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Hollywood Regency Illuminated Dry Bar in the Style of Willy Rizzo, Italy 1970s
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Magnificent Hollywood Regency style dry bar in chrome-plated steel, brass, glass, mirror, suede and woven rattan wicker. This incredibly rare version of the iconic dry bar designed by Willy Rizzo was produced in Italy during the 1970s.
This set includes a counter element and a cabinet with three illuminated shelves for storing drinks. Featuring chrome and brass details with beige suede and woven rattan wicker, the latter material makes this set quite rare.
The counter has a mirrored glass top, its original fridge includes a small freezer for ice which is very powerful and perfectly working and a cabinet with a lovely door in ice-effect glass and brass accents.
The way the different materials, colours and textures combine creates an incredibly charming and unique appearance.
Fully original and in amazing conditions, the illuminated shelves of the cabinet have been rewired with three led lights. The fridge chromed steel door has a small dent that is shown in the photos and unnoticeable in a daily use. The fridge comes with its original paper warranty from the producer.
An increedibly stylish and unique Hollywood Regency style dry bar.
Cabinet Dimensions (cm):
Width - 155
Depth - 24
Height - 197
Counter Dimensions (cm):
Width - 151
Depth - 58
Height - 93,5
Willy Rizzo (1928-2013), born in Naples, was a celebrity and Hollywood photographer. His models include Brigitte Bardot and Audrey Hepburn. At a later stage in life, Rizzo discovered that his clientele loved his particular aesthetics and sense for style so much that he decided to design furniture. Often his design where commissions from for example Salvador Dali or Marilyn Monroe. From the end of the 1960s onwards, Rizzo designed about 30 different furniture pieces.
- Attributed to:Willy Rizzo (Designer)
- Dimensions:Height: 77.56 in (197 cm)Width: 61.03 in (155 cm)Depth: 47.25 in (120 cm)
- Sold As:Set of 2
- Style:Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:1970s
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Roma, IT
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU3067338546232
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