Ico Parisi Furniture
Italian, 1916-1996
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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Period: 1950s
Creator: Ico Parisi
Mid Century Modern 1221 Dione Coffee Table with Magazine Rack by Ico Parisi
By Ico Parisi
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid Century Modern 1221 Dione Coffee Table with Magazine Rack by Ico Parisi for Stildomus, 1950s
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ico Parisi Furniture
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Wood
Ico & Luisa Parisi Italian Valet for Fratelli Reguitti
By Fratelli Reguitti, Ico Parisi
Located in Vienna, AT
Beech lacquered with beautiful brass elements rods and details.
A very elegant Italian design from the late 1950s by Ico & Luisa Parisi for Fratelli Reguitti.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ico Parisi Furniture
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Brass
Pair of Ico Parisi Armchairs in Blue Velvet for Ariberto Colombo, Italy, 1951
By Ico Parisi, Ariberto Colombo
Located in The Hague, NL
These sumptuous armchairs were designed by Ico Parisi in 1951. This particular model was manufactured by Ariberto Colombo in Cantu, Italy.
The pronounced curves and lines of the des...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ico Parisi Furniture
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Mohair, Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
Vintage Modern Two-Tier Sculptural Coffee Table in the Style of Ico Parisi
By Ico Parisi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stunning vintage modern coffee table features unique sculpted wood frame, brass finish details, and thick glass top. Two-tier construction allows for added storage and display, ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ico Parisi Furniture
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Glass, Wood
Midcentuury Magazine Rack by Ico Parisi, 1950s
By Ico Parisi
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Elegant midcentury magazine holder by Ico Parisi with prints.
This foldable magazine holder is made from rosewood and brass.
Good condition, with slight user traces.
1950s, ...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ico Parisi Furniture
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Brass
Ico Parisi, De Baggis, Magazine Rack, 1956, Italy
By Ico Parisi
Located in Munich, DE
Ico & Luisa Parisi (1916 - 1996)
Very nice side table / magazine rack made out of solid birch wood , glas and brass details. The top is a removable Tray.
Produced by De Baggis in...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ico Parisi Furniture
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Wood
Urio Wall System by Ico Parisi for Mim Roma, Italy, 1957
By Ico Parisi, MIM Roma
Located in Barcelona, ES
Urio wall system in hardwood designed in 1957 by Ico Parisi for MIM Roma, Italy. Different elements including shelves, desk, chest of drawers and cupboards with sliding doors.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ico Parisi Furniture
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Metal, Aluminum
Ico Parisi Sofa Model 865
By Ico Parisi, Cassina
Located in New York, NY
Ico Parisi Sofa Model 865. Enameled metal and upholstery. Manufacture:
Figli di Amedeo Cassina Lit: Roberta Lietti: Ico Parisi Design -
Catalogue R...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ico Parisi Furniture
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Metal
Ico Parisi Glass and Wood Magazine Rack with Wheels, 1950s
By Ico Parisi
Located in Naples, IT
Wooden trolley with three glass shelves. Designer Ico Parisi. Designed and produced around the 1950s. Brass details.
Glass, brass and black lacquered walnut magazine rack with wheels...
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1950s Italian Adam Style Vintage Ico Parisi Furniture
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Glass, Wood
Ico Parisi Magazine Table Wood Brass, 1950, Italy
By Ico Parisi
Located in Milano, IT
Ico Parisi magazine table wood brass, 1950, Italy.
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1950s Italian Other Vintage Ico Parisi Furniture
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Wood
Ico Parisi ‘Tivoli’ Coffee Table in Teak for MIM Roma, Italy, 1958
By Ico Parisi, MIM Roma
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Architectural coffee table by Ico Parisi for MIM Roma called the 'Tivoli Coffee Table". The table is in a very good condition, no disturbing traces...
