Rivolta: the spirit of the true craftsman's atelier

Interview with Elena Rivolta, sales manager.

The spirit of our Rivolta, which specializes in the production of leather upholstery, is that of a true craftsman's atelier: where our work and skill are the expressions of long professional experience and love for our craft. The history of Rivolta begins in 1973 in Brianza, Italy and ever since has been renowned in the field of furniture. We manufacture leather goods with utmost skill and transform upholstery materials into sartorial works that for years have been unrivaled in quality and durability. But that is not all. Rivolta’s leather artistry lies in our culture, our history, and our taste.  From the color, tactile sensation, and refined stitching, one finds a character of beauty in step with the times and with little inclination to excess. We continue this mission year after year with ever more perceptible enhancements.
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Tell us how the collaboration with DANI came about
The collaboration with DANI Sustainable Leather began almost 50 years ago, between my father Mario Rivolta and Cavaliere Giancarlo Dani. An excellent understanding immediately developed based on great passion for their work and love of leather: a natural, elegant and timeless material.

In three words, what are the values that bind your company to DANI
RESEARCH is continuous and inexhaustible. QUALITY of product and service. FLEXIBILITY in production and manufacturing methods.

What are the strengths of DANI leather that have won you over and made the partnership so long-lasting?
DANI has many strengths that we especially value. From the wide range of articles and colors, to the instant service warehouse that allows us to supply leather in a very short time, to the constant willingness to improve our articles, and endless possibilities when adding new ones, DANI is an ideal partner. For those who, like us, are lovers of leather and all its characteristics, DANI creates at the highest quality, making it possible to appreciate the material in all its bursting naturalness. 

What do you think of alternative materials to leather?
We believe in the dignity of materials and favor the characteristics of leather, stones, metals, woods. Therefore, we believe that alternative materials to leather does not make much sense. The production of synthetic materials has many consequences such as pollution and the creation of more plastic which damages the environment in the future. On the contrary, leather is sustainable and is part of a waste recovery chain.

Finally, how do you imagine the future of upholstery? What trends will be the drivers in the coming years?
We believe in timeless style and an elegant home without excess. Our collections are intended for a clientele that does not just follow the trends of the moment, but desires a quality product with a clean design. The world of sofas must take into account the technological and multimedia presence and be sensitive to the flexibility of space. However, our high-end target market will not follow any particular trends or influences.

The furniture trend in general aims to consolidate a cozy, monochromatic and contemporary idea of the home, but with references to the past in terms of details, materials and solutions. For example, our sofa compositions: Lounge, Vis a Vis, the Dormeuse, are all classic furniture designs that are reinterpreted in a modern way.

We think that the focus to concentrate on in the coming years is the culture of detail and the orientation towards quality products. And, above all, the study of new modularity in design, consistent with a more flexible style of living.