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.
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
Vernacular Woven Straw Armchair, France, Early 20th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
This vernacular armchair from early 20th century France is entirely constructed in handwoven straw, demonstrating the ingenuity and craftsmanship of traditional rural furniture makin...
Wicker, Straw
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
Regency Dining Chairs by Romeo Rega, Italy, 1970s
By Romeo Rega
Located in Antwerp, BE
Dining chairs by Romeo Rega, a true embodiment of 1970s Italian craftsmanship. Mirroring the materials of our matching octagonal dining table, these chairs feature vintage polished b...
Brass
Ikea Produced Storvik Rattan Cane Wicker Lounge Chair by Carl Öjerstam, 2000's
By IKEA, Carl Öjerstam
Located in Antwerp, BE
Ikea Produced Storvik Rattan Cane Wicker Lounge Chair by Carl Öjerstam; Scandinavian modern rattan lounge chair designed by Carl Öjerstam for Ikea. This...
Wicker, Rattan
French Provincial Style Rattan Armchair with Custom Finishes
By Creart
Located in New York, NY
Luxury comfort with luxury design: the Victoria. Piece of our Origins Collection, this chaise longue summerizes the desire to give identity to a space. High-quality handmade work to propose a piece that gives shape to your personal moments. Dimensions: W 31.5" x D 72.8" x H 35.8" x Seat H 17.7" x Arm H 22.4" Avaiable in many models because of our custom options: differents fabrics, leathers, wood color. We also adapt the size of the pice to your spatial needs. New classics...
Fabric, Jute, Wood, Trimming, Rattan
Grand Scale 20th Century French Wicker Conservatory Armchair
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A large wicker armchair, early 20th century, of generous proportions with a sculptural high winged back and softly rounded arms, the whole formed in tightly woven natural cane with a...
Wicker
20th Century Cream Bentwood Upholstered Bamboo And Rattan Armchair
Located in High Point, NC
A armchair whose natural rattan frame, cream upholstered cushions gives it real character at first glance. It was made in France during 20th Century, a lineage that shows clearly in ...
Bamboo, Rattan
Baker Furniture Modern Sculptural Split Reed Rattan Upholstered Lounge Chair
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Organic Modern club chair or lounge chair. By Baker Furniture. USA, Circa 1980s. Sculptural split reed rattan frame, with upholstered seat and back. Measures: ...
Upholstery, Rattan
Pencil Reed Wing Back Rattan Lounge Chair
Located in Miami, FL
A gorgeous vintage fan back pencil-reed split bamboo armchair dating from the 1970s. The hand-crafted barrel shaped back imparts a superior level of comfort all while adding a Chinoi...
Bamboo, Rattan
Italian Liberty outdoor armchair in rattan from Palazzo Falconi, early 1900s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Liberty outdoor armchair in rattan from Palazzo Falconi, early 1900s Outdoor armchair entirely in woven rattan. The rounded backrest is in ratt...
Rattan
