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Willy Rizzo
Glamouros and inspired by the geometries of the '30s, the furnishings made by Willy Rizzo (Naples, 1928 - Paris, 2013) represent the archetype of the '70s style. Known for their sophisticated materials, such as wood combined with brass and the use of lacquering, his pieces have conquered celebrities of all ages (from Coco Chanel, who owned one of his famous low circular tables, up to contemporary rock stars), and they continue to be highly sought-after by the international jet set. However, Rizzo's first love remained photography, to which he dedicated himself from a very young age since the '30s, after moving to Paris with his mother. Along with working for international agencies, he shot a series of reportages for Paris Match magazine, portraying the glamorous lives of actors and artists (such as Brigitte Bardot, Marilyn Monroe, Pablo Picasso, Salvador Dalì). Rizzo began designing furniture in the late '60s in Rome, where he moved after his marriage to actress Elsa Martinelli. However, towards the end of the '70s he returned to Paris, where until the 2000s he worked between design and photography and founded the Studio Willy Rizzo. Located at 12, rue de Verneuil, the studio is now run by his second wife Dominique Rizzo.
