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Giuseppe Rivadossi Furniture

Italian, b. 1935

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 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 Giuseppe Rivadossi case pieces, tables and decorative objects.

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Creator: Giuseppe Rivadossi
Dealer: MORENTZ
Dining Set with Giuseppe Rivadossi Table and Augusto Savini 'Pamplona' Chairs
By Augusto Savini, Giuseppe Rivadossi
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Stunning dining set consisting a Giuseppe Rivadossi dining table and four 'Pamplona' dining chairs by Augusto Savini Giuseppe Rivadossi for Officina Rivadossi, table, walnut, iron...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Giuseppe Rivadossi Furniture

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Iron

Giuseppe Rivadossi for Officina Rivadossi Single Beds in Walnut and Oak
By Giuseppe Rivadossi, Officina Rivadossi
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Giuseppe Rivadossi for Officina Rivadossi, beds or daybeds, walnut, oak, Italy, 1980s Giuseppe Rivadossi once again proves his great eye for materialization and technicality these b...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Giuseppe Rivadossi Furniture

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Oak, Walnut

Giuseppe Rivadossi 'Bloco Galla' Coffee Table in Pine
By Giuseppe Rivadossi
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Giuseppe Rivadossi, 'Blocco Galla' coffee table, pine, Italy, 1973 This captivating monolithic 'Blocco Galla' coffee table is designed by Giuseppe Rivadossi in 1973. Rivadossi's pro...
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1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Giuseppe Rivadossi Furniture

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Pine

Giuseppe Rivadossi for Officina Rivadossi Unique Side Table Cubes in Pine
By Giuseppe Rivadossi, Officina Rivadossi
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Giuseppe Rivadossi for Officina Rivadossi, cubic 'blocks' side tables, pine, Italy, 1970s These cubic-shaped side tables are very rare works - only made once - by wood master Giusep...
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1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Giuseppe Rivadossi Furniture

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Pine

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 Giuseppe Rivadossi Furniture

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Oak, Walnut

Giuseppe Rivadossi for Officina Rivadossi Unique Side Table Cubes in Pine
By Giuseppe Rivadossi, Officina Rivadossi
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Giuseppe Rivadossi for Officina Rivadossi, cubic 'blocks' side tables, pine, Italy, 1970s These cubic-shaped side tables are very rare works - only made once - by wood master Giusep...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Giuseppe Rivadossi Furniture

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Pine

Giuseppe Rivadossi Dining Table in Oak with Cross Shaped Double Base
By Giuseppe Rivadossi
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Giuseppe Rivadossi dining table, oak, Italy, 1968 This exceptional dining table, crafted by Giuseppe Rivadossi in the 1960s, showcases the mastery of Italian woodworking. Made from ...
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1960s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Giuseppe Rivadossi Furniture

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Oak

Giuseppe Rivadossi Library or Wall Unit in Oak
By Giuseppe Rivadossi
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Giuseppe Rivadossi, wall unit or library, oak, glass, Italy, 1975. An exceptional library or wall unit by the Italian sculptor and designer Giuseppe Rivadossi, featuring a high leve...
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1970s Italian Vintage Giuseppe Rivadossi Furniture

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Glass, Oak

Giuseppe Rivadossi for Officina Rivadossi Table or Desk in Walnut and Iron
By Officina Rivadossi, Giuseppe Rivadossi
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Giuseppe Rivadossi for Officina Rivadossi, table, walnut, iron, Italy, 1970s Giuseppe Rivadossi once again proves his great eye for materialization and technicality this table is ex...
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1970s Italian Vintage Giuseppe Rivadossi Furniture

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Iron

Giuseppe Rivadossi for Officina Rivadossi Monumental Showcase in Walnut
By Giuseppe Rivadossi, Officina Rivadossi
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Giuseppe Rivadossi for Officina Rivadossi, showcase unit, walnut, glass Italy, design 1977 This exceptional grand showcase by Italian sculptor and designer Giuseppe Rivadossi is a t...
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1970s Italian Vintage Giuseppe Rivadossi Furniture

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Glass, Walnut

Giuseppe Rivadossi for Officina Rivadossi Bedroom Divider Wardrobe Walnut
By Giuseppe Rivadossi, Officina Rivadossi
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Giuseppe Rivadossi for Officina Rivadossi, bedroom divider or wardrobe unit, walnut, glass Italy, 1980s This exceptional piece by Italian sculptor and designer Giuseppe Rivadossi is a testament to his exquisite woodworking skills. This monumental wardrobe displays...
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Giuseppe Rivadossi Furniture

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Glass, Walnut

Giuseppe Rivadossi for Officina Rivadossi Queen Bed with Nightstands in Oak
By Officina Rivadossi, Giuseppe Rivadossi
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Giuseppe Rivadossi for Officina Rivadossi, bedroom set with Queen bed and nightstands, oak, Italy, 1970s Giuseppe Rivadossi once again demonstrates his exceptional skill in material...
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1970s Italian Vintage Giuseppe Rivadossi Furniture

