Rome - Barware

Stunning thermos decanter in vitrified dyed green goatskin and brass. This charming object was designed by Aldo Tura for Macabo in Italy during the 1950s and is signed on the bottom....

We propose a splendid mid-century Modernist Jug & Glasses Set for your home bar corner. Made in Italy during the 60s, it is composed of 6 Collins Tumbler glasses and a carafe with a ...

Barware set It's composed by a thermos carafe, an ice bucket and a mixer , in green goatskin and brass by Aldo Tura for Macabo. Made in Italy in the 1960s.

Ice bucket by the Italian designer Aldo Tura (original label still attached - Tura Creazioni) in red goatskin and brass details, 1960s.

Unique midcentury cubic dry bar in lacquered ash wood, mirrored steel and glass dry bar with hidden wheels. This gorgeous Willy Rizzo style dry bar was produced in Italy during the 1970s. The wheeled bar cart's four sides are in mirrored chromed steel, while the top is in dark smoked glass. It moves thanks to four hidden wheels, and the structure is veneered black lacquered oak. A design masterpiece that will become a cult furniture element in a midcentury bar or living room. 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 early. 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 travelled to Tunisia for Point de Vue to photograph the conflict in North Africa, 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, allowing him to capture these public figures in unusually candid moments. Hoping to advance his career further, Rizzo travelled 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 colour, 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. Throughout 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 tragically committing 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. 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...

Midcentury beautiful form pineapple ice bucket, a container with lid, in pewter by Mauro Manetti for Fonderia D'Arte Firenze. Made in Italy in the 1960s. Manufacturer's stamp on th...

Wonderful mid-century ice bucket in an elegant tortoiseshell effect Lucite and chromed completed by its original ice tongs in chrome and lucite. This charming object was produced by...

Spectacular and fully complete "Apple" large ice bucket in rose gold metal and brass designed by Ettore Sotsass and produced by Rinnovel in Italy during the 1950s. In fabulous condi...

Midcentury wonderful ice bucket made of pewter in the form of a pumpkin in the style of Mauro Manetti. Made in Italy in the 1970s. Signed with "Made in Italy", "hand-crafted" and "...

We offer for sale a ceramic figurine with a retro charm, depicting a sexy girl dressed only in a sombrero, which has the function of an ashtray. Made in Italy around the 50s, this Fi...

Stunning mid-century chrome metal ice bucket. This elegant piece was designed by Aldo Tura for Macabo in Italy in the 1970s. In amazing condition. This stylish round ice bucket has ...

Squared ice bucket in tortoiseshell-effect Lucite with transparent cover made in Italy in the 1970s.

Set of six elegant midcentury Italian Regency solid brass chalices. These amazing pieces are wonderful as in solid brass with a simple design. A so...

A vintage champagne ice bucket created in 18/10 stainless steel by the historic Italian manufacturer "Broggi". The Broggi factory has bee...

Stunning Ice Bucket in blue Murano glass with gold glass handles. This gorgeous piece was made in Murano, Italy in the 1960s. This ice bucket is made in an incredibly vibrant blue g...

Wonderful Mid-Century round tray in tortoiseshell effect lucite and brass. This fantastic serving piece was produced in Italy during the 1970s by Guzzini with the clear influence of ...

We are offering for sale a very stylish bottle opener dating back to the mid 20th century modern whose style reference is undoubtedly the Hollywood Regency. Most likely produced in E...

Wonderful new (never used) ice bucket in the shape of an orange plastic ball from the middle of the last century. This fantastic object was designed in Re...

Stunning Mid-Century French Riviera style wine rack in curved rattan and hand-woven wicker. This charming and unique piece was designed in Italy during the 1970s. In amazing conditi...

Midcentury amazing ice bucket in lucite, wicker and brass in the style of Christian Dior Home. Made in Italy in the 1970s. Great accessory for any modern interior.

Wonderful mid-century magazine rack or bottle rack in brass and chrome. This stunning piece was designed in the Italy in the 1970s, clearly in the style of a Willy Rizzo design. Thi...

Midcentury beautiful bottle holder in lucite, wicker and brass in the style of Christian Dior Home. Made in Italy in the 1970s. Great accessory for any modern interior.

A wonderful midcentury silver plate wine cooler produced in Florence, Italy during the 1960s by Teghini Firenze. It has the shape of pomegranate and...

A sparkling ice bucket, still equipped with its specific perforated spoon for ice, certainly made in Europe, between the 60s and 70s. Although it is a mid-twentieth century ice bucke...

Midcentury amazing ice bucket in lucite ice effect and steel in the style of the Italian designer Willy Rizzo. Made in Italy in the 1970s.

Fantastic midcentury square lucite ice bucket with tortoiseshell effect. This fantastic item was produced in Italy during the 1970s and in the...

Glam rectangular tray in plexiglass/Lucite with tortoise pattern in brown and with a solid brass rim around.

