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.
Giuseppe Rivadossi for Officina Rivadossi Armchairs in Oak
By Officina Rivadossi, Giuseppe Rivadossi
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Giuseppe Rivadossi for Officina Rivadossi, armchairs, oak, Italy, 1970s These lovely armchairs are a design by Giuseppe Rivadossi. The material used to make these pieces is oak, whi...
Oak
Comacina Armchair by Giuseppe Rivadossi
By Giuseppe Rivadossi
Located in Milan, IT
A testament to contemporary sculptural design, this armchair boasts a monolithic silhouette made of vertical wooden fibers, chiseled and finished by hand with a planer. Displaying a ...
Wood
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 An exceptional set of chairs by the Italian sculptor and designer Giuseppe Rivadossi. The chai...
Oak
Giuseppe Rivadossi for Officina Rivadossi 'Rocca' Lounge Chair in Walnut
By Officina Rivadossi, Giuseppe 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...
Walnut
Giuseppe Rivadossi for Officina Rivadossi Set of Six Dining Chairs in Oak
By Giuseppe Rivadossi, Officina 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, ...
Oak
Set of Two Armchairs by Giuseppe Rivadossi in Leather and Slavonian Oak
By Giuseppe Rivadossi
Located in Hellouw, NL
These exquisite armchairs, crafted by the renowned Italian designer Giuseppe Rivadossi in the late 1960s, exemplify mid-century elegance with a distinct artisanal touch. Made from hi...
Leather, Oak
Six Dining Chairs by Giuseppe Rivadossi for Officina Rivadossi
By Giuseppe Rivadossi
Located in Dallas, TX
A rare set of chip carved dining chairs by Giuseppe Rivadossi for Officina Rivadossi. These stack laminated solid wood chairs have hand carved seats and backs. Wonderful scale and be...
Hardwood
Giuseppe Rivadossi Dining Chair for Officina Rivadossi, 1980
By Officina Rivadossi, Giuseppe Rivadossi
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Giuseppe Rivadossi dining chair for Officina Rivadossi, 1980 These Giuseppe Rivadossi dining chairs, crafted for Officina Rivadossi in 1980, embody masterful woodworking through an ...
Oak
Pair of Pine Stools by Giuseppe Rivadossi
By Giuseppe Rivadossi
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Pair of solid wood stools by Giuseppe Rivadossi, Italy, 1970s Incredible craftsmanship of slatted pine wood base with unique gently curved seat impressions on top Beautiful origina...
Pine
Giuseppe Rivadossi Set of Two Stools in Oak Wood by Officina Rivadossi 1970s
By Officina Rivadossi, Giuseppe Rivadossi
Located in Cascina, Pisa
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...
Oak
Pair of solid wood stools by Giuseppe Rivadossi for Officina Rivadossi, Italy
By Giuseppe Rivadossi, Officina Rivadossi
Located in Argelato, BO
Rare pair of solid wood stools by Giuseppe Rivadossi for Officina Rivadossi, Italy, 1970s. These are sculptural works, created by one of the most sophisticated Italian manufacturers...
Wood
Giuseppe Rivadossi for Officina Rivadossi Dining Chairs with Carvings in Oak
By Officina Rivadossi, Giuseppe 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...
Oak
Three-seater Sofa by Giuseppe Rivadossi in Slavonian Oak and Leather, Italy 1960
By Giuseppe Rivadossi
Located in Hellouw, NL
Giuseppe Rivadossi, an esteemed Italian artist and craftsman, is renowned for creating furniture that harmonizes functionality with artistic expression. His works, deeply rooted in t...
Leather, Oak
Set of Eight Rivadossi Dining Chairs with Carved Backrests in Slavonian Oak
By Giuseppe Rivadossi, Officina Rivadossi
Located in Hellouw, NL
A set of eight Rivadossi chairs, crafted in Slavonian oak during the 1970s, showcasing an impressive patina that speaks to their history. These pieces embody a unique balance between...
Oak
Giuseppe Rivadossi for Officina Rivadossi Set of Four Dining Chairs in Walnut
By Giuseppe Rivadossi, Officina Rivadossi
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Giuseppe Rivadossi for Officina Rivadossi, set of four dining chairs, walnut, leather, Italy, 1970s An exceptional design by the Italian sculptor and designer Giuseppe Rivadossi, fe...
Leather, Walnut
Giuseppe Rivadossi for Officina Rivadossi Dining Chair in Walnut
By Officina Rivadossi, Giuseppe Rivadossi
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Giuseppe Rivadossi for Officina Rivadossi, dining chair, walnut, leather, Italy, 1970s An exceptional chair by the Italian sculptor and designer Giuseppe Rivadossi, featuring a high...
