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 — as well as the work of Officina Rivadossi, the firm he cofounded — 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 Officina Rivadossi case pieces, tables and dining chairs.
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
Midcentury coffee table by Giuseppe Rivadossi for Officina Rivadossi, Italy 1970
By Officina Rivadossi, Giuseppe Rivadossi
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Coffee table by Italian sculptor and designer Giuseppe Rivadossi manufactured by Officina Rivadossi. Stunning coffee table featuring a high level of craftsmanship in woodwork which ...
Wood
Giuseppe Rivadossi for Officina Rivadossi Single Beds in Walnut and Oak
By Giuseppe Rivadossi, Officina Rivadossi
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Giuseppe Rivadossi for Officina Rivadossi, beds or daybeds, walnut, oak, Italy, 1980s Giuseppe Rivadossi once again proves his great eye for materialization and technicality these b...
Oak, Walnut
Giuseppe Rivadossi for Officina Rivadossi Unique Side Table Cubes in Pine
By Giuseppe Rivadossi, Officina Rivadossi
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Giuseppe Rivadossi for Officina Rivadossi, cubic 'blocks' side tables, pine, Italy, 1970s These cubic-shaped side tables are very rare works - only made once - by wood master Giusep...
Pine
Brutalist Coffee Table in Slavonian Oak by Giuseppe Rivadossi, Italy 1970s
By Officina Rivadossi, Giuseppe Rivadossi
Located in Hellouw, NL
Giuseppe Rivadossi’s furniture carries the unmistakable clarity of handwork, structure, and thought. This 1970s coffee table, produced by Officina Rivadossi, reflects his philosophy ...
Glass, Oak
Giuseppe Rivadossi for Officina Rivadossi Grand Wardrobe in Walnut
By Giuseppe Rivadossi, Officina Rivadossi
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Giuseppe Rivadossi for Officina Rivadossi, wardrobe, Italy, 1980s A beautiful and grand wardrobe by Italian sculptor and designer Giuseppe Rivadossi, showcasing exquisite woodworkin...
Walnut
Giuseppe Rivadossi for Officina Rivadossi Bedroom Divider Wardrobe Walnut
By Officina Rivadossi, Giuseppe Rivadossi
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Giuseppe Rivadossi for Officina Rivadossi, bedroom divider or wardrobe unit, walnut, glass Italy, 1980s This exceptional piece by Italian sculptor and designer Giuseppe Rivadossi is a testament to his exquisite woodworking skills. This monumental wardrobe displays...
Glass, Walnut
Giuseppe Rivadossi for Officina Rivadossi Bedroom Set in Oak
By Officina Rivadossi, Giuseppe Rivadossi
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Giuseppe Rivadossi for Officina Rivadossi, set consisting of a double bed, headboard and nightstands, oak, Italy, 1980s Giuseppe Rivadossi once again proves his great eye for materi...
Oak
Dry Bar in Slavonian Oak by Giuseppe Rivadossi, Italy 1980s
By Officina Rivadossi, Giuseppe Rivadossi
Located in Hellouw, NL
Designed with sculptural rigour and a craftsman's sensitivity, this bar by Giuseppe Rivadossi reflects a profound respect for material and form. Signed by the artist, it encapsulates...
Oak
Giuseppe Rivadossi for Officina Rivadossi Single Bed in Walnut
By Giuseppe Rivadossi, Officina Rivadossi
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Giuseppe Rivadossi for Officina Rivadossi, bed or daybed, walnut, oak, Italy, 1980s Giuseppe Rivadossi once again proves his great eye for materialization and technicality this bed ...
Oak, Walnut
Ark, wood sculpture by Giuseppe Rivadossi for Officina Rivadossi, Italy
By Giuseppe Rivadossi, Officina Rivadossi
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Wooden "Ark" sculpture with opening doors, by Giuseppe Rivadossi, Officina Rivadossi production. Italy, ca. 1970. One of the sides features the signature G. RIVADOSSI, and the interi...
