Coffee table style Willy Rizzo

Coffee table in black laminate and brushed aluminium, Willy Rizzo style, 1970s edition.

Another very comparable coffee table from the same period is available via this link.

• The tray is in perfect condition, some edges have small superficial scratches (see photo)
• W 134 CM X D 64 CM X H 31 CM

A coffee table inspired by Willy Rizzo’s style

This coffee table fits the aesthetic of Italian furniture from the 1970s, of which Willy Rizzo remains one of the most iconic figures. Its design favours balanced lines and proportions, highlighted by brushed aluminium and elegantly contrasted by a black laminate shelf—features that contributed to the success of Italian vintage design.

Made from brushed aluminium, it appeals with a look that is both understated and sophisticated. The satin finish discreetly catches the light and enhances the volumes without any ostentation. This surface treatment, highly prized during the 1970s, gives the vintage piece an elegant presence that suits both a contemporary interior and a modernist décor.

Its clean design recalls Willy Rizzo’s creations, whose furniture readily combined aluminium, stainless steel, brass, smoked glass or marble to achieve a balance between refinement and functionality. Without aiming to reproduce a specific model, this coffee table adopts the aesthetic codes that made the Italian designer renowned.

Thanks to its compact dimensions and robust construction, this coffee table naturally takes its place at the centre of a living room. Its top offers a fine display surface for art books, collectibles or a small vintage table lamp, while its timeless design allows it to pair just as well with a leather sofa as with a modernist or contemporary piece.

Fully and carefully restored in our workshop, this coffee table is a fine example of quality furniture inspired by Italian design from the 1970s. It will appeal to admirers of Willy Rizzo, modernist furniture and, more broadly, vintage pieces with architectural lines.