Leather, Walnut
Giuseppe Rivadossi Dining Chairs for Officina Rivadossi, 1980, Set of 6
By Giuseppe Rivadossi, Officina Rivadossi
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Giuseppe Rivadossi dining chairs for Officina Rivadossi, 1980, set of six. These Giuseppe Rivadossi dining chairs, crafted for Officina Rivadossi in 1980, embody masterful woodworki...
Oak
Mid-Century Modern Pair of 2 Stools by Giuseppe Rivadossi, Italy, 1980s
By Giuseppe Rivadossi
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern pair of 2 stools by Giuseppe Rivadossi, Italy,1980s.
Leather, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Set of 6 Dining Chairs by Giuseppe Rivadossi, Italy, 1980s
By Giuseppe Rivadossi
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Set of 6 dining chairs by Giuseppe Rivadossi, Italy, 1980s.
Rattan
Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table by Guiseppe Rivadossi, Wood and Glass, Italy
By Giuseppe Rivadossi
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table by Guiseppe Rivadossi, Wood and Glass, Italy, 1970s
Wood
Set of Six Chinese Dining Chairs in Ming Style
Located in Antwerp, BE
Vintage set of Chinese in Ming style dining chairs in solid wood. Glossy redwood frames - two with arms, and four without. Includes teal color...
Wood
$3,776 / set
H 33.08 in W 19.69 in D 20.48 in
Set of Six Oak Dining Chairs by Niels O. Moller for J.L.Moller
By Niels Otto Møller, J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik
Located in Vienna, AT
Dining chairs in oak by Niels O. Møller for J.L. Moller. The model 85 chair is one of Moller's stoutest designs in their large variety of chair designs, perfect constructed chairs wi...
Leather, Oak
Belgian Pair of Armchairs Chairs in Leather and Oak
By Schuitema & Zonen, Frits Schuitema
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Frits Schuitema for Shaker Furniture by Schuitema en Zonen, pair of armchairs model 1130, stained wood, leather, Belgium, 1970s. A beautiful pair o...
Leather, Wood
$19,600
H 36.03 in W 25.6 in D 27.96 in
Brazilian Armchair with High Backrests by Giuseppe Scapinelli, 1950s, Midcentury
By Giuseppe Scapinelli
Located in New York, NY
This armchair in solid Caviuna with high backrests was designed by Giuseppe Scapinelli (1911-1982) in the 1950s. The piece has slatted backrests with thin vertical rods and comfortab...
Silk, Organic Material, Hardwood
$5,705 / set
H 39.38 in W 16.93 in D 19.69 in
Six High-Back Dining Chairs in the Style of Giuseppe Rivadossi, Italy
By Giuseppe Rivadossi
Located in Hellouw, NL
Introducing a sculptural set of six high-back dining chairs, reminiscent of the raw elegance often found in Italian Brutalism. Executed in the style of Giuseppe Rivadossi, these chai...
Wood
$3,000
H 34 in W 28 in D 31 in
Paul McCobb for Directional Model 1321 Lounge Chair in Walnut & Light Upholstery
By Directional, Paul McCobb
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed by Paul McCobb, this chair was manufactured by Directional, who was one of many partners that McCobb worked with. A prolific designer, this chair is one of the best models o...
Upholstery, Walnut
$696 / set
H 33.47 in W 32.29 in D 35.44 in
Vintage rustic brown leather and oak armchairs, 1960s - set of 2
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Pair of rustic solid oak armchairs with brown patinated leather cushions. These very comfy chairs are nicely crafted. Good condition with age related wear to the leather 1950s - B...
Leather, Oak
Set Of Six 1970s French Oak Dining Chairs
Located in High Point, NC
This set of six 1970s French oak dining chairs reflects the enduring appeal of rustic modern design paired with honest craftsmanship. Constructed from solid oak, each chair features ...
Oak
Set of Six (6) Deco Era French Oak Dining Chairs
Located in North Miami, FL
In the manner of Jacques Adnet, these six French oak dining chairs with lattice back and tapering legs have been reupholstered in a thick charcoal gray linen fabric. They are sturdy...
Linen, Oak
Lounge Chair by Giuseppe Scapinelli — Brazil, 1950s
By Giuseppe Scapinelli
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
This mid-century lounge chair, designed by Italian-born Brazilian designer Giuseppe Scapinelli in the 1950s, exemplifies the bold yet elegant characteristics of his designs. Known fo...
Fabric, Hardwood
Giuseppe Rossi - pair of armchair
By Giuseppe Rossi di Albizzate
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of armchairs by Giuseppe Rossi, founder with Maria Saporiti in 1935 of the Rossi di Albizzate publishing house. Dimensions : 75 x 100 x 100 cm.
Fabric
Set of Two Leather Armchairs by IKEA, Sweden, 1990's
By IKEA
Located in Praha, CZ
Set of two leather armchairs, manufactured by IKEA in Sweden, in the 1990's. Made of leather and wood. Repolished, cleaned, used a reviving wood oil. Fully functional.
