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.
On 1stDibs, find a range of vintage and contemporary Giuseppe Rivadossi case pieces, tables and decorative objects.
Giuseppe Rivadossi for Officina Rivadossi Dining Set in Carved Pine
By Giuseppe Rivadossi, Officina Rivadossi
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Giuseppe Rivadossi for Officina Rivadossi, unique set of seven dining armchairs with table, solid pine, Italy, 1970s This unique dining ensemble is among the finest works we have en...
Pine
Giuseppe Rivadossi for Officina Rivadossi Dining Table in Oak
By Giuseppe Rivadossi, Officina Rivadossi
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Giuseppe Rivadossi for Officina Rivadossi, dining table, oak, Italy, 1970s Giuseppe Rivadossi once again proves his great eye for materialization and technicality this table is exem...
Oak
Giuseppe Rivadossi Dining Table in Pine
By Giuseppe Rivadossi
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Giuseppe Rivadossi, dining table, pine, Italy, 1970s. In the world of great design, this table made by Giuseppe Rivadossi emerges as an exemplar of bespoke craftsmanship, crafted fo...
Pine
Giuseppe Rivadossi Dining Table in Oak with Cross Shaped Double Base
By Giuseppe Rivadossi
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Giuseppe Rivadossi dining table, oak, Italy, 1968 This exceptional dining table, crafted by Giuseppe Rivadossi in the 1960s, showcases the mastery of Italian woodworking. Made from ...
Oak
Oval Dining Table in Natural White Oak
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Introducing our exquisite Amber oval dining table, crafted from beautiful white oak for a touch of elegance. Its solid construction ensures durability and longevity, perfect for ever...
Wood, Oak
Pine Dining Table by Yngve Ekström for Swedese, Sweden, 1960s
By Yngve Ekström, Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Dronten, NL
A distinctive Scandinavian Modern dining table designed by Yngve Ekström and produced by Swedese in the 1960s. Crafted in solid pine, the table exemplifies Ekström’s commitment to fu...
Pine
$1,980
H 28.75 in W 51.97 in D 31.5 in
Primitive Swedish Oval Dining Table in Pine, Early 20th Century
By Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Odense, DK
A traditional Swedish oval trestle table, crafted from solid pine, exemplifying the simplicity, functionality, and rustic charm of historic Nordic f...
Pine
$2,280
H 28.75 in W 62.21 in D 35.44 in
Oak Dining Table with Cross-Base by Danish Cabinetmaker, Mid-20th Century
Located in Odense, DK
A beautifully crafted solid oak dining table by an unknown Danish cabinetmaker, dating to the mid-20th century. The table exemplifies the timeless appeal and thoughtful proportions o...
Oak
$8,166
H 9.06 in W 58.67 in D 33.47 in
Midcentury coffee table by Giuseppe Rivadossi for Officina Rivadossi, Italy 1970
By Giuseppe Rivadossi, Officina Rivadossi
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Coffee table by Italian sculptor and designer Giuseppe Rivadossi manufactured by Officina Rivadossi. Stunning coffee table featuring a high level of craftsmanship in woodwork which ...
Wood
$8,450
H 30.5 in W 103.75 in D 49.75 in
Modern Oak Dining Table with Double Column Champagne Ring Base
Located in North York, ON
Modern oak dining table with double column Champagne ring base. Modern charcoal stained rift cut oak dining table with a double column pedestal base wit...
Metal
$6,433
H 32.29 in W 79.53 in D 32.29 in
Antique Swedish Folk Art Dining Trestle Table Fit for 4-6 People in Solid Pine
Located in Kramfors, SE
Antique dining trestle table fit for 4-6 people. This folk art, trestle table is from northern Sweden and made around 1830. Made by hand in solid pine and never painted. The table to...
Pine
Craftsman Made 1980s Pine Dining Table
By Roland Wilhelmsson
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Nice round pine dining table. Most likely custom and handmade. Set of 4 matching chairs also available. Table is in good condition with some minimal marks from age and use. Chairs are in more used condition with more signs of wear and use, they also need reupholstery...
