Willy Rizzo

Willy Rizzo (1928–2013) came to design through fashion photography — he shot Brigitte Bardot, Sophia Loren, and the Kennedys — and brought a photographer's eye for light, surface, and drama to furniture. His pieces for Mario Sabot in the 1970s: chrome-and-lacquer dining tables, brass-framed bar carts, mirrored consoles, are quintessential jet-set Italian design.

Rizzo's furniture has seen remarkable collector demand in recent years as the 1970s Italian design market has matured. His pieces are immediately recognisable by their cool metallicism and their refusal to be understated. Collectors Network features authenticated Willy Rizzo pieces from specialist vintage dealers.

Frequently Asked Questions

What characterises Willy Rizzo's furniture designs?

Rizzo's furniture is defined by chrome, brass, smoked glass, and lacquer — materials of the 1970s jet-set interior. His dining tables with thick chrome bases, brass bar carts, and mirror-fronted consoles are the most collected pieces. Mario Sabot production examples often carry the maker's label and are the primary source of authentic Rizzo attribution.

Does Collectors Network carry Willy Rizzo furniture?

Collectors Network regularly sources 1970s Italian furniture and design and frequently handles Willy Rizzo pieces. Browse our current stock or contact us — Rizzo bar carts, dining tables, and consoles are among our most requested pieces.