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 Bamboo and Rattan Sofa or Day Bed. 1970s
By Bonacina
Located in Prato, IT
Mid-Century Modern Italian Bamboo and Rattan Sofa or Day Bed with its original bed net. The sofa has a stunning patina and it could be used as a single bed. It needs a mattress of c...
Bamboo, Rattan
Mid-Century Modern Italian Pair of Bamboo and Wicker Sofa Beds, 1960s
Located in Prato, IT
Mid-Century Modern Italian pair of bamboo and wicker sofa beds or single beds. The beds need a mattress of cm. 85 x 190 (Standard Italian single bed size).
Bamboo, Rattan
Mid-Century Modern Italian Bamboo Sofa Bed, 1970s
Located in Prato, IT
Mid-Century Modern Italian red brown coated bamboo sofa bed. This sofa bed comes with its original metallic bed net and needs a mattress of cm. 80 x 190 (about inch. 31.50 x 74.80)....
Bamboo, Rattan
Mid-Century Modern Italian Living Room Bamboo Set. 1970s
Located in Prato, IT
Mid-Century Modern Italian Living Room Bamboo Set consisting in 1 sofa and 1 glass top coffee table in very good vintage conditions. A couple of slats of the seat are damaged, but th...
Bamboo, Glass
Mid-Century Modern Italian Bamboo Living Room Set with "Vienna" Straw Seat 1970s
Located in Prato, IT
Mid-Century Modern Italian bamboo living room set consisting of a sofa two armchairs and a smoking table. All pieces could be sold separately. The set is in really good vintage cond...
Bamboo, Rattan
Mid-Century Modern Italian Pair of Bamboo and Rattan Beds with Bed Net. 1960s
Located in Prato, IT
Mid-Century Modern Pair of Italian Bamboo and rattan Day Bed in really good vintage conditions with a beautiful patina due to age and use. The beds come with wooden slatted bed nets.
Bamboo, Rattan
Midcentury Sofa in Bamboo, Rattan and Fabric by Vivai Del Sud, Italy 1970s
By Vivai del Sud
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury amazing geometric sofa 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 leading de...
Fabric, Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
Mid Century Stacked Bamboo Ratan Sofa Daybed
By Paul Frankl
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Stunning example of vintage bamboo. This gorgeous stacked bamboo daybed sofa has show stopping lines and will add warmth and texture to any space. It has been modernized with all new...
Fabric, Bamboo
Studio Smania, Italian Modern, Bamboo, Cane, Fabric, Sofa, Italy, 1970s
By Smania
Located in Stamford, CT
Studio Smania, Italian Modern, Bamboo, Cane, Fabric, Sofa, Italy, 1970s An Indian cane and bamboo sofa designed and produced by Studio Smania as part of "La Palma" series in Italy c...
Fabric, Bamboo, Cane
Mid-Century Modern Italian bamboo sofa-bed, 1960s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Italian bamboo sofa-bed, 1960s
Bamboo
Thick Bamboo Frame Mid Century Modern c1970s Loveseat Sofa MINT
By Paul Frankl, Ficks Reed
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Thick Bamboo Frame Mid Century Modern c1970s Loveseat Sofa MINT
Bamboo, Cane
Vintage Bamboo Sofa, Made in Italy
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1960s. It is made in bamboo. This sofa is a vintage item, therefore it might show slight traces of use, but it can be considered as in excellent original condition a...
Bamboo