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Oak

Giuseppe Rivadossi Stools Patinated Leather & Brass
By Giuseppe Rivadossi, Officina Rivadossi
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Giuseppe Rivadossi, stools, leather, brass, stained wood, Italy, 1960s A robust stool or side chair, designed by Italian sculptor and artisan Giuseppe Rivadossi. Constructed from da...
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1960s Italian Vintage Giuseppe Rivadossi Furniture

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Brass

Giuseppe Rivadossi for Officina Rivadossi Bedroom Set in Oak
By Officina Rivadossi, Giuseppe Rivadossi
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Giuseppe Rivadossi for Officina Rivadossi, set consisting of a double bed, headboard and nightstands, oak, Italy, 1980s Giuseppe Rivadossi once again proves his great eye for materi...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Giuseppe Rivadossi Furniture

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Oak

Giuseppe Rivadossi for Officina Rivadossi Grand Wardrobe in Walnut
By Giuseppe Rivadossi, Officina Rivadossi
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Giuseppe Rivadossi for Officina Rivadossi, wardrobe, Italy, 1980s A beautiful and grand wardrobe by Italian sculptor and designer Giuseppe Rivadossi, showcasing exquisite woodworkin...
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1980s Italian Vintage Giuseppe Rivadossi Furniture

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Walnut

Giuseppe Rivadossi for Officina Rivadossi Large Dining Table in Pine
By Giuseppe Rivadossi
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Giuseppe Rivadossi for Officina Rivadossi, dining table, pine, Italy, 1980s Giuseppe Rivadossi once again proves his great eye for materialization and technicality this table is exe...
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Giuseppe Rivadossi Furniture

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Pine

Giuseppe Rivadossi for Officina 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, 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 Giuseppe Rivadossi Furniture

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Leather, Walnut

Giuseppe Rivadossi Bookcase in Oak
By Giuseppe Rivadossi
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Giuseppe Rivadossi, bookcase, oak, glass, Italy, 1975. An exceptional library by the Italian sculptor and designer Giuseppe Rivadossi, featuring a high level of craftsmanship in woo...
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1970s Italian Vintage Giuseppe Rivadossi Furniture

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Glass, Oak

Giuseppe Rivadossi for Officina Rivadossi 'Rocca' Lounge Chair in Walnut
By Giuseppe Rivadossi, Officina Rivadossi
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Giuseppe Rivadossi for Officina Rivadossi, 'Rocca' lounge chair, walnut, Italy, 1970s Giuseppe Rivadossi’s Rocca chair is a prime example of Italian craftsmanship from the second ha...
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1970s Italian Vintage Giuseppe Rivadossi Furniture

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Walnut

Giuseppe Rivadossi for Officina Rivadossi Dining Table in Oak
By Officina Rivadossi, Giuseppe Rivadossi
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Giuseppe Rivadossi for Officina Rivadossi, dining table, oak, Italy, 1970s Giuseppe Rivadossi once again proves his great eye for materialization and technicality this table is exem...
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1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Giuseppe Rivadossi Furniture

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Oak

Giuseppe Rivadossi Coffee Table with Storage Compartments in Oak
By Giuseppe Rivadossi
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Giuseppe Rivadossi, coffee table, oak, glass, Italy, 1970s. An exceptional coffee table by the Italian sculptor and designer Giuseppe Rivadossi, featuring a high level of craftsmans...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Giuseppe Rivadossi Furniture

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Glass, Oak

Giuseppe Rivadossi for Officina Rivadossi Dining Table in Oak
By Officina Rivadossi, Giuseppe Rivadossi
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Giuseppe Rivadossi for Officina Rivadossi, dining table, oak, Italy, 1970s. Giuseppe Rivadossi once again proves his great eye for materialization and technicality this table is exe...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Giuseppe Rivadossi Furniture

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Oak

Giuseppe Rivadossi for Officina Rivadossi Library in Walnut
By Officina Rivadossi, Giuseppe Rivadossi
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Giuseppe Rivadossi for Officina Rivadossi, library, walnut, glass, Italy, 1970s This impressive library is designed by Itali...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Giuseppe Rivadossi Furniture

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Glass, Walnut

Giuseppe Rivadossi for Officina Rivadossi Mirror with Walnut Frame
By Officina Rivadossi, Giuseppe Rivadossi
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Giuseppe Rivadossi for Officina Rivadossi, wall-mounted mirror, walnut, Italy, 1970s A rectangular mirror designed by Italian sculptor and artisan Giuseppe Rivadossi, showcasing fin...
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1970s Italian Vintage Giuseppe Rivadossi Furniture

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Mirror, Walnut

Giuseppe Rivadossi Geometric Side Table in Oak
By Giuseppe Rivadossi
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Giuseppe Rivadossi, side table, oak, Italy, 1970s This delightful side table, designed by Italian sculptor and artisan Giuseppe Rivadossi, is a good example of woodworking artistry....
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1970s Italian Vintage Giuseppe Rivadossi Furniture

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Oak

Giuseppe Rivadossi 'Castello' Dining Chairs in Walnut
By Officina Rivadossi, Giuseppe Rivadossi
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Giuseppe Rivadossi for Officina Rivadossi, 'Castello' 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 Giuseppe Rivadossi Furniture

