Coffee table from the Alveo series in the rare ivory-colored version, with brass details and a recessed central basin for plants or storage.
Willy Rizzo (1928 to 2013) was an Italian photographer and designer. Having become known as a photographer for the jet set, he began designing furniture in Rome in the late 1960s. In his studio in Tivoli, he created over thirty pieces in noble materials such as steel, brass, and marble. Today, his work is exhibited at the Metropolitan Museum in New York, among other places.
Original from the 1970s, in beautiful condition with minimal signs of use. No restorations. However, 3 of the 4 metal corner pieces are discolored (see photos).
Coffee table from the Alveo series in the rare ivory-colored version, with brass details and a recessed central well for plants or storage.
Willy Rizzo (1928 to 2013) was an Italian photographer and designer. He first made his name photographing the jet set, and turned to furniture design in Rome in the late 1960s. At his workshop in Tivoli he produced more than thirty pieces in noble materials such as steel, brass and marble. His work is shown today in collections including the Metropolitan Museum in New York.
Original from the 1970s, in good condition with minimal traces of use. No restorations. Note that 3 of the 4 metal corner caps have discoloured (see photos).
Specifications
ConditionVery goodColorsCremeMaterialBrass, Lamine, MetalNumber of items1Height34 cmWidth80 cmDepth128 cmSigns of usageScratches