Skip to main content

Vivai del Sud Sofas

Italian

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.

to
7
4
11
Height
to
Width
to
Depth
to
10
1
6
1
11
2
9
1
9
6
6
6
5
2
11
11
11
11
11
67
439
296
172
154
Creator: Vivai del Sud
Vivai Del Sud, Sofa, Bamboo, Rattan, Fabric, Italy, 1970s
By Vivai del Sud
Located in High Point, NC
A bamboo, rattan and pink fabric sofa or settee produced by Vivai Del Sud, Italy, c. 1970s. Reupholstered in brand new fabric. Dimensions: 34” H x 65.1” W x 37.1” D Seat Height: 1...
Category

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vivai del Sud Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Bamboo, Rattan

"Tropicalist" Sofa by Vivai del Sud, Italy, 1970s
By Vivai del Sud
Located in LE TOUQUET-PARIS-PLAGE, FR
This remarkable sofa, attributed to Vivai del Sud and dating back to the 1970s, epitomizes the Tropicalist style. Combining Mediterranean and exotic influences, it showcases the eleg...
Category

1970s Italian Vintage Vivai del Sud Sofas

Materials

Wool, Rattan

Italian Sofa Vivai del Sud Cane Bamboo and Black Fabric with Flowers
By Vivai del Sud
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Italian sofa Vivai Del Sud Cane Bamboo and black fabric with flowers.
Category

1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vivai del Sud Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Bamboo

Vivai del Sud Italian Two Seat Sofa
By Vivai del Sud
Located in New York, NY
A vibrant and cheerful Vivai del Sud two seat sofa in gold and cream silk moire fabric; original upholstery. The smooth and sensuous form, combined with the sweet color, creates an a...
Category

1970s Italian Vintage Vivai del Sud Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Vivai del Sud Sofà Italian Design 1970s Flowers Black Multi-Color Bamboo
By Vivai del Sud
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Vivai del Sud sofà Italian design 1970s flowers black multi-color bamboo.   
Category

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vivai del Sud Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Bamboo

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...
Category

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vivai del Sud Sofas

Materials

Bamboo

Extraordinary Restored Complete Seating Set by Vivai del Sud, Italy, circa 1976
By Vivai del Sud
Located in Atlanta, GA
These magnificent frames are shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored and ready for upholstery. Expert custom upholstery service is available. An incredible, beyond stylish complete four (4) piece seating set by Giusto Purini and Maurizio Mariani...
Category

1970s Italian Organic Modern Vintage Vivai del Sud Sofas

Materials

Cane, Rattan, Mahogany

Big Sofa Vivai del Sud Italian Design Bamboo Black Flowers Multi-Color, 1970s
By Vivai del Sud
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Big sofa Vivai del Sud Italian design bamboo black flowers multi-color, 1970s.
Category

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vivai del Sud Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Bamboo

Breathtaking Art Deco Revival Sofa in Rattan Parquetry, Italy, circa 1970
By Vivai del Sud
Located in Atlanta, GA
This magnificent sofa is shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative, meticulously professionally restored and completely installation ready. Expert custom upholstery service is available. An absolutely jaw-dropping Art Deco Revival sofa...
Category

1970s Italian Art Deco Vintage Vivai del Sud Sofas

Materials

Rattan, Mahogany

VIVAI DEL SUD Rattansofa / Sonneninsel für 2 Personen + Tisch / Italien 1970er
By Vivai del Sud
Located in Aachen, DE
Sensationelle übergroße Doppelliege / Sonnenliege von VIVAI DEL SUD, Italien, aus den 1970er Jahren. Es handelt sich hier möglicherweise ein Unikat, ein 2. Exemplar ist mir nicht b...
Category

1970s Italian Vintage Vivai del Sud Sofas

Materials

Rattan

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
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vivai del Sud Sofas

Materials

Rattan

Related Items
Mid-Century Folding Sofa or Daybed, 1970's
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia Made of fabric, metal, leatherette Suitable for upholstery Measures: Daybed: Height:35cm :Depth :130cm Fabric and leatherette is torn in places Original...
Category

1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vivai del Sud Sofas

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Folding Sofa or Daybed, 1970's
Mid-Century Folding Sofa or Daybed, 1970's
H 29.14 in W 80.32 in D 31.5 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...
Category

