Luxury Italian Furniture in NYC: Riva 1920, SanGiacomo & Talenti
Urban Homes presents top-quality European furniture design in New York City, featuring in its Meatpacking District showroom curated selections from Italy’s most respected furniture brands—Riva 1920, SanGiacomo, and Talenti—ranging from custom solid-wood dining tables and modular wall systems to weather-resistant outdoor lounges. No matter whether you are decorating a historic Manhattan townhouse, a Tribeca loft, a suburban home in New Jersey or Connecticut, a Hamptons vacation property, or a luxury residence anywhere in North America, our interior design team provides full space planning, chooses custom finishes, and offers white-glove delivery tailored to local building regulations and project specifications.
Riva 1920: Italian Solid Wood Craftsmanship
Riva 1920 was founded in 1920 in Cantù, Italy and converts sustainable natural wood into furniture which is long-lasting and notable for its sculptural appearance. The company combines traditional carpentry techniques with modern manufacturing methods in order to achieve high quality results.
Core Philosophy & Materials
- The hardwoods are 100% reforested; all wood is sourced from sustainably managed forests, such as those in North America, including walnut, oak, cherry, and maple.
- The finishes used are natural vegetable oils and waxes applied by hand. In order to maintain the wood’s natural texture and aroma, synthetic varnishes are not used.
- The Venetian Briccole are oak posts reclaimed from the canals of Venice, where marine life has, over the years, produced distinct patterns.
- This prehistoric Kauri wood was obtained from peat bogs in New Zealand, where enormous trees have remained preserved underground for over 50,000 years.
- Tables, stools and benches are made from solid blocks of unprocessed cedar, which naturally give off a balsam smell.
Iconic Design Collaborations
Riva 1920 collaborates with over 100 well-known designers and architects, including Renzo Piano, Zaha Hadid, Mario Botta, and Karim Rashid.
- The Molletta Bench is a playful bench made from solid cedar and shaped like a large clothespin.
- Live-edge tables have bold wooden slabs paired with simple metal bases; the natural edges of the wood and the resin joints are noticeable. They suit modern spaces.
Furniture from Riva 1920 gives modern houses natural warmth. Made of solid wood, it stands out beside glass, polished concrete, or modern cabinets, and develops a rich patina as it ages.
Talenti: Luxury Outdoor Living for Terraces, Patios & Coastal Estates
Talenti Outdoor Living brings stylish upholstery and durable engineering to spaces like NYC rooftops, suburban backyards in New Jersey and Connecticut, and coastal homes across North America.
- Our furniture uses UV-resistant aluminum, sustainably sourced teak, and outdoor fabrics that keep their color.
- Quick-dry foam cores let water drain fast, so cushions stay comfortable even after heavy rain.
- Our modular seating adapts to terraces, poolside decks, and oceanfront estates, letting you create the layout you want.
SanGiacomo: Modern Modular Living Systems & Storage
The Italian company SanGiacomo specializes in producing sleek, minimalist modular systems designed to adapt to complex architectural floor plans.
- For media use and wall-mounted units, SanGiacomo offers suspended cabinetry, integrated bookshelf systems, and hidden cable routing suited to modern residential spaces.
- We offer custom wardrobes and closets, including walk-in closet systems, sliding door wardrobes, and adjustable interior accessories that are specifically designed for master suites in both suburban and urban homes.
- For the living room and bedroom: sideboards with clean lines, low-profile beds, and nightstands that have soft-close hardware and seamless mitered joints.
