publication in color, Paris Match, as head photographer—a position that he held for 20 years and, along the way, sparked a new culture of celebrity photographers who were as intriguing and fashionable as their subjects. In 1959, he became the artistic director of Marie Claire and collaborated with other fashion magazines, such as Vogue. Over the course of his career, Rizzo photographed dozens of stars, including Brigitte Bardot, Maria Callas, Salvador Dalí, Marlene Dietrich, Jane Fonda, Gene Kelly, and Gregory Peck, as well as striking up close friendships with famous personalities like Coco Chanel, Christian Dior, and Jack Nicholson. In 1962, Rizzo famously captured some of the last moments of Marilyn Monroe’s life on film before she tragically committed suicide a few weeks later. In 1968, Rizzo married Italian actress Elsa Martinelli, and the pair relocated to Rome. It was here that Rizzo began his work in furniture design, starting with his newly-leased, run-down Roman apartment. Just for personal use (at first), Rizzo created a series one-of-a-kind pieces inspired by modernist icons, such as Mies van der Rohe and Le Corbusier. But as his glitterati friends—Rodolfo Parisi, Gigli Rizzi, Franco Rapetti, Salvador Dalí, Brigitte Bardot, and the like—became admirers of his work, Rizzo was flooded with design commissions. Rizzo went on to furnish apartments for Italian aristocracy in the Palazzo Borghese and Palazzo Ruspoli that same year and quickly earned an international reputation as a designer to the rich and famous. In response to ever-growing demand, he launched his own Tivoli-based company dedicated to contemporary furniture design handmade in lux materials such as wood, marble, stainless steel, brass, and wild boar. Over time, his team of eight grew to 150, and he was able to open shops in France and throughout Europe, as well as in New York, Miami, and Los Angeles. With an emphasis on clean lines and geometric forms, Rizzo's tables, chairs, and accessories combined contemporary shapes with traditional materials—in contrast to many of his contemporaries, like Ettore Sottsass and Vico Magistretti, who were popularizing plastic, foam, and other synthetics in furniture production. Among Rizzo's most successful designs are many low, box-like tables in granite, metal, glass, or burled wood, often embellished with brass or chrome accents or built-in liquor cabinets or trays. Two examples of his most celebrated designs include the Alveo Coffee Table (1970s) for Mario Sabot and the circular Yin Yang Coffee Table...

Appendiabiti in ottone in ottime condizioni, mai usato. Realizzato negli anni '60 del XX secolo. Il potenziale del pezzo è rinchiuso nella colatura in oro zecchino 24 kt. Disegnato ...

We kindly ask you to read the description carefully, as it provides technical and historical details to ensure the authenticity of our items. This elegant magazine rack, with geometr...

Up to five beautiful and decorative golden Hollywood Regency wall hooks from the 1970s. Made of golden anodized aluminum. The hooks are in good condition with marginal patina. Five h...

The shape of the hanger was born from the desire to visually reduce the volumes to a single line drawn in space. The result is a functional sculpture in balance between strength and ...

Italian design hall tree with a glass shelf for your hat over mahogany stained hardwood compass legs and faux black crocodile leather with brass hooks for hanging coats.

Wrought iron coat rack with umbrella holder

Postmodern Magazine Rack was designed by Andries & Hiroko van Onck and produced by Magis in '90s. It has mark on the back of the rack. This Magazine Holder is a very retro addition t...

Vittorio Zecchin coat rack, Italy, 1930s.

A pair of iron coat hangers designed and produced in Italy, c. 1940s. *some discoloration

This beautiful oval umbrella stand was made in Austria in the 1950s. The exceptional design reminds of items by Carl Auböck, Hagenauer, Josef Frank or JT Kalmar. The stand is mad...

Umbrella stand or floor vase in Pucci ceramic, sculpted in relief and hand painted, made in the 1950s. The vase represents a figurative scene, with characters drawn in the brightest ...

Brass umbrella stand, Italy, 1980s It has always belonged to my paternal grandparents. Signs of the time.

