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Willy Rizzo Chairs

Italian, 1928-2013

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.

On 1stDibs, find a range of vintage Willy Rizzo tables, lighting, seating and storage pieces.

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Creator: Willy Rizzo
Italian Dinning Chairs by Willy Rizzo, Black Lacquered and Green Velvet in stock
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Madrid, ES
Mid Century modern set of eight Italian dinning chairs designed by Willy Rizzo for Mario Sabot. Made of black lacquered wood structure. Seat reu...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Willy Rizzo Chairs

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Steel

Set of 6 Vintage Chairs by Willy Rizzo, Italy, 1970s
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Roma, IT
Set of 6 chairs by Willy Rizzo, tubular steel and fabric. 1970s. Seat width 50 Depth 40cm Seat height 40cm Seat back height 75 Good conditions. Willy Rizzo (Naples, ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Willy Rizzo Chairs

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Steel

Willy Rizzo C2 70s Production Chromed Steel Frame Gray Vintage Leather Set of 4
By Willy Rizzo
Located in IT
Willy Rizzo chairs C2 70s production with chromed steel frame and gray vintage leather seats. Set of 4 chairs. The seat has been re upholstered with vintage leather. The chairs are...
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Late 20th Century European Modern Willy Rizzo Chairs

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Steel

Sedie di Willy Rizzo per Mario Sabot Anni 70
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Milano, IT
Coppia di sedie in legno di faggio tinto con imbottitura in espanso e rivestimento in tessuto.
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Willy Rizzo Chairs

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Fabric, Beech

Willy Rizzo, Set of 6 Chairs in Lacquered Wood and Steel for Mario Sabot, Italy
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Willy Rizzo, Set of 6 Chairs in Lacquered Wood and steel for Mario Sabot, Italy 1960 there are lacks of paint on the top of all the chairs the upholstery needs to be redone the mo...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Willy Rizzo Chairs

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Stainless Steel

Mid-Century Modern Italian Set of 4 Willy Rizzo Brass Chairs. 1970s
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Prato, IT
Mid-Century Modern Italian set of 4 Willy Rizzo dining chairs with gilt brass structure and original vintage "Rubelli" velvet fabric.
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Willy Rizzo Chairs

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Brass

Willy Rizzo Peccary Leather SQ Chairs with Stainless Steel Structure, circa 1970
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Experience the iconic design of Willy Rizzo with this exceptional pair of SQ chairs. Crafted in 1970, these chairs boast a striking stainless steel structure that exudes contemporary...
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1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Willy Rizzo Chairs

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Chrome

Set of 4 Chairs Lia Model by Claudio Salocchi, Italy, 1960s
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Roma, IT
Four chairs with metal structure and leather upholstery, model 'Lia', designed by Claudio Salocchi. Original brand. Slight flaws. Prod. Sormani, Italy, around 1960. 81x 49 x 53...
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1960s Italian Vintage Willy Rizzo Chairs

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Metal

Willy Rizzo, Set of 4 Chairs in Lacquered Wood for Mario Sabot, Italy 1970 Ca
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Argelato, BO
Willy Rizzo, set of 4 chairs in lacquered wood, fabric and aluminum, Mario Sabot production. Models created in the 1970s
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1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Willy Rizzo Chairs

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Aluminum

Set of 5 Dining Chairs by Willy Rizzo for Cidue, Leather and Steel, Italy, 1970
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Brussels, BE
Set of 5 dining chairs by Willy Rizzo for Cidue, leather and steel, Italy, 1970s.
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1970s Italian Vintage Willy Rizzo Chairs

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Steel

Set of 4 Chairs by Willy Rizzo, Italy, 1970s
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Roma, IT
Set of 4 Chairs by Willy Rizzo, 1970s. Metal and fabric. Total height 83 cm, sitting height 50 cm, lenght 46 cm, depth 42 cm. Good conditions.
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1970s Italian Vintage Willy Rizzo Chairs

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Metal

Set of 4 Willy Rizzo Diningchairs in Chrome and Leather for Cidue, Italy, 1970s
By Willy Rizzo, Cidue
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Beautifully patinated dark cognac brown dining-room chairs by Willy Rizzo for Cidue. As we are used from Willy Rizzo we see a good combination between the two materials used in this ...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Willy Rizzo Chairs

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Chrome

Cidue Dining Chairs Designed by Willy Rizzo Set of 4 Chrome and Black Leather
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Vis, NL
For your consideration a set of 4 chairs designed by Willy Rizzo and produced by Cidue. Original leather. No repairs or damages on the structure. Made in Italy.
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Willy Rizzo Chairs

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Chrome

Willy Rizzo Dining Chairs for Mario Sabon
By Mario Sabot, Willy Rizzo
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Unique Willy Rizzo for Mario Sabot set off four dining chairs made of curved wood lacquered in black shiny colour and leather padded cushions, custom made for these chairs, and hold ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Willy Rizzo Chairs

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Leather, Wood

Willy Rizzo Italian Midcentury set of two Chairs Mid 70's
By Willy Rizzo
Located in bari, IT
Set of four chairs with steel structure seats in original suede designer Willy Rizzo mid 70s. Some repairs without any stability problems.
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Willy Rizzo Chairs

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Metal

Set of 4 Black Leather Chrome Cantilever Chairs by Willy Rizzo for Cidue Italy
By Willy Rizzo, Cidue
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A set of 4 dining or accent chairs designed by Willy Rizzo for Cidue. A stunning set of vintage Italian designed cantilever chairs, iconic and minimal. These chairs feature a chrome ...
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Willy Rizzo Chairs

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Leather

Mid-Century Modern Set of 6 Willy Rizzo Dining Chairs, Italy, circa 1970s
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Set of 6 Willy Rizzo Dining Chairs, Italy, circa 1970s.
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1970s Italian Vintage Willy Rizzo Chairs

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Chrome

Set of Four Willy Rizzo Signed Chairs
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Miami, FL
Set of four chrome metal chairs signed Willy Rizzo on the chrome leg. Newly reupholstered in black ultrasuede. Measures: 19" H seat.
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Willy Rizzo Chairs

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Chrome

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Set of 6 Willy Rizzo Cantilever Dining chairs for Cidue, Italy 1970s
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Set of 4 Chairs, Willy Rizzo for Cidue
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Willy Rizzo chairs for sale on 1stDibs.

Willy Rizzo chairs are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of metal and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Willy Rizzo chairs, although black editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original chairs by Willy Rizzo were created in the mid-century modern style in europe during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider chairs by Giotto Stoppino, Tobia Scarpa, and Carlo Bartoli. Prices for Willy Rizzo chairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $579 and can go as high as $10,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $4,050.

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