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.
Italian Walnut & Padouk Bull Sculpture, 21st Century — Taurus by Ivan Paradisi
By Ivan Paradisi
Located in Turin, IT
Italian bull sculpture in walnut with padouk, wenge and maple marquetry, 21st century, made in Turin. Over two and a half metres wide and nearly two metres tall — measures 253 × 14 ×...
Maple, Padouk, Walnut, Wenge
Italian Zebrawood & Wenge Tiger Sculpture, 21st Century by Ivan Paradisi
By Ivan Paradisi
Located in Turin, IT
Italian tiger sculpture in zebrawood and wenge with marquetry inlay and delicate floral motifs, 21st century, made in Turin. Nearly three metres long — measures 295 × 14 × 133 cm (W ...
Zebra Wood, Wenge
$3,600Sale Price|20% Off
H 33 in W 15 in D 11 in
Black TAR Minnie Mouse Sculpture, 21st Century by Mattia Biagi
By Mattia Biagi
Located in Culver City, CA
This is a new work by Mattia Biagi Sculptural Tar stuffed animal.
Metal
Black TAR Donald Duck Sculpture, 21st Century by Mattia Biagi
