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.
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
Midcentury Bamboo and Rattan Pair of Armchairs by Vivai Del Sud, Italy 1970s
By Vivai del Sud
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury amazing geometric pair of armchairs 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 l...
Fabric, Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
Pair of Vintage Rattan and Bamboo armchairs by Vivai del Sud. Italy 1960s
By Vivai del Sud
Located in Catania, CT
This is an exceptional and highly sought-after Mid-Century Italian set of two armchairs manufactured by Vivai del Sud, circa the 1960s. The piececes exemplify high-end Italian tropic...
Bamboo, Rattan
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
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
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...
Fabric, Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
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
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...
Silk, Rattan
$1,231Sale Price|57% Off
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.
Fabric, Bamboo, Cane
$838Sale Price|20% Off
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.
Fabric, Bamboo
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...
Fabric, Upholstery
$1,400Sale Price / set|50% Off
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
$723
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
Pair of 1970s Italian Rattan Armchairs
Located in London, GB
A stylish pair of rattan armchairs. Made in Italy c. 1970. In excellent condition. Price includes re-covering in customer's own material. Current upholstery is a modern peach colou...
Wicker, Cane
$1,983 / set
H 36.23 in W 22.45 in D 24.41 in
Franco Albini Pair of Rattan and Bamboo Armchairs, Italy, 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Gorgeous pair of mid-century armchairs entirely made of bamboo, curved rattan and hand-woven wicker. These charming organic modern chairs were produced in Italy during the 1960s and ...
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
$848Sale Price|29% Off
H 39.38 in W 28.75 in D 39.38 in
Mid-Century Modern Swivel and Rocking Armchair Bamboo, 1970s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Exclusive wicker and bamboo swivel rocking chair. It has a round seat with a rocking mechanism.
Bamboo
Rattan pair of Vintage 1960s Armchairs
Located in Cranbrook, Kent
Rattan Cane pair of Vintage 1960s Armchairs Italian origin superb design and expertly wound original untouched finish good sized seats and very comfortable solid build and still all ...
Rattan
$886Sale Price|20% Off
H 23.63 in W 31.5 in D 31.5 in
Silvano Passi Italian Mid-Century Wooden Armchair, 1970s
Located in bari, IT
Armchair walnut wood frame fabric seats production 1970s designer Silvano Passi.
Fabric, Walnut
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
$3,266
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
$49,500 / set
H 28 in W 82 in D 29 in
Extraordinary Restored Complete Seating Set by Vivai del Sud, Italy, circa 1976
By Vivai del Sud
Located in Atlanta, GA
An incredible, beyond stylish complete four (4) piece seating set by Giusto Purini and Maurizio Mariani for Vivai del Sud, Italy, circa 1976. This sto...
Cane, Rattan, Mahogany
$5,250 / set
H 27.56 in W 27.96 in D 27.96 in
Pair Mid-Century Modern Italian Bamboo Armchairs in the Manner of Vivai Del Sud
By Vivai del Sud
Located in Roma, IT
We offer for sale a pair of armchairs made in Italy between the 1960s and 1970s. Their design and natural fiber materials recall the production of the historic furniture brand "Viva...
Cotton, Bamboo, Cane, 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...
Fabric
Pair of Wicker Armchairs, Ascona Model By Vivai del Sud – 1970s
By Vivai del Sud
Located in Roma, RM
Pair of Wicker Armchairs, Ascona Model By Vivai del Sud – 1970s Product details Dimensions: 67 W x 91 H x 68 D cm
Bamboo
Bamboo Desk by Vivai Del Sud, Italy, 1970s
By Vivai del Sud
Located in Antwerp, BE
Bamboo and rattan desk by Vivai del Sud, crafted in Italy during the 1970s. The piece features nine drawers with brass handles and fine woven detailing, showcasing the brand’s signat...
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
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H 33.86 in W 34.26 in D 35.04 in
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...
Leather, Bamboo, Rattan, Chestnut
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...
Wicker
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...
Rattan
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H 30.32 in W 27.56 in D 32.29 in
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...
Fabric, Bamboo, Rattan, Wicker
Sold
H 30.32 in W 27.56 in D 31.5 in
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...
Bamboo, Cane, Rattan
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...
Fabric, Rattan, Wood
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H 33.08 in W 49.61 in D 27.96 in
Armchairs Sofa Living Room Garden Rattan Bamboo Fabric Midcentury Italy Set of 3
By Vivai del Sud
Located in Palermo, IT
Set of 2 armchairs and a living room or garden sofa with curvilinear shapes produced in Italy in the 70s by Vivai del sud. The armchairs and the sofa were made of bamboo and rattan, ...
Fabric, Damask, Bamboo, Rattan
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H 29.53 in W 22.45 in D 24.41 in
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...
Wood