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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$43,126
H 39.77 in W 67.33 in D 24.02 in
Italian Ebony & Olive Wood Sideboard Cabinet, 21st Century by Ivan Paradisi
By Ivan Paradisi
Located in Turin, IT
Italian sideboard in ebony, olive wood, walnut and maple with fine marquetry, 21st century, made in Turin. Measures 171 × 61 × 101 cm (W × D × H). Made to order in the Turin workshop...
Maple, Olive, Walnut, Ebony
$22,728
H 30.32 in W 58.67 in D 29.73 in
Italian Ebony & Maple Writing Desk, 21st Century — Inside Story by Ivan Paradisi
By Ivan Paradisi
Located in Turin, IT
Italian writing desk in ebony, grey maple and leather, 21st century, made in Turin. Measures 149 × 75.5 × 77 cm (W × D × H). Made to order in the Turin workshop, approximately 5 week...
Leather, Ebony, Maple
$9,091
H 13.78 in Dm 27.56 in
Italian Maple Round Coffee Table, 21st Century — Take Five by Ivan Paradisi
By Ivan Paradisi
Located in Turin, IT
Italian round coffee table in colored maple and brass with a bold geometric maple inlay and a recessed circular brass centre, 21st century, made in Turin. Measures 70 cm diameter × 3...
Brass
$12,238
H 12.6 in W 36.62 in D 19.3 in
Italian Maple & Brass Coffee Table, 21st Century — Jael by Ivan Paradisi
By Ivan Paradisi
Located in Turin, IT
Italian coffee table in maple and brass with concentric marquetry rings, fine brass inlay and slender tapered legs, 21st century, made in Turin. Measures 93 × 49 × 32 cm (W × D × H)....
Brass
$12,238
H 12.6 in W 36.62 in D 19.3 in
Italian Maple & Walnut Coffee Table, 21st Century — Jael Green by Ivan Paradisi
By Ivan Paradisi
Located in Turin, IT
Italian coffee table in green and brown maple, walnut and steel with layered marquetry inlay and a slim minimalist steel base, 21st century, made in Turin. Measures 93 × 49 × 32 cm (...
Steel
$37,881
H 31.5 in W 61.03 in D 27.56 in
Italian Walnut Writing Desk, 21st Century — Gran Torino Special by Ivan Paradisi
By Ivan Paradisi
Located in Turin, IT
Italian walnut writing desk with maple marquetry and an emerald leather drawer lining, 21st century, made in Turin. Measures 155 × 70 × 80 cm (W × D × H). One of a kind and available...
Leather, Walnut, Maple
$45,457
H 31.5 in W 70.87 in D 27.56 in
Italian Walnut & Maple Writing Desk, 21st Century — Gran Torino by Ivan Paradisi
By Ivan Paradisi
Located in Turin, IT
Italian walnut and maple writing desk with hand-applied marquetry inlay and refined joinery, 21st century, made in Turin. Measures 180 × 70 × 80 cm (W × D × H). Made to order in the Turin workshop, approximately 8 weeks from order. The "Gran Torino...
Leather, Maple, Walnut
$47,788
H 31.5 in W 74.81 in D 31.5 in
Large Italian Walnut Writing Desk, 21st Century — Gran Torino by Ivan Paradisi
By Ivan Paradisi
Located in Turin, IT
Large Italian writing desk in walnut and maple with marquetry inlay, refined joinery and two discreet drawers, 21st century, made in Turin. The largest desk in the Gran Torino series...
Leather, Maple, Walnut