VIVAI DEL SUD

Vivai del Sud was established in the 1950s in Rome, specializing in landscape gardening, and restoration of large historical parks, in addition to the design of bold Jardin d'hiver on terraces and attics in the historic centers of Italian and foreign cities. The new-found culture of the use of greenery became very popular and Vivai del Sud employed the best architects and designers who found great success operating nurseries of the south as well as all over Italy.

At the end of the 1960s, Vivai del Sud was active in design and the interior decoration and commissions for villas and hotels; from the architecture of gardens to the production of exclusive furniture distributed all over the world. Vivai del Sud specialized in design, promoting a cultured and sophisticated “Roman style”. During this period, Italian shelter, design, and fashion magazines from Casa Vogue to Gran Bazaar and Domus to L’Architettura, devoted articles and covers to the furniture produced by Vivai del Sud.

In 1970 the new Roman school was internationally recognized, with Vivai del Sud prevalent on the names of companies operating in the high-end fashion and luxury sectors.

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Vivai del Sud Italian Two Seat Sofa

$15,500.00

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 almost candy-like appearance. The design, fabrication and form are indicative of the glamorous and playful style of Italy during the 1970's. If desired, can be recovered in our professional studio with client's own material. Easy to move around, the whole supported on casters.
By Vivai del Sud, Italy, circa 1970's
Size: 27" back height x 17" seat height x 6' wide x 43" deep

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Pair of Vivai del Sud Italian Rattan Vases with Handles

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A pair of Vivai del Sud Greek & Roman-inspired rattan two-handled vases in the shape of an amphora meaning, ”to carry on both sides.” Amphorae were traditionally used for carrying and storing solids and liquids. These are an organic interpretation of an iconically elegant and ancient Greek and Roman design.
Rome, Italy, circa 1970s
Size: 20 1/4" high x 20" wide x 11 3/4" diameter

Vivai del Sud was established in the 1950s in Rome as a specialist in landscape gardening, restoration of large historical parks (in addition to the design of bold "Jardin d'hiver" on terraces and attics in the historic centers of Italian and foreign cities). The new-found culture of the use of greenery became very popular and "Vivai del Sud" employed the best architects and designers who found great success operating nurseries of the south as well as all over Italy. At the end of the 1960s, Vivai del Sud consolidated its position with integrated architecture companies, positioning excellence in design and furniture and furniture production through its plants in Italy. In 1970 the new Roman school was internationally recognized with Vivai del Sud prevalent on the names of companies operating in the high-end fashion and luxury sectors.