Bar in stainless steel and polished brass trim
Covered in caramel suede
Composed of a counter with a mini fridge and a shelving unit with interior storage and lighting
Each piece is signed and numbered
W 100 x D 100 x H 195 cm / W 39.4″ x D 39.4″ x H 76.7″
Insured Worldwide Delivery- Secure payment
- Certificate of authenticity
Created in Rome in the late 1960s and 1970s, the iconic Gin Bar by Willy Rizzo embodies postwar Italian glamour and the spirit of high-end cocktail culture. Designed as sculptural focal points, it combines chrome, smoked glass, and suede. Favoured by icons such as Brigitte Bardot and Salvador Dalí, these bars were conceived not just as functional pieces, but as social centrepieces – bold, cinematic designs that anchored a room and defined an era of sophisticated entertaining.
“I’m a photographer who makes furniture.” Willy Rizzo was keen to point out that he wasn’t a designer. Friend of the jet set and Hollywood’s A-list -including the ineffable Billy Wilder- he was one of the most sought-after photographers of his time. And he loved his job. His successful stint as a designer happened almost by accident: “I needed to furnish my new home in Rome, and I couldn’t find anything that matched my taste. I didn’t like all that psychedelic trend of the time, nor did I want Scandinavian design. So, I decided to do it myself ». What started as a small, rather amateurish venture quickly turned into a successful business. Rizzo designs were soon to be found in the homes of Salvador Dali, Brigitte Bardot, Otto Preminger, and Vincent Minelli, to name but a few. “I never tried to sell my designs; however, the friends who used to come to my home, when seeing my “works”, would want to buy them: And how could I say no? » The great photographer/designer sadly passed away in 2013, but his unique furniture pieces live on, gracing the homes of a new generation of design aficionados.
Architect or Interior Designer?
-
Worldwide deliveriesAll our shipments are insured and processed by specialized carriers
-
Secure paymentYou can pay by credit card, PayPal or bank transfer in complete security and privacy
-
Team of specialist advisersOur team of design specialists are here to help and will answer all your questions and personalized requests
-
Certificate of authenticityEach piece is authentic and certified
-
Flint Terracotta
-
Linterno Fabric : St Moritz/Nobili