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.
$3,008Sale Price / set|20% Off
Vivai del Sud Chairs High Back in White Bamboo Italian Design, 1970
By Vivai del Sud
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Vivai del Sud chairs high back in white bamboo Italian design, 1970.
Bamboo
Mid-Century Modern Italian Set of Black Painted Bamboo Chairs from Vivai del Sud
By Vivai del Sud
Located in Prato, IT
Mid-Century Modern Italian set of 6 shiny black painted bamboo chairs from Vivai del Sud with Original Cotton Fabric Cushions. 1970s The chairs a...
Fabric, Bamboo
Unavailable|$1,410 / set
H 36.82 in W 21.46 in D 22.76 in
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...
Fabric, Wicker
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...
Fabric
$728
H 16.93 in W 13.78 in D 13.78 in
Vivai del Sud Square Side Table in Bamboo, Wicker and Rattan, Italy, 1970s
By Vivai del Sud
Located in Roma, IT
orgeous mid-century small square side table in bamboo, rattan, and hand-woven wicker. This stylish organic table was produced in Italy during the 1970s by Vivai del Sud. In fabulous...
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
$939Sale Price|20% Off
H 31.5 in W 47.25 in D 31.11 in
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.
Fabric, Bamboo
Rattan Sofa by Vivai Del Sud, 1970s - New Upholstery
By Vivai del Sud
Located in Brussels, BE
Rattan Sofa by Vivai Del Sud, 1970s - New Upholstery
Rattan
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...
Fabric
$3,290
H 31.89 in W 79.93 in D 31.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Italian Bamboo Sofa Bed by Vivai del Sud. 1970s
By Vivai del Sud
Located in Prato, IT
Mid-Century Modern Italian bamboo sofa by Vivai del Sud. This sofa can become a comfortable single bed. From the part under the seat another bed can be pulled out. The bedsteads are...
Bamboo
$1,645
H 35.44 in W 25.6 in D 33.86 in
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...
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan, Cane
$1,478Sale Price|20% Off
H 31.5 in W 66.93 in D 27.56 in
Big Sofa Vivai del Sud Italian Design Bamboo Black Flowers Multi-Color, 1970s
By Vivai del Sud
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Big sofa Vivai del Sud Italian design bamboo black flowers multi-color, 1970s.
Fabric, Bamboo
Bamboo Daybed by Vivai Del Sud, Italy, 1970s
By Vivai del Sud
Located in Antwerp, BE
Elegant bamboo daybed by Vivai del Sud from the 1970s, featuring a woven rattan frame and integrated drawers for storage. Its minimal silhouette and natural material bring warmth and...
Bamboo
$3,882
H 31.89 in W 51.19 in D 27.17 in
Midcentury Sofa in Bamboo, Rattan and Fabric by Vivai Del Sud, Italy 1970s
By Vivai del Sud
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury amazing geometric sofa in bamboo, rattan and fabric by Vivai Del Sud. Made in Italy in the 1970s. Vivai del sud, Gabriella Crespi and Arpex were the three leading de...
Fabric, Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
On Hold|$2,200
H 35.04 in W 33.08 in D 34.65 in
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...
Silk, Rattan
Vivai del Sud Set of Six Bamboo Chairs
By Vivai del Sud
Located in Milano, IT
Elegant and in Bohemian style we offer a set of 6 chairs made by the great Italian manufacture VIVAI DEL SUD. The set is from the 1970s. The set is strictly made of varnished bamboo ...
Bamboo
Vivai del Sud Pencil Reed Lounge Chair, Italy, 1960s
By Vivai del Sud
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Stunning handmade Vivai del Sud Mid-Century Modern piece of Mediterranean organic, sculptural and simplistic furniture inspired by Gabriella Crespi. Soft shaped natural tropicalist p...
Bamboo, Rattan, Wood
Set of 3 Vivai del Sud Lounge Chairs, 1970s
By Vivai del Sud
Located in amstelveen, NL
Set of 3 beautifully made organic-shaped super low lounge chairs by Vivai Del Sud, Italy, 1970s. The "Vivai del Sud - Architecture and High Decoration" Group was founded in Rome i...
Rattan
Vivai del sud rattan chair with table/ottoman
By Vivai del Sud
Located in London, GB
A sculptural Vivai Del Sud chair with table that could also be used as an ottoman. This set was designed in the 1960's and made entirely by hand from bamboo. Suitable for outdoor use...
Bamboo
Five Vintage Bamboo Chairs by Vivai del Sud, 1960s
By Vivai del Sud
Located in Milano, IT
Wonderful set of five bamboo chairs designed in the 1960s by Vivai del Sud, of Italian manufacture. The set consists of a total of 5 chairs completely made of bamboo in the frame and the seat in rattan. The vintage bamboo chairs...
Bamboo, Rattan
Sold
H 36.62 in W 18.9 in D 21.26 in
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...
Bamboo, Straw, Cane, Rattan
Sold
H 36.23 in W 18.12 in D 21.66 in
Vivai del Sud Pair of Midcentury Chairs Solid Bamboo Italian Design, 1960s
By Vivai del Sud
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Vivai del Sud pair of midcentury chairs solid bamboo Italian design, 1960s.
Bamboo
Vivai del Sud Dining Chairs in Bamboo
By Vivai del Sud
Located in Antwerp, BE
Hollywood Regency Gabriella Crespi style dining chairs in bamboo by Vivai del Sud, Italy, 1970s. The chairs have a petrol blue velvet seating. Great Italian glam pieces that fits well in an eclectic interior. We've added an interior by Lucia Tait Tolani from Hong Kong who uses a piece like this in a magnificent way. We have more fantastic viva del Sud...
Velvet, Bamboo