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 Trestle Dining Table in Oak
By Giuseppe Rivadossi, Officina 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 Officina Rivadossi, Giuseppe 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 for Officina Rivadossi Architectural Square Oak Coffee Table
By Officina Rivadossi, Giuseppe Rivadossi
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Giuseppe Rivadossi for Officina Rivadossi coffee table, oak, Italy, 1980s A beautifully crafted coffee table by Giuseppe Rivadossi for Officina Rivadossi, Italy, 1980s. Executed in ...
Oak
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
Square Italian Dining Table in Oak and Glass
By Officina Rivadossi
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Dining table, oak, glass, Italy, 1970s This Italian dining table from the 1970s is defined by its clear structure and careful craftsmanship. The square top is arranged in a grid-lik...
Glass, Oak
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
Officina Rivadossi Oak Dining Table with Botticino Marble Inlay, Italy 1970s
By Officina Rivadossi
Located in Hellouw, NL
Furniture by Officina Rivadossi is known for its honest use of materials and traditional woodworking techniques. This dining table combines solid oak with a polished Botticino Marble...
Marble
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
Officina Rivadossi Coffee Table in Solid Walnut and Glass, Italy 1970's
By Giuseppe Rivadossi, Officina Rivadossi
Located in Hellouw, NL
Some objects speak through restraint rather than ornament. This coffee table by Officina Rivadossi reflects that approach, where carefully selected materials and balanced proportions...
Glass, Walnut
Giuseppe Rivadossi Sculptural Coffee Table in Slavonian Oak and Glass, Italy 197
By Officina Rivadossi, Giuseppe Rivadossi
Located in Hellouw, NL
Giuseppe Rivadossi approached furniture as a cabinetmaker and sculptor, allowing construction and material to determine the character of an object. This coffee table, made by Officin...
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
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
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
$3,500
H 29 in W 37 in D 37 in
Chunky Mid Century Modern Oak and Cork Square Dining Table or Game Table
By John Richardson
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A stunning and gorgeous square dining or card table circa 1960s. It features a simple modern design with a chunky stained oak frame and a cork top. The top has glass.
Oak, Glass, Cork
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
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
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
$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
Italian Pedestal Dining Table in Chrome and Glass, 1970s
By Gastone Rinaldi
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Italian Pedestal Dining Table in Chrome and Glass, 1970s Beautiful round dining table made of chromed metal with glass top, designed in style of Gastone Rinaldi. Made in Italy, ca....
Metal, Chrome
Brutalist Oak Extendable Trestle Dining Table, 1960s
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Rødding, DK
A substantial and sculpturally commanding solid oak extendable dining table in the Danish Brutalist tradition, dating to the 1960s and bearing its original maker's label — a piece th...
Oak
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
Antique English Country Oak Trestle Dining Table
Located in Winston-Salem, NC
This antique wooden dining table features a sculptural trestle base with pierced pedestal supports, exposed joinery details, and a substantial stretcher foundation. Deep espresso-bro...
Wood, Oak
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H 16.54 in W 35.44 in D 35.44 in
Square Coffee Table by Giuseppe Rivadossi in Slavonian Oak, Italy 1980s
By Officina Rivadossi, Giuseppe Rivadossi
Located in Hellouw, NL
A restrained composition of timber and glass, where proportion and material carry the narrative. This table reflects a quiet confidence, rooted in Italian craftsmanship and a respect...
Oak
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H 16.34 in W 39.38 in D 24.41 in
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
Officina Rivadossi Coffee Table in Slavonian Oak, Italy 1980s
By Officina Rivadossi, Giuseppe Rivadossi
Located in Hellouw, NL
A sculptural piece of Italian design, this coffee table by Officina Rivadossi captures the studio’s ability to combine artisanal woodworking with architectural clarity. Produced in t...
Oak
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H 16.54 in W 39.18 in D 23.63 in
Coffee Table in Slavonian Oak by Giuseppe Rivadossi, Italy 1970s
By Officina Rivadossi, Giuseppe Rivadossi
Located in Hellouw, NL
This coffee table designed by Giuseppe Rivadossi in the 1970s is produced in his workshop and blends skilled craftsmanship with understated Italian sensibilities. Design Constructed...
Oak
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
Dining Set by Giuseppe Rivadossi in Slavonian Oak, Italy 1970s
By Officina Rivadossi, Giuseppe Rivadossi
Located in Hellouw, NL
In 1978, Giuseppe Rivadossi established Officina Rivadossi, where he began crafting exquisite furniture and wooden objects. The Italian maestro continues his work in the studio, now ...
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 For Officina Walnut Desk, Italy, 1980's
By Officina Rivadossi, Giuseppe Rivadossi
Located in Austin, TX
Rare and collectible executive desk in walnut plank by Giuseppe Rivadossi. Solid construction throughout with creative joinery techniques. Hand-planed exterior surface gives the wa...
Walnut