Willy Daro’s sculptural furniture creations double as striking works of art. The designer is known for his glitzy Hollywood Regency-style lighting fixtures, including a range of elegant table lamps, wall lights and ceiling lights. Collectors also gravitate toward vintage Willy Daro coffee tables — with their provocatively winding bases of brass or travertine, these pieces exude sophistication in any modern space.
Daro established his design studio after World War II. In the early 1960s, he opened Les Nouveaux Ateliers Willy Daro in Brussels, where he produced furniture for nearly three decades until the workshop closed in 1987.
Most of Daro’s most famous designs were created during the 1970s when he garnered attention for an innovative use of natural materials. Daro’s audacious furnishings featured an unlikely merging of brass, minerals, fossils, coral, shells and stones. The works from this era frequently share commonalities with brutalist-style design while retaining a luxurious look and feel.
Daro’s lighting fixtures add visual intrigue to bedrooms and living rooms. Each lamp, pendant and chandelier has a distinct personality, such as through the contrast of a metallic finish with a large shell or a geode. Daro’s fixtures often see an integration of botanical and floral flourishes, complete with intricate brass leaves and petals. His tables similarly draw on the natural world — metal bases shaped like bonsai trees are topped with thick glass surfaces that allow for visibility of the sculptural forms below. Today, Daro's pieces remain highly collectible, fetching considerable prices at auction.
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Wall or Ceiling Lamp by Willy Daro for Massive, Belgium, 1960s
By Massive Lighting, Willy Daro
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
A gold wall sconce or wall light by Belgian designer Willy Daro for lighting manufacturer Massive. It has a wonderful naturalistic shape and is very decorative of the 1970s era. The...
Metal
Large Floral Hollywood Regency Flush Lamp by Willy Daro for Massive
By Willy Daro, Charles Maison, Maison Charles, Hans Kögl, Massive Lighting
Located in München, DE
Exceptionally large and decorative floral ceiling lamp from the 1960s. Great design and very solid workmanship. The leaves create a spectacular light. Design: Willy Daro Manufacture...
Metal
Wall or Ceiling Lamp by Willy Daro for Massive, Belgium, 1960s
By Massive Lighting, Willy Daro
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
A gold wall sconce or wall light by Belgian designer Willy Daro for lighting manufacturer Massive. It has a wonderful naturalistic shape and is very decorative of the 1970s era. Mea...
Metal
Pair Table Lamps by Willy Daro for Massive, Belgium, 1960s
By Massive Lighting, Willy Daro
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
A gold wall sconce or wall light by Belgian designer Willy Daro for lighting manufacturer Massive. It has a wonderful naturalistic shape and is very decorative of the 1970s era. The...
Metal
Wall or Ceiling Lamp by Willy Daro for Massive, Belgium, 1960s
By Massive Lighting, Willy Daro
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
A gold wall sconce or wall light by Belgian designer Willy Daro for lighting manufacturer Massive. It has a wonderful naturalistic shape and is very decorative of the 1970s era. Mea...
Metal
Golden Floral Hollywood Regency Flush Lamp by Willy Daro for Massive
By Massive Lighting, Hans Kögl, Gaetano Sciolari, Willy Daro, Gebrüder Cosack
Located in München, DE
Exceptionally decorative floral ceiling lamp from the 1960s. Great design and very solid workmanship. The leaves create a spectacular light. Design: Willy Daro Manufacturer: Ma...
Metal
Magnificent Brass Branches Chandelier by Willy Daro
By Willy Daro
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
This magnificent chandelier is a piece of art. It was designed by Willy Daro in the 1970s in Belgium. The brass branches are a safe shelter for the eight silver-plated birds. This ...
Brass
Wall or Ceiling Double Lamp by Willy Daro for Massive, Belgium, 1960s
By Massive Lighting, Willy Daro
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
A gold wall sconce or wall light by Belgian designer Willy Daro for lighting manufacturer Massive. It has a wonderful naturalistic shape and is very decorative of the 1970s era. Mea...
Metal
Wall or Ceiling Lamp by Willy Daro for Massive, Belgium, 1960s
By Massive Lighting, Willy Daro
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
A gold wall sconce or wall light by Belgian designer Willy Daro for lighting manufacturer Massive. It has a wonderful naturalistic shape and is very decorative of the 1970s era. The...
