Riva 1920 works in one material above all: solid wood, and the older the better. Family-run in Cantu since 1920, it builds tables and furniture from single boards, from ancient New Zealand Kauri tens of thousands of years old to the oak briccole pulled from the Venice lagoon, finished with nothing but oil and beeswax. Every Riva 1920 piece here is an original, authenticated and restored, then delivered in 1 to 5 days. Originals only.
Riva 1920, Italian Solid Wood Since 1920
Riva 1920 was founded in Cantu, in the Brianza furniture district north of Milan, in 1920, and is still run by the Riva family, today the brothers Maurizio and Davide. For more than a century it has done one thing: work solid wood, honestly, finishing its pieces with natural oils and beeswax rather than chemicals. It marked its centenary in 2020.
Riva 1920 is best known for extraordinary materials. Its Kauri tables are cut from ancient New Zealand kauri, wood tens of thousands of years old recovered from swamps and sold with a certificate of age; its Briccole pieces reuse the oak mooring posts of the Venice lagoon; and it is famous for aromatic cedar. It works with a remarkable roster of architects and designers, among them Renzo Piano, Terry Dwan, Michele De Lucchi, Patricia Urquiola, Piero Lissoni and David Chipperfield, alongside its own in-house studio. The result is furniture that is often a single, irreplaceable piece of wood.
New, Riva 1920 is premium, made-to-order solid wood, and some of its ancient-wood pieces are genuinely one of a kind. Every original at REHAUS is authenticated, restored where needed, and delivered in 1 to 5 days. Design doesn't depreciate, and solid wood like this can be sanded, re-oiled and handed on for generations. The Forever Guarantee and a 30-day home trial mean reduced risk. Browse the originals.
Riva 1920: frequently asked questions
What is Riva 1920?
Riva 1920 is an Italian furniture company founded in Cantu in 1920 and still run by the Riva family. It specialises in solid wood, building tables and furniture, often from single boards, and finishing them with natural oils and beeswax rather than chemicals. It is known for its ancient Kauri wood, its reclaimed Venetian Briccole and its cedar pieces.
What is Kauri wood?
Kauri is a wood from New Zealand that Riva 1920 recovers from swamps, where it has lain for tens of thousands of years. Preserved by the peat, it is among the oldest workable wood in the world, and Riva sells its Kauri tables with a certificate of age. A Kauri piece is effectively irreplaceable, which makes it one of Riva 1920's most prized materials.
What are Briccole?
Briccole are the oak mooring posts that mark the channels of the Venice lagoon. When they are retired, Riva 1920 reclaims the weathered oak and works it into furniture, so a Briccole piece carries the history of Venice in the grain. It is part of Riva 1920's wider commitment to solid, sustainable, natural wood.
Where can I buy pre-owned Riva 1920 in the UK?
REHAUS sells authenticated, original Riva 1920 in the UK. Every piece is checked against the real thing, restored where needed, and delivered nationwide in 1 to 5 days, with the Forever Guarantee and a 30-day home trial. Because Riva 1920 works in solid wood, its pieces last for generations, and stock is one of one.
Is pre-owned Riva 1920 worth buying?
Yes, arguably more than most. Riva 1920 is solid wood through and through, finished naturally, so a well-kept piece can be sanded and re-oiled to look new again, and some of its ancient-wood tables are genuinely irreplaceable. Every piece at REHAUS is authenticated, restored where needed, and backed by the Forever Guarantee and a 30-day home trial.
Who designs for Riva 1920?
Riva 1920 collaborates with a remarkable list of architects and designers, including Renzo Piano, Terry Dwan, Michele De Lucchi, Patricia Urquiola, Piero Lissoni and David Chipperfield, alongside its own in-house studio. Many pieces are the work of a named designer, which is part of how you tell a genuine Riva 1920 piece.
How is Riva 1920 delivered, and can I return it?
Each piece is delivered in 1 to 5 days, with white-glove delivery complimentary on qualifying orders. Every order comes with a 30-day home trial, so you can live with it before committing. If it is not right, returns are straightforward. Because each piece is one of one, it is only truly yours once it has shipped.
Why buy Riva 1920 from REHAUS?
REHAUS sells originals only, never lookalikes. Every Riva 1920 piece is authenticated, restored to a high standard and delivered fast across the UK, with the Forever Guarantee and a 30-day home trial. You get genuine, Italian-made solid wood, with its provenance and, where relevant, its Kauri certificate intact.