A beautiful circa 1960s vintage Italian umbrella stand by Bucciarelli, signed underneath with 'Bucciarelli Milano Made in Italy' label. Similar to umbrella stands made by Piero Fornasetti, it has been rumored he licensed some of his work to the retailer Bucciarelli however we have not found any confirmation on this so this is listed as 'In the style of' Fornasetti. This hefty cylindrical umbrella bin is made with lithographic transfer and lacquered metal that has a black background with gold decoupage cameos motif, elegant brass trim and brass feet to this gorgeous collectors piece. Excellent piece of functional art to hold your umbrellas or use for other creative storage ideas. Also works great as a paper...

Italian ornate antique brass & onyx square marble coat hat rack hall tree stand Hollywood Regency Eye catcher Classic 60s This high quality free ...

A Space Age design with the coat hanger by Studio BBPR. Graduates of the Milan Polytechnic, the four designers in their early work followed the themes of Italian Rationalism of the 1...

Franco Albini and Franca Helg Italian rattan coat rack Italy, circa 1960s Italian mid century craftsmanship at its finest This wall mounted piece provides ample storage with two circ...

A circa 1950's Italian iron and rattan magazine rack. Measurements: Height:18.25" Width: 17" Depth: 9.25"

Servomuto in light wood designed by Ico Parisi in the 1950s for the firm F.lli Reguitti, made of wood and in good condition, with jacket rack, shoe rack, tie or scarf hanger. Imprin...

Italian, mid-century modern, walnut, wicker and brass, Cesare Lacca magazine rack folds away from handle for mobility, ingenious design. Restore...

Midcentury amazing flower umbrella stand in brass and glass in the style of Cristal Arte. Made in Italy in the 1960s. Cristal Arte (established in 1944) was a furniture company fou...

Mid-Century coat rack attributed to Fratelli Reguitti, Italian design 1950s 4 swivel wheels, brass accessories, intact and in good condition. We guarantee adequate packaging and wil...

Coat and umbrella stand Space Age 1970s Modern Antiques. Measures: Height 175cm Width 58 cm Depth 30cm In good conservative condition, present signs of time due to use and age...

A pair of bamboo and rattan coat hangers designed and produced in Italy, c. 1970s.

Beautiful Mid-Century Modern decorative brass and bamboo or rattan umbrella holder, tall planter or basket paper bin. Handcrafted in Italy, 1970s. Round shape with brass open rim. I...

Extraordinary beautiful original Italian Mid-Century Modern darker gone brass newspaper or magazine rack. Very high quality, interesting 1950s design. In a very good vintage condition with a great patina. No damage, not wobbly or bent. 100% original condition. Suitable for all living areas and very decorative. Measures: Total height 32 cm / 12.6" Width 47 cm / 18.5" Depth above below...

Made in Italy, 1950s. These wall-mounted coat hooks are made in hand-crafted and painted earthenware. They feature marine designs. The hooks are vintag...

Midcentury magazine rack or basket with handle in rattan and lucite with brass borders in the style of Christian Dior Home. Made in Italy in the 1970s. Strong, excellent quality ...

"Beyond its simple function, Galaver is the embodiment of glorification. An ordinary clothing rack that becomes a precious celebratory object." Galaver Coat hanger with matt black lacquered wooden base with brass inscription plaque. Hanger body with metal structure in matt gold finishing. “Shrugging off the years The winter clothes you wore out Hang up...

Elegant gild faux bamboo metal magazine record holder rack in a verdigris gold finish , circa 1960's elegant and beautiful piece.

Beautiful and unique magazine rack in metal, teak and brass. This amazing piece was produced in Italy during the 1950s. A wonderful enameled metal, wood and brass item, that will enrich a living room, a midcentury entrance...

A Gino Colombini for Kartell, Italy 1970s Space Age umbrella Stand A beige plastic round Stand with a round loose silver metal ring...

1980S - ELEGANT AS MUCH AS RARE MEMPHIS STYLE COAT RACK. WHITE LACQUERED WOOD FRAME, BRASS DETAILS. THE ITEM IS IN EXCELLENT CONSERVATIVE CONDITION, THERE ARE NO COSMETIC OR STRUCT...

