Ico Parisi Positano cabinet with pullout trays
By Ico Parisi, MIM Roma
Located in London, GB
A rare cabinet with 4 adjustable wooden pullout trays designed by Ico Parisi and produced by MIM Roma C1950-1959 Walnut, rosewood , black enamelled steel with brass sabot
Brass, Enamel, Sheet Metal
Dressing table 'Positano 1306' by Ico & Parisi
By Ico Parisi
Located in MADRID, ES
Mid Century dressing table model 'Positano 1306' by Ico & Luisa Parisi in rosewood and metal legs.
Iron
Mid Century Modern 'Positano 1306' Dressing Table by Ico & Luisa Parisi, 1950s
By Ico Parisi
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid Century Modern 'Positano 1306' Dressing Table by Ico & Luisa Parisi, 1958.
Wood
Six-Piece Walnut Positano Bed by Ico Parisi for MIM Mobili Italiani Moderni Roma
By Ico Parisi, MIM Roma
Located in Petershagen, DE
This rare, six-piece bed is from the Positano series, which was designed by Ico Parisi for MIM Roma (Mobili Italiani Moderni).
Metal
Pair of "Positano" Nightstands by Ico Parisi & Gino Sarfatti for MIM, Italy 1958
By MIM Roma, Ico Parisi, Gino Sarfatti
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning pair of Positano illuminated nightstands in rosewood, black enameled brass and steel designed by Gino Sarfatti and Ico Parisi and produced by MiM Roma in Italy during the la...
Metal, Brass, Stainless Steel
A Positano vanity table with a 691 chair by Ico Parisi
By Ico Parisi
Located in Milan, IT
A Positano vanity table with a 691 chair by Ico Parisi Italy, table 1959, chair 1955 dressing table manufactured by MIM, chair made by Cassina dressing table: walnut wood veneer,...
Wood
Ico Parisi Mid-Century "Positano" Nightstands, Published
By MIM Roma, Ico Parisi
Located in Milano, IT
Beautiful pair of bedside tables of the "Positano" model designed by Ico Parisi for the Italian manufactory MIM Roma.
Metal
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H 34.65 in W 28.75 in D 13.39 in
Ico Parisi for MIM Rome Pair of Nightstands "Positano," Italy 1960s
By MIM Roma, Ico Parisi
Located in Naples, IT
Comodini moderni di design italiano di metà secolo della serie Positano disegnati da Ico Parisi per MIM Roma, 1958.
Metal
1959 Ico Parisi Rosewood Italian Chest of Drawers Serie Positano for MIM
By MIM Roma, Ico Parisi
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Italian very rare chest of drawers series Positano designed by Ico Parisi and manufactured by MIM (Mobili Italiani Moderni) in 1959.
Brass
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H 35.04 in W 17.72 in D 28.75 in
Ico Parisi for Mim Wood Chest of Drawers "Positano" Serie Italy, 1950s
By MIM Roma, Ico Parisi
Located in Naples, IT
Italian very rare chest of drawers series Positano designed by Ico Parisi and manufactured by MIM (Mobili Italiani Moderni) in 1959.
Brass
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H 89 in W 73 in D 45 in
Ico Parisi Dark Wood Chest of Drawers "Positano" Serie for Mim Italy, 1950s
By Ico Parisi, MIM Roma
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Italian very rare chest of drawers series Positano designed by Ico Parisi and manufactured by MIM (Mobili Italiani Moderni) in 1959.
Brass
Sold
H 35.04 in W 33.47 in D 11.82 in
1950s Ico Parisi Italian Midcentury Design Headboard Cabinets “Positano” for MIM
By Ico Parisi, Mobili Italiani Moderni (MIM)
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Rare couple of Italian midcentury design headboard-cabinets “Positano” series designed by Ico Parisi and manufactured by MIM, Mobili Italiani Moderni, Roma in 1959, walnut wood venee...
Metal
Sold
H 35.04 in W 28.75 in D 11.82 in
1950s Ico Parisi MIM Nightstands Positano with Gino Sarfatti Arteluce Lights
By MIM Roma, Ico Parisi, Gino Sarfatti
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Very rare couple of Italian nightstands from the Positano series designed by Ico Parisi for MIM Roma, 1958.
