Willy Rizzo was an Italian photographer, furniture designer, and bon vivant who was a major figure in mid-century modern design. He was born in Naples in 1928 and began his career as a photographer in the early 1950s. His work quickly gained him a reputation for capturing the glamour and sophistication of the jet set, and he photographed some of the most famous people of his era, including Marilyn Monroe, Brigitte Bardot, and Salvador DalĂ­.

In 1966, Rizzo began designing furniture. His pieces were inspired by the clean lines and simple forms of mid-century modern design, but they also had a luxurious and sensual quality that was uniquely Rizzo. He used luxurious materials such as velvet, leather, and glass, and his designs often featured curvaceous forms and bold colours.

Rizzo's furniture was a commercial success, and he opened boutiques around the world to sell his designs. He more...

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Willy Rizzo cocktail table for Cidue, polished chrome, mirrored…

Willy Rizzo cocktail table for Cidue, polished chrome, mirrored glass and painted wood. Cidue sticker to base. France, c 1970s, 28.5 cm high, 120 cm wide, 80 cm deep

A Bird's-Eye maple and brass Two-Door sideboard, 1970s, Italy.…

Bird's-Eye Maple and Brass Sideboard, Italian 1970s

A Bird's-Eye maple and brass Two-Door sideboard, 1970s, Italy. With a central shelf inside. In the style of Willy Rizzo. Height 75 cm, width 114 cm, depth 45 cm

Willy Rizzo Savage sideboard with Built-in bar Fridge for Mario…

Willy Rizzo's Savage Sideboard with Bar Fridge

Willy Rizzo Savage sideboard with Built-in bar Fridge for Mario Sabot, red laminate and wood with polished metal features. Two drawers and two cupboards with a bar fridge by Frigomatic built into one. Italy, c 1970s, 75.5 cm high, 120 cm wide, 47.5 cm deep

Pair of chairs in the style of Willy Rizzo; black vinyl and…

Willy Rizzo Style Swivel Chairs

Pair of chairs in the style of Willy Rizzo; black vinyl and polished metal. Swivel bases. Italy; c 1970s; 72 cm high, 66 cm wide, 63 cm deep

Willy Rizzo Drybar; polished metal and black lacquered timber.…

Willy Rizzo Drybar: Polished Metal and Black Lacquer

Willy Rizzo Drybar; polished metal and black lacquered timber. Sliding top with internal features and drawers. Italy; c 1970s; 76 cm high, 120 cm wide, 40.5 cm deep

Willy Rizzo dining setting; circular black laminate topped…

Willy Rizzo Dining Set

Willy Rizzo dining setting; circular black laminate topped dining table with polished metal fittings. Six dining chairs in lacquered timber and polished metal, recovered in grey velvet. Italy; c 1970s; chairs: 70 cm high, 50 cm wide, 45 cm deep, table: 76…

In the manner of Willy Rizzo cocktail bar & stools, red glass,…

Red Glass Cocktail Bar & Stools by Willy Rizzo

In the manner of Willy Rizzo cocktail bar & stools, red glass, chrome and brass. Bar stools covered in red vinyl uphostery, Italy, c 1970s, bar 115 cm high, 151 cm wide, 46 cm deep, stools 80 cm high, 36 cm wide, 36 cm deep

Willy Rizzo cocktail table for Cidue, mirrored top, chrome,…

Mirrored Chrome Cocktail Table by Willy Rizzo for Cidue

Willy Rizzo cocktail table for Cidue, mirrored top, chrome, metal and wood, Italy, c 1970s

A large chrome, brass and glass rectangular coffee table,…

Italian 1960s Coffee Table with Smoked Glass and Resin

A large chrome, brass and glass rectangular coffee table, Italian, circa 1960 attributed Willy Rizzo with original smoked glass and amethyst resin detailing 40 cm high, 160 cm long, 80 cm wide

A Willy Rizzo coffee table, 1970's, with reversed pattern glass…

1970's Willy Rizzo Reversed Glass Coffee Table

A Willy Rizzo coffee table, 1970's, with reversed pattern glass top, 140 x 80 x 29

A Chic Willy Rizzo style side table, C. 1970s, architectural…

Chic Lacquered Side Table with Chrome Frame

A Chic Willy Rizzo style side table, C. 1970s, architectural tiered construction with black lacquered panels and chromed frame, height 38 cm, width 86 cm, depth 45 cm

A Chic Willy Rizzo style side table, C. 1970s, architectural…

Chic 1970s Willy Rizzo Style Side Table

A Chic Willy Rizzo style side table, C. 1970s, architectural tiered construction with black lacquered panels and chromed frame, height 38 cm, width 86 cm, depth 45 cm

Willy Rizzo, coffee table for Ciove chrome and black laminate,…

Willy Rizzo Chrome and Black Laminate Coffee Table

Willy Rizzo, coffee table for Ciove chrome and black laminate, Italy c1970s, 34 cm high, 120 cm wide, 120 cm deep

Willy Rizzo bar glass and polished, Italy c 1970s

1970s Italian Polished Glass Barware by Willy Rizzo

Willy Rizzo bar glass and polished, Italy c 1970s

Willy Rizzo (Italian, 1928-2013), TRG Revolving Bar Coffee…

TRG Revolving Bar Coffee Table by Willy Rizzo

Willy Rizzo (Italian, 1928-2013), TRG Revolving Bar Coffee Table, 1970, round taupe laminated and stainless steel table, with integrated ice bucket, rotatable, height 37 cm, diameter 115 cm. Other Notes: Cf. for comparison Norma Skurka, Underground…

Willy Rizzo (Italian, 1928-2013), Two Door Cabinet, designed c.…

Willy Rizzo Black Cabinet with Steel Mounts

Willy Rizzo (Italian, 1928-2013), Two Door Cabinet, designed c. 1970, black laminated wood with chromed and polished steel mounts, having two drawers and two doors (A/F), height 75.5 cm width 120.5 cm depth 47.5 cm

Willy Rizzo. An 'Alvea' coffee table. Manufactured by Mario…

1970s Italian Alvea Coffee Table by Willy Rizzo

Willy Rizzo. An 'Alvea' coffee table. Manufactured by Mario Sabot. Italy c1970s. 37 cm high, 129 cm wide, 80 cm deep

Willy Rizzo for Pierre Cardin, cabinet, black laminated wood…

Pierre Cardin Black Cabinet by Willy Rizzo

Willy Rizzo for Pierre Cardin, cabinet, black laminated wood and chromed steel, having two drawers and two doors with interior shelf, side corners in polished steel, chromed door handles. Height 75.5 cm. Length 122 cm depth 48 cm