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Officina Rivadossi Seating

Italian

Italian sculptor, furniture designer and maestro d’arte e mestiere (master of art and craft) Giuseppe Rivadossi is considered one of the 20th century’s leading woodworkers. His hand-carved, mid-century modern furniture — as well as the work of Officina Rivadossi, the firm he cofounded — has been described as poetic, ancient, ethereal and soulful.

Rivadossi was born in 1935 in Monteclana di Nave, where he still lives and works today. He began woodworking at an early age, learning the craft from his father, who founded a carpentry business in 1920. In 1962, Rivadossi took over his father’s workshop and transformed it into an artistic atelier, creating sculptural furniture and objets d’art.

Toward the late 1960s, Rivadossi’s friends and fellow woodworking artists encouraged him to exhibit his wooden sculptures at shows throughout Italy. In 1968, he participated in his first sculpture exhibition, which led to others throughout the 1970s, such as the Triennale di Milano in 1974 and the Biennale di Mentone in 1976. That same year, Rivadossi and several collaborators established Officina Rivadossi, which specialized in wooden objects, sculptures and modern furniture. Pieces included walnut dining room tables, oak sideboards and architectonic dining chairs and armchairs suitable for the home or office.

From the 1980s through the 2000s, Rivadossi’s designs took on a more organic, architectural approach. For instance, his Custodia Lombarda cabinet comprises two doors with hand-carved latticework that gradually reduces size. His decorative boxes with grooved textures, geometric patterns and curved forms also double as desktop sculptures. 

In 2013, Officina Rivadossi evolved to become Habito di Giuseppe Rivadossi, which Rivadossi runs with his two sons Emanuele and Clemente. Since then, the furniture firm has shown at numerous exhibitions, including Salone del Mobile di Milano, the London Design Festival, PAD Paris and BRAFA Art Fair, in Brussels. Also, in 2018, Rivadossi received the prestigious Maestro d’Arte e Mestiere award at the Triennale di Milano.

On 1stDibs, find a range of vintage and contemporary Officina Rivadossi case pieces, tables and dining chairs.

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Creator: Officina Rivadossi
Giuseppe Rivadossi Set of Two Stools in Oak Wood by Officina Rivadossi 1970s
By Giuseppe Rivadossi, Officina Rivadossi
Located in Montecatini Terme, IT
Set of two stools in oak wood designed by Giuseppe Rivadossi for Officina Rivadossi, 1970ca. These rare stools have a peculiar structure with visible interlocks that join each compo...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Officina Rivadossi Seating

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Oak

Officina Rivadossi Oak Bench, Italy 1970s
By Officina Rivadossi, Giuseppe Rivadossi
Located in Antwerp, BE
This Oak Officina Rivadossi bench is a breathtaking fusion of functionality and aesthetics that ceases attention in any setting. This bench goes beyond its practical purpose and tran...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Officina Rivadossi Seating

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Wood, Oak

Giuseppe Rivadossi for Officina Rivadossi Set of Four Dining Chairs in Oak
By Giuseppe Rivadossi, Officina Rivadossi
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Giuseppe Rivadossi for Officina Rivadossi, set of four dining chairs, oak, straw, Italy, 1970s An exceptional set of chairs by the Italian sculptor and designer Giuseppe Rivadossi. ...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Officina Rivadossi Seating

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Oak

Giuseppe Rivadossi for Officina Rivadossi Trunk or Side Bench in Walnut
By Officina Rivadossi, Giuseppe Rivadossi
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Giuseppe Rivadossi for Officina Rivadossi, trunk / side bench / side table, walnut, Italy, 1980s Giuseppe Rivadossi once again proves his great eye for materialization and technica...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Officina Rivadossi Seating

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Walnut

Giuseppe Rivadossi for Officina Rivadossi Single Bed in Walnut
By Giuseppe Rivadossi, Officina Rivadossi
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Giuseppe Rivadossi for Officina Rivadossi, bed or daybed, walnut, oak, Italy, 1980s Giuseppe Rivadossi once again proves his great eye for materialization and technicality this bed ...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Officina Rivadossi Seating

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Oak, Walnut

Set of 4 Dining Chairs by Giuseppi Rivadossi for Officina Rivadossi, Italy 1980s
By Officina Rivadossi, Giuseppe Rivadossi
Located in Chicago, IL
A gorgeous set of 4 dining chairs by sculptor and designer Giuseppe Rivadossi for Officina Rivadossi. The sculptural yet minimal oak frame is slightly tiled, creating a very function...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Officina Rivadossi Seating

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Leather, Oak

Regina Chairs by Giuseppe Rivadossi
By Giuseppe Rivadossi, Officina Rivadossi
Located in New York, NY
Stained oak. Total of 8 chairs available. Designed in 1962 but not realized until 1968. These chairs are handmade with great joint details. Price shown is per pair.
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Officina Rivadossi Seating

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Oak

Mdcentury walnut sofa by Giuseppe Rivadossi for Officina Rivadossi
By Giuseppe Rivadossi, Officina Rivadossi
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Iconic wooden sofa by Giuseppe Rivadossi for Officina Rivadossi. Leather upholstered. The sofa shows the high-level of craft...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Officina Rivadossi Seating

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Wood

Giuseppe Rivadossi for Officina Rivadossi Set of Six Dining Chairs
By Giuseppe Rivadossi, Officina Rivadossi
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Giuseppe Rivadossi for Officina Rivadossi, set of six dining chairs, walnut, leather, Italy, 1970s An exceptional set of chairs by the Italian sculptor and designer Giuseppe Rivados...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Officina Rivadossi Seating

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Leather, Walnut

Giuseppe Rivadossi Set of Four 'Castello' Chairs in Walnut
By Giuseppe Rivadossi, Officina Rivadossi
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Giuseppe Rivadossi for Officina Rivadossi, set of four dining chairs, walnut, Italy, circa 1980 An exceptional set of chairs by the Italian sculptor and designer Giuseppe Rivadossi,...
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Officina Rivadossi Seating

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Walnut

Giuseppe Rivadossi Set of Eight Dining Chairs in Oak
By Giuseppe Rivadossi, Officina Rivadossi
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Giuseppe Rivadossi for Officina Rivadossi, set of eight dining chairs, oak, Italy, circa 1980 An exceptional set of chairs by the Italian sculptor and designer Giuseppe Rivadossi, f...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Officina Rivadossi Seating

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Oak

Giuseppe Rivadossi Set of Six Dining Chairs in Walnut
By Giuseppe Rivadossi, Officina Rivadossi
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Giuseppe Rivadossi for Officina Rivadossi, set of six dining chairs, walnut, leatherette, Italy, circa 1980 An exceptional set of chairs by the Italian sculptor and designer Giusepp...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Officina Rivadossi Seating

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Walnut, Faux Leather

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Officina Rivadossi seating for sale on 1stDibs.

Officina Rivadossi seating are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Officina Rivadossi seating, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original seating by Officina Rivadossi were created in the mid-century modern style in italy during the late 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider seating by Marcello Cuneo, Giancarlo Vegni, and Silvio Coppola. Prices for Officina Rivadossi seating can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $3,750 and can go as high as $12,700, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $7,750.

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