Metal
Ico Parisi Positano Bedside Tables
By Ico Parisi
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Pair of Wooden bedside tables Positano model. Designed by Ico Parisi for manifattura MIM Roma.
Metal
Sold
H 34.85 in W 28.75 in D 11.82 in
Pair of "Positano" Nightstands by Ico Parisi for MiM, Italy 1950s
By MIM Roma, Ico Parisi, Gino Sarfatti
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning pair of Positano nightstands in rosewood designed by Ico Parisi and produced by MiM Roma in Italy during the 1950s.
Metal, Aluminum
$4,500
H 20.08 in W 20.08 in D 20.08 in
Jindřich Halabala Art Deco Stool in Walnut Burl and Cowhide, 1930s
By Up Závody, Jindřich Halabala
Located in Prague, New Town
Art Deco stool, designed by Jindřich Halabala. Produced by Spojené UP závody Brno, Czechoslovakia, 1930s. Frame in solid beech with walnut burl veneer. Recently restored and reuphols...
Cowhide, Walnut, Burl
$2,483 / item
H 11.8 in W 11.8 in D 7.5 in
Tulip Organic Modern Contemporary Wall Sconce, Wall Light in White Plaster
By Hannah Woodhouse
Located in London, GB
Handmade Tulip organic modern wall light/ wall sconce, in silky smooth white plaster, created by artist Hannah Woodhouse in her London studio. Contemporary organic modern design insp...
Plaster
$1,698 / item
H 28 in W 36 in D 6 in
Fireplace Screen in Metal with a Blackened Steel Finish Customizable
By Redsoul
Located in Seattle, WA
The Court Screen is a modern metal fireplace screen cover that can be used flush fitted into the fireplace opening or can stand right outside a fireplace opening. It protects from sp...
Steel
Rosso Levanto Marble Narrow Bowl
By Kiwano Concept
Located in Eindhoven, NB
Introducing our exquisite Rosso Levanto Marble NARROW Bowl, a fusion of elegance and functionality. Crafted from luxurious Levanto marble stone, this stunning bowl is a testament to ...
Marble
Swedish Art Deco Dressing Table Vanity, Teak & Mirror, Circa 1930s
Located in Atlanta, GA
Unique Art Deco dressing table with foldable mirrors. Ample storage on the sides and pull-out drawer in the center.
Mirror, Teak
$29,585 / set
H 26.38 in W 40.56 in D 35.44 in
Pierre Paulin, Pair of Spider Lounge Chairs "Model F678" for Artifort. 1966
By Pierre Paulin, Artifort
Located in Paris, FR
Exceptional and rare pair of lounge chairs model F678, also known as the Spider Lounge Chair designed by the French designer Pierre Paulin and manufactured by Artifort Furniture Comp...
Fabric, Wool, Upholstery, Velvet, Rope, Plywood
$4,400Sale Price|50% Off
H 34 in W 207 in D 68 in
Hans Weiss King Bed Headboard with Nightstands, Walnut & Brass, 1960
By Hans Weiss
Located in Hanover, MA
BG SUMMER SALE Custom L shaped headboard cabinet wall with floating nightstands and bookshelves designed by Hans Weiss in 1960 for the master bedroom of an Upper West Side apartment...
Brass
$1,041 / set
H 22.05 in W 98.43 in D 124.02 in
Bed with bedside tables from the 1970s by Luigi Massoni for Poltrona Frau
By Luigi Massoni, Poltrona Frau
Located in SAN PIETRO MOSEZZO, NO
Double bed complete with bedside tables from the 1970s. Design by Luigi Massoni for Poltrona Frau (manufacturer's mark present). The bed is in good vintage condition although there ...
Leather, Wood
Vintage Drylund Rosewood Queen Bedframe
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Bring iconic mid-century style to your bedroom with this vintage Drylund rosewood queen bedframe set. Crafted from stunning rosewood, this set showcases the rich grain and sleek line...
Rosewood
$10,413
H 39.38 in W 47.25 in D 19.69 in
Original Josef Hoffmann & J. & J. Kohn Bench Vienna Secession, 1901
By Woka Lamps, Jacob & Josef Kohn, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Vienna, AT
A very rare and early bench, obviously the role model for the famous Barrel chair #720 which was presented four years later, in 1905.
