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 — as well as the work of Officina Rivadossi, the firm he cofounded — 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 Officina Rivadossi case pieces, tables and dining chairs.
Giuseppe Rivadossi for Officina Rivadossi Grid Wall Cabinet in Oak
By Officina Rivadossi, Giuseppe Rivadossi
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Giuseppe Rivadossi for Officina Rivadossi, wall cabinet, oak, Italy, 1970s A striking piece from the 1970s, this hanging cabinet by Giuseppe Rivadossi reflects his deep respect for ...
Glass, Oak
Cabinet Madia Primordiale Model by Officina Rivadossi Falegnameria, italy
By Officina Rivadossi
Located in Asti, Piemonte
Spectacular cabinet in hand-worked linden wood. Designed and produced by Officina Rivadossi Falegnameria in 2016, Italy. Unique piece. Biography Officina Rivadossi Falegnameria D...
Wood
Cabinet Madia Delle Colline Model by Officina Rivadossi Falegnameria, Italy
By Officina Rivadossi
Located in Asti, Piemonte
Large container cabinet model Madia delle colline in hand-worked lime wood. Single piece. Original signature. Designed and produced by Officina Rivadossi Falegnameria, Italy, 2008. ...
Wood
$1,374
H 20.08 in W 15.75 in D 8.47 in
Antique 19th Century Neoclassical Wall Cabinet / Small Cabinet Carved Oak
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Lovely antique 19th century Neoclassical wall cabinet / small cabinet Germany 1880. This German Grunderzeit cabinet is made from hand carved oak & is richly decorated. A true display of craftsmanship & quality. This cabinet has 2 doors and comes with a working lock & key. Its interior has 2 oak shelves. The cabinet has a very nice old restoration to the right side dating from the 1940s. A piece of furniture history with the right antique charm...
Brass
$9,500
H 39.38 in W 63 in D 18.9 in
Hand Crafted Brutalist Giuseppe Rivadossi Sideboard in Oak Italy, the 1970s
By Giuseppe Rivadossi
Located in Almelo, NL
Hand crafted Brutalist Giuseppe Rivadossi sideboard in oak Italy, the 1970s. A fantastic oak sideboard by the Italian sculptor and designer Giuseppe Rivadossi featured a high leve...
Oak
$6,950
H 33.47 in W 59.06 in D 19.69 in
Giuseppe Rivadossi for Officina Rivadossi Chest of Drawers in Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Giuseppe Rivadossi for Officina Rivadossi, chest of drawers, oak, Italy, 1980s Chest of drawers designed by Giuseppe Rivadossi, crafted in solid oak, the piece reflects Rivadossi’s ...
Oak
Bar Cabinet by Gio Frigerio, Italy 1970s
By Frigerio
Located in New York, NY
Bar cabinet by Gio Frigerio. Red lacquer doors and mirrored interior. Makers label affixed to back.
Glass, Lacquer
Mid-Century Low Sideboard by Officina Rivadossi, 1970s
By Officina Rivadossi
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Low Sideboard by Officina Rivadossi, 1970s
Wood
$16,400
H 78.75 in W 70.87 in D 27.56 in
Giuseppe Rivadossi for Officina Rivadossi Bedroom Divider Wardrobe Walnut
By Officina Rivadossi, Giuseppe Rivadossi
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Giuseppe Rivadossi for Officina Rivadossi, bedroom divider or wardrobe unit, walnut, glass Italy, 1980s This exceptional piece by Italian sculptor and designer Giuseppe Rivadossi is a testament to his exquisite woodworking skills. This monumental wardrobe displays...
Glass, Walnut
Mogens Koch Cabinets in Oak for Rud, Rasmussen
By Rud Rasmussen, Mogens Koch
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Mogens Koch cabinets in oak. Executed by Rud. Rasmussen. Reverse with paper labels ‘RUD. RASMUSSENS/SNEDKERIER/KØBENHAVN/DANMARK.
Oak
Guiseppe Rivadossi, Chest of Drawers, Oak, Italy, 1980s
By Giuseppe Rivadossi, Officina Rivadossi
Located in High Point, NC
A solid oak chest of drawers or dresser, designed by Guiseppe Rivadossi and produced by Officina Rivadossi, Italy, c. 1980s.
Oak
$24,000
H 70.87 in W 118.12 in D 19.69 in
Giuseppe Rivadossi for Officina Rivadossi Grand Wardrobe in Walnut
By Giuseppe Rivadossi, Officina Rivadossi
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Giuseppe Rivadossi for Officina Rivadossi, wardrobe, Italy, 1980s A beautiful and grand wardrobe by Italian sculptor and designer Giuseppe Rivadossi, showcasing exquisite woodworkin...
Walnut
$2,500
H 35.75 in W 23 in D 16.5 in
Antique English Corner Cabinet Carved Oak Hanging Wall Cabinet Storage 19C
Located in Tyler, TX
Beautiful Antique Highly Carved English Oak Hanging Wall or Freestanding Corner Cabinet, Medicine or Spice Cabinet with Interior Shelves Carved double doors with 3 open she...
Oak
Mahogany cabinet, model 2910, by Axel Larsson for Bodafors
By Axel Larsson
Located in Klintehamn, SE
Unusual four door cabinet, model 2910, in mahogany designed in 1949 by Axel Larsson for SMF (Svenska Möbelfabrikerna) Bodafors. A well documented cabinet in the literature. Three of ...
Mahogany
$550Sale Price|35% Off
H 82.5 in W 33.25 in D 22 in
Jay Spectre for Century Oak and Chrome Media Cabinet
By Jay Spectre, Century Furniture
Located in Astoria, NY
Jay Spectre for Century Oak and Chrome Media Cabinet, with power strip, three drawers, and metal plaque label to drawer interior. 82.5" H x 33.25" W x 22" D. Provenance: From an U...
Metal, Chrome
Giuseppe Rivadossi for Officina Rivadossi Large Cabinet in Oak
By Giuseppe Rivadossi, Officina Rivadossi
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Giuseppe Rivadossi, large cabinet, wall unit or library, oak, glass, Italy, 1970s An exceptional wall unit by the Italian sculptor and designer Giuseppe Rivadossi, featuring a high ...
Glass, Oak
Giuseppe Rivadossi for Officina Rivadossi Cabinet in Walnut
By Giuseppe Rivadossi, Officina Rivadossi
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Giuseppe Rivadossi, cabinet, walnut, Italy, 1970s This striking cabinet by Giuseppe Rivadossi pleases the eye by all means. The body of this piece is composed of large panels of wal...
Walnut