Metal
Wall or Ceiling Lamp by Willy Daro for Massive, Belgium, 1960s
By Massive Lighting, Willy Daro
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
A gold wall sconce or wall light by Belgian designer Willy Daro for lighting manufacturer Massive. It has a wonderful naturalistic shape and is very decorative of the 1970s era. The...
Metal
Wall or Ceiling Lamp by Willy Daro for Massive, Belgium, 1960s
By Willy Daro, Massive Lighting
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
A gold wall sconce or wall light by Belgian designer Willy Daro for lighting manufacturer Massive. It has a wonderful naturalistic shape and is very decorative of the 1970s era. The...
Metal
Vintage Pendant Light by Massive, Belgium, 1960s
By Massive Lighting
Located in Verviers, BE
Vintage pendant light by Massive, Belgium. Last 2 pictures were taken in daylight Photography fails to capture the simple elegant illumination p...
Art Glass
$4,177
H 9.85 in Dm 19.3 in
Hollywood Regency. Mid-Century Modern gilt bronze flush mount, Spain, 1950s
By Ferro Art, Maison Jansen, Maison Honoré, Willy Daro, Maison Charles
Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES
Hollywood Regency and Mid-Century Modern flush mount, Spain, 1950s. Molded solid bronze structure with a central opaline glass diffuser. The different pieces of molded bronze are att...
Brass, Bronze
$3,481
H 11.03 in Dm 39.38 in
Large Mid-Century and Farmhouse style flush mount by Ferro Art, Spain, 1950s
By Maison Charles, Hans Kögl, Ferro Art, Willy Daro, Maison Jansen
Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES
Compatible with US/EU standards. Hollywood Regency and Mid-Century Modern style leaves flush mount by Ferro Art (also known as Ferroarte), Spain, 1950s. The structure is composed of...
Brass, Iron, Wrought Iron
$2,088
H 25.6 in Dm 12.6 in
Hollywood Regency gilt iron leaves pendant lamp by Ferro Art, Spain, 1950s
By Ferro Art, Willy Daro, Hans Kögl, Maison Jansen, Massive Lighting
Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES
Mid-Century and Hollywood Regency style wrought iron pendant lamp by Ferro Art (also known as Ferroarte), Spain, 1950s. Composed of a wrought iron structure in the shape of a fairy birdcage with welded leaves and gold leaf finish. Gilt brass elements and chain. Real wax lamp...
Iron, Gold Leaf, Wrought Iron
$1,856
H 17.33 in Dm 4.73 in
Hollywood Regency gilt wrought iron flush mount by Ferro Art, Spain, 1950s
By Ferro Art, Maison Jansen, Maison Charles, Willy Daro, Ferrocolor
Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES
Hollywood Regency wrought iron flush mount by Ferro Art (also known as Ferroarte), Spain, 1950s. Handmade wrought iron structure using metalwork techniques such as hammered, welded a...
Iron, Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf
$905
H 6.7 in Dm 14.57 in
1970s Florentine-style brass ceiling lamp by Willy Daro for Massive, Belgium
Located in München, BY
1970s brass ceiling or wall lamp by Willy Daro for Massive. Made in Belgium. Beautiful Florentine Regency design. High-quality craftsmanship in polished brass. Fully functional and 1...
Brass
Wall lamp with three flowers by Willy Daro, Belgium, 1970s
By Willy Daro
Located in Benalmadena, ES
Floral wall lamp designed by Willy Daro made of gold metal and brass in the 1970s. Each point of light has beautiful golden leaves around it creating a beautiful decoration and ambie...
Metal
$609
H 5.91 in Dm 11.82 in
Hollywood Regency Style Gilt Metal Floral Flush Mount or Ceiling Light, 1970s
By Hans Kögl
Located in Barntrup, DE
Hollywood Regency style gilt metal floral flush mount or ceiling light, Germany, circa the 1970s. This adorable Hollywood Regency-style g...
Metal
$2,552Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 3.94 in Dm 16.93 in
Hollywood Regency. Flush mounts by Hans Kögl, Germany, 1970s
By Massive Lighting, Hans Kögl, Maison Jansen, Maison Charles, Willy Daro
Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES
Hollywood Regency Florentine flush mounts by Hans Kögl, Germany, 1970s, set of 3. Iron and metal structures in the shape of big flowers, formed by several crowns of leaves of differe...
Metal, Iron
$909Sale Price|35% Off
H 33.47 in W 8.27 in D 3.94 in
Hollywood Regency Willy Daro Wall Lights By Massive Belgium 1970s
By Willy Daro, Massive Lighting
Located in Verviers, BE
Hollywood Regency Willy Daro Wall Lights By Massive Belgium 1970s Absolutely stunning wall lights. They have been electrically checked and are ready for wiring into the mains. And s...
