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.
Mid-Century Table Lamp in Rattan and Chrome by Vivai Del Sud, Italy 1970
By Vivai del Sud
Located in Roma, IT
Gorgeous Mid-Century table lamp entirely crafted from curved rattan and chrome-plated metal, completed with a cotton lampshade. This charming and unique organic lamp was designed by ...
Metal, Chrome
Table Lamps, Pencil Reed Rattan and Brass, Vivai Del Sud Italy 1960s
By Vivai del Sud
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
These mid-century table lamps were designed and manufactured in Italy in the 1960s to 1970s. The lights feature ball shaped bases crafted from pencil rattan, giving them a textured ...
Brass
Midcentury Table Lamp in Rattan, Fabric and Brass by Vivai Del Sud, Italy 1970s
By Vivai del Sud
Located in Rome, IT
Midecentury amazing table lamp in rattan, brass and fabric with flowery decorations by Vivai Del Sud. Made in Italy in the 1970s. The original label is still attached as shown in t...
Fabric, Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
Midcentury Bamboo and Rattan Arc Floor Lamp Vivai Del Sud, Italy 1970s
By Vivai del Sud
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury amazing arc floor lamp in bamboo and rattan by Vivai Del Sud. Made in Italy in the 1970s Vivai del sud, Gabriella Crespi and Arpex were the three leading design studios ...
Metal, Brass
Mid-Century Large Table Lamp in Rattan and Brass by Vivai Del Sud, Italy 1970
By Vivai del Sud
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning midcentury table lamp fully made in curved rattan and brass with cottonized hemp lampshade. This charming and unique organic table lamp was designed by Vivai del Sud and pro...
Metal, Brass
Pair of large Vivai del Sud shaped, rattan-covered table lamps
By Vivai del Sud
Located in Milano, IT
COD-2864 Pair of large, shaped, rattan-covered table lamps with fabric shades. Manufacturing Vivai del Sud, Italy, ca. 1960.
Rattan
$2,109Sale Price|30% Off
White Ceramic Table Lamp Southern Nurseries Rome 1970s
By Vivai del Sud
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Large table lamp Southern Nurseries in Ceramic original fabric lampshade
Ceramic
20th Century Italian Bamboo Arc Floor Lamp by Vivai del Sud, circa 1970
By Vivai del Sud
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
An unusual mid 20th century Italian made bamboo arc light designed by Vivai Del Sud. Created in the iconic 1970's. Combining the opulence of Italian Baroq...
Metal
“Vivai del Sud” Ceramic Lamp Complete with Raffia Lampshade, 1970s
By Vivai del Sud
Located in Roma, RM
Vivai del Sud table lamp in white glazed ceramic with monkey-shaped iconic sculpture and raffia lampshade. Made in Italy in the 1970s this is a very...
Ceramic, Raffia
$1,518Sale Price / set|30% Off
Pair Mid-century Round Chandelier Bamboo Italian Design Vivai del Sud 1950s
By Vivai del Sud
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Pair Mid-century Round Chandelier Bamboo Italian Design Vivai del Sud 1950s
Brass
Vivai del Sud Mid-Century Italian Pencil Reed Table Lamp
By Vivai del Sud
Located in Queens, NY
Mid-Century (1970s) Italian table lamp composed of pencil reed in a tapered circular form with extended brass stem and light switch socket, resting on a flattened bottom with an inSe...
Metal, Brass
Midcentury Wicker and Rattan Italian Table Lamp, 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Amazing midcentury wicker and rattan table lamp. This fantastic piece was designed in Italy during the 1960s. Having a wicker lampshade, the light diffusion is incredibly warm and...
Bamboo, Wicker, Straw, Rattan
A Pair of Deka Rattan Table Lamp
Located in Oxford, GB
A Pair of Deka Pencil Reed Rattan Table Lamp Crafted with precision and artistry, the Deka Pencil Reed Rattan Table Lamp is a stunning handcrafted creation by Rattanology, designe...
