Magnificent sideboard produced by Vivai del Sud, an authentic manifesto of a way of conceiving furniture as a refined synthesis of craftsmanship, material and decorative language.
The piece stands out for its extraordinary woven cane workmanship, the absolute protagonist of the entire composition: the surfaces of the doors, sides and top are covered with a dense diagonal pattern that generates a continuous, almost textile-like visual rhythm, capable of animating the light and giving depth and vibration to the material.
The structure, solid and perfectly proportioned, is articulated by vertical uprights that frame the three doors like architectural panels, reinforcing a sense of order and monumentality without ever appearing heavy.
The brass knobs, small yet precious, introduce a calibrated point of light, engaging in dialogue with the warm natural tone of the cane and emphasizing the quality of the details.
The top, entirely covered with the same refined texture, is not merely a supporting surface but a true decorative element, designed to be seen and experienced.
The raised base, with shaped and well-defined feet, gives the sideboard a sculptural presence and visual lightness that enhances its elegance.
Inside, the storage space is organized in a rational and functional manner, in clear contrast with the expressive richness of the exterior, confirming a design attentive to both use and form.
This piece fully embodies the identity of Vivai del Sud, where artisanal expertise, the cultivated use of natural materials and a sophisticated decorative sensibility give life to furniture of strong personality and unmistakable recognizability.
A sideboard of rare beauty, intense and theatrical, conceived to become the focal point of refined interiors, Italian design collections or spaces seeking an authentic dialogue between nature, elegance and architecture.
Product Name: Vivai del Sud Rattan Sideboard, 1970
Designer: Vivai del Sud
Year of Design: 1970
Style: Italian design with a strong artisanal and decorative character; synthesis between material naturalism and architectural rigor
Main Materials: Wooden structure covered in woven cane; brass knobs; raised base with shaped feet
Distinctive Design: Extraordinary woven cane craftsmanship covering doors, sides and top, creating a dense diagonal pattern with an almost textile rhythm, capable of animating light and providing material depth. Vertical uprights frame the three doors like architectural panels, reinforcing order and monumentality. Brass knobs introduce a calibrated point of light, while the fully covered top becomes a decorative element in its own right. The raised base enhances sculptural presence and visual lightness.
Dimensions: Length: 160cm | Depth: 52cm | Height: 84cm
Comfort: Interior space organized in a rational and functional manner; generous storage capacity within a balanced and well-proportioned structure
Typical Use: Storage sideboard for living room or dining area; statement piece in representative interiors or spaces with a natural and sophisticated character
Design Icon: Emblematic example of Vivai del Sud’s identity, where outstanding craftsmanship, refined use of natural materials and decorative sensitivity create furniture of strong personality and immediate recognizability
Versatility: Ideal as a scenographic focal point in refined interiors, Italian design collections or contemporary environments seeking an authentic dialogue between nature, elegance and architecture
Current Condition: Excellent overall condition; any minor signs of age consistent with time do not affect stability or functionality
Additional Notes: Please note that this object is in excellent vintage condition. Minor signs of age may be present, which do not affect its functionality. We kindly invite you to consider these characteristics before purchasing.
Vivai del Sud is a historic Italian design brand founded in Rome in the 1950s by brothers Giorgio, Gianfranco, and Piero Di Pierri, originally from Puglia. Initially established as a studio specializing in landscape design and the restoration of historic gardens and parks, the brand evolved over the decades to become a reference point in the field of interior furnishings as well. From the 1970s onward, Vivai del Sud developed a production of handcrafted furniture and decorative objects characterized by a sophisticated and exotic sensibility, blending Mediterranean elegance with colonial and Oriental influences. Their pieces stand out for the refined use of natural materials such as cane, bamboo, rattan, glass, lacquered wood, and brass, often worked by hand into organic and theatrical forms that evoke nature, tropical architecture, and the traditional craftsmanship of Southern Italy. The company’s stylistic signature is strongly decorative yet always measured and cultivated, with a visual language capable of dialoguing both with European modernism and more exotic, narrative atmospheres. Today, Vivai del Sud furniture is highly sought after on the international vintage design and collectors’ market, appreciated for its originality, execution quality, and unrepeatable character, making these works iconic pieces of great charm and value.