Giuseppe Rivadossi
Placing people at the centre of his work
- Giuseppe's furniture creates peaceful environments
- For him, imperfection is important
- He has a holistic approach to cabinetmaking
Giuseppe Rivadossi, born in the Brescia region of the Alps in northern Italy, sculptor and craftsman, began to transform his father's workshop in the 1960s. Giuseppe's signature is his poetic vision in cabinetmaking: "My aim is to create environments where hospitality, a sense of gratitude, and beauty are still felt and alive.” The focus of his work is on people's lives, the architecture they want to live in and their relationship with this environment. For some years Giuseppe and his sons have embarked on a new creative adventure with HABITO, where they create works with a recognisable character. Their furniture pieces showcase not only their mastery of the craft, but also the beauty of the wood they use and their original sense for design.
Interview
- How would you define your work?
- People often look for perfection. Instead I concentrate on the human being, his needs and relationships. Work is not only sustenance, but it is, for humanity, a manifestation and trace of our relationship with the universe.
- How is wood important for you?
- It is a basic raw material, that is, it tells a story. It is at the root of our existence – just think of what a tree is. Wood has accompanied Man since the dawn of time and holds the memory of this relationship.
- What do you try to communicate with your furniture?
- Through our pieces we try to create furniture that honours the vital relationships of people's lives. In our opinion, an object must have the ability to reawaken our affections, reactivate the perception of our bond with others and with creation.
- When is a piece well made, for you?
- It goes beyond the actual construction of a piece. It's more about this concept of 'finding myself', which I offer through my work. It is not enough that the project is photogenic or solid. A successful piece focuses on the human being and his needs.
Giuseppe Rivadossi is an expert artisan: he began his career in 1950
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