Riva 1920

Website: https://www.riva1920.it/en/

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Riva 1920 is an Italian company specialising in the production of solid wood furniture, founded in Cantù, in the heart of Brianza, in 1920. For over a century, the brand has promoted a design culture based on tradition, craftsmanship, creativity and innovation. Moreover, every piece of furniture is created to stand the test of time and respect nature.

The identity of Riva 1920 comes from the meeting of artisanal woodworking and advanced technology. Its collaborations with internationally renowned designers and architects have strengthened an authentic, material and recognisable vision of design. As a result, wood becomes the absolute protagonist, enhanced in its truest form through refined details and natural surfaces.

The collections are made with reforested solid wood and fine essences such as maple, cherry, oak and walnut. However, one of the company’s most distinctive features is the use of special and reclaimed woods, including ancient Kauri wood from New Zealand, the Briccole from Venice and scented cedarwood from Lebanon. These unique materials, rich in history, become tables, benches, storage units and accessories with a strong sculptural value.

At the same time, Riva 1920 pursues a concrete commitment to sustainability. In fact, the company uses glues that are not harmful to people or the environment, together with finishes based on natural oils and vegetable waxes. For this reason, its philosophy is based on a clear principle: producing honest furniture designed to challenge time.

Collections and iconic products

Among the most representative Riva 1920 proposals are solid wood tables, sculptural benches, sideboards and storage units made from special woods. Each product tells the story of the relationship between material, nature and design.

Molletta: designed by Baldessari and Baldessari. A scented cedarwood bench that reinterprets a clothes peg on an oversized scale. For this reason, it has become one of the brand’s most recognisable icons.
Kauri Piano Antico: designed by Renzo & Matteo Piano. A table with a top in ancient Kauri wood and an iron base. Moreover, it enhances the natural power of an ancient and unrepeatable material.
Bedrock: designed by Terry Dwan. A table or bench with a solid wood top, natural edges and an iron base. In this way, raw material and contemporary design find an essential balance.
Venice: designed by Claudio Bellini. A console made from Briccola piles, the wood recovered from the Venice Lagoon. It expresses the connection between reuse, local memory and contemporary design.
Clessidra: designed by Mario Botta. A scented cedarwood stool carved from a single block. Its essential form recalls an hourglass and highlights the purity of the material.
Cambusa Wine: designed by Giuliano Cappelletti. A multifunctional storage unit for bottles, glasses and accessories. In addition, its equipped interiors and integrated lighting make it ideal for living areas and convivial spaces.
Rialto Fly: designed by Giuliano Cappelletti. A sideboard in solid wood and blockboard, raised from the floor and refined in every detail. It is an elegant storage unit designed to enhance artisanal craftsmanship.

Riva 1920 therefore stands out for its ability to create authentic, durable furniture deeply connected to nature. Its collections express a warm and conscious way of living, where design begins with respect for the material.