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Willy Rizzo Elm Birch Wood and Brass Cabinet Model Alveo for Mario Sabot

$9,427.33

About the Item

This sideboard / credenza / cabiinet was designed by famous designer and photographer Willy Rizzo in 1972 and is from his "Alveo" series produced by Mario Sabot. This is the rare version in elm burl wood. A truly breathtaking piece of glamourous Italian design in Hollywood Regency style. It is entirely made of the elm burl and is finished front to back with veneer wood with a gorgeous honey and caramel color grain. The sideboard has three drawers atop three doors that reveal useful and capacious shelving units. The central drop-down unit with flip down door features a light that illuminates the unit when opened. The front of the sideboard which could also be used as a buffet features round shaped gilt brass handles. Gilt brass detailing along the edges anchor the wood from the top to the bottom, all resting on a rectangular shaped gilt brass socle. The gold color of the metal's details works as a chic contrast to the burl wood in both color and texture. Both dimensions and lines of this gorgeous cabinet make it ideal for contemporary or modern spaces and for any room of your home. Great eye-catching piece in a living room, lounge, dining room, bedroom or dressing with a quality to last. Lean it against the wall or on the back of a sofa, or use it as an unusual room divider in the middle of a room. Good structural condition, good exterior condition with just some minor weae. One of the insides of the handle has a damage that is almost not visible. Please see close-up pictures.

Creator:
Mario Sabot (Manufacturer),Willy Rizzo (Designer)
Dimensions:
Height: 29.53 in (75 cm)Width: 69.49 in (176.5 cm)Depth: 18.71 in (47.5 cm)
Style:
Hollywood Regency (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Brass,Elm
Place of Origin:
Italy
Period:
Late 20th Century
Date of Manufacture:
1970s
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use. Good structural condition, good exterior condition with just some minor weae. One of the insides of the handle has a damage that is almost not visible. Please see close-up pictures.
Seller Location:
Berlin, DE
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU2170330078342
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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.

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