Well-known for adorning his handmade pieces with colorful inlays, designer Ivan Paradisi creates coffee tables, buffets, console tables and other furnishings that, with their unusual forms and clever mixing of materials, stand out in any space.
Born in Tuscany, Italy, in 1971, Paradisi initially tried to make his way as a musician and singer. He developed an enthusiasm for furniture design when he found work restoring valuable pieces of art. This endeavor led him to pursue furniture design.
Paradisi revels in the minor imperfections that can only exist in handmade works. He prefers to use rare materials in his designs, and any given structure might begin with rich hardwoods such as rosewood and ebony. From there, Paradisi fearlessly incorporates unexpected materials like plastic and steel into the dressers, mirrors and decorative objects he crafts in his studio.
Infusing his love of music into his creations, Paradisi draws inspiration from improvisational musical genres such as jazz and fusion in his workshop, building sculptural maple desks embellished with steel inlays or statement case pieces such as an olive wood storage cabinet with interiors that are lined in leather.
Paradisi continues to create bespoke designs today and has an atelier in Turin. He has exhibited at the Venice Biennale and the Italian Pavillon in Turin.
On 1stDibs, browse a selection of Ivan Paradisi tables, seating and storage pieces.
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$47,834
H 31.89 in W 92.52 in D 29.73 in
Modern Sculptural Chaise Longue "D'Ivan" in Walnut & Maple by Ivan Paradisi
By Ivan Paradisi
Located in Turin, IT
The "D'Ivan" is a modern sculptural chaise longue in walnut and maple, handcrafted by Italian designer Ivan Paradisi — a piece where artistry and comfort converge. Dark, richly grain...
Velvet, Maple, Walnut
Modern Round Coffee Table "Take Five" in Maple & Brass by Ivan Paradisi
By Ivan Paradisi
Located in Turin, IT
The "Take Five" is a modern round coffee table in colored maple and brass, handcrafted by Italian designer Ivan Paradisi. Defined by a bold geometric composition, its surface is buil...
Brass
$70,001Sale Price|25% Off
H 67.33 in W 38.59 in D 20.08 in
Modern Italian Bar Cabinet "Stella Rossa" in Maple & Brass by Ivan Paradisi
By Ivan Paradisi
Located in Turin, IT
A sculptural statement of contemporary Italian design, the "Stella Rossa" is a modern bar cabinet handcrafted by award-winning designer Ivan Paradisi. This luxury dry bar fuses darin...
Brass
$31,500
H 30.52 in W 70.87 in D 28.94 in
Modern Italian Writing Desk "Synchronicity" in Maple & Walnut by Ivan Paradisi
By Ivan Paradisi
Located in Turin, IT
The Synchronicity Desk by Italian designer Ivan Paradisi is a sculptural fusion of geometry and elegance, where form and function move in perfect balance. Entirely handcrafted, this ...
Maple, Walnut, Leather
$43,167
H 31.5 in W 74.81 in D 31.5 in
Large Modern Writing Desk "Gran Torino" in Walnut & Maple by Ivan Paradisi
By Ivan Paradisi
Located in Turin, IT
The "Gran Torino" Crescendo is a large modern Italian writing desk in walnut and maple, handcrafted by designer Ivan Paradisi — an expanded evolution of the studio's celebrated origi...
Leather, Maple, Walnut
$10,500
H 12.6 in W 19.3 in D 36.62 in
Jael Green Coffee Table by Ivan Paradisi, Rosewood & Maple, Italy
By Ivan Paradisi
Located in Turin, IT
This modern marquetry coffee table in walnut and maple is a refined expression of contemporary inlay, handcrafted by Italian designer Ivan Paradisi. The tabletop unfolds as a dynami...
Steel
$15,750Sale Price|25% Off
H 31.5 in W 70.87 in D 27.96 in
Modern Italian Writing Desk "Now And Then" in Walnut & Maple by Ivan Paradisi
By Ivan Paradisi
Located in Turin, IT
The "Now And Then" is a modern Italian writing desk in walnut and maple, handcrafted by designer Ivan Paradisi — a contemporary piece where timeless craftsmanship meets poetic design...
Maple, Walnut, Resin
$38,500
H 39.77 in W 67.33 in D 24.02 in
Modern Italian Sideboard "Brown Sugar" in Walnut & Olive Wood by Ivan Paradisi
By Ivan Paradisi
Located in Turin, IT
The "Brown Sugar" is a modern Italian sideboard in dark walnut and olive wood, handmade by designer Ivan Paradisi. A sculptural piece that blurs the boundary between collectible desi...
Leather, Maple, Olive, Walnut