Paolo Piva was born in Adria, Italy, in 1950. He studied architecture at the University Institute of Architecture in Venice, where he was taught by Carlo Scarpa. After graduating, Piva worked as an architect and designer, and he quickly established himself as a leading figure in the field of Italian design.

Piva's furniture designs are characterized by their sleek lines, minimalist forms, and use of high-quality materials. He often used contrasting materials, such as wood and metal, to create a sense of visual interest. His designs are also notable for their comfortable and functional qualities. Some of Piva's most famous furniture designs include the "Copa" sofa, the "Aura" chair, and the "Bora" table. He also designed a number of other objects, such as lamps, mirrors, and rugs.

In addition to his furniture designs, Piva also designed a number of buildings and interiors. His architectural work includes the more...

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Paolo Piva Alanda sofa for B&B Italia, black leather upholstery…

Paolo Piva Alanda sofa for B&B Italia, black leather upholstery on enamelled steel frame. Adjustable headrests and armrests. Label present. Italy, c 1970s, 88 cm high, 207 cm wide, 85 cm deep

Paolo Piva Scrivania Arcada desk for B & B Italia, Glossy grey…

Paolo Piva Arcada Desk: Elegant Italian Design, 1985

Paolo Piva Scrivania Arcada desk for B & B Italia, Glossy grey coated steel with brass fittings. Leather and burr writing attachment with a drawer. Adjustable return with a sliding three drawer unit that is lockable. Keys present, Italy, designed 1985, 72…

Paolo Piva Alanda sofa for B & B Italia, black leather…

1970s Paolo Piva Alanda Sofa: Black Leather, Adjustable Armrests

Paolo Piva Alanda sofa for B & B Italia, black leather upholstery on enamelled steel frame. Adjustable headrests and armrests. Tag present under cushions, Italy, c 1970s, 88 cm high, 207 cm wide, 85 cm deep

Paolo Piva Alanda sofa for B & B Italia, black leather…

1970s Paolo Piva Alanda Sofa: Black Leather, Adjustable Armrests

Paolo Piva Alanda sofa for B & B Italia, black leather upholstery on enamelled steel frame. Adjustable headrests and armrests, Italy, c 1970s, 88 cm high, 207 cm wide, 85 cm deep

Paolo Piva for B&B Italia, Andy sofa, three-seater with…

Paolo Piva B&B Italia Andy Sofa with Black Boucle Cover

Paolo Piva for B&B Italia, Andy sofa, three-seater with adjustable back rest and black boucle fabric cover, maker's label affixed to base

A pair of Paolo Piva 'Alanda' chairs, 1980s. Made with steel…

Paolo Piva Alanda Chairs with Adjustable Features

A pair of Paolo Piva 'Alanda' chairs, 1980s. Made with steel frames and black leather upholstery. Featuring adjustable backrest and armrests. Height 90 cm, width 115 cm, depth 83 cm

A pair of Paolo Piva 'Alanda' chairs, 1980s. Made with steel…

Paolo Piva Alanda Chairs with Adjustable Features

A pair of Paolo Piva 'Alanda' chairs, 1980s. Made with steel frames and black leather upholstery. Featuring adjustable backrest and armrests. Height 90 cm, width 115 cm, depth 83 cm

Paolo Piva Alanda coffee table for B&B Italia, rectangular…

Piva's Alanda Coffee Table: Sleek Steel and Glass Design

Paolo Piva Alanda coffee table for B&B Italia, rectangular powder coated black steel frame. 12 mm thick glass top with a bevelled edge. Italy, c 1980s, 25.5 cm high, 179 cm wide, 120 cm deep

Paolo Piva Alanda coffee table for B&B Italia, rectangular…

Rectangular Black Steel Coffee Table with Glass Top

Paolo Piva Alanda coffee table for B&B Italia, rectangular powder coated black steel frame. 12 mm thick glass top with a bevelled edge. Italy, c 1980s, 25.5 cm high, 120 cm wide, 60 cm deep

