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Set of 5 Willy Rizzo Tortoiseshell Plexiglass and Brass Italian Coasters, 1970s

Price:$337.43

$418.82List Price

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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 part of tortoiseshell effect lucite enriched by a brass rim. The contrast between the lucite and the brass is incredibly elegant. These rare and unique costers are perfect to smarten a living room or a bar. Dimensions (cm): Diameter - 9 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 in Paris 7e. Willy Rizzo died in 2013 but his Studio continued to support his work through exhibitions and numerous projects.

Attributed to:
Willy Rizzo (Designer)
Dimensions:
Height: 0.24 in (6 mm)Diameter: 3.55 in (9 cm)
Sold As:
Set of 5
Style:
Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Brass,Lucite,Plexiglass,Tortoise Shell
Place of Origin:
Italy
Period:
1970-1979
Date of Manufacture:
1970s
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use.
Seller Location:
Roma, IT
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU3067340759192

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