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Walnut

Giuseppe Rivadossi for Officina Rivadossi Highboard with Shelves in Oak
By Giuseppe Rivadossi, Officina Rivadossi
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Giuseppe Rivadossi for Officina Rivadossi, library or sideboard, oak, Italy, 1980s An exceptional wall unit by the Italian sculptor and designer Giuseppe Rivadossi, featuring a high...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Giuseppe Rivadossi Furniture

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Oak

Giuseppe Rivadossi Set of Six Dining Chairs in Walnut and Black Upholstery
By Officina Rivadossi, Giuseppe 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 Giuseppe Rivadossi Furniture

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Walnut, Faux Leather

Giuseppe Rivadossi for Officina Rivadossi Table in Walnut and Iron
By Officina Rivadossi, Giuseppe Rivadossi
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Giuseppe Rivadossi for Officina Rivadossi, table, walnut, iron, Italy, 1970s Giuseppe Rivadossi once again proves his great eye for materialization and technicality this table is ex...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Giuseppe Rivadossi Furniture

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Iron

Giuseppe Rivadossi Monumental Bench in Pine
By Giuseppe Rivadossi
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Giuseppe Rivadossi bench, pine, wood, Italy, 1970s In the world of great design, this bench made by Giuseppe Rivadossi emerges as an exemplar of bespo...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Giuseppe Rivadossi Furniture

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Wood, Pine

Giuseppe Rivadossi 'Castello' Dining Chairs in Walnut
By Giuseppe Rivadossi, Officina Rivadossi
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Giuseppe Rivadossi for Officina Rivadossi, 'Castello' 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 Giuseppe Rivadossi Furniture

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Walnut

Giuseppe Rivadossi Dining Table in Pine
By Giuseppe Rivadossi
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Giuseppe Rivadossi, dining table, pine, Italy, 1970s. In the world of great design, this table made by Giuseppe Rivadossi emerges as an exemplar of bespoke craftsmanship, crafted fo...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Giuseppe Rivadossi Furniture

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Pine

Giuseppe Rivadossi Small Cabinets in Oak
By Giuseppe Rivadossi
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Giuseppe Rivadossi, cabinets, oak, glass, Italy, 1960s Outstanding cabiners by the Italian sculptor and designer Giuseppe Rivadossi, featuring a high level of craftsmanship in woodw...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Giuseppe Rivadossi Furniture

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Glass, Oak

Giuseppe Rivadossi Pyramid Shaped Cabinet in Chestnut 8.2 feet
By Giuseppe Rivadossi
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Giuseppe Rivadossi, sideboard, stained chestnut, Italy, 1960s This striking cabinet by Giuseppe Rivadossi pleases the eye by all means. Rivadossi, an Italian sculptor and furniture ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Giuseppe Rivadossi Furniture

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Glass, Chestnut

Giuseppe Rivadossi Set of Eight Dining Chairs in Oak
By Officina Rivadossi, Giuseppe 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 Giuseppe Rivadossi Furniture

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Oak

Giuseppe Rivadossi for Officina Rivadossi Set of Six Dining Chairs in Oak
By Officina Rivadossi, Giuseppe Rivadossi
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Giuseppe Rivadossi for Officina Rivadossi, set of six dining chairs, oak, Italy, 1970s This remarkable group of chairs, designed by Italian sculptor and artisan Giuseppe Rivadossi, ...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Giuseppe Rivadossi Furniture

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Oak

Dining Set with Giuseppe Rivadossi Chairs and Angelo Mangiarotti Dining Table
By Giuseppe Rivadossi, Angelo Mangiarotti
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Lovely Italian dining set consisting of a Angelo Mangiarotti table and Giuseppe Rivadossi dining chairs Angelo Mangiarotti for Bernini, dining table, model '302', cast bronze, marbl...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Giuseppe Rivadossi Furniture

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Oak

Giuseppe Rivadossi for Officina Rivadossi Dining Chairs with Carvings in Oak
By Giuseppe Rivadossi, Officina Rivadossi
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Giuseppe Rivadossi for Officina Rivadossi, set of six dining chairs, oak, Italy, 1970s An exceptional set of chairs by the Italian sculptor and designer Giuseppe Rivadossi. The chai...
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1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Giuseppe Rivadossi Furniture

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Oak

Giuseppe Rivadossi for Officina Rivadossi Round Mirror with Oak Frame
By Giuseppe Rivadossi, Officina Rivadossi
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Giuseppe Rivadossi for Officina Rivadossi, wall-mounted mirror, oak, mirrored glass, Italy, 1970s A round mirror designed by Italian sculptor and artisan Giuseppe Rivadossi, showcas...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Giuseppe Rivadossi Furniture

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Mirror, Oak

Giuseppe Rivadossi furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

Giuseppe Rivadossi furniture 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 Giuseppe Rivadossi furniture, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original furniture by Giuseppe Rivadossi were created in the mid-century modern style in europe during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by Mobil Girgi, Carlo Bartoli, and Claudio Salocchi. Prices for Giuseppe Rivadossi furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $2,450 and can go as high as $44,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $9,775.

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