Tortoise Shell Barware

Wonderful set of five tortoiseshell effect coasters in lucite and brass. This beautiful set was designed by Willy Rizzo in Italy during 1970s. Each coaster is made with of central p...

Wonderful octagonal placemat in tortoiseshell plexiglass and brass. This piece was designed by Willy Rizzo in Italy in the 1970s. This piece is made with two parallel brass bands in between tortoiseshell plexiglass elements. This piece is perfect for decorating a living room or bar and they will elevate a cocktail table. Willy Rizzo (22 October 1928 – 25 February 2013) was an Italian photographer and designer. Born in Naples, Willy Rizzo started his career as a photographer in Paris very early inthe 1940s. Great photographer of personalities, fashion and great reports, he has exhibited all-over the world: at Galerie Agathe Gaillard in Paris, at Galerie Bukamura in Tokyo, at Maison de la Photographie in Moscow, at Mallett gallery in New York and London, at the Grimaldi Forum in Monaco, or evenat the MUBE in São Paulo. In 1968, he moved to Rome and began his workdesigner for his personal needs because, according to him, "Scandinavian furniturewere neither comfortable enough nor luxurious enough. " When asked, he creates his workshops in 1970 and launched its points of sale worldwide."Imagination and strong modern style" are the words that define his style. Today his Elliptical marble table is exhibited at MoMA in New York. Willy Rizzo married Dominique Rizzo in 1979. They have three children, Willy Jr, Camilla and Gloria. In 2009, they opened the Willy Rizzo Design and Photography Studio at 12 rue de Verneuil...

Octagonal placemat in plexiglass with smoked ice effect and brass. This piece was designed by Willy Rizzo in Italy during the 1970s. This piece is made with two parallel brass bands in between tortoiseshell plexiglass elements. This piece is perfect for decorating a living room or bar and they will elevate a cocktail table. Willy Rizzo (22 October 1928 - 25 February 2013) was an Italian photographer and designer. Born in Naples, Willy Rizzo started his career as a photographer in Paris very early in the 1940s. Great photographer of personalities, fashion and great reports, he has exhibited all-over the world: at Galerie Agathe Gaillard in Paris, at Galerie Bukamura in Tokyo, at Maison de la Photographie in Moscow, at Mallett gallery in New York and London, at the Grimaldi Forum in Monaco, or evenat the MUBE in São Paulo. In 1968, he moved to Rome and began his work designer for his personal needs because, according to him, "Scandinavian furniturewere neither comfortable enough nor luxurious enough." When asked, he creates his workshops in 1970 and launched its points of sale worldwide. "Imagination and strong modern style" are the words that define his style. Today his Elliptical marble table is exhibited at MoMA in New York. Willy Rizzo married Dominique Rizzo in 1979. They have three children, Willy Jr, Camilla and Gloria. In 2009, they opened the Willy Rizzo Design and Photography Studio at 12 rue de Verneuil...

Set of six octagonal placemats in tortoiseshell plexiglass and brass. This set was designed by Willy Rizzo in Italy during the 1970s. Each plate is made with two parallel brass bands in between tortoiseshell plexiglass elements. These pieces are perfect for decorating a living room or bar and they will elevate a cocktail table. Willy Rizzo (22 October 1928–25 February 2013) was an Italian photographer and designer. Born in Naples, Willy Rizzo started his career as a photographer in Paris very early in the 1940s. Great photographer of personalities, fashion and great reports, he has exhibited all-over the world: at Galerie Agathe Gaillard in Paris, at Galerie Bukamura in Tokyo, at Maison de la Photographie in Moscow, at Mallett gallery in New York and London, at the Grimaldi Forum in Monaco, or evenat the MUBE in São Paulo. In 1968, he moved to Rome and began his workdesigner for his personal needs because, according to him, "Scandinavian furniturewere neither comfortable enough nor luxurious enough. " When asked, he creates his workshops in 1970 and launched its points of sale worldwide."Imagination and strong modern style" are the words that define his style. Today his Elliptical marble table is exhibited at MoMA in New York. Willy Rizzo married Dominique Rizzo in 1979. They have three children, Willy Jr, Camilla and Gloria. In 2009, they opened the Willy Rizzo Design and Photography Studio at 12 rue de Verneuil...

Pair of tortoiseshell plexiglass and brass coasters. This set was designed by Willy Rizzo in Italy during 1970s. Each coaster is made with of central part of tortoiseshell plexigl...

Beautiful Napoleon III Liquor cellar in Boulle Marquetry in gilt Brass, tortoiseshell, mother of pearl, bone, and horn. Rich ornamentation in marquetry ...

Ice Bucket rendered in tortoiseshell Lucite and burl wood designed by Pierre Cardin, 1970s, France.

English Sheffield silver plated tortoiseshell interior barware / tableware footed serving tray with garland border design details. The tray is in great condition. Minor wear consiste...

English silver plated tortoiseshell interior barware / tableware footed oval tray with sides handle. The tray is in great condition, maker's mark undersigned. Minor wear consistent w...

English silver plated tortoiseshell interior round footed barware / tableware serving tray. The tray is in great condition. Minor wear consistent with age / use. Maker's mark undersi...

Set of 6 Willy Rizzo coasters. Tortoiseshell plexiglass and chrome metal, 1970s, Italy.  

English octagon faux tortoiseshell interior with silver plate frame barware or serving footed tray. The tray measure 18 inches long x 8 inches width x 3 inches high. Maker's mark und...