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vivai del Sud Sofas

Materials

Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan, Cane

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...
Category

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vivai del Sud Sofas

Materials

Fabric

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...
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vivai del Sud Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wicker

Two-Seat Sling Sofa by Hannah Morrison for Knoll
By Knoll, Bruce Hannah & Andrew Morrison
Located in Littleton, CO
Two-seat sling sofa by Bruce Hannah and Andrew Morrison for Knoll in vibrant 1970s red orange faux leather. The steel frame has been freshly powder-coated in July 2022 and bears no ...
Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vivai del Sud Sofas

Materials

Steel

Mid-Century Modern Yellow Sofa Bed, Original Fabric by Miroslav Navratil
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Yellow Sofa Bed, Original Fabric by Miroslav Navratil 1960s Depth when open : 87cm
Category

1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vivai del Sud Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pair of Italian Bamboo Armchairs, Vivai Sud Style, 1970s
By Vivai del Sud
Located in Argelato, BO
Rare and beautiful pair of bamboo armchairs, from an important Italian villa, made in the 70s in the Bonacina style. The cushions have been reupholstered in white fabric but our ate...
Category

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vivai del Sud Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Bamboo, Rattan

Mid-Century 3-Seat Sofa or Daybed, Jitona, 1970's
By Jitona
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia Made of fabric, wood, leatherette Daybed :Height- 87 :Depth-136 Original condition.
Category

1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vivai del Sud Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Faux Leather, Wood

Vintage Vivai Del Sud Pencil Reed Lounge Chair With Ottoman
By Vivai del Sud
Located in Troy, MI
Found in Italy, this lounge chair with ottoman by Vivai Del Sud dates from the 1970s. Curvy and comfortable, this chair has a wood base covered in pencil reed. The reed surfaces prov...
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vivai del Sud Sofas

Materials

Reed, Wood

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...
Category

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vivai del Sud Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan

Martin Visser BR02 Sofa/ Sofa bed/ Daybed by ‘t Spectrum, Dutch Mid-Century
By 't Spectrum, Martin Visser
Located in CULEMBORG, GE
Listed is an iconic BR02 sofa / sofa bed / daybed by Martin Visser for 't Spectrum. Designed in 1960, this minimalist sofa can be converted in bed with one simple movement. Model no....
Category

1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vivai del Sud Sofas

Materials

Stainless Steel

Pencil reed rattan bamboo coastal palm leaf bench, Vivai del Sud 1970s
By Vivai del Sud
Located in Zaandam, NL
Wonderful pencil reed bamboo bench sofa attributed to Vivai del Sud, Italy 1970s - 1980s. This lovely bench is in great vintage condition with only some minor visible fading on the a...
Category

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vivai del Sud Sofas

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

Previously Available Items
Italian two-seater Sofa in Bamboo, Rattan and Cane By Vivai Del Sud, Italy 60s
By Vivai del Sud
Located in Roma, IT
A two-seater sofa made in Italy between the 60s and 70s whose design is attributed to the historic Roman company, leader in the production of furniture made of bamboo and derivatives: "Vivai Del Sud" Purchased from us inside a villa on the Riviera D'Ulisse, these armchairs are part of a Vintage Outdoor Set which also includes a pair of armchairs which you will always find on sale on firstdibs on our dedicated page. Found already in good condition, with a solid and stable structure, this set was subjected to careful cleaning and polishing done by a professional with a specific product to resist the sun's rays. The upholstery was replaced by us with a custom-made one in white cotton, removable thanks to the zippers. the beauty of these 20th Mid Century Modern armchairs, and obviously of the entire set, is in the design that leaves the bamboo and cane as close as possible to its original appearance in nature. The effect achieved is a nod to primitivism, making it look like this set was taken from a jungle and transported to your porch. The thick bamboo canes that constitute the main structure are slightly bent and joined together with mini nails hidden by the beautiful and very decorative rattan bindings, which create braids with a complex section with a thousand shades of brown given by the patina of time and the variety of natural fibres. The idea of ​​leaving the head of the rod visible on the edges so that we can see the heart of the bamboo rods is splendid. The backrests and seat are made of a dense mesh of bent canes which give great comfort together with the 10cm thick cushions. I don't know what else to add to describe the beauty of this 20th Mid Century Modern Outdoor Set...
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vivai del Sud Sofas

