Name: Giuseppe Rivadossi Exceptional Library Unit in Oak
Brand: Giuseppe Rivadossi
Price: 28000 USD
Availability: InStock

Giuseppe Rivadossi Exceptional Library Unit in Oak

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About the Item

Giuseppe Rivadossi, pair of cabinets, oak, glass, Italy, 1975. An exceptional library unit by the Italian sculptor and designer Giuseppe Rivadossi, featuring a high level of craftsmanship in woodwork. The two pieces combined create a wonderful wall unit which offers plenty of space to display books and other personal belongings. A playful composition is created by the arrangement of different open and closed compartments. For instance, the upper part of the unit contains eight compartments furnished with oak and glass door panels. A variety of frame sizes create an elegant and playful entity. Four compartments of the lower cabinets contain closed door panels and therefore extend the storage possibilities. This extraordinary piece is established by intensive hand-planed and trimmed finishes characteristic for furniture design by the hand of Giuseppe Rivadossi. Altogether, this unit will bring great joy to every bibliomaniac with a keen eye for Italian Mid-Century design. Giuseppe Rivadossi (1935) was born in Monteclana di Nave, Italy, where he still lives and works. At a young age, Rivadossi's path begins with wood carving, with works reflecting on his poetic idea of living. In 1962 Rivadossi took over the carpentry founded in 1920 by his father Clemente, which he transformed into an atelier, or rather a creative workshop. Eventually, Rivadossi and collaborators established 'Officina Rivadossi' in 1976 where he started the manufacture of wooden objects and unique modern furniture. Please note that the width measurement is based on the size of the two cabinets combined. This item is in good, used condition.

Creator:
Giuseppe Rivadossi (Designer)
Dimensions:
Height: 114.97 in (292 cm)Width: 140.95 in (358 cm)Depth: 17.72 in (45 cm)
Style:
Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Glass,Oak
Place of Origin:
Italy
Period:
1970-1979
Date of Manufacture:
1975
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use. Every item Morentz offers is checked by our team of 30 craftsmen in our in-house workshop. Special restoration or reupholstery requests can be done. Check ‘About the item’ or ask our design specialists for detailed information on the condition.
Seller Location:
Waalwijk, NL
Reference Number:
Seller: 50110674, 50110673 1stDibs: LU933126991532

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Giuseppe Rivadossi

Italian sculptor, furniture designer and maestro d’arte e mestiere (master of art and craft) Giuseppe Rivadossi is considered one of the 20th century’s leading woodworkers. His hand-carved, mid-century modern furniture has been described as poetic, ancient, ethereal and soulful.

Rivadossi was born in 1935 in Monteclana di Nave, where he still lives and works today. He began woodworking at an early age, learning the craft from his father, who founded a carpentry business in 1920. In 1962, Rivadossi took over his father’s workshop and transformed it into an artistic atelier, creating sculptural furniture and objets d’art.

Toward the late 1960s, Rivadossi’s friends and fellow woodworking artists encouraged him to exhibit his wooden sculptures at shows throughout Italy. In 1968, he participated in his first sculpture exhibition, which led to others throughout the 1970s, such as the Triennale di Milano in 1974 and the Biennale di Mentone in 1976. That same year, Rivadossi and several collaborators established Officina Rivadossi, which specialized in wooden objects, sculptures and modern furniture. Pieces included walnut dining room tables, oak sideboards and architectonic dining chairs and armchairs suitable for the home or office.

From the 1980s through the 2000s, Rivadossi’s designs took on a more organic, architectural approach. For instance, his Custodia Lombarda cabinet comprises two doors with hand-carved latticework that gradually reduces size. His decorative boxes with grooved textures, geometric patterns and curved forms also double as desktop sculptures.

In 2013, Officina Rivadossi evolved to become Habito di Giuseppe Rivadossi, which Rivadossi runs with his two sons Emanuele and Clemente. Since then, the furniture firm has shown at numerous exhibitions, including Salone del Mobile di Milano, the London Design Festival, PAD Paris and BRAFA Art Fair, in Brussels. Also, in 2018, Rivadossi received the prestigious Maestro d’Arte e Mestiere award at the Triennale di Milano.

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