Bentwood, Plywood
Pair of Art deco armchairs
Located in Paris, FR
Elegant pair of rounded armchairs in an art deco style. Nice wood work, especially with veined details at the feet. reupholstery in a green mohair velvet.
Wood
$2,759
H 34.26 in W 70.87 in D 31.11 in
Rare Giulia Veronesi Perla Sofa, Green Fabric, ISA Bergamo, Italy, 1950s
By Giulia Veronesi, ISA Bergamo
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A rare 3 person Giulia Veronesi Perla sofa produced by ISA Bergamo, Italy 1950s. With markers mark. Original green fabric in fairly good condition with minor signs of use and wear. ...
Fabric, Wood
$88,500
H 56.5 in W 193 in D 45.625 in
Sculptural Wall-Mounted Teak Console in the Style of Ico Parisi, Italy
By Ico Parisi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An extraordinary and rare Mid-Century wall-mounted teak console, exquisitely crafted and evocative of the visionary work of Italian designer Ico Parisi. Strikingly sculptural and hig...
Steel
$6,627Sale Price|20% Off
H 33.08 in W 57.88 in D 25.6 in
The chaise longue by Robsjohn-Gibbings crafted by the renowned Widdicomb Edition
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
The chaise longue by Robsjohn-Gibbings, crafted by the renowned Widdicomb Edition, embodies the essence of 1950s vintage design. This elegant and timeless piece is more than just sea...
Brass
$4,900 / set
H 35.44 in W 74.81 in D 47.25 in
Set of 2 Beds by Børge Mogensen for Søborg Møbelfabrik Denmark, 1950's
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Uithoorn, NL
Set of two beds in Teak and Rattan by Børge Mogensen for Søborg Møbelfabrik, Denmark, 1960’s. Beds: we all need them! We spend important hours in them. Why not sleep in a Børge Moge...
Rattan, Teak
$24,000 / set
H 30.75 in W 17.75 in D 19.5 in
Auguste Vallin (1881- 1967) Set of 8 Modernist Chairs circa 1930
By Auguste Vallin
Located in CA, CA
Modernist set of 8 mahogany dining chairs by Auguste Vallin upholstered in green leather, circa 1930.
Leather, Wood
Domenico “Ico” Parisi was one half of a prolific postwar design duo he comprised with his wife, Luisa. Their furniture designs are known for running the stylistic gamut, with celebrated mid-century modern pieces ranging from elegantly skeletal — like dramatic ebonized dining chairs — to plush and shapely, like the iconic 1951 Egg chair, in a plethora of materials.
The son of an art teacher father, Ico Parisi was exposed to art at an early age. Born in 1916 in the Sicilian capital of Palermo, he and his family moved to Como in 1925. There, the young Parisi would begin to develop his interest in architecture and design. After earning a degree as a building inspector in 1936 and working as a civil engineer, Parisi took on an apprenticeship in the studio of Giuseppe Terragni, the modernist, fascist Italian architect, pioneer of the Rationalist movement and creator of the iconic Casa del Fascio.
While working for Terragni, Parisi crossed paths with such contemporary design talents as Lucio Fontana, Bruno Munari and Pietro Lingeri, though he briefly moved away from design and architecture to explore photography and film. His artistic work would soon be interrupted, however, by the outbreak of World War II, during which he served at the front before returning to Como in 1943. There, he resumed work as a designer and architect, founding two architecture groups: the Alta Quota and the Gruppo Como.
Through his creative circles, Parisi met Luisa Aiani, a former student of the prolific architect and furniture designer Gio Ponti, who was affiliated with the Alta Quota. They married in 1947 and founded the studio La Ruota — a cross between a design firm and an intellectual salon — in Como shortly thereafter. In 1950, Parisi finally completed his architectural schooling, studying under the nationalist architect Alberto Sartoris at the Athenaeum Architecture School in Lausanne, Switzerland. He and Aiani began several decades of sophisticated output, designing curved sofas upholstered in yellow velvet and armchairs with slender mahogany frames for enduring Italian manufacturers such as Cassina and others.
Much like Charles and Ray Eames in America, the Parisis worked as a team and relied on experimentation in style and material for many of their designs. Ico Parisi died in Como in 1996.
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