Modesto Orzali (1851-1931), father of Gaetano and brother of Achille Orzali, the three out standing personalities from a large family in which almost all members were dedicated to house building, designed the villa for himself in 1894. His projects, like the ones of his brother, are characterised by a traditional style, inspired by neoclassicism. Among them it's worth naming the Chalet Martini on the Promenade in Viareggio. In 1868 Modesto received an award from the Reale Accademmia di Belle Arti in Lucca which he had previously attended.
Between the time of its construction and the present day, there have been neither significant changes to the external appearance of the villa nor significant modifications to its interior. Therefore, the villa still appears the same today as it did when it was designed.
(source: Lorenza Caprotti - Centro Studi Cultura Liberty e Déco)