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.
"Capanno" Sculpture in Lime Wood by Giuseppe Rivadossi, Italy 1974
By Giuseppe Rivadossi, Officina Rivadossi
Located in Hellouw, NL
After decades of development, the Brescian master woodworker and virtuoso Giuseppe Rivadossi resides at a uniquely elevated position. His works, which often show a masterclass of biz...
Wood
$230 / item
H 5.91 in W 5.91 in D 5.91 in
Geometric Sculpture in Polished Lime Green Resin by Paola Valle
By Paola Valle
Located in Ciudad De México, MX
Geometric sculpture made in polished resin in variety of colors. It is a modern and colorful piece that will liven up any space. This sculpture is very versatile and fun! You can ...
Resin
On Hold|$1,355
H 9.45 in W 5.91 in D 5.91 in
Nino Caruso, Abstract sculpture in glazed ceramic, Italy, 1974
By Nino Caruso
Located in Argelato, BO
Nino Caruso ( Tripoli 1928 - Rome 2017 ) Abstract Sculpture in Black Glazed Ceramic. 1974, Signed and dated under the base. Italian ceramist, sculptor and...
Ceramic
Italian Wood Sculpture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage wood sculpture by the student in scuola di belle arti in Venice a public academy of art in Venice.
Wood
$842Sale Price|28% Off
H 8.67 in W 7.09 in D 5.52 in
Sculpture of Peasant in Capodimonte Porcelain by Giuseppe Cappè, 1958
By Giuseppe Cappé
Located in Milano, MI
Capodimonte porcelain figurine depicting a peasant, made by Giuseppe Cappelli in 1958 Ø cm 18 Ø cm 14 h cm 22 Giuseppe Cappè (1921-2008) was a renowned Italian artist, widely recog...
Porcelain
$5,808
H 23.23 in W 13 in D 9.06 in
Antique Female Sculpture In Alabaster, Giuseppe Gambogi Italian Sculptor, 19th.
By Giuseppe Gambogi
Located in Breganze, VI
The category Antique Alabaster Sculptures, features a refined Female Sculpture, a Young Woman leaning against a classical column and peering expectantly, the work created is made of alabaster, a lustrous and elegant material used by the artists to sculpt their works of art. The age of the ancient sculpture is from the late 1800s, 19th century. The ancient female Statue in alabaster, bears a signature G. Gambogi, Italian sculptor. Giuseppe Gambogi (1862-1938), was born in Pisa but worked in Florence where he had his studio-atelier together with his children. He uses various materials in marble, alabaster and bronze for his works. Sculptor with Romantic and Orientalist taste. Many works created by the sculptor were made for the foreign market and some of them are preserved in the Dantesco Museum in Ravenna. The sculpture is in excellent condition although it has undergone minor restoration. Sculture...
Alabaster
Giuseppe Rivadossi Arca sculpture Italy 1975
By Giuseppe Rivadossi
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Rare 'Arca' sculptural object designed by Giuseppe Rivadossi manufactured by Officina Rivadossi, Italy 1975. Rivadossi often creates artwork that reflects his thoughts and favourite ...
Cherry
Original ceramic sculpture by Giuseppe Armani for Capodimonte, Italy 1970s
By Giuseppe Armani, Capodimonte
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Vintage ceramic sculpture "Old man and Boy" by Giuseppe Armani for Capodimonte made in Italy in the 1970s. The sculpture has the origin...
Ceramic
Nino Caruso Ceramic sculpture Italy 1974
By Nino Caruso
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Beautiful modular sculpture made by Nino Caruso in Italy in 1974. This sculpture is made of cream white glazed ceramic. It has four different shapes stacke...
Ceramic
1974 Studio Stoneware "Bird in Tree" Sculpture Signed Pollack
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Impressive stoneware sculpture in matte sepia with pops of blue and green. Interesting form, with bird in tree motif on one side and figural decoration o...
Stoneware
Lime Green Semi Sphere Sculpture in Polished Resin by Paola Valle
By Paola Valle
Located in Ciudad De México, MX
This Geometric sculpture is handmade in polished resin in a variety of colors. It is a modern and colorful piece that will liven up any space. Our Semi Sphere is a very cool and f...
Resin
$556Sale Price|20% Off
H 13.5 in W 7.5 in D 10.5 in
"The Nativity" Italian sculpture signed by Giuseppe Armani
Located in Cincinnati, OH
"The Nativity" Italian sculpture signed by G. Armani The piece is mounted on a wood base with a brass plate "G. Armani" The back is marked 1983 Florence and also an "N" with a crown ...
Porcelain, Wood
$29,041
H 98.43 in W 34.65 in D 18.51 in
Cabinet Custodia Lombarda Model by Giuseppe Rivadossi Unique Piece, Italy
By Giuseppe Rivadossi
Located in Milan, Italy
Container structure in linden wood with two doors made of windowed elements gradually reducing in size. The surfaces of each individual element are finished by carving with a hand plane...
Wood