Leather, Wood
Set of Eight Armchairs in Oak by Giuseppe Rivadossi, Italy
By Giuseppe Rivadossi, Officina Rivadossi
Located in Hellouw, NL
A sculptural rhythm defines this rare set of eight armchairs by Italian designer Giuseppe Rivadossi. Known for his architectural approach to furniture, Rivadossi combined craftsmansh...
Oak
Rare Italian Bench by Giuseppe Rivadossi
By Giuseppe Rivadossi
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Rare bench by Giuseppe Rivadossi, Italy 1970's Constructed of solid wood with interlocking joints and slightly curved taper in the middle. Wonderful design and craftsmanship with ...
Wood
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H 33.08 in W 19.69 in D 17.72 in
Set of Six Dining Chairs in Slavonian Oak by Giuseppe Rivadossi, Italy 1980s
By Giuseppe Rivadossi, Officina Rivadossi
Located in Hellouw, NL
Giuseppe Rivadossi’s work challenges the boundary between woodworking and sculpture. His deep engagement with materials, time, and human presence has produced some of the most poetic...
Oak
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H 34.26 in W 18.9 in D 18.12 in
Set Of Four Dining Chairs In Slavonian Oak By Officina Rivadossi, Italy 1970's
By Giuseppe Rivadossi, Officina Rivadossi
Located in Hellouw, NL
In 1978, Giuseppe Rivadossi established Officina Rivadossi, where he began crafting exquisite furniture and wooden objects. The Italian maestro continues his work in the studio, now ...
Oak
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H 30.91 in W 74.61 in D 24.81 in
Giuseppe Rivadossi Sofa in Oak with Reupholstered White Cushions
By Giuseppe Rivadossi
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Giuseppe Rivadossi, sofa, fabric, Italy, 1970s This exceptional sofa, crafted by Italian sculptor and artisan Giuseppe Rivadossi, exemplifies woodworking artistry. The piece is subs...
Fabric, Oak
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H 31.5 in W 18.9 in D 16.15 in
Set of Eight Regina Dining Chairs in Walnut by Officina Rivadossi, Italy 1968
By Giuseppe Rivadossi, Officina Rivadossi
Located in Hellouw, NL
We have written before about the Italian woodworker Giuseppe Rivadossi and his difficult to match status as such. It’s better to call him an artist. Rivadossi, who has a profound fascination with humans and the cosmos but also enters into a dialogue with history and tradition, shows that his life's work is anything but a superficial exercise. This time we present a set of eight phenomenal dining room chairs called Regina from the maestro from Brescia that saw the light of day in 1986. In the early 1980s, Rivadossi concentrated his attention on the architectural aspect of wooden construction, leaving aside the most visionary solutions to obtain an increasingly refined operational technology tailored to the materials, adapting the dimensions of the structures studied in relation to their function. Design Take a good look at these Regina chairs...
Walnut
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H 34.26 in W 19.69 in D 18.9 in
Special Listing for Alessandra: 'Simon' sideboard and Rivadossi dining chairs
By Giuseppe Rivadossi, Officina Rivadossi
Located in Waalwijk, NL
LU933137859162 Giuseppe Rivadossi set of six dining chairs, oak, Italy, 1970s List: $12,700 Net: $11,400 LU933137757432 Guillerme et Chambron, 'Simon' sideboard, oak, ceramics, ...
Oak
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H 18.51 in W 19.69 in D 14.57 in
Set Of 2 Stools In Slavonian Oak And Raffia By Officina Rivadossi, Italy 1970's
By Giuseppe Rivadossi
Located in Hellouw, NL
In addition to the impressive and very complex furniture from the oeuvre of the Italian furniture maker Giuseppe Rivadossi, he also has a range of more traditional works to his name....
Raffia, Oak
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H 28.15 in W 82.68 in D 33.08 in
Mid-Century Modern Sofa by Guiseppe Rivadossi, Wood and Fabric Italy, 1970s
By Giuseppe Rivadossi
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Sofa by Guiseppe Rivadossi, Wood and Fabric Italy, 1970s - New Upholstery
Fabric, Wood
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H 36 in W 17.5 in D 14.5 in
Set of 4 Dining Chairs by Giuseppi Rivadossi for Officina Rivadossi, Italy 1980s
By Giuseppe Rivadossi, Officina 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...
Leather, Oak
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H 32.29 in W 80.32 in D 33.47 in
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...
Wood
Midcentury Regina chairs by Giuseppe Rivadossi, Italy 1960
By Giuseppe Rivadossi
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Pair of two chairs model "Regina" designed by Giuseppe Rivadossi. The model of this chair was designed in 1970. These chairs are totally handmade in Italian oak wood. Rivadossi fur...
Oak