Rattan
$1,446
H 27.96 in Dm 13 in
Louis Sognot Midcentury Cotton, Bamboo and Rattan Italian Floor Lamp, 1950s
By Louis Sognot
Located in Roma, IT
Wonderful mid-century floor or even table lamp in bamboo and rattan. This wonderful piece was made in France in the 1960s in the style of Louis Sognot. The outer structure is made u...
Fabric, Cotton, Bamboo, Rattan
Pair of Chloe Rattan Table Lamps
Located in Oxford, GB
A Pair of Chloe Rattan Table Lamps Handcrafted with care in our workshop, the Chloe Rattan Table Lamp is an original design that blends artisanal charm with organic elegance. Eac...
Rattan
Midcentury Floor Lamp, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
- Made in Czechoslovakia - Made of metal - Fully functional - 1x E26 or E27 socket - Good, original condition.
Metal
$1,627
H 37.41 in Dm 17.72 in
1970s Italian Spiral Pencil Reed Bamboo & Brass Vivai de Sud Style Pendant Light
By Vivai del Sud
Located in Steinheim am Albuch, BW
Gorgeous 1970s spiral-wrapped pencil reed dome shaped ceiling light with beautifully aged brass details. 1 E27 socket. Great italian mid century modern design. Attributed to Vivai d...
Brass
Goffredo Reggiani Arc Floor Lamp, Italy, 1970s
By Goffredo Reggiani
Located in Naples, IT
Floor-standing lamp designed by Goffredo Reggiani and produced by Reggiani in the 1970s, original of the period, it has a marble base, central tubing with original ignition switch, t...
Marble, Metal
Shroom Rattan Pencil Reed Table Lamp Mid Century Modern
Located in Oxford, GB
Illuminate your space with elegance and artistry with this mid century modern style pencil reed rattan table lamp. Handcrafted with a beautifu...
Rattan
$289Sale Price|60% Off
H 24.02 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Midcentury Table lamp Fabric Brushed Aluminum Italian Design 1970s
Located in Palermo, IT
Table lamp with 1 light E27 produced in Italy in the 70s. The lamp was made of brushed aluminum with fabric lampshade. Please watch the video and photos carefully, thank you. Lampsh...
Aluminum
Midcentury Brass and Chrome Table Lamp, Willy Rizzo, Italy 1970s
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Roma, IT
Marvelous cube shaped table lamp in brass and chrome braid, this wonderful item was designed in the Italy during the '70s in the style of Willy Rizzo. The contrast between the brass ...
Metal, Brass, Chrome
$1,494Sale Price|20% Off
H 27.56 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Midcentury Floor Lamp Rattan, Bamboo and Fabric Franco Albini, Italy 1960s
By Franco Albini
Located in Oirlo, LI
Exceptional midcentury floor lamp in bamboo, rattan and fabric, attributed to Franco Albini Crafted in Italy in the 1960s, showcasing a perfect balance between natural materials an...
Fabric, Bamboo
1970s Harvey Guzzini Arc Floor Lamp
Located in Brooklyn, NY
For your consideration, an iconic Mid-Century designed lamp by Harvey Guzzini. Featuring a large marble base with dramatic arc arm stem and white acrylic shade. Push-button floor sw...
Marble
Italian Rattan Fan Sconces by Vivai del Sud
By Ingo Maurer, Vivai del Sud
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Pair of rattan fan sconces by Vivai del Sud and in the style of Ingo Maurer, Italy 1970's Beautiful natural woven design and brass wall mount hardware Newly rewired
Brass
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H 14.97 in Dm 9.06 in
Mid-Century Pair of Table Lamps in Rattan and Brass by Vivai Del Sud, Italy 1970
By Vivai del Sud
Located in Roma, IT
Gorgeous pair of midcentury table lamps in curved rattan and brass with cottonized hemp lampshades. These wonderful and unique organic table lamps were designed by Vivai del Sud and ...
