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.
$17,416Sale Price|40% Off
Modern Tiger Sculpture in Zebrawood & Wenge Marquetry by Ivan Paradisi
By Ivan Paradisi
Located in Turin, IT
The "Tiger" is a modern wood sculpture in zebrawood and wenge, handcrafted by Italian designer Ivan Paradisi. Animal sculptures hold an important place in Paradisi's body of work — ...
Wenge, Zebra Wood
Modern Walnut Bull Sculpture "Taurus" in Marquetry by Ivan Paradisi, Italy
By Ivan Paradisi
Located in Turin, IT
The "Taurus" is a modern walnut bull sculpture, crafted entirely by hand by Italian designer Ivan Paradisi. Animal sculptures hold an important place in Paradisi's body of work — ex...
Padouk, Wenge, Walnut, Maple
$380
H 3.25 in W 6.25 in D 2.5 in
Bitossi Rimini Blue Ceramic Bull Sculpture by Aldo Londi, Italy, 1960s
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Bitossi Ceramic Sculpture by Aldo Londi, Rimini Blu, Italy, 1960s An exceptional Mid-Century Italian ceramic sculpture by Bitossi, designed by Aldo Londi in the 1960s. This rare piec...
Ceramic
Mid-Century Modern Era Ceramic Ronzan Styled Tiger Cub Sculpture Italy
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This sculpture shows no artist's signature, but originated from Italy and dates to approximately 1965 and done in the Mid-Century Modern Ronzan style. The sculpture is composed of th...
Ceramic
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
$1,044
H 11.42 in W 12.6 in D 24.02 in
Taurus, Chainsaw Carved, Burnt Oak, Abstract Sculpture, Bull, Handmade, Black
By Logniture
Located in Stara Gradiška, HR
This unique sculptural animal is a one of a kind art piece, carved from a single piece of wood to ensure a monolithic and stable form. It takes the shape of a bull, rendered with a r...
Oak
Woman on Bull Sculpture in Bronze, Contemporary Style
By Fernando Botero
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This solid bronze sculpture represents a female figure with generous forms seated atop a bull, a work adopting the artistic language of Fernando Botero (1932-2023). The woman’s silho...
Marble, Bronze
$695Sale Price|76% Off
H 6.5 in W 12 in D 4.25 in
Alvino Bagni Bull Sculpture, Glazed Ceramic, Italy, 1970
By Alvino Bagni
Located in New York, NY
Alvino Bagni bull, ceramic, orange, red, yellow and brown, signed. Medium scale chunky bull sculpture glazed in bold orange red with splashes of dark...
Ceramic
$556Sale Price|20% Off
H 6 in W 6 in D 2.75 in
Midcentury Carved Wood and Silver Taurus Bull Sculpture
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Midcentury carved wood and silver Taurus bull sculpture, well carved with expressive face and glass eyes. The body with one inset lapis stone, and numerous...
Lapis Lazuli, Sterling Silver
Mid Century Italian Rimini Blu Ceramic Bull Sculpture
Located in Nottingham, GB
This striking ceramic bull was produced by Jema Holland in Maastricht during the 1970s and exemplifies the bold decorative spirit of Dutch mid-century design. With its elongated, low...
Pottery
$320
H 9.75 in W 8.63 in D 2.75 in
Wooden Zodiac Taurus Bull Wall Plaque Relief Brutalist Midcentury, German, 1970s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful wooden wall plaque relief sign, made in the Brutalist style in Germany in the 1970s. This is a wonderful Zodiac sign. This can be used as a Wall decoration or as a decorati...
Plywood
Tiger Candleholder Sculpture
Located in Paris, FR
Sculpture tiger candleholder in hand-painted ceramic, with black candle holder in ceramic.
Ceramic
Modernist Italian Black Metal Bull Sculpture, Italy 1950s
Located in Milan, IT
A striking mid-century modern metal sculpture depicting a stylized bull, executed in welded iron and dating to the 1950s. The form is rendered through a dynamic interplay of hand-cut...
Metal
Italian Murano Glass Bull Sculpture by Franco Bottaro
Located in Palm Springs, CA
1980’s Italian Murano glass large bull sculpture by Franco Bottaro. Hand blown with clear and smoky glass. Signed Bottaro Murano. Measurements: 11.5” Wide, 5.5” Deep, 8.25” High.
Murano Glass