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.
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 Two Sofa's and Storage Elements by Giuseppe Rivadossi, Italy 1970s
By Giuseppe Rivadossi, Officina Rivadossi
Located in Hellouw, NL
There is a calm authority to this set by Rivadossi. Two low benches and two integrated storage elements come together in a composition that feels architectural rather than decorative...
Fabric, Oak
1960s Danish Three-Seat Sofa in Cognac Leather and Wood
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Three-seat sofa, leather, wood, Denmark, ca. 1960. This modest and comfortable three-seat sofa exhibits characteristics reminiscent of Borge Mogensen's design. The vibrant aestheti...
Leather, Wood
$1,961
H 28.15 in W 75.2 in D 31.89 in
Stouby Three-Seater Sofa in Brown Leather, Danish Design, 1960s
By Stouby Polster Møbelfabrik
Located in Lejre, DK
Three-seater sofa manufactured by Stouby in the 1960s. The sofa is upholstered in brown leather and represents Danish furniture design from the period. — Manufacturer: Stouby — Peri...
Leather
Danish Three Seat Sofa in Umber Leather and Mahogany
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sofa, leather, mahogany, Denmark, 1960s This model evokes the timeless elegance of Borge Mogensen's designs. With three spacious seats, it provides ample room for relaxation. The we...
Leather, Mahogany
1970s Rare Mid Century Two-Seat Sofa, Italy
Located in Praha, CZ
- Good original condition - Velvet fabric in good original condition - cleaned - high of seat 40 cm
Fabric
Italian vintage sofa by 1P, 1970s
Located in Palermo, PA
Italian vintage sofa by 1P, 1970s. Dimensions: H= 80 cm; W= 207 cm; D= 85 cm; H seduta= 40 cm.
Fabric, Wood
$3,425
H 29.93 in W 63.78 in D 36.62 in
1970s Italian Two-Seat Sofa by Adriano Piazzesi in Chrome and Leatherette
By Adriano Piazzesi
Located in Praha, CZ
A striking two-seat sofa designed by Adriano Piazzesi in Italy during the 1970s. This sculptural piece exemplifies the bold aesthetic of Italian design from the period, combining sof...
Chrome
$3,450
H 33.86 in W 88.98 in D 39.77 in
Brutalist Solid Oak and Bouclé Three-Seat Sofa, Czechoslovakia 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
Rare Brutalist three-seat sofa crafted in solid oak and produced in Czechoslovakia during the 1970s. Distinguished by its powerful architectural silhouette, sculptural construction, ...
Bouclé, Oak
Danish Modern, Oak Three-Seater Sofa, Henning Kjærnulf, 1960s
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Rødding, DK
A commanding solid oak three-seater sofa in the Danish Brutalist tradition. By Henning Kjærnulf and produced in Denmark during the 1960s — presenting an exceptional combination of sc...
Fabric, Oak
$2,487Sale Price|19% Off
H 25.6 in W 90.56 in D 35.44 in
Orange chenille sofas, two and three seater, set of 2, 1970s
Located in Manzano, IT
Orange chenille sofas, two and three seater, set of 2, 1970s Wooden frame, plastic feet. The backrest of both sofas has some slight signs of wear due to time. MEASUREMENTS 3-seater...
Chenille, Plastic
$33,314 / set
H 29.93 in W 79.93 in D 53.15 in
Set of Two Croissant Sofas by Raphael Raffel Leather and Bouclé 1970s
By Raphael Raffel, Maison Honoré
Located in Paris, IDF
Rare set of two small croissant sofas by Raphaël Raffel for Maison Honoré Paris made in the mid 1970s. The sofas have been fully resto...
Leather, Bouclé
$5,352 / set
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
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
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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
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 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 32.29 in W 80.32 in D 33.47 in
Mdcentury walnut sofa by Giuseppe Rivadossi for Officina Rivadossi
By Officina Rivadossi, Giuseppe 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