Brass, Metal
Monumental Pencil Reed Circle Table Lamp
By Vivai del Sud
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Large pencil Reed table lamp. Attributed to Vivai Del Sud. Italian, 1970s. Beautiful sculptural circle made completely from pencil Reed. Attracts the eye with its vivid movement....
Brass
Large Italian Pencil Reed Lamp Attributed to Vivai Del Sud
By Vivai del Sud
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Large pencil Reed table lamp. Attributed to Vivai Del Sud. Italian, 1970s. Beautiful sculptural sphere made completely from pencil Reed. Attracts the eye with its vivid movement....
Brass
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H 13.39 in Dm 10.24 in
Hollywood regency set of 2 wicker table lamp, Vivai del Sud, Italy 1960 ca.
By Vivai del Sud
Located in Firenze, IT
Hollywood regency set of 2 wicker table lamp Southern Nurseries, Italy ca. 1960. Wicker and brass base. Fabric lampshades included. With lampshade: H 34 cm - 26 cm diam. Lamp Bas...
Wood
Vivai Del Sud Italian Midcentury Modern Design Wicker Pendant Lamps 1960s
By Vivai del Sud
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Italian midcentury modern design set of two pendant lamps produced by Vivai Del Sud with wicker diffuser and brass details, Italy 1970s Please note that the lamps are original of th...
Brass
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H 20.48 in Dm 12.01 in
Midcentury Rattan, Wicker and Chrome Table Lamp by Vivai Del Sud, Italy 1970s
By Vivai del Sud
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury amazing table lamp in curved rattan and chrome whit lampshade in wicker by Vivai Del Sud. Made in Italy in the 1970s. Vivai del sud, Gabriella Crespi and Arpex were the ...
Metal, Chrome
Vivai Del Sud Table Lamp, 1960s
By Vivai del Sud
Located in Brussels, BE
Vivai Del Sud is an Italian workshop which created rattan furniture in the 1960s-70s. Please note that the shade is original but not included as it is not in good condition.
Fabric, Rattan, Mirror
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H 24.81 in Dm 18.12 in
Mid-Century Italian Rattan and Gilt Metal Table Lamp by Vivai Del Sud, 1970s
By Vivai del Sud
Located in Roma, IT
Gorgeous midcentury table lamp in rattan and gilt metal. This fantastic piece was designed by Vivai del Sud in Italy in the 1970s. This round lamp features a body made in a beautif...
Metal
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H 23.63 in W 16.15 in D 16.15 in
Vivai Del Sud sophisticated ceramic lamp with palm tree decor, Italy 1970s
By Vivai del Sud
Located in leucate, FR
An elegant ceramic lamp made by Italian Vivai Del SUD. Chrome-plated ceramic with beige-coloured palm tree decor. Good condition (traces of time). height ...
Ceramic
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H 83.47 in Dm 20.87 in
Mid-Century Modern Italian Rattan and Brass Floor Lamp by Vivai del Sud, 1970s
By Vivai del Sud
Located in Puglia, Puglia
This floor lamp was designed by Vivai Del Sud in Rome in the early 70s. It is entirely handmade and quite unique and beautiful. Vivai Del Sud was a renowned brand in Rome in the 60s ...
Brass
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H 19.69 in W 9.85 in D 9.85 in
Pair of Ceramic Lamps by Tommaso Barbi for Vivai del Sud, Italy, 1970s
By Vivai del Sud, Tommaso Barbi
Located in Roma, IT
Tommaso Barbi pair of lamps is an elegant pair of lamps realized by the Italian designer Tommaso Barbi during the 1970s. Created by Tommaso Barbi for Vivai del Sud. Made in Italy. Total dimensions: H 90 cm x Ø 50 cm. Very beautiful decorative lamps with a ceramic body. Mint conditions. Tommaso Barbi is best known for his whimsical furniture...
Ceramic