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.
Mid-Century Modern Italian High Back Armchair, 1960s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and elegant Mid-Century Modern high back armchair. Striking Italian design from the 1960s. Original bamboo and rattan frame on original black lacquered metal legs. Elegant a...
Bamboo, Rattan
Tito Agnoli Attributed Rattan Armchair, Italy, 1960s
By Tito Agnoli
Located in Naples, IT
Elegant rattan armchair from the 1960s attributed to Tito Agnoli. Tito Agnoli was born in Lima to an Italian family; first an architect then a designer, he has collaborated with nume...
Bamboo, Rattan
$1,020Sale Price|20% Off
H 36.62 in W 25.6 in D 35.44 in
Poltrona Reclinabile 1950 in Bambù Design Italiano Tito Agnoli Style
By Tito Agnoli
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Poltrona Reclinabile 1950 in Bambù Design Italiano Tito Agnoli Style
Bamboo
$1,652
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
$1,983
H 38.59 in W 33.47 in D 29.93 in
Italian mid-century modern armchair Margherita by Pierantonio Bonacina, 1960s
By Pierantonio Bonacina
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern armchair Margherita by Pierantonio Bonacina, 1960s Armchair model Margherita with backrest and seat made of curved and woven rattan. At the centre of the s...
Fabric, Rattan
Lounge Armchair by Adrien Audoux & Frida Minet, France, 1950s
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Lounge Arm Chair by "Audoux-Minet" Adrien Audoux & Frida Minet met in the Provence region of France during the 1940s and began collaborating on design projects. Their work reflects ...
Rush, Wood
Tito Agnoli Attrib. Bamboo and Rattan Chair, Italy, 1960s
By Tito Agnoli
Located in Naples, IT
An elegant chair made entirely of high-quality rattan, with a warm honey-colored finish. The chair's design features clean lines and a lightweight yet sturdy frame. The backrest and ...
Bamboo, Rattan
$7,500 / set
H 31 in W 22 in D 27 in
Vivai del Sud attr., Indian Cane, Wicker, Brass, Lounge Chairs, Italy, 1970s
By Vivai del Sud
Located in Stamford, CT
Vivai del Sud attr., Italian Mid-Century Modern, Indian Cane, Wicker, Brass, Lounge Chairs, Italy, 1970s Pair of Indian cane, wicker, and polished brass lounge or arm chairs attribu...
Brass
Bamboo armchair in the style of Luigi Caccia Dominioni, 1970s
Located in Bastia Umbra, IT
Bamboo armchair in the style of Luigi Caccia Dominioni, Made in Italy, 1970s. Pretty bamboo armchair made in the 1970s in the style of Luigi Caccia Dominioni. Condition is excellent,...
Bamboo
Midcentury Design Bamboo Pod Armchair, Italy 1960's
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Midcentury Italian Design Bamboo Pod Arm Chair. Made in Italy, 1960's period. Solid bend bamboo constructed armchair, with nice open feel due to the vide in the seating. This comes i...
Bamboo
High-Back Bamboo Chair, Italy, 1970s
Located in Antwerp, BE
This sculptural high-back chair was produced in Italy during the 1970s and reflects the refined organic glamour associated with Gabriella Crespi’s celebrated designs of the period. C...
Brass
Bamboo Lounge Chairs by Vivai del Sud in Cotton Pierre Frey, Italy, 1970s
By Vivai del Sud
Located in Antwerp, BE
These low bamboo lounge chairs by Vivai del Sud exemplify the refined tropical modernism developed in Italy during the 1970s. Defined by their rounded bases and gently reclining oval backs, the chairs combine a sense of architectural clarity with an inviting informality. The carefully constructed bamboo frames reveal the workshop’s attention to proportion and material rhythm, while the Pierre Frey jacquard...
Cotton, Bamboo
Rustic Wabi Sabi Armchair, France, 19th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
19th century artisanal armchair, crafted in France with solid light wood and a rattan seat. The marriage of these materials creates a harmonious blend, radiating a serene tranquility...
Wood
Lounge Chair by Luciano Frigerio for Frigerio di Desio, Italy, 1970s
By Luciano Frigerio di Desio, Luciano Frigerio
Located in Antwerp, BE
This lounge chair, designed by Luciano Frigerio and produced by Frigerio di Desio in Italy during the 1970s, reflects the architectonic clarity and sculptural sensibility that define...
Fabric, Wood
Mid-Century Armchair in the Style of Flemming Lassen, Scandinavia, 1960s
By Flemming Lassen
Located in Antwerp, BE
This Scandinavian modern lounge armchair, inspired by Flemming Lassen, features an extravagant wingback design. Upholstered in luxurious bouclé wool, it offers both comfort and style...
Wool, Wood
Pierre Jeanneret, Rare Armless Easy Chair, Chandigarh, 1955
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Antwerp, BE
Pierre Jeanneret; Le Corbusier; Armless easy chair; India; Chandigarh; 1955; 1950s; Mid-Century Modern; cane; teak; wood; rattan; side chair; dining...
Cane, Wood, Teak
