Vivai del Sud Vases and Vessels
Combining the opulence of Italian Baroque art, the grandeur of Roman classicism and the clean sophistication of mid-century modernism, Vivai del Sud’s designs have an utterly recognizable look. Carefully crafted, limited edition floor mirrors, credenzas, sofas and other pieces echo the elegance of Hollywood Regency style while incorporating playful inspiration from the design team’s Italian heritage.
Brothers Giorgio, Gianfranco and Piero di Pierri founded Vivai del Sud in Rome in 1950. Established first as a landscape design firm, its early work included designing modern winter gardens throughout Italy as well as restoring historic parks. Building on this success, Vivai del Sud expanded in 1970 with a new focus on interior decoration and furniture design.
Originally from the Italian region of Puglia, the brothers were inspired by Italian Baroque artists and Roman architecture, using classical themes and mythological motifs in their furniture designs. Vivai del Sud built an international audience for its inimitable pieces, opening branches in Italy, France, Germany, the United Arab Emirates and West Africa.
Vivai del Sud later added architectural design to its practice, designing luxury hotels as well as residential buildings. The company has also published magazines and books of poetry.
Vivai del Sud’s work has garnered international acclaim, with features in Domus, Casa Vogue and other major publications.
On 1stDibs, find vintage Vivai del Sud seating, tables, decorative objects and more.
1960s Italian Modern Vintage Vivai del Sud Vases and Vessels
Rattan
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vivai del Sud Vases and Vessels
Rattan
1960s Italian Vintage Vivai del Sud Vases and Vessels
Wicker
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vivai del Sud Vases and Vessels
Bamboo, Rattan
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vivai del Sud Vases and Vessels
Bamboo, Rattan, Rush
1960s Italian Vintage Vivai del Sud Vases and Vessels
Glass
1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vivai del Sud Vases and Vessels
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vivai del Sud Vases and Vessels
Brass, Metal
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vivai del Sud Vases and Vessels
Wicker, Rattan, Bamboo
1960s Italian Bohemian Vintage Vivai del Sud Vases and Vessels
Rattan
Mid-20th Century German Louis XV Vivai del Sud Vases and Vessels
Porcelain
Mid-20th Century Italian Classical Roman Vivai del Sud Vases and Vessels
Murano Glass
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vivai del Sud Vases and Vessels
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Murrine
20th Century Czech Vivai del Sud Vases and Vessels
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vivai del Sud Vases and Vessels
Bamboo, Rattan
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vivai del Sud Vases and Vessels
Brass
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Vivai del Sud Vases and Vessels
Rattan
1970s Italian Vintage Vivai del Sud Vases and Vessels
Bamboo, Mirror
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vivai del Sud Vases and Vessels
Rattan
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vivai del Sud Vases and Vessels
Rattan
Mid-20th Century Italian Vivai del Sud Vases and Vessels
Rattan, Wood
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vivai del Sud Vases and Vessels
Ceramic
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vivai del Sud Vases and Vessels
Bamboo, Cane, Rattan
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vivai del Sud Vases and Vessels
Rattan