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 Trestle Dining Table in Oak
By Officina Rivadossi, Giuseppe Rivadossi
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Giuseppe Rivadossi for Officina Rivadossi, oak, Italy, 1970s A masterful expression of Italian craftsmanship, this exceptional oak dining table was designed by Giuseppe Rivadossi an...
Oak
Giuseppe Rivadossi for Officina Rivadossi Dining Set in Carved Pine
By Giuseppe Rivadossi, Officina Rivadossi
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Giuseppe Rivadossi for Officina Rivadossi, unique set of seven dining armchairs with table, solid pine, Italy, 1970s This unique dining ensemble is among the finest works we have en...
Pine
Giuseppe Rivadossi Round Dining Table in Oak 130cm/51in
By Giuseppe Rivadossi
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Giuseppe Rivadossi, dining table, oak, steel, Italy, 1970s Giuseppe Rivadossi’s mastery of material and construction is beautifully expressed in this dining table. Architecturally c...
Steel
Giuseppe Rivadossi for Officina Rivadossi Dining Table in Oak
By Giuseppe Rivadossi, Officina 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...
Oak
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 ...
Oak
Oval Dining Table in Natural White Oak
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Introducing our exquisite Amber oval dining table, crafted from beautiful white oak for a touch of elegance. Its solid construction ensures durability and longevity, perfect for ever...
Wood, Oak
$10,546 / item
H 29.14 in Dm 51.19 in
Customizable Round Dining Table 'Ten', More Wood Finishes, 130, Round
By DK3
Located in Paris, IDF
'TEN' Round Table designed by Christian Troels and Jacob Plejdrup for DK3 Handmade in Denmark. Solid wood tabletop and legs Model shown on main picture: Shape: Round Wood: Smoked Oak Tabletop Diameter: 130 Table height: 72 cm Tabletop thickness: 3 cm Base dimension: 42 x 42 cm Wood : – Oak – Smoked oak – Walnut. Price may vary according to the wood type and size...
Oak
French Provincial Oak Country Farmhouse Trestle Dining Table
Located in Rio Vista, CA
A rustic country French Provincial farmhouse dining table crafted from solid oak measuring 6.5 feet long. The table features a large substantial rectangular plank top measuring 2.75"...
Oak
Country French Farmhouse Bleached Oak Trestle Dining Table
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Rustic country French farmhouse trestle dining table featuring a soft bleached oak finish. Crafted with 2 inch thick oak boards on top supported by a trestle base. The table has a sm...
Oak
Pine Dining Table by Yngve Ekström for Swedese, Sweden, 1960s
By Yngve Ekström, Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Dronten, NL
A distinctive Scandinavian Modern dining table designed by Yngve Ekström and produced by Swedese in the 1960s. Crafted in solid pine, the table exemplifies Ekström’s commitment to fu...
Pine
$2,578
H 28.75 in Dm 46.86 in
Danish Round Extendable Dining Table of Oak in Henning Kjærnulf Style Ø 119 cm
By Henning Kjærnulf, Kurt Østervig
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Danish vintage brutalist Henning Kjærnulf style round extendable dining table manufactured in Denmark in the 1970s. The table is made of solid patinated oak with wood work details. ...
Oak
Henning Kjaernulf-Style Oak Trestle Dining Table
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Duxbury, MA
Henning Kjaernulf-Style Oak Trestle Dining Table Scandinavian, c. 1970's.
Oak
$4,000Sale Price|20% Off
H 30.25 in W 78.75 in D 33.5 in
Country French Provincial Oak Farmhouse Trestle Dining Table
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Charming country French provincial farmhouse dining table or harvest table crafted from solid oak hardwood. The country table features a massive 2 inch thick solid plank top supporte...
Oak
$2,280
H 28.75 in W 62.21 in D 35.44 in
Oak Dining Table with Cross-Base by Danish Cabinetmaker, Mid-20th Century
Located in Odense, DK
A beautifully crafted solid oak dining table by an unknown Danish cabinetmaker, dating to the mid-20th century. The table exemplifies the timeless appeal and thoughtful proportions o...
Oak
French Oak Trestle Dining Table
Located in Atlanta, GA
Trestle dining table with double baluster legs in light oak. A low central wooden stretcher beam connects the two base ends, secured with exposed mortise-and-tenon/keyed joinery deta...
Oak
English 19th century carved pine refectory dining table
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century carved pine refectory dining table circa 1890. We are pleased to offer this large pine refectory table with original patina. 8 foot long and capable of seating a comfo...
Pine
Country English Provincial Oak Farmhouse Trestle Dining Table
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Rustic country English provincial style farmhouse dining table crafted from solid oak. The table features a 2.5 inch thick top of oak timbers showcasing amazing woodgrain patterns an...
Iron
Large Giuseppe Rivadossi Dining Room Table in Oak, Italy 1970s
By Officina Rivadossi, Giuseppe Rivadossi
Located in Hellouw, NL
A clear example of precise woodworking. This large table by Officina Rivadossi showcases the workshop’s dedication to craftsmanship and straightforward construction. Built with a foc...
Oak
Giuseppe Rivadossi Dining Table in Slavonian Oak, Italy 1980s
By Giuseppe Rivadossi
Located in Hellouw, NL
Officina Rivadossi, led by Giuseppe Rivadossi, has long been known for its devotion to traditional woodworking and material honesty. Each piece from the workshop carries with it a cl...
Oak
Dining Table in Slavonian Oak by Officina Rivadossi, Italy 1970s
By Officina Rivadossi, Giuseppe Rivadossi
Located in Hellouw, NL
Officina Rivadossi, founded by master craftsman Giuseppe Rivadossi, is celebrated for its dedication to traditional Italian woodworking. Rivadossi's workshop produces handcrafted fur...
Oak
Giuseppe Rivadossi Brutalist Dining Table, Italy, 1979
By Giuseppe Rivadossi
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
An amazing and exceptional Brutalist shaped dining table by the Italian sculptor and designed Giuseppe Rivadossi, manufactured in his own workshop; officina Rivadossi, in Italy 1979....
Glass, Walnut
Oak Table by Giuseppe Rivadossi, Brescia, Italy Around 1975
By Giuseppe Rivadossi
Located in Berlin, DE
This rare and unique solid oak table was handmade in a small studio in Brescia, Italy around 1975 by the designer and manufacturer Giuseppe Rivadossi. Its design is both minimalistic...
Metal
Rivadossi Hardwood Console Tables
By Giuseppe Rivadossi
Located in Antwerp, BE
Italian hardwood console tables with a modernistic appearance, designed by wood master and designer Giuseppe Rivadossi. It is possible to join the two consoles together to create ...
Hardwood
Rivadossi Hardwood Dining or Console Table
By Giuseppe Rivadossi
Located in Antwerp, BE
Italian hardwood console tables with a modernistic appearance, designed by wood master and designer Giuseppe Rivadossi. It is possible to join the two consoles together to create ...
Hardwood
Two Large Console Tables by Giuseppe Rivadossi, Italy, 1970s
By Giuseppe Rivadossi
Located in Antwerp, BE
Two large hardwood console tables with a modernistic appearance, designed by Giuseppe Rivadossi. It is possible to join the two consoles together to create a stunning large dining t...
Hardwood