The Amsterdam-based design studio Rive Roshan approaches furniture and interior spaces with an eye toward the future through its methodology, materials and style. Its black vessels rise like mysterious obelisks and its rugs give the illusion of dark pools of water dug into the ground.
The company was formed in 2012 by Australian designer Golnar Roshan and Dutch designer Ruben de la Rive Box. They met while working together at Marcel Wanders design studio and shared common principles and values regarding design.
Their respective backgrounds influence their design strategy, as each draws inspiration from the other’s cultural heritage. In doing so, they learn to appreciate their own cultures more significantly by seeing them through the other designer’s eyes.
The partners take an intuitive and experimental approach to design, such as utilizing 3D printing and specialized sand as a medium. Through this technique, their work takes on forms that are both visually pleasing and perplexing, as evidenced by the twisted pedestal shapes that form the bases of their chairs and tables.
In 2013, Rive Roshan joined other designers in establishing the Form&Seek Collective, which is focused on getting young creative minds together to share their inspirations and ideas. The collective now reaches as far as Istanbul and Milan.
Rive Roshan continues to bring new forms to life and merge art with technological breakthroughs to bring new creations to fruition.
On 1stDibs, explore a collection of Rive Roshan tables, rugs, wall decor and more.
Freestanding Shelf, 'Foreign Bodies LP-35A (aluminium) - by Collin Velkoff'
By Rive Roshan
Located in Amsterdam, Amsterdam
Foreign Bodies is a collection of furniture and lighting created by Collin Townsend Velkoff. It is inspired by space exploration and the eventual cultivation of the celestial bodies ...
Stone, Aluminum
$3,800
H 82.5 in W 110.5 in D 19 in
Mid Century Danish Modern Freestanding Shelf Unit in Teak c. 1950's
By Poul Cadovius, William Watting
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional Mid Century Danish Modern freestanding shelf unit attributed to William Watting for Fristo, made in Denmark circa 1950's. The shelf unit features 14 rectangular shelves w...
Teak
Danish Freestanding Teak Shelf System 1950s with Cabinets
Located in Handewitt, DE
Danish freestanding and conical shaped teak shelf system with cabinets, bar, shelfes and double chest of drawers. With nice teak color and in origina...
Teak
1970s Bamboo, Rattan, and Cane Étagère/ Freestanding Shelf
By Ficks Reed, Franco Albini
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A gorgeous room divider or étagère composed of bamboo, rattan, and cane shelves. Features 5 shelves. Would work along with pieces from Ficks Reed, Franco Albini, Baker, Ethan Allen, ...
Bamboo, Wicker, Cane
Futuristic Rubber Freestanding Shelf
By Oliver Whyte
Located in Cape Town, Western Cape
Just a Shelf is a freestanding shelf that tips to scales towards form and the reimagination of archetypal furniture pieces. The shelf is hand carved...
Foam, Rubber, Plywood
Reference Shelf by Jonathan Nesci in Wax Polished Aluminum
By Jonathan Nesci
Located in Columbus, IN
Quarter-inch wax-polished aluminum plate. Produced for The New, the inaugural exhibition of Volume Gallery, Chicago, 2010 — one of the earliest works t...
Aluminum
AM Floor Shelf in Waxed Aluminum Plate by Jonathan Nesci
By Jonathan Nesci
Located in Columbus, IN
Quarter-inch welded aluminum plate, polished and waxed. Freestanding. Designed to display objects and books and to function as a room divider — a freestanding shelf with structural ...
Aluminum
$5,250 / item
H 28 in W 8 in D 13 in
2G Floor Shelf in Waxed and Polished Aluminium Plate by Jonathan Nesci
By Jonathan Nesci
Located in Columbus, IN
2G floor shelf in .25 inch thick aluminium plate, part of the solo show nine variations at Mondo Cane Gallery in 2011. Digitally cut aluminium plates intersect and are fused with rec...
Aluminum
A Contemporary Freestanding Etagere
Located in New York, NY
This contemporary freestanding étagère is crafted from cerused oak and features three open shelves supported by rounded vertical stiles. The subtly tapered legs, flared base, and top...
Oak, Bentwood
$6,960 / item
H 51.58 in W 34.26 in D 20.28 in
Wired Shelf, Solid Freestanding Display and Storage, in Stainless Steel, Walnut
By Rached Sultan
Located in beirut, LB
The Wired shelf is a raw free-standing piece with industrial strength. The piece proudly displays its building material featuring exposed fish mouth welded ...
Stainless Steel
$3,750
H 58 in W 22 in D 13.25 in
English 1900s Bamboo Freestanding Shelf with Rattan Accents and Single Drawer
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English bamboo freestanding shelf from the early 20th century, with rattan accents and single drawer. Created in England at the Turn of the Centu...
Bamboo, Rattan
Coupé Horizontal Shelf by Poiat
Located in Geneve, CH
Coupé horizontal shelf by Poiat. Materials: metal. Dimensions: D 13.5 x W 90 x H 21 cm. Poiat is an established architecture and design office ba...
Metal
Coupé Vertical Shelf by Poiat
Located in Geneve, CH
Coupé vertical shelf by Poiat. Materials: Metal. Dimensions: D 13.5 x W 37 x H 103 cm. Poiat is an established architecture and design office based...
Metal