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.
"Tiger" Inlaid Wood Art Piece by Ivan Paradisi, Italy
By Ivan Paradisi
Located in Turin, IT
Animal sculptures take an important place in Ivan Paradisi's collection since they are so expressive, powerful, particular and oddly fantastic. Tiger represents the animal of a part...
Wenge, Zebra Wood
"Taurus" Inlaid Walnut Art Piece by Ivan Paradisi, Italy
By Ivan Paradisi
Located in Turin, IT
Animal sculptures take an important place in Ivan Paradisi's collection since they are so expressive, powerful, particular and oddly fantastic. Taurus is both a massive significant ...
Maple, Padouk, Walnut, Wenge
Large Vintage Italian Ceramic Tiger, 1970s
Located in Asaa, DK
Large Vintage Italian Ceramic Tiger, 1970s. A stunning large hand painted ceramic animal sculpture of a sitting tiger. Very lifelike and anatomi...
Ceramic
Vintage Italian Glazed Terra Cotta Tiger
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Striking mid century tiger sculpture crafted in terra cotta, hand decorated in vivid colors and glazed. Stamped Italy on the bottom.
Porcelain
Large Prehistoric Natural Piece of Petrified Wood
Located in Meer, VAN
Large Prehistoric Natural Piece of Petrified Wood A large and very decorative piece of prehistoric petrified wood in its natural form. Truly a gem on you console table, cabinet or...
Wood
Raku Ceramic Bear Sculpture by Tony Evans, Textured Art Piece, 1980
By Tony Evans
Located in Chattanooga, TN
This striking raku-fired ceramic bear by artist Tomi Evans is a powerful blend of earthy elegance and raw natural form. Sculpted with gentle, abstract lines, the bear embodies a quie...
Ceramic
$28,602
H 98.43 in W 34.65 in D 18.51 in
Cabinet Custodia Lombarda Model by Giuseppe Rivadossi Unique Piece, Italy
By Giuseppe Rivadossi
Located in Milan, Italy
Container structure in linden wood with two doors made of windowed elements gradually reducing in size. The surfaces of each individual element are finished by carving with a hand plane...
Wood
Sculpture Taurus Women
Located in Paris, FR
Taurus women sculpture on base, all in solid bronze. Made in 2014, unique piece made from France. Base L 20 x D 20cm. .
Bronze
Vintage Italian Glazed Terracotta Tiger Sculpture
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Striking Mid Century tiger sculpture or figure crafted in terracotta, hand decorated and glazed.
Terracotta
$1,599
H 5.91 in W 12.6 in D 5.91 in
Murano Orange and Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Roaring Tiger Figure Sculpture
By Alfredo Barbini
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Rare Vintage Large Italian Murano Art Glass Roaring Tiger Sculpture. By Alfredo Barbini, 1950´s. Large Murano hand blown orange and gold flecks art glass tiger sculpture. The figure ...
Murano Glass
1970 Gianni Pinna Italian Modern Art Wood Sculpture
By Gianni Pinna
Located in Brescia, IT
Gianni Pinna 1970 Wood Modern Sculpture Artist Sign engraved Very Good Condiction
Wood
Lucite Art Piece by Franco Scuderi, Italy, 1970s
Located in Queens, NY
Lucite Art Piece by Franco Scuderi, Italy, 1970s
Lucite
Italian Glazed Terra Cotta Tiger Cub
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very cute Italian glazed terracotta baby tiger with adorable features. Add some chic 1960s Italian style to your home.
Terracotta
Hand-Carved Wood Mask, Vintage African Folk Art Decorative Piece
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Exceptional artistically hand carved wood mask hand painted made of single piece of wood and was made for decorative purpose. Very intriguing and...
Wood