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Vivai del Sud Armchairs

Italian

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.

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Creator: Vivai del Sud
Pair of "Tropicalist" Armchairs by Vivai del Sud, Italy, 1970s
By Vivai del Sud
Located in LE TOUQUET-PARIS-PLAGE, FR
Rare pair of oversized armchairs attributed to Vivai del Sud, dating from the 1970s. These exceptional pieces embody the Tropicalist style, blending Mediterranean and exotic influenc...
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Late 20th Century Italian Vivai del Sud Armchairs

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Wool, Rattan

Vivai del Sud Lounge Chair in Pink Fabric Upholstery
By Vivai del Sud
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Vivai del Sud, lounge chair, pink fabric upholstery, Italy, 1970s This vibrant and cheerful lounge chair was created in the 1970s. This playful lounge chair is upholstered in a shi...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vivai del Sud Armchairs

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Fabric

Vivai del Sud Mid-Century Italian Bamboo and Rattan Armchair, Italy 1970s
By Vivai del Sud
Located in Roma, IT
Fantastic Mid-Century armchair in bamboo and rattan. This stunnig armchair was produced by Vivai del Sud in Italy during the 1970s. The structure is fully made in curved bamboo with perfect proportions. The beauty of this armchair is due to the armrest and the back of the chair which are a combination of curved bamboo canes...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vivai del Sud Armchairs

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Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan, Cane

Pair of Vivai del Sud Mid-Century Armchairs in Bamboo and Rattan, Italy 1970s
By Vivai del Sud
Located in Roma, IT
Pair of fantastic Mid-Century armchairs fully made in bamboo, rattan and wicker. This incredible set was produced in Italy by Vivai del Sud during the 1970s. These comfortable armch...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vivai del Sud Armchairs

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Fabric, Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan

Mid-century Italian Armchair in Cane and Bamboo Fabric with Vivai Del Sud Flower
By Vivai del Sud
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Mid-century Italian armchair in cane and Bamboo Fabric with Vivai Del Sud Flower.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vivai del Sud Armchairs

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Fabric, Bamboo, Cane

Vivai del Sud Armchair Italian Design 1970 Bamboo Black Flowers Multi-Color
By Vivai del Sud
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Vivai del Sud armchair Italian design 1970 bamboo black flowers multi-color.
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vivai del Sud Armchairs

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Fabric, Bamboo

Paolo Traversi, Pair of armchairs and coffee table, Bamboo and Brass, Italy
By Vivai del Sud
Located in Argelato, BO
Rare and very refined pair of armchairs and coffee table made of bamboo and brass, Italy, 1970s. Vivai Del sud production
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1970s Italian Other Vintage Vivai del Sud Armchairs

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Brass

Vivai del Sud Bergère Chair, Italian Tropicalist Style, Rattan, Silk, 1970's
By Vivai del Sud
Located in Antwerp, BE
Vivai del Sud Bergère Chair, Italian Tropicalist Style, Rattan, Silk, 1970's This Italian tropicalist style piece by Vivai del Sud is handmade in Italy. This lounge chair still ha...
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Late 20th Century European Hollywood Regency Vivai del Sud Armchairs

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Silk, Rattan

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Dining Room Chairs Wicker Fabric Vivai del Sud Midcentury Italy 1980s Set of 4
By Vivai del Sud
Located in Palermo, IT
Set of 4 dining or garden chairs produced in Italy in the 1980s by the Vivai del Sud company. Each single chair is made of wicker with a padded seat and upholstered in a light patter...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vivai del Sud Armchairs

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Dining Room Chairs Wicker Fabric Vivai del Sud Midcentury Italy 1980s Set of 4
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Extraordinary Restored Complete Seating Set by Vivai del Sud, Italy, circa 1976
By Vivai del Sud
Located in Atlanta, GA
These magnificent frames are shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored and ready for upholstery. Expert custom upholstery service is available. An incredible, beyond stylish complete four (4) piece seating set by Giusto Purini and Maurizio Mariani...
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1970s Italian Organic Modern Vintage Vivai del Sud Armchairs