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1950s Italian Vintage Ico Parisi Furniture
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Metal
Ico Parisi Bow Tie Dining Chairs, Set of 6
By Ico Parisi
Located in East Hampton, NY
Upholstered in a chic black and white striped velvet, these stylish and iconic designer dining chairs are ready to use, excellent vintage condition.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ico Parisi Furniture
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Velvet, Mahogany
Ico Parisi Mahogany Executive Office Desk by MIM Italy, 1950s
By Ico Parisi, MIM Roma
Located in Berlin, DE
Ico Parisi mahogany executive office desk by MIM Italy, 1950s
in its original vintage condition with a beautiful patina.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ico Parisi Furniture
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Mahogany
Ico Parisi Oval Marble & Walnut Dining Table
By Ico Parisi, Fratelli Rizzi
Located in New York, NY
Known as model 1948.2 the table consists of a tapered border marble top with elegantly curved walnut base. This table was included in the display at La Ruota, Como, the studio of married designers Ico and Luisa Parisi. Calacatta Gold marble table...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ico Parisi Furniture
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Marble
Pair of Ico Parisi Armchairs, Ariberto Colombo, Italy 1951
By Ariberto Colombo, Ico Parisi
Located in Wolfurt, AT
This Italian pair of armchairs was designed by Ico Parisi and manufactured by Ariberto Colombo in Cantu in the 1950s. The piece of furniture is upholstered in a grey and white stripe...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ico Parisi Furniture
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Fabric, Textile, Wood
Light Rose Ico Parisi Armchair, 1950s, Italy
By Ariberto Colombo, Ico Parisi
Located in Wolfurt, AT
This armchair was in Italy in 1951 designed by Ico Parisi and manufactured by Ariberto Colombo. The massive chair had been re-upholstered in their past w...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ico Parisi Furniture
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Fabric, Wood
Ico Parisi Bookcase Model 459 in Mahogany Veneer, Italy, 1950s
By Ico Parisi, Angelo De Baggis
Located in Hellouw, NL
Charming Italian Modern Ico Parisi bookcase model 459 in Mahogany Veneer. This bookcase is manufactured by Angelo de Baggis Cantu in Italy in 1955/1956. It has two solid wood carved ...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ico Parisi Furniture
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Brass
Table Coffee Midcentury Italian Design Square MIM by Ico Parisi, 1958 Tivoli
By Ico Parisi
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Table coffee midcentury Italian design square MIM by Ico Parisi, 1958.
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1950s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ico Parisi Furniture
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Wood
Ico Parisi Rare "Itri" Rotating Table Bar
By Ico Parisi
Located in Hanover, MA
Rare "ITRI" rotating table bar by Ico Parisi (Palermo, 1916-Como, 1996) for MIM, Italy, 1958.
Rosewood, enameled steel, nickel-plated brass, glass.
Meas...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ico Parisi Furniture
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Brass, Steel, Nickel
Ico Parisi Octagonal Rolling Cart, Italy, 1959
By Ico Parisi
Located in New York, NY
Ico Parisi, (1916-1996)
An elegant modernist two-tier octagonal rosewood rolling cart with geometric handles, satin nickeled brass mounts
Italy, 1959...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ico Parisi Furniture
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Wood
Mid-Century Modern Standing Desk Serving Table Bar Cart by Ico Parisi
By Ico Parisi
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous serving table with shelf below (20 x 9.75) which can be now used as a standing desk. Great design with brass inlay and sleek styling on wheels. Very well crafted. In origina...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ico Parisi Furniture
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Brass
Ico Parisi for MIM, Six Italian Wooden Dining Chairs, Green Fabric Seats, 1950
By Ico Parisi, MIM Roma
Located in Wolfurt, AT
This set of six Italian chairs was designed by Ico Parisi and manufactured by M.I.M. Roma in the 1950s. The combination of the green upholstery and the wood creates a balanced design...
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1950s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ico Parisi Furniture
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Wood, Fabric
Ico Parisi, 1954 Telephone Stand, Wood and Glass and Brass
By Ico Parisi
Located in Milano, IT
The telephone stand, 1954 Ico Parisi. With two shelves (the upper glass shelf for the telephone and the smaller wooden shelf below for the phone book).
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1950s Italian Other Vintage Ico Parisi Furniture
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Wood
Mid-Century Modern Table by Ico Parisi in Walnut and Mahogany Palm - Italy
By Ico Parisi, MIM Roma
Located in Girona, ES
Round table with solid walnut openwork four doble stands connected by a strut, nickel plated metal hardware, top with star shape mahogany palm veneer, French polish.
Design: Ico Par...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ico Parisi Furniture
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Metal
Round Ico Parisi Table Coffee Stildomuselezione 1959 Brass Teak Midcentury
By Ico Parisi
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Round Ico Parisi table coffee Stildomuselezione 1959 brass teak midcentury.
Fire branding of the manufacture see attached photo.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ico Parisi Furniture
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Brass
Ico Parisi Nesting Tables, Italy, circa 1950s
By Ico Parisi
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A rare set of three nesting tables with handle cutout and tapering legs. Designed by Ico Parisi and retailed by Singer & Sons. Made of Italian walnut, circa early 1950s.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ico Parisi Furniture
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Walnut
Italian Mid-Century Modern Valet / Coat Stand by Ico Parisi
By Ico Parisi
Located in New York, NY
An Elegant Italian Mid-Century Modern Personal Valet or Coat Stand by Ico Parisi circa 1950 with storage for coat, shirt, tie, personal articles and shoes. The piece is exquisitely h...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ico Parisi Furniture
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Brass
Ico Parisi 1954 Telephone Stand Wood Glass and Brass, Italy
By Ico Parisi
Located in Milano, IT
Ico Parisi 1954 telephone stand rosewood wood glass and brass, Italy.