Beautiful bar set in carved wood and brass. This lovely set was designed by Aldo Tura and produced by Macabo in Milano, Italy during the 1950s. The set consist of a pitcher, 6 glass...

An ice bucket that shows the typical glamor of the 70s. Right dimensions, 17cm high by 16.5cm in diameter with a smooth and essential surface, animated in the right places by a high-...

A pair of Decanter Bottles dating back to the 1930s and 1940s. Probably made in Italy, these vintage Spirit Decanters are hand blown in transparent peach pink glass. Intact, without ...

Marvelous set of six octagonal charger plates in vibrant tortoiseshell effect lucite. This incredibly stylish and unique set is attributed to a Dior Home production and was produced ...

Glam rectangular tray in plexiglass/Lucite with tortoise pattern in brown and with a solid brass rim around.

Wonderful wine holder in solid brass. This rare piece was designed by David Marshall and is signed on the handle. It was produced in Spain during the early 1970s. This charming win...

Excellent midcentury blown drinking glasses and walnut wood holder set. This fantastic set was produced in Italy during the 1970s. This piece...

Fabulous large ice-bucket made in a combination of ice-effect purple lucite and clear lucite. This incredibly charming and unique piece is attributed to Willy Rizzo and was produced ...

Wonderful mid century smoked acrylic cubic ice bucket for Di Cini & Nils. This amazing item was designed by the Italian Studio Opi, and specifically by Franco Bettonica and Mario Mel...

Beautiful set of six round coasters in silver 800, lucite and rattan in the style of Christian Dior. Made in Italy 1970s.

Wonderful Italian decorative box or ice bucket made in smoked lucite and chrome. This incredibly stylish and rare piece was designed by Antonio Botta and produced by Rexite in Italy ...

Amazing midcentury plastic Italian ice bucket with faux briar effect. This fantastic item was designed in Italy during the 1970s. This wine cooler is ...

Mid-Century modern Italian square ice bucket, 1970s Mid-Century Italian pear shaped ice bucket in chrome plated silver platter, 1970s A wo...

Table or bench container in steel and plastic. Sliding opening, suction cup feet.

Midcentury beautiful squared set of ten coasters in sky blue acrylic by Tommaso Barbi. Made in Italy in the 1970s.

Amazing plexiglass square ice bucket, frozen effect, made in Italy in the 1970s.

Midcentury beautiful set of 10 round coasters in lucite ice effect and chrome in the style of Willy Rizzo. Made in Italy in the 1970s. Dimensions: - 8 small size for glasses (diame...

Stunning mid-century carafe or decorative thermos in tortoiseshell effect lucite and gilt brass. This incredibly stylish piece is attributed to a Dior Home design and was made in Ita...

Set of three ceramics bottles vases in lacquered ceramics by the Italian designer Nanni Valentini for Franco Bucci / Laboratorio Pesaro. Made in I...

We offer you a splendid Space Age Carafe & Glasses Set for your home bar corner. Made in Italy during the 60s, it is composed of 6 Collins Tumbler glasses and a carafe with a blown g...

Midcentury wonderful bottle holder in lucite, wicker and brass in the style of Christian Dior Home. Made in Italy in the 1970s.

Midcentury wonderful ice bucket in lucite, wicker and chrome in the style of Christian Dior Home. Made in Italy in the 1970s. Great accessory for any modern interior.

Italian ice bucket in teak and gold metal details, circa 1960s. The "Made in Italy" engraving is visible on the bottom, as shown in the photos.

Midcentury amazing ice bucket in lucite, wicker and chrome in the style of Christian Dior Home. Made in Italy in the 1970s. Great accessory for any modern interior.

Barware set composed of a serving tray, tongs and corkscrew in white goatskin and steel details by the Italian designer Aldo Tura. Made in Italy in the 1950s. The original label i...

Amazing mid-century Italian cork ice bucket with an aluminium band. This fantastic piece was designed in Italy in the 1970s. This item is very beautiful and elegant with a cork st...

Stunning mid-century double wine holder in solid golden brass. This incredibly elegant piece was hand-made by Renzo Cassetti, in Italy during the 1970s and is signed on the bottom. ...

Bottle rack in gilded brass, Italy, 1950s by Aldo Tura. This wine rack is very unique as the main structure is sustained by two neoclassical wheels, giving this classic piece a fu...

An elegant and classic insulated ice bucket with lid by Maestri. Stamped in the bottom with makers name and the name of the collection. Fully functional and in great condition. No de...

Pair of signed Lucite ice buckets with a removable interior bowl for better cooling and easy cleaning. The ice buckets have a modern edgy and fashionable chrome handle for easy mano...

Midcentury cube barware ice bucket in lucite and wicker with brass details in the style of Christian Dior Home. Made in Italy in the 1970s.

A mid-century silver plated Italian wine cooler in metal from the 1950's. Can also work as an ice bucket.

Wonderful magazine rack and a bottle holder. It was produced in Italy during 1960s. It is made of bamboo and rattan, with two shelves for magazines, a smaller one on the top and a...