Paolo Piva (Italian, b. 1950), Alanda Three-seater sofa,…

Piva's Alanda Three-seater Sofa by B&B Italia

Paolo Piva (Italian, b. 1950), Alanda Three-seater sofa, designed c. 1980, manufactured by B&B Italia, white leather, metal, and plastic, retains manufacturer's label, height 89 cm, width 250 cm, depth 82 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney

Paolo Piva (Italian, b. 1950), Alanda Three-seater sofa,…

Piva's Alanda Three-Seater Sofa by B&B Italia

Paolo Piva (Italian, b. 1950), Alanda Three-seater sofa, designed c. 1980, manufactured by B&B Italia, white leather, metal, and plastic, retains manufacturer's label, height 89 cm, width 250 cm, depth 82 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney

Paolo Piva Alanda sofa for B&B Italia; original brown leather…

Piva's Alanda Sofa for B&B Italia, 1970s

Paolo Piva Alanda sofa for B&B Italia; original brown leather on powder coated steel legs. Italy; c 1970s; 90 cm high, 205 cm wide, 81 cm deep

Paolo Piva 'Alanda' coffee table for B & B Italia, Tempered…

Paolo Piva Alanda Coffee Table - 1980s Italian Design

Paolo Piva 'Alanda' coffee table for B & B Italia, Tempered glass on black painted steel frame. Italy, c 1980s, 30 cm high, 121 cm wide, 121 cm deep

Paolo Piva 'Zoe' King size bed for Poliform, double padded…

Paolo Piva 'Zoe' King Size Bed with Night Drawers

Paolo Piva 'Zoe' King size bed for Poliform, double padded three setting headrests in Italian leather. Dark brown veneered frame with back shelf that runs through to form open backed bedside tables with two separate interchangeable single and double night…

Paolo Piva 'Alanda' coffee table for B & B Italia, this…

Minimalist Alanda Coffee Table by Paolo Piva

Paolo Piva 'Alanda' coffee table for B & B Italia, this modernist and minimalist design is simply fantastic the rounded edged clear glass tabletop sits on top of the bold, black painted, geometric steel metal frame which blends so well with a plethora of…

Paolo Piva three seater sofa for Desede, black high grade…

Paolo Piva Black Leather Three-Seater Sofa

Paolo Piva three seater sofa for Desede, black high grade Italian leather, powder coated steel and rubber. Italy, c 1990s, 70 cm high, 270 cm wide, 100 cm deep

Paolo Piva 'Alanda' sofa for B&B Italia, caramel leather, Italy,…

1980s Italian Leather Alanda Sofa by Paolo Piva

Paolo Piva 'Alanda' sofa for B&B Italia, caramel leather, Italy, c 1980s, 80 cm high, 204 cm wide, 102 cm deep.

Paolo Piva 'Alanda coffee table for B&B Italia, black painted…

Paolo Piva Alanda Coffee Table

Paolo Piva 'Alanda coffee table for B&B Italia, black painted metal frame and glass, Italy, designed 1970s, 34 cm high, 150 cm wide, 50 cm deep

Paolo Piva set of eight 'Arcadia' chairs for B&B Italia;…

Paolo Piva Arcadia Chairs: Sleek Leather and Metal Design

Paolo Piva set of eight 'Arcadia' chairs for B&B Italia; dark cognac leather and metal; Italy; c 1980s; 89 cm high, 56 cm wide, 53 cm deep

Paolo Piva 'Alanda' coffee table for B&B Italia; black…

Black Metal and Glass Coffee Table by Paolo Piva

Paolo Piva 'Alanda' coffee table for B&B Italia; black powder coated metal and glass; Italy; designed 1980s; 25 cm high, 120 cm deep

Paolo Piva (Italian, b. 1950) Arca four seater sofa, c. 1980…

Paolo Piva Arca Sofa with Glass Side Tables

Paolo Piva (Italian, b. 1950) Arca four seater sofa, c. 1980 manufactured by B&B Italia, white leather, armrests with glass side tables and adjustable backrests, retains manufacturer's label

