Riva1920

Overview

Riva 1920 is an Italian company founded in 1920, specializing in solid wood furniture production using artisanal methods.¹²⁵ Based in Cantù, Brianza, it focuses on classic-style furnishings made from natural woods with an emphasis on low environmental impact.³⁵ The family-run business maintains flexibility in production and uses special woods as core elements of its operations.⁵

History

Riva 1920 was founded in 1920 in Cantù, Italy, by Nino Romano as a small family-run artisan workshop producing classic-style solid wood furniture.¹² Nino Romano is the grandfather of current CEO and President Maurizio Riva.² In 1987, the brothers opened a new headquarters in Via Milano, employing around 30 people and marking expansion from the original workshop.¹⁶

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Manufacturing

Products are manufactured in Cantù, Italy, within the company's headquarters at Via Milano 110.⁴ Production is artisanal and in-house, emphasizing solid wood processing with low environmental impact.⁵ The facility includes spaces dedicated to the company's history and current operations.³

Notable Products

• Riva Center Pieces - Furniture housed in the signature Riva Center building in Cantù.
• Classic Solid Wood Chairs - Original artisan chairs from early workshop production.
• Designer Solid Wood Tables - Contemporary tables using special woods with flexibility in design.
• Brianza-Inspired Desks - Desks reflecting the regional woodworking heritage.

Reputation

Riva 1920 is recognized by professionals for its century-long commitment to solid wood craftsmanship and artisanal production in Brianza.⁵ Enthusiasts value its focus on natural materials and low environmental impact.³⁵ The family heritage and small-scale operations contribute to its perception as a niche, traditional Italian furniture maker.¹²