Majestic and highly theatrical, this dining table produced by Vivai del Sud represents one of the most refined expressions of Italian decorative design of the 1980s.
The result of an exceptionally high-level artisanal production, it is distinguished by a sculptural base entirely crafted from curved Italian cane, lacquered in an intense coral red hue that enhances its organic forms and complex workmanship.
The design of the base unfolds with great theatricality: four slender, curved arms rise fluidly from a square plinth, opening outward like vegetal stems, in a gesture that evokes blooming or botanical architecture.
Each element is articulated by a carefully studied vertical rhythm created by the arrangement of the cane rods, producing a captivating interplay of light and shadow across the surface.
The plinth itself is finished with the same level of care, featuring perfectly shaped corner joints and continuous transitions.
The top is made of clear tempered glass, square in shape with softly chamfered corners, conceived to showcase the underlying structure and amplify its sculptural impact. The pairing of glass and lacquered natural cane creates a visual balance of remarkable elegance, where lightness merges with the expressive strength of the material.
This piece, rare on the market, perfectly embodies the unmistakable style of Vivai del Sud: a visual language that fuses Mediterranean craftsmanship, colonial references, and a sophisticated taste for the exotic.
Ideal as a dining table or as a central statement piece in interiors with strong character, it also lends itself to highly distinctive interior design projects, poised between modernism and tropical decorativism.
Overall excellent condition, with minute signs of age consistent with its originality.
Product Name: Italian Cane Table by Vivai del Sud 1980
Designer: Vivai del Sud
Year of Design: 1980s
Style: Italian decorative design with tropical and exotic influences
Primary Materials: Curved and lacquered Italian cane, clear tempered glass
Distinctive Design: Sculptural base composed of four curved elements rising fluidly upward, inspired by botanical forms; glass top with chamfered corners that highlights the structure beneath
Dimensions: Height 76cm | Width 105cm | Depth 105cm | Glass thickness 1cm
Comfort: Solid structure, comfortably seating four people
Typical Use: Dining table or central statement piece for highly scenographic interiors with strong visual impact
Design Icon: Rare and representative example of the unmistakable Vivai del Sud style, blending Mediterranean craftsmanship with refined exotic taste
Versatility: Perfect for interiors with a bold identity, from sophisticated modernism to tropical decorativism; suitable for both residential settings and curated interior design projects
Current Condition: Overall excellent condition, with minimal signs of age consistent with the period and originality of the piece
Additional Notes: High-quality handcrafted object featuring refined construction details such as perfectly shaped joints at the base; rarely available on the market
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.