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.
1980s Arched Oak Wall Mirror by Giuseppi Rivadossi, Hand Carved Chevron Design
By Giuseppe Rivadossi
Located in New York, NY
An arched oak wall mirror designed by Italian artist Giuseppe Rivadossi during the 1980's. The solid oak frame features a wide profile detailed with a hand-carved raised chevron ge...
Oak
Vintage Italian Wall Mirror, 1980s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This rectangular wall mirror is a stunning example of modern Italian design. The sleek frame is made of a combination of brass and plexiglass, creating a unique and stylish look that...
Brass
Antique Oak Hand Carved Victorian Wall Mirror
Located in Søborg, DK
Antique wall mirror from the late 1800s. This beautiful hand carved mirror is in original condition with the original glass plate and the original back plate. There is no active woo...
Oak
Toucan Embossed Metal Wall Mirror, Vintage Mexican Design, 1980s
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Metal framed mirror with embossed toucan motif.
Metal
Victorian Carved Cherry Wood Arched Wall Mirror
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Victorian or Neoclassical style carved cherry wood framed arched wall mirror USA, Circa 1990s Measures: 33"W x 3"D x 46"H. Very good original vintage condition.
Mirror, Cherry
$2,100
H 47 in W 50 in D 1.5 in
French Vintage Oak Wall Mirror Frame, Hand-Carved, 20th Century Design
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
French vintage oak picture frame fitted with a new plate of mirror glass for a clear reflection of any room. Thick, carved molding of angular beveling exhibits beautiful coloration a...
Glass, Mirror, Oak
$1,795
H 47 in W 42.9 in D 3.3 in
1900s French Oak Wall Mirror, Hand-Carved, Classical Design, Antique
Located in High Point, NC
This 1900s French oak wall mirror reflects the refined craftsmanship and understated elegance of early 20th-century design. Hand-carved from solid oak, it features a beautifully aged...
Oak
Round Black Metal + Brass Wall Mirror, 1980s
Located in Chicago, IL
A vintage round wall mirror featuring a minimalistic black metal frame. Patinated brass notches secure the frame to the glass, giving this piece an elegant floating effect. 1980s. C...
Metal
$2,856
H 41.34 in W 33.86 in D 2.76 in
1980s Hand-carved Gilded Baroque-style Mirror with Openwork Frame
Located in Marbella, ES
A stunning Baroque mirror with a hand-carved wooden frame and gold leaf finish. Its openwork ornamentation, inspired by acanthus leaves, lends elegance and movement to the piece. The...
Wood
Hand Carved Gilded Mantel Mirror by Harrison & Gil, Circa 1980s
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Beautifully carved, gilded and painted mirror by Harrison & Gil. Wonderful carved details with a large shell at the top. This mirror will be a standout wherever you place it. Wil...
Giltwood
1980s Beveled Arched Mirror
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1980s Beveled arched mirror.
Mirror
$4,456
H 70.87 in W 35.44 in D 0.79 in
Hand-Painted Moroccan Wall Mirror, Carved Wood, Arched Design, 1970
Located in Marbella, ES
Decorative mirror with a hand-carved and painted wooden frame, inspired by traditional Moroccan architecture. The design features an elegant Moorish arch at the top, surrounded by ri...
Wood
1980s Postmodern Marbleized Formica Wall Mirror
Located in Miami, FL
Large Vintage Postmodern marbleized wall mirror. Circa 1980s Features a minimalist fully faux stone / marbleized pattern laminated frame with an arc...
Formica
Round Mirror by Giuseppe Rivadossi, 1970s, Italy - Wood
By Giuseppe Rivadossi
Located in Brussels, BE
Round Mirror by Giuseppe Rivadossi, 1970s, Italy - Wood
Wood
Round Wood Mirror by Giuseppe Rivadossi, 1970s, Italy
By Giuseppe Rivadossi
Located in Brussels, BE
Giuseppe Rivadossi is a designer and cabinet maker still active in Brescia. His company, Officina Rivadossi, still creates design by his hand. All his designs are his own creations. ...
Mirror, Oak
Brutalist Wood Carved Mirror by Giuseppe Rivadossi, 1970s, Italy
By Giuseppe Rivadossi
Located in Brussels, BE
Giuseppe Rivadossi is a designer and cabinet maker still active in Brescia. His company, Officina Rivadossi, still creates design by his hand. All his designs are his own creations. ...
Wood