Article: Umbrella stand Hollywood Regency. Origin: Italy Age: 1970s This original vintage Hollywood Regency umbrella stand was produced in the 1970s in Italy. It is made of ...

Doorstop with round marble base and chrome-plated metal stem, Italian design, 1950s. CONDITION: In good condition, may show slight signs of wear given by time SIZING: Height 61 cm;...

Remarkable bamboo coat rack and umbrella stand from Italy. Beautiful shaped hooks. Impressive in scale and super sturdy with wonderful patina. An object for itself.   

Fluid lines trace the harmonious profiles of this elegant modern-style valet stand, its copper-black frame finished with a refined sand effect. An ideal solution for keeping suits cr...

Midcentury beautiful umbrella stand in rattan and bamboo in the style of Franco Albini. Made in Italy in the 1960s.

Italian modern umbrella stand made in the late 60s in Italy This piece is attributed to Renato Zevi as a designer. Made from travertine, chrome and brass.

Vintage Italian mid-century white plastic magazine racks with six compartments and a round handle, designed by Giotto Stopinno for Kartell, model 4675 / Made in Milan Italy 1970s Measures: height 18 inches, width 16 inches, depth 12 inches...

1960s Gorgeous magazine rack in bamboo and rattan by Franco Albini. It's in excellent condition. Made in Italy. 19,68" x 9,84" x 23,62" H inches cm 50 x cm 25 x cm 60 H.

Umbrella stand by Cristal Art, attributed to the designer Pierluigi Colli, 1950s. Made in Italy. Made of 4 sheets of colored crystal, ground and embellished with engravings of umbre...

A set of three ceramic coat hangers, designed and produced by an Italian designer, Italy, 1950s. Glaze features brown-grey-green colors.

Unique handmade Brass Umbrella stand . Manufactured by Samex small company from Brescia Italy . 1970s . Great looking piece . one off . Signed . No need to polish . stays this wond...

Elegant magazine rack made in Lucite with top and bottom finishes in brass. The item was produced in Italy and has a classic and popular look from the 1970s. Its design clearly ec...

Has minor signs of wear

Remarkable wall coat rack with 3 hooks and woven back. The coat rack has 2 hanging eyes on the top edge.

Mid-Century Modern Italian solid walnut and brass foldable magazine rack by Cesare Lacca, circa 1950s. This ingenious design allows the mag...

The Planets coat stand is an elegant and convenient addition to your hallway or living space. Made from metal in a black lacquer finish, it features solid w...

Extraordinary rare 1980s brass magazine rack in Hollywood Regency design. Made entirely of brass. Braided with brass strips, partly chrome-p...

Functionality meets femininity in this elegant black brass umbrella stand reinterpreting the classic shape of an umbrella in an exquisitely contemporary key. The distinguishing detai...

Vintage magazine holder newspaper rack, string Design, 1950s, Italy This newspaper holder is a particularly beautiful example of Italian design from the 1950s. The color scheme is ...

Coat hanger in wood and aluminum possible Reguitti. Patented model and 99% aluminum. Nine elements available Good condition. Thanks

Stunning modernist magazine rack attributed to Aldo Tura and was distributed through Rosenthal. When I bought this piece there was a labeled one for sale and at the time the design...

Wonderful midcentury French Riviera magazine rack. It is made of bamboo and rattan with two different shades of brown, it is an Italian production of 1960s. It is perfect for y...

Free-standing magazine rack with ashtray, green and transparent plexiglass frame and golden brass ashtray, design Ambrosio Milano, 1980s. CONDITION: In good condition, may show sign...

We kindly suggest you read the whole description, because with it we try to give you detailed technical and historical information to guarantee the authenticity of our objects. Parti...

Willy Rizzo Style Coat Stand Radica 1970's Design Modernism Wood and brass frame The item is in good conservative condition, there are no major cosmetic or structural defects to ...