Paolo Piva (Italian, b. 1950) Arca two seater sofa, c. 1980…

Paolo Piva B&B Italia White Leather Sofa with Glass Tables

Paolo Piva (Italian, b. 1950) Arca two seater sofa, c. 1980 manufactured by B&B Italia, white leather, armrests with glass side tables and adjustable backrests, retains manufacturer's label

Paolo Piva (Italian, b. 1950) Arca lounge chair, c. 1980…

Paolo Piva Arca Lounge Chair with Glass Side Table

Paolo Piva (Italian, b. 1950) Arca lounge chair, c. 1980 manufactured by B&B Italia, white leather, armrest with retractable glass circular side table and adjustable backrest, retains manufacturer's label

Paolo Piva 'Alanda' coffee table for B& B Italia, black painted…

Piva's Alanda Coffee Table for B&B Italia, 1980s

Paolo Piva 'Alanda' coffee table for B& B Italia, black painted metal and glass, Italy, c 1980s, 26 cm high, 120 cm wide, 120 cm deep

An Ananda metal and glass coffee table by Paolo Piva for B&…

Paolo Piva's Ananda Coffee Table for B&B Italia

An Ananda metal and glass coffee table by Paolo Piva for B&B Italia circa 1980 28 cm high, 130 cm wide, 85 cm deep

After Paolo Piva, 'Alanda' coffee table for B&B Italia, black…

Black metal and glass coffee table, Paolo Piva design

After Paolo Piva, 'Alanda' coffee table for B&B Italia, black metal and glass, Italy c 2000, 83 cm high, 198 cm wide, 38 cm deep

French coffee table in the style of Paolo Piva, black metal and…

Paolo Piva-style French Coffee Table, 1970s

French coffee table in the style of Paolo Piva, black metal and glass, France c 1970s

In the style of Paolo Piva 'Alanda' coffee table, metal base,…

Paolo Piva Alanda Coffee Table

In the style of Paolo Piva 'Alanda' coffee table, metal base, glass top, Italy, c 2000s, 25 cm high, 180 cm wide, 90 cm deep

Paolo Piva (Italian, b. 1950), Alanda Pyramid coffee table,…

Rustic Pyramid Coffee Table by Piva

Paolo Piva (Italian, b. 1950), Alanda Pyramid coffee table, designed c. 1980, manufactured by B&B Italia, inset square glass top on white enamelled metal frame, frame with medium surface rust throughout, height 26 cm width 120 cm depth 120 cm

Paolo Piva 'Alanda' coffee table for B&B Italia, metal and…

Piva's Alanda Coffee Table, Italy c1970s

Paolo Piva 'Alanda' coffee table for B&B Italia, metal and glass, Italy, c1970s, 25 cm cm high, 120 cm deep

Paolo Piva (Italian, b. 1950), Alanda Pyramid coffee table,…

Alanda Pyramid Coffee Table by Paolo Piva

Paolo Piva (Italian, b. 1950), Alanda Pyramid coffee table, designed 1980, manufactured by B&B Italia, rectangular glass top on black iron base, height 26.5 cm, width 120 cm, depth 60 cm

Paolo Piva. An 'Alanda' coffee table. Manufactured by B&B…

Paolo Piva Alanda Coffee Table by B&B Italia

Paolo Piva. An 'Alanda' coffee table. Manufactured by B&B Italia. black metal base, glass top. 28 cm high, 120 cm wide, 120 cm deep

A Paolo Piva B&B Italia coffee table

Piva B&B Italia Coffee Table

A Paolo Piva B&B Italia coffee table

A Paolo Piva 'Re Quadro' B&B coffee table. Marble base,…

Marble and Lacquered Timber Coffee Table by Paolo Piva

A Paolo Piva 'Re Quadro' B&B coffee table. Marble base, lacquered timber

Large B&B; Italia coffee table by Paolo Piva. Conceptual black…

Triangular Metal and Glass Coffee Table

Large B&B; Italia coffee table by Paolo Piva. Conceptual black metal triangular base with glass inset top

B&B; Italia coffee table by Paolo Piva. Conceptual black metal…

Triangular Glass Coffee Table by Paolo Piva

B&B; Italia coffee table by Paolo Piva. Conceptual black metal triangular base with glass inset top