Stainless steel, laminate and wood
Italy, circa the late 1970s
Willy Rizzo (1928-2013)
Modernist design
Circular two level coffee/bar table with integrated wine cooler
14 ¼” x 45” (height x diameter)
Good condition

Willy Rizzo’s previous career as photographer to the European jet set offered him an instant market for his stylish furniture designs. Amongst his most popular designs was this chic two level coffee/bar table. With its sleek surface and modernist lines, it incorporates an integral wine cooler for entertaining.

The table has a fixed wood frame covered in brushed stainless steel and red laminate. The stainless steel wine cooler is removable.

The table is in overall good condition with some light to moderate scratches. It measures 14 ¼” x 45” (height x diameter).

Willy Rizzo (1928-2013)

Willy Rizzo began his career as a photographer. He photographed celebrities and playboys in France and across Europe. Much of his work was quite serious, however, including his coverage of Trial of Nuremberg. It wasn’t until 1966 that he shifted gears to furniture design, utilizing local artisans to produce his designs. His many friends, clients and other contacts admired the custom interior he created for himself in Rome and became his clients. Soon, Italian high society flocked to his doors. His pieces combined clean, simple lines and materials with bold, sculptural forms. When asked about his designs, Rizzo explained: “It was never about recreating classic styles in modern furniture, that wasn’t the point. It was about creating something new for a traditional setting”.