Brass
$1,066 / set
H 3.94 in Dm 9.06 in
Set of 2 Golden Florentine Flower Shape Flushmounts by Willy Daro for Massive
By Willy Daro, Massive Lighting
Located in Hagenbach, DE
A set of brass flushmounts by Willy Daro for Massive made in Belgium in the 1960s. The lamp has a beautiful wheat sheaf design. It is made in the period of Hollywood Regency. The...
Brass
$425
H 4.5 in Dm 14.63 in
Hollywood Regency Flower Brass Wall Light, Willy Daro for Massive Lighting 1970s
By Massive Lighting
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Elegant Willy Daro flower light for ‘Massive Lighting', 1970s. Cast brass flower wall or ceiling light, the light attaches by a plate so can be used either way. The light is wired an...
Brass
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H 9.06 in W 15.36 in D 1.19 in
Pair Wall or Ceiling Lamp by Willy Daro for Massive, Belgium, 1960s
By Willy Daro, Massive Lighting
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
A gold wall sconce or wall light by Belgian designer Willy Daro for lighting manufacturer Massive. It has a wonderful naturalistic shape and is very decorative of the 1970s era. The...
Metal
Wall or Ceiling Lamp by Willy Daro for Massive, Belgium, 1960s
By Willy Daro, Massive Lighting
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
A gold wall sconce or wall light by Belgian designer Willy Daro for lighting manufacturer Massive. It has a wonderful naturalistic shape and is very decorative of the 1970s era. The...
Metal
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H 9.06 in W 29.53 in D 14.97 in
Wall or Ceiling Double Lamp by Willy Daro for Massive, Belgium, 1960s
By Willy Daro, Massive Lighting
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
A gold wall sconce or wall light by Belgian designer Willy Daro for lighting manufacturer Massive. It has a wonderful naturalistic shape and is very decorative of the 1970s era. The...
Metal
Sold
H 9.06 in W 15.36 in D 1.19 in
Pair Wall or Ceiling Lamp by Willy Daro for Massive, Belgium, 1960s
By Willy Daro, Massive Lighting
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
A gold wall sconce or wall light by Belgian designer Willy Daro for lighting manufacturer Massive. It has a wonderful naturalistic shape and is very decorative of the 1970s era. The...
Metal
Wall or Ceiling Lamp by Willy Daro for Massive, Belgium, 1960s
By Willy Daro, Massive Lighting
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
A gold wall sconce or wall light by Belgian designer Willy Daro for lighting manufacturer Massive. It has a wonderful naturalistic shape and is very decorative of the 1970s era. The...
Metal
Pair of Wall Lamps by Willy Daro for Massive, Belgium, 1960s
By Willy Daro, Massive Lighting
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
A gold wall sconce or wall light by Belgian designer Willy Daro for lighting manufacturer Massive. It has a wonderful naturalistic shape and is very decorative of the 1970s era. T...
Metal
Midcentury Capiz Shell Pendant Light by Willy Daro, 1950s, Belgium
By Willy Daro
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
Beautiful lotus pendant light made by Willy Daro in 1950s. The lamp is handmade of capiz shell and gilded brass - each pattern was handcrafted and assembled in the form of a lotus fl...
Brass
Magnificent Brass Branches Chandelier by Willy Daro
By Willy Daro
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
This magnificent chandelier is a piece of art. It was designed by Willy Daro in the 1970s in Belgium. The brass branches are a safe shelter for the eig...
Brass
Bronze "Tree Sculpture, Six Birds" Chandelier by Willy Daro, Belgium, 1970
By Willy Daro
Located in Antwerp, BE
Beautifully Willy Daro six birds chandelier, with six bronze and silver coated birds, perched on branches. Excellent condition. The chandelier has been executed with a great attenti...
Bronze
Large Willy Daro Bronze Organic "Tree Sculpture, Eight Birds" Chandelier
By Willy Daro
Located in Antwerp, BE
Polished cast massive bronze chandelier inset with eight bronze birds in diverse positions. Excellent condition. Dimension: Width 105 cm/...
Bronze
Large Capiz Shell Lamp
By Willy Daro
Located in Antwerp, BE
Beautiful flower form chandelier by Belgian designer Willy Daro with capiz shell flowers. The light represents the attempt of the designer Willy Daro to bring art and sculpture into ...