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Pair of Italian Bamboo Armchairs, Vivai Sud Style, 1970s
By Vivai del Sud
Located in Argelato, BO
Rare and beautiful pair of bamboo armchairs, from an important Italian villa, made in the 70s in the Bonacina style. The cushions have been reupholstered in white fabric but our ate...
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Arc Lounge Chair in Blue Recycled Fabric
By TRNK
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Incorporate this upholstered green lounge chair in your living room, or as a bold addition to a dining table or desk. Simple, striking, and deceptively comfortable despite its slende...
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Pair of Vivai Del Sud Armchairs In Rattan, Italy 1970
By Vivai del Sud
Located in Roma, RM
Pair of Vivai del Sud Armchairs in rattan, Italy 1970 Product Details Complete with Dedar fabric cushions. Dimensions: 80 W x 70 H x 85 D cm
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1970s Italian Vintage Vivai del Sud Armchairs

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Pair of Vivai Del Sud Armchairs In Rattan, Italy 1970
Pair of Vivai Del Sud Armchairs In Rattan, Italy 1970
$8,012 / set
H 27.56 in W 31.5 in D 33.47 in
Vivai del Sud Italian Two Seat Sofa
By Vivai del Sud
Located in New York, NY
A vibrant and cheerful Vivai del Sud two seat sofa in gold and cream silk moire fabric; original upholstery. The smooth and sensuous form, combined with the sweet color, creates an a...
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1970s Italian Vintage Vivai del Sud Armchairs

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Vivai del Sud Italian Two Seat Sofa
Vivai del Sud Italian Two Seat Sofa
$15,500
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Vivai del Sud Sofà Italian Design 1970s Flowers Black Multi-Color Bamboo
By Vivai del Sud
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Vivai del Sud sofà Italian design 1970s flowers black multi-color bamboo.   
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vivai del Sud Armchairs

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Fabric, Bamboo

Vivai del Sud Sofà Italian Design 1970s Flowers Black Multi-Color Bamboo
Vivai del Sud Sofà Italian Design 1970s Flowers Black Multi-Color Bamboo
$2,670 Sale Price
20% Off
H 31.5 in W 47.25 in D 31.11 in
Vivai Del Sud Bamboo Living Room Set
By Vivai del Sud
Located in Roma, RM
Vivai Del Sud Bamboo Living Room Set with Dedar fabric cushion – mod. “A Joy” Product Details Pair of armchairs + sofa + coffee table. • Pair of curved bamboo armchairs, chestnut wood with leather details. • Curved bamboo sofa, chestnut wood with leather details. • Curved bamboo coffee table...
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1960s Italian Vintage Vivai del Sud Armchairs

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Vivai Del Sud Bamboo Living Room Set
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H 31.5 in W 63 in D 35.44 in
Vivai Del Sud Superstar Lounge Chair in Olive Green Fabric
By Vivai del Sud
Located in Waalwijk, NL
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Vivai Del Sud, Sofa, Bamboo, Rattan, Fabric, Italy, 1970s
By Vivai del Sud
Located in High Point, NC
A bamboo, rattan and pink fabric sofa or settee produced by Vivai Del Sud, Italy, c. 1970s. Reupholstered in brand new fabric. Dimensions: 34” H x 65.1” W x 37.1” D Seat Height: 1...
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Vivai Del Sud Superstar Pair of Lounge Chairs in Olive Green Fabric
By Vivai del Sud
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Vivai Del Sud, pair of 'Superstar' lounge chairs, fabric, Italy, 1970s A splendid design by Vivai del Sud, known as the Superstar, is distinguished by its organic layout and substantial size. The design is typical for the playful nature of Italian furniture in the 1970s. The chair's design is dominated by soft, rounded curves, creating an almost cloud-like appearance. The backrest is scalloped and segmented, while the voluminous padding is accentuated by deep tufting. The armchair features a low-slung profile, typical of seventies furniture...
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Vivai Del Sud Superstar Pair of Lounge Chairs in Olive Green Fabric
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$12,400 / set
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Vintage 1970s Candy Sofa by Vivai Del Sud
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A stunning, rare, original 1970s candy sofa by Vavai Del Sud. made in Italy. All original fabric, will some vintage wear.
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1970s European Vintage Vivai del Sud Armchairs

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Vintage 1970s Candy Sofa by Vivai Del Sud
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$17,000
H 27 in W 120 in D 36 in
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Mid-Century Curved Bamboo and Leather Armchair, White Fabric, Italy 1960s
By Vivai del Sud
Located in Roma, IT
Spectacular Mid-Century organic armchair, fully made in bamboo, leather, and chestnut wood. This elegant armchair was made in Italy during the 1960s clearly in the style of Gabriella...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vivai del Sud Armchairs

