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RIVA1920:
Solid Wood Design Furniture

No one loves wood as much as we do.
No one works with wood the way we do.

Our story began in 1920 in Cantù, at the heart of Brianza, in a small artisan workshop founded by Nino Romano, grandfather of our current CEO and President, Maurizio Riva. With the arrival of the third generation in the 1990s, Riva1920 embarked on a journey of growth and innovation, becoming a symbol of excellence in Italian-made solid wood design. Today, the company is led by Maurizio Riva alongside his daughters, Monica and Elena, representing the fourth generation.

To produce with honesty and flexibility, passing down our craftsmanship to future generations by creating solid wood furniture that stands the test of time—always with the utmost respect for the environment.

This philosophy guides and inspires every action we take at Riva1920.
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Featured Furniture


Terry Dwan
2008

Giuliano Cappelletti
2014

Mario Botta
2009

Authentic Design
2023

C.R.&S. RIVA1920
2007

Terry Dwan
2007

Baldessari & Baldessari
2012

Renzo & Matteo Piano
2002

Giuliano Cappelletti
2015

Claudio Bellini
2011

New Furniture Collection 2025

Discover the new Riva1920 furniture collection, where solid wood takes on fresh, sophisticated forms. Alongside traditional wood types, we introduce special woods and innovative techniques, achieving the perfect balance between artisanal craftsmanship and cutting-edge technology.


Setsu & Shinobu Ito
2025

Fabio Di Bartolomei
2025

Alessandro Guidolin
2025

RONALD SASSON
2025

RONALD SASSON
2025

RONALD SASSON
2025

Claudio Bellini
2025

Authentic Design
2025

Authentic Design
2025

Authentic Design
2025

Authentic Design
2025

AMeBE Design Studio
2025

Authentic Design
2025

Authentic Design
2025

Authentic Design
2025

Authentic Design
2025

Authentic Design
2025

Authentic Design
2025

Authentic Design
2025

Authentic Design
2025

ANTON KOBRINETZ
2025

Authentic Design
2025

Authentic Design
2025

Authentic Design
2025

Authentic Design
2025

Authentic Design
2025

Authentic Design
2025

Authentic Design
2025

Authentic Design
2025

Authentic Design
2025

Authentic Design
2025

Authentic Design
2025

Authentic Design
2025

Custom Projects

Designer

Great minds

Like philosophers, they interpret and anticipate trends and tastes. In a shared creative journey, ideas and visions take shape through a perfect balance of material, functionality, technology, and aesthetics. Riva1920 collaborates with renowned international architects and designers while also supporting emerging talents.

Our Materials

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Traditional Woods

Our traditional wood furniture combines beauty and functionality, bringing Riva1920’s quality to a wider audience without compromise.

Veneered Blockboard & Veneered Plywood

Inside every Riva1920 piece, you'll always find only wood—ensuring strength, quality, and longevity

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Finishes & Adhesives

Safety, Durability, and Protection
We use only formaldehyde-free vinyl adhesives and natural oil- and wax-based finishes, guaranteeing healthy, sustainable, and high-quality furniture.

Kauri

Recovered from peat bogs north of Auckland, these 50,000-year-old logs have been naturally preserved in an oxygen-free, moisture-free environment.
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Briccole

Shaped by tides and marine molluscs, these historic wooden poles are reclaimed by Riva1920 and transformed into design pieces rich in history and emotion

Cedro

Sourced from scheduled and authorized cuts or naturally fallen trees, Lebanese cedar logs are repurposed into furniture, hand-finished without artificial treatments.
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Barrique

A second life for oak barrels Once used to age the finest Italian wines, these barrels are reborn as stunning design pieces.
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To create timeless furniture that embodies Italian design excellence, artisanal mastery, and a deep commitment to sustainability.

Authentic Craftsmanship

Our heritage, a constant value in our DNA.
We are guided by tradition, passion for beauty, and meticulous attention to detail. Our skilled artisans shape nature with their hands, giving it new form. It’s a value we choose to uphold, generation after generation.

Sustainability

More than just a goal, it has been a fundamental value driving our work for over 30 years. Sustainability is embedded in our philosophy across three key pillars: environmental, social, and governance. Our commitment translates into timeless furniture that respects nature, enhances quality of life, and is meant to be cherished, used, and passed down.

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