Wood
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
Mid-Century Low Sideboard by Officina Rivadossi, 1970s
By Officina Rivadossi
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Low Sideboard by Officina Rivadossi, 1970s
Wood
Large Giuseppe Rivadossi Bookcase in Carved Slavonian Oak, Italy 1970s
By Giuseppe Rivadossi, Officina Rivadossi
Located in Hellouw, NL
A sense of structure, rhythm and sculptural depth defines this architectural bookcase by Giuseppe Rivadossi. Made from solid Slavonian oak, the piece showcases the designer’s dedicat...
Oak
Monumental Brutalist Solid Walnut Sideboard by Officina Rivadossi, Italy, 1970s
By Giuseppe Rivadossi, Officina Rivadossi
Located in Almelo, NL
Monumental handcrafted solid wood sideboard by Officina Rivadossi, Italy, 1970s, showcasing exceptional Italian craftsmanship and sculptural architectural design. This impressive ca...
Brass
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 Library in Walnut
By Officina Rivadossi, Giuseppe Rivadossi
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Giuseppe Rivadossi for Officina Rivadossi, library, walnut, glass, Italy, 1970s This impressive library is designed by Italian Giuseppe Rivadossi in the 1970s. The lower part of thi...
Glass, Walnut
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
Mid-Century Modern Sideboard by Rivadossi, 1970s
By Officina Rivadossi
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Sideboard by Rivadossi, 1970s
Wood
Giuseppe Rivadossi large pine sculpture Italy 1970s
By Officina Rivadossi, Giuseppe Rivadossi
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
This rare and large wooden sculpture was designed by Giuseppe Rivadossi and manufactured by Officina Rivadossi, Italy, during the 1970s. A striking and poetic piece, the sculpture re...
Pine
Giuseppe Rivadossi High Table in Oak Wood by Officina Rivadossi 1970s
By Officina Rivadossi, Giuseppe Rivadossi
Located in Cascina, Pisa
High work table in oak wood designed by Giuseppe Rivadossi and produced by Officine Rivadossi in 1973. Originally realized for a fabrics Atelier in Brescia (Italy), this table presen...
Oak
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 This remarkable group of chairs, designed by Italian sculptor and artisan Giuseppe Rivadossi, ...
Oak
Mid-Century Modern Coat Rack by Rivadossi, 1970s
By Officina Rivadossi
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Coat Rack by Rivadossi, 1970s
Wood
Guiseppe Rivadossi, Chest of Drawers, Oak, Italy, 1980s
By Officina Rivadossi, Giuseppe Rivadossi
Located in High Point, NC
A solid oak chest of drawers or dresser, designed by Guiseppe Rivadossi and produced by Officina Rivadossi, Italy, c. 1980s.
Oak
Giuseppe Rivadossi Dining Chair for Officina Rivadossi, 1980
By Giuseppe Rivadossi, Officina 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
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
Pair of solid wood stools by Giuseppe Rivadossi for Officina Rivadossi, Italy
By Officina Rivadossi, Giuseppe 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 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
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 Officina Rivadossi, Giuseppe 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 Single Beds in Walnut and Oak
By Officina Rivadossi, Giuseppe Rivadossi
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Giuseppe Rivadossi for Officina Rivadossi, beds or daybeds, walnut, oak, Italy, 1980s Giuseppe Rivadossi once again proves his great eye for materialization and technicality these b...
Oak, Walnut
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
Cabinet Madia Delle Colline Model by Officina Rivadossi Falegnameria, Italy
By Officina Rivadossi
Located in Milan, Italy
Large container cabinet model Madia delle colline in hand-worked lime wood. Single piece. Original signature. Designed and produced by Officina Rivadossi Falegnameria, Italy, 2008. ...
Wood
Cabinet Madia Primordiale Model by Officina Rivadossi Falegnameria, italy
By Officina Rivadossi
Located in Milan, Italy
Spectacular cabinet in hand-worked linden wood. Designed and produced by Officina Rivadossi Falegnameria in 2016, Italy. Unique piece. Biography Officina Rivadossi Falegnameria D...
Wood
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
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