Willy Rizzo

thumb|Willy Rizzo Willy Rizzo (October 22, 1928 – February 25, 2013) was an Italian-born French photographer, designer, and furniture designer, known for his artistic photography and his iconic furniture designs. Willy Rizzo is particularly known for his furniture designs created from the 1960s onwards. His pieces combine geometric forms, noble materials, and an aesthetic characteristic of Italian design in the second half of the 20th century. His creations include tables, consoles, chests of drawers, and armchairs, some of which are now sought after as vintage design pieces and presented at international auctions as works of art. Quotes « L'imagination et un style moderne très affirmé qui se fondent parfaitement avec le reste des intérieurs. »Site officiel de Willy Rizzo « Notre métier est un perpétuel défi. »Site officiel de Willy Rizzo Imagination and a strong modern style that blend perfectly with the rest of the interiors.Willy Rizzo official website Our profession is a constant challenge.Designer Willy Rizzo official website I have an immense admiration for people like Doisneau and Cartier-Bresson, but they can afford to wait for hours or days for that magical moment. With fashion and celebrities, it is different. It is not the same profession!Willy Rizzo official website Quotes about Willy Rizzo I met Willy in Milan during a dinner organized by Playboy Magazine! We have been excellent friends ever since. Besides, Willy ‘looks like my father.’ We see each other regularly and are constantly joking around. I always tease him about the paparazzi. In Willy’s photographs, I appreciate that certain ‘French touch,’ especially in his art direction. I consider him a great photographer and admire not only his work, but his entire career. (Jack Nicholson) Willy Rizzo official website (2024) Willy Rizzo is very bold, very masculine, and really funky. (Lenny Kravitz) Willy Rizzo official website (2024) Salvador Dalí commissioned several pieces, as did Brigitte Bardot for the interior of her home, “La Madrague,” in Saint-Tropez. Willy also furnished the aristocratic Roman apartments of Palazzo Borghese and Palazzo Ruspoli. Rizzo’s style defined an era. Regarded as the designer of La Dolce Vita, he truly embodied it. Willy Rizzo official website (2024) Working with Willy Rizzo is a great and joyful game of marbles. (Françoise Sagan) Willy Rizzo official website (2024) Ghighi Cassini, the journalist who coined the term “Jet set” to describe the world and lifestyle that Fellini immortalized in La Dolce Vita, wanted a modern apartment in a classical building. Willy Rizzo, who had always loved beauty and antique pieces, was therefore able to create contemporary furniture for him that blended perfectly with interiors of a more traditional character. This commission led to many more requests from members of the Jet Set and high society.Designer Willy Rizzo official website When you take a photograph, think of creating a Fragonard! But in some cases, just shoot and think about it later (Gaston Paris) External links Willy Rizzo Category:French photographers Category:Italian photographers Category:French designers Category:Italian designers Category:1928 births Category:2013 deaths