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 Large Table Lamp in Rattan and Brass by Vivai Del Sud, Italy, 1970s
By Franca Helg, Vivai del Sud
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning Mid-Century large table lamp fully made in curved rattan and brass and completed by a round parchment paper lampshade. This stylish and unique organic table lamp was designe...
Metal, Brass
$1,697Sale Price / set|20% 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
Set of 2 Vintage Italian Rattan Bamboo Table Lamps, 1970s
By Vivai del Sud
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Set of 2 Vintage Italian Rattan Bamboo Table Lamps, 1970s Very nice pair of table lamps made of rattan - bamboo with internal metal base. The spherical lamps are in very good vintag...
Metal
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
Vivai del Sud Leaf-Shaped Wall Sconces, Set of Four, Italy 1970s
By Vivai del Sud
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
The set of four sconces takes up the profile of a rigid fan: a large woven blade opens out from the vertical stem and tapers to a point at the top. The fibre is gathered at the botto...
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, Rattan, Wicker, Bamboo
Large Vivai del Sud Leaf-Shaped Wall Scone, Italy, circa 1970
By Vivai del Sud
Located in amstelveen, NL
An exceptional and monumental wall sconce by the renowned Italian design house Vivai del Sud. Handcrafted in woven rattan with brass fittings, the sconce takes the form of a styliz...
Brass
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 and Arpex were the leading design studios in 1970s Italy specializ...
Metal, Brass
$7,426 / set
Pair of Ceramic Lamps By Vivai Del Sud - 1970s
By Vivai del Sud
Located in Roma, RM
Pair of Ceramic Lamps By Vivai Del Sud - 1970s Product details Made of glazed ceramic and complete with fabric shades Dimensions: 26 D x 94 H cm Shade diameter: 40 cm
Ceramic, Fabric
Vivai del Sud Lotus Leaf Wall Lights, 1970s, Set of 2
By Vivai del Sud
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Vivai del Sud Lotus Leaf wall lights, banana leaf and brass, Italy, 1970s Produced by Vivai del Sud, the Roman atelier founded by the Di Pierri brothers that through the 1960s and 1...
Brass
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
$2,357Sale Price|20% 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
“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
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
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
$6,000 / item
Vivai del Sud Lotus Leaf Wall Light, Italy, 1970s
By Vivai del Sud
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Vivai del Sud Lotus Leaf wall lights, banana leaf and brass, Italy, 1970s Produced by Vivai del Sud, the Roman atelier founded by the Di Pierri brothers that through the 1960s and 1...
Brass
20thC Italian Ceramic Table Lamp By Giulio Ciniglia For Vivai Del Sud c.1970
By Vivai del Sud
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A striking and sculptural table lamp designed by Giulio Ciniglia for Vivai del Sud in the 1970s. Crafted in glazed ceramic, the lamp takes the form of a stylised classical female tor...
Ceramic
Pair of Vintage Rattan Bamboo Table Lamps Pencil Reed, 1970s
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This elegant pair of vintage bedside table lamps features beautifully hand-wrapped pencil reed rattan over a rounded metal base, resting on polished brass bases. The natural material...
Fabric, Cane, Rattan, Reed
Italian Vintage Rattan Boho Table Lamp with Brass Details, 1970s
By Vivai del Sud
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Italian Vintage Rattan Boho Table Lamp with Metal Base, 1970s Very nice organic table lamp made of rattan - bamboo with brass details, Boho style, by Vivai del Sud. With original la...
Metal, Brass
$1,591
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
French Designer, Table Lamp, Bamboo, Rattan, Paper, France, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A bamboo, rattan and beige paper table lamp designed and produced in France, c. 1970s. Dimensions of Lamp with Shade (inches): 14.0"H x 6.5"W x 6.5"D Bulb Specifications: B22 (Bayo...
Bamboo, Rattan, Paper
$3,377 / set
H 18.9 in W 9.45 in D 5.52 in
Italian Midcentury Set of Three Leaf Murano Wall Sconces by Mazzega, 1970s
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
Marvelous, stunning and long Italian Set of Three amber and clear Murano glass wall sconces from 1970s. These fixtures were made during the 1970s in Italy for the Venice Company “Maz...
Metal
Vivai del Sud Lotus Leaf Wall Lights, 1970s, Set of 2
By Vivai del Sud
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Vivai del Sud Lotus Leaf wall lights, banana leaf and brass, Italy, 1970s Produced by Vivai del Sud, the Roman atelier founded by the Di Pierri brothers that through the 1960s and 1...
Brass
$1,178Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 14.57 in Dm 8.27 in
Mid-Century French Riviera Bamboo and Rattan Table Lamps, 1960s
By Vivai del Sud, Louis Sognot, Franco Albini
Located in Valencia, VC
Pair of 1960s Italian Handmade Bamboo & Rattan Table Lamps, in the Style of Franco Albini An absolutely gorgeous pair of handmade Italian bamboo, rattan and woven cane table lam...
Bamboo, Cane, Rattan
$1,532
H 22.05 in W 17.33 in D 20.08 in
Midcentury Table Lamp Rattan and Bamboo Louis Sognot Style, Italy 1970s
By Louis Sognot
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury wonderful hexagonal large table lamp in rattan and bamboo with flowers fabric shade. Made in Italy in the 1970s. New electrical system European plug (works outside EU wi...
Fabric, Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan
French Designer, Table Lamp, Bamboo, Rattan, Fabric, France, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A bamboo, rattan and beige fabric table lamp designed and produced in France, c. 1970s. Dimensions of Lamp with Shade (inches): 12.5"H x 9.5"W x 9.5"D Bulb Specifications: E-14 (Eu...
Fabric, Bamboo, Rattan
$6,247
H 78.75 in W 20.48 in D 53.55 in
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 and Arpex were the leading design studios in 1970s Italy specializ...
Metal, Brass
Large Vivai del Sud Leaf-Shaped Wall Scone, Italy, circa 1970
By Vivai del Sud
Located in amstelveen, NL
An exceptional and monumental wall sconce by the renowned Italian design house Vivai del Sud. Handcrafted in woven rattan with brass fittings, the sconce takes the form of a styliz...
Brass
$2,263Sale Price|20% Off
H 27.17 in Dm 14.57 in
Organic Modern Vivai del Sud Pencil Reed Rattan Dome Pendant Light, 1960
By Vivai del Sud
Located in Barcelona, ES
Mushroom shaped rattan pencil reed pendant or suspension light with brass accents, Italy, 1960s. Attributed to Vivai del Sud. The dome shade is su...
Brass
Sold
H 46.46 in W 23.63 in D 6.7 in
Very Rare Italian Wall Lamps from Rattan Plambald by Vivai del Sud 1970
By Vivai del Sud
Located in Oirlo, LI
Very Rare Italian Wall Lamps from Rattan Plambald by Vivai del Sud 1970 Bring a warm slice of 1970s Italian design into your interior with this striking pair of rattan fan sconces b...
Metal
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
Sold
H 24.81 in Dm 17.33 in
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
Sold
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 ...
Metal, Brass
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
Sold
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
Sold
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
Sold
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
Sold
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