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1950s Italian Other Vintage Ico Parisi Furniture
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Wood
Wrought Iron Square Table by Ico Parisi
By Ico Parisi
Located in Brussels, BE
Wrought iron square table by Ico Parisi.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ico Parisi Furniture
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Wrought Iron
Ico Parisi Mod 110, Italian Walnut and Leather Dining Chairs 1959
By Ico Parisi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian walnut and leather dining chairs by Ico Parisi for Brugnoli, 1959, set of four.
Mod. 110
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1950s Italian Vintage Ico Parisi Furniture
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Leather, Walnut
Urio Three-Section Bookcase by Ico Parisi for MIM, Roma
By Ico Parisi, Mobili Italiani Moderni (MIM)
Located in East Hampton, NY
Parisi revisited a project done in 1946 for Arte Casa Cantù, updating materials and production technology for Industrial production required in the late 1950s.
The bookcase is compr...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ico Parisi Furniture
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Metal, Aluminum
Ico Parisi for MIM Set of 8 Dining Chairs, Italy - 1950s
By Ico Parisi, Mobili Italiani Moderni (MIM)
Located in Berlin, DE
Ico Parisi for MIM Set of 8 Dining Chairs, Italy - 1950s. Fair original condition. We offer reupholstery in our in-house workshop. Please ask for a quote.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ico Parisi Furniture
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Upholstery, Wood
Glass Top Coffee Table by Ico Parisi for Ariberto Colombo, 1950s
By Ico Parisi
Located in Edogawa-ku Tokyo, JP
Glass Top Coffee Table by Ico Parisi for Ariberto Colombo, 1950s
I can sent more detail picture.please contact me.
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1950s Italian Vintage Ico Parisi Furniture
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Glass
1950's Ico Parisi Walnut Console
By Ico Parisi
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful 1950's mid-century modern walnut console designed by Ico Parisi, fully restored with minor wear and patina due to age and use.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ico Parisi Furniture
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Walnut
Important and Sculptural Unique Ico Parisi and Fontana Arte Dining Table, 1950
By Fontana Arte, Ico Parisi
Located in Rome, IT
Important and unique dining table disegned by Ico Parisi for a private residence in Roma, circa 1950
this dining table coming from a private house in Rome ,designed by Ico Parisi ...
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1950s Italian Modern Vintage Ico Parisi Furniture
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Glass, Mahogany
Signed Fratelli Reguitti Ico Parisi Italian Mid-Century Valet Stand Wood Brass
By Fratelli Reguitti, Ico Parisi
Located in Nierstein am Rhein, DE
Sculptural Italian gentlemen valet stand with pull-out neck tie holders and bakelite wheels made by Fratelli Reguitti and most probably designed by Ico and Luisa Parisi Italy, Agnosi...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ico Parisi Furniture
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Brass
Early Model Ico Parisi Desk Chair with Arm Rests by MIM Roma, Italy 1959
By MIM Roma, Ico Parisi
Located in Hellouw, NL
Rare early model office chair, designed by Ico Parisi for M.I.M. (Mobili Italiani Moderni) Roma 1959. This chair is fully restored with an eye to detail. This fully ply-rosewood scal...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ico Parisi Furniture
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Aluminum, Nickel
Unique Ico Parisi Hang Corner Shelf in Walnut, Italy 1950s
By Ico Parisi
Located in Hellouw, NL
Unique Ico Parisi Hang Corner Shelf in Walnut from Italy 1950s. There is only one known to be made. The corner shelf has two flush drawers one that features a vertical textured effec...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ico Parisi Furniture
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Formica, Wood, Walnut
Mid-Century Italian Sofa by Ico Parisi, 1950s
By Ico Parisi
Located in Zwijndrecht, Antwerp
Large Italian curved four-seater sofa composed of six splayed polished legs, large wing shaped arms and a curved high back, in the style of Ico Parisi. Upholstered in beige fabric.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ico Parisi Furniture
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Brass
Set of 4 Ico Parisi Bow Tie Dining Chairs Italian
By Ico Parisi
Located in New York, NY
Wonderful set of 4-light walnut “bow tie” Italian dining chairs by Ico Parisi. Upholstered in a neutral light cream cotton fabric.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ico Parisi Furniture
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Cotton, Walnut
Model M10 Bellagio Tea/Bar Cart by Ico Parisi
By Ico Parisi
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Model M10 Bellagio tea/bar cart by Ico Parisi, Italy 1958, in painted metal and rosewood, manufactured by MIM Roma.
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1950s Italian Modern Vintage Ico Parisi Furniture
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Metal
Ico Parisi furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
Ico Parisi furniture are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Ico Parisi furniture, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 331 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 6 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original furniture by Ico Parisi were created in the mid-century modern style in europe during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by Gianfranco Frattini, Osvaldo Borsani, and Willy Rizzo. Prices for Ico Parisi furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $409 and can go as high as $78,112, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $5,052.