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 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...
Oak
Giuseppe Rivadossi for Officina Rivadossi Dining Chair in Walnut
By Giuseppe Rivadossi, Officina 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
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
$8,247 / set
H 29.53 in W 19.69 in D 20.48 in
Vico Magistretti Model 122 Dining Chairs for Cassina in Walnut, 1968, Set of 4
By Vico Magistretti, Cassina
Located in Vicenza, IT
Set of 4 Model 122 chairs designed by Vico Magistretti in 1967 and produced by the Italian manufacturer Cassina. These chairs feature a solid walnut structure with molded plywood se...
Leather, Walnut
$5,500 / set
H 43.31 in W 17.33 in D 22.84 in
Four Post-Modern Italian Dining Chairs by Pierre Cardin, 1980s
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Four dining chairs by Pierre Cardin, 1980s. Absolutely rare production designed by Pierre Cardin in Italy. Back in curved cherry with a cut and a hole that makes it absolutely unique...
Brass
$4,352 / set
H 36.23 in W 18.9 in D 21.66 in
Mid-Century Modern Italian Set of 4 Leather D Dining Chairs by Ilmari Tapiovaara
By Ilmari Tapiovaara, La Permanente Mobili Cantù
Located in Prato, IT
Mid-Century Modern Italian set of 4 cognac leather and dark beech wood dining chairs by Ilmari Tapiovaara for La Permanente Mobili Cantù. The chairs are in really good vintage condi...
Leather, Beech
$1,282Sale Price / item|10% Off
H 29.75 in W 24.25 in D 20.25 in
Modern Dining Chair in White Oak with Leather Seat by KLEIN
By Klein Agency
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Materials - Leather, Wood // Style - Sculptural Modern // Origin - USA // Condition - New, Made to Order We’ve been tasked to design an effortless, elegant, honest and most importantly comfortable dining chair for Chef Eric Bost, whose restaurant Auburn, we've been designing for the past few years. After a good year...
Leather, Oak
$4,123Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 18.9 in W 20.87 in D 14.18 in
Giuseppe Rivadossi Set of Two Stools in Oak Wood by Officina Rivadossi 1970s
By Giuseppe Rivadossi, Officina 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
$1,210Sale Price / item|36% Off
H 29.75 in W 24.25 in D 17 in
Modern Dining Chair in White Oak with Leather Seat by KLEIN
By Klein Agency
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Materials - Leather, Wood // Style - Sculptural Modern // Origin - USA // Condition - New, Made to Order Reminiscent of an old farmhouse chair, the dining chair GH2 is second in the collection of chairs designed for the restaurant Auburn in Los Angeles. The piece is handcrafted by our team of local craftsmen and upholstered in any of our standard Klein Home...
Leather, Oak
$2,430Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 28.35 in W 24.41 in D 22.45 in
Set of 6 Vintage Yale Dining Chairs by Pietro Costantini, Italy, 1980s-1990s
By Pietro Costantini
Located in Hastings, GB
A rare set of 6 Yale chairs by Pietro Costantini, Italy, 1980s-1990s. Quilted ivory ultrasuede upholstery, black lacquer frames. The set comprises 2 armchai...
Ultrasuede, Wood
$5,584 / 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
Set of 4 Italian Folding Chairs with Rattan, 1980s
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very nice set of 4 Italian folding chairs, fabricated in the 1980s. The seating of the chairs are made of wicker. The structure is made of so...
Wicker, Wood
$4,723
H 32.29 in W 74.41 in D 32.29 in
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
Vintage Follia chair by Giuseppe Terragni for Zanotta
By Giuseppe Terragni, Zanotta
Located in Surbiton, GB
A vintage Follia Chair designed by Italian architect and designer Giuseppe Terragni in 1934 and produced by Zanotta. Composed from a black lacquered seat and back connected by an 1...
Stainless Steel
$4,000 / set
H 32 in W 19.5 in D 18 in
Kipp Stewart for Drexel "Declaration" Sculpted Walnut Dining Chairs
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Celebrate the elegance of American mid-century design with this stunning set of Six "Declaration" dining chairs by Kipp Stewart for Drexel, crafted circa 1960. A hallmark of Drexel’s...
Wood
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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 31.5 in W 29.73 in D 27.76 in
Special Listing For Marco -Rivadossi Chairs + Lecompte Cabinet + 2 French Lamps
By Giuseppe Rivadossi
Located in Waalwijk, NL
A beautiful set of lounge chairs by the Italian sculptor and designer Giuseppe Rivadossi, featuring a high level of craftsmanship in woodwork. The chairs are architecturally built ba...
Brass
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H 14.97 in W 39.18 in D 31.5 in
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
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
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H 34.26 in W 18.9 in D 17.72 in
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.
Wood
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H 42.92 in W 15.56 in D 17.33 in
Highback Dining Chair in Walnut by Giuseppe Rivadossi, Italy, 1970s
By Giuseppe Rivadossi
Located in Hellouw, NL
This beautiful chair was designed and made by Italian designer Giuseppe Rivadossi in the 1970s. A master woodworker born in Monteclana di Nave where he still lives and works. His phi...
Walnut
Chairs with Armrests by Guiseppe Rivadossi, ca. 1970
By Giuseppe Rivadossi
Located in Berlin, DE
An extraordinary set of chairs by Giuseppe Rivadossi, ca. 1970. Massive wood with a hand-carved surface. The furniture of the Italian designer Guiseppe Rivadossi...
Wood
Set of 6 Regina Chairs by Giuseppe Rivadossi
By Giuseppe Rivadossi, Officina Rivadossi
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Set of six chairs model Regina by Giuseppe Rivadossi. The model of this chair was designed in 1962 and realized from 1968. The set dates circa 1968-1970s. It is totally handmade in I...
Wood
Set of Six Chairs by Rivadossi
By Giuseppe Rivadossi
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Set of six chairs by Giuseppe Rivadossi. This set is totally handmade in Italian walnut. The architonic style creates emphasis on the apparent structure. Rivadossi furniture has a ...
Walnut
Giuseppe Rivadossi Regina Chairs, 1970s
By Giuseppe Rivadossi
Located in Brussels, BE
The pair is by Giuseppe Rivadossi. The model is known as the Regina chair. It was designed in 1962 and realized from 1968. The set dates circa 1968-1970s....
Walnut