Materials

Bamboo, Cane, Rattan

Midcentury Bamboo and Rattan Three-Seat Sofa by Vivai Del Sud, Italy 1970s
By Vivai del Sud
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury amazing three-seat sofa in bamboo, rattan and wood by Vivai Del Sud. Made in Italy in the 1970s. It can be used as sofa or sofa bed. Vivai del sud, Gabriella Crespi and...
Category

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vivai del Sud Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan, Wood

Vivai del Sud Candy Sofa in Pink Fabric Upholstery
By Vivai del Sud
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Vivai del Sud, sofa, fabric, Italy, 1970s This vibrant and cheerful sofa is designed ​in the 1970s by Vivai del Sud. This item is upholstered in a shiny two-tone pink fabric. The s...
Category

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vivai del Sud Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Special Listing for Joseph - Vivai Del Sud Superstar Sofa & Lounge Chair
By Vivai del Sud
Located in Waalwijk, NL
This vibrant and bulky sofa was manufactured in Italy in the 1970s. This item is upholstered in a multi tone tufted floral fabric. The smooth and bulky form, combined with the floral...
Category

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vivai del Sud Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

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 and rattan sofa bed with its original quilted Cushion by Vivai del Sud. The sofa comes with its own bed net and coul...
Category

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vivai del Sud Sofas

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

Vivai del Sud Vintage Wood and Rattan Sofa W Floral Fabric
By Vivai del Sud
Located in Milano, IT
Beautiful rattan and wood sofa designed in the 1960s by fine Italian manufacturer Vivai Del Sud. The sofa is wonderful, with a square shape with ...
Category

1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vivai del Sud Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Rattan, Wood

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, ...
Category

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vivai del Sud Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Damask, Bamboo, Rattan

Pair of Rattan and Green Velvet Sofas, Italy, 1970
By Vivai del Sud
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of rattan and green velvet sofas. Reuphostered With cotton Silk from Gaston Y Daniela. Great condition Italy 1970. Can be sold separated. Coffe table console and bedside ta...
Category

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vivai del Sud Sofas

Materials

Rattan, Velvet

Mid-Century Sofa Bamboo Rattan Green Fabric Large Vivai del Sud, Italy, 1960s
By Vivai del Sud
Located in Palermo, IT
Large sofa produced by the Italian company Vivai del Sud between the 60s and the 70s. The sofa has a bamboo structure with rattan finishes and fabric cushions in the shade of forest ...
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vivai del Sud Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Bamboo, Rattan

Extraordinary Restored Sofa by Vivai del Sud, Italy, circa 1976
By Vivai del Sud
Located in Atlanta, GA
This magnificent sofa frame is shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored and ready for upholstery. Expert custom upholstery service is available. An incredible, beyond stylish sofa by Giusto Purini and Maurizio Mariani...
Category

1970s Italian Organic Modern Vintage Vivai del Sud Sofas

Materials

Cane, Rattan

Mid-Century Modern Italian Sofa with Original Velvet Cushions from Vivai Del Sud
By Vivai del Sud
Located in Prato, IT
Mid-Century Modern Italian sofa with original velvet cushions from Vivai Del Sud. 1970s This sofa can became a set together with its sofa table as shown in the photos
Category

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vivai del Sud Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Bamboo, Rattan

Vivai del Sud Large Four Seat Sofa in Pink Fabric Upholstery
By Vivai del Sud
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Vivai del Sud, sofa, pink fabric upholstery, Italy, 1970s This vibrant and cheerful sofa was created in the 1970s. This item is upholstered in a shiny two-tone pink fabric. The smo...
Category

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vivai del Sud Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery

Vivai Del Sud sofas for sale on 1stDibs.

Vivai del Sud sofas are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of fabric and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Vivai del Sud sofas, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original sofas by Vivai del Sud were created in the mid-century modern style in italy during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider sofas by Gae Aulenti, Ettore Sottsass, and Luigi Caccia Dominioni. Prices for Vivai del Sud sofas can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $779 and can go as high as $49,500, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $3,240.

Recently Viewed

View All