Pine
Oval Dining Table in Natural White Oak
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Introducing our exquisite Amber oval dining table, crafted from beautiful white oak for a touch of elegance. Its solid construction ensures durability and longevity, perfect for ever...
Wood, Oak
$9,500
H 29.8 in W 80.5 in D 45.25 in
Giuseppe Scapinelli Attribution, Dining Table, Wood, Glass, Brazil, 1950s
By Giuseppe Scapinelli
Located in High Point, NC
A wood and glass dining table attributed to Giuseppe Scapinelli, Brazil, c. 1950s. Small chip in glass near one of the corners. Dimensions (inches): 29.8”H x 80.5”W x 45.25”D
Glass, Wood
Large Swedish Dining Table in Pine by Roland Wilhelmsson
By Roland Wilhelmsson
Located in Karlstad, SE
Striking round dining table in solid pine, designed by Roland Wilhelmsson in 1973. The table is signed “Furuhuset / specialtillverkat / 1973,” indicating a custom-made piece from his...
Pine
$5,848
H 28.35 in W 54.73 in D 27.56 in
Swedish pine dining table by Bo Fjaestad for Arvika Konsthantverk, 1930s
By Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Rare dining table designed by Bo Fjaestad for Arvika Konsthantverk, Sweden, 1930s. Crafted in pine with a beautiful original patina, this table reflects a distinctly brutalist expre...
Pine
Large Giuseppe Rivadossi Dining Room Table in Oak, Italy 1970s
By Officina Rivadossi, Giuseppe Rivadossi
Located in Hellouw, NL
A clear example of precise woodworking. This large table by Officina Rivadossi showcases the workshop’s dedication to craftsmanship and straightforward construction. Built with a foc...
Oak
Giuseppe Rivadossi Dining Table in Slavonian Oak, Italy 1980s
By Giuseppe Rivadossi
Located in Hellouw, NL
Officina Rivadossi, led by Giuseppe Rivadossi, has long been known for its devotion to traditional woodworking and material honesty. Each piece from the workshop carries with it a cl...
Oak
Dining Table in Slavonian Oak by Officina Rivadossi, Italy 1970s
By Officina Rivadossi, Giuseppe Rivadossi
Located in Hellouw, NL
Officina Rivadossi, founded by master craftsman Giuseppe Rivadossi, is celebrated for its dedication to traditional Italian woodworking. Rivadossi's workshop produces handcrafted fur...
Oak
Giuseppe Rivadossi Brutalist Dining Table, Italy, 1979
By Giuseppe Rivadossi
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
An amazing and exceptional Brutalist shaped dining table by the Italian sculptor and designed Giuseppe Rivadossi, manufactured in his own workshop; officina Rivadossi, in Italy 1979....
Glass, Walnut
Oak Table by Giuseppe Rivadossi, Brescia, Italy Around 1975
By Giuseppe Rivadossi
Located in Berlin, DE
This rare and unique solid oak table was handmade in a small studio in Brescia, Italy around 1975 by the designer and manufacturer Giuseppe Rivadossi. Its design is both minimalistic...
Metal
Rivadossi Hardwood Console Tables
By Giuseppe Rivadossi
Located in Antwerp, BE
Italian hardwood console tables with a modernistic appearance, designed by wood master and designer Giuseppe Rivadossi. It is possible to join the two consoles together to create ...
Hardwood
Rivadossi Hardwood Dining or Console Table
By Giuseppe Rivadossi
Located in Antwerp, BE
Italian hardwood console tables with a modernistic appearance, designed by wood master and designer Giuseppe Rivadossi. It is possible to join the two consoles together to create ...
Hardwood
Two Large Console Tables by Giuseppe Rivadossi, Italy, 1970s
By Giuseppe Rivadossi
Located in Antwerp, BE
Two large hardwood console tables with a modernistic appearance, designed by Giuseppe Rivadossi. It is possible to join the two consoles together to create a stunning large dining t...
Hardwood