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Pair of Wicker Armchairs, Vivai del Sud, 1970
By Vivai del Sud
Located in Roma, RM
Pair of wicker armchairs by Vivai del Sud, 1970 (set of 2) Made of wicker and rattan. Dimensions 67L x 75H x 63D cm Production: Vivai del S...
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1970s Italian Vintage Vivai del Sud Armchairs

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Pair of Wicker Armchairs, Vivai del Sud, 1970
Pair of Wicker Armchairs, Vivai del Sud, 1970
H 29.53 in W 26.38 in D 24.81 in
Rattan Armchair & Ottoman by Vivia Del Sud, Italy, circa 1970
By Vivai del Sud
Located in Culver City, CA
Rattan Armchair & Ottoman by Vivia Del Sud. Italy circa 1970. Established in Rome 1950, Vivai Del Sud initially started as a landscape design firm and by 1970 shifted to interi...
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20th Century Italian Vivai del Sud Armchairs

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Rattan

Pair of Vivai del Sud Mid-Century Modern Italian Bamboo Armchairs, Italy 1970s
By Vivai del Sud
Located in Roma, IT
Pair of fantastic Mid-Century Modern bamboo armchairs. This incredible set was produced in Italy by Vivai del Sud during the 1970s. The beauty of these armchairs is due to the Itali...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vivai del Sud Armchairs

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Chippendale Bamboo and Wicker Armchair by Vivai Del Sud, Italy, 1970s
By Vivai del Sud
Located in Roma, IT
An armchair produced in Italy by the historic Roman company "Vivai Del Sud" during the 70s in the Chinese Chippedale style. The strong thick bamboo rods ar...
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Vivai del Sud Vintage Wood and Rattan Armchairs W Floral Fabric
By Vivai del Sud
Located in Milano, IT
Beautiful rattan and wood armchairs designed in the 1960s by fine Italian manufacturer Vivai Del Sud. The armchairs are wonderful, have a square shape with geometric and very hard lines. The supporting structure is made of wood and rattan, making them special and versatile. There are 4 feet and they are created by joining the wood and rattan strands. In fact, the whole chair has a plaid structure, where the frame...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vivai del Sud Armchairs

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Fabric, Rattan, Wood

Armchairs Sofa Living Room Garden Rattan Bamboo Fabric Midcentury Italy Set of 3
By Vivai del Sud
Located in Palermo, IT
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Vivai Del Sud Lounge Chairs, Italian Design, Tropicalist, 1970's
By Vivai del Sud
Located in Antwerp, BE
Vivai Del Sud; Lounge Chairs; Tropicalist; Hollywood Regency; Italian design; Tropicalist lounge chairs by Vivai del Sud made in Italy in the 1970s. Great Italian glam piece that...
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Midcentury Modern Vivai del Sud Bamboo and Vienna Straw Italian Chair, 1960s
By Vivai del Sud
Located in Roma, IT
Amazing robust midcentury modern bamboo and Vienna straw dining chair. This fantastic item was designed in Italy during the 1960s by Vivai de...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vivai del Sud Armchairs

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Vivai del Sud Bamboo and Rattan Armchair, Italy, 1960s
By Vivai del Sud
Located in Naples, IT
Armchair with armrests in rattan and wicker Vivai del Sud, 1960.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vivai del Sud Armchairs

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Mid-Century Modern Italian Pair of Bamboo and Rattan Armchairs by Vivai del Sud
By Vivai del Sud
Located in Prato, IT
Mid-Century Modern Italian pair of bamboo and rattan armchairs by Vivai del Sud from 1970s. The set comes with its original white Cotton Fabric cushions as shown in the photo.
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vivai del Sud Armchairs

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Fabric, Bamboo, Rattan

Vivai del Sud Lounge Chair in Pink Fabric Upholstery
By Vivai del Sud
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Vivai del Sud, lounge chair, pink fabric upholstery, Italy, 1970s This vibrant and cheerful lounge chair was created in the 1970s. This playful lounge chair is upholstered in a shi...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vivai del Sud Armchairs

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Fabric

Vivai Del Sud armchairs for sale on 1stDibs.

Vivai del Sud armchairs are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of natural fiber and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Vivai del Sud armchairs, although gray editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original armchairs by Vivai del Sud were created in the mid-century modern style in europe during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider armchairs by Artemide, Giovanni Offredi, and Dal Vera. Prices for Vivai del Sud armchairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $1,112 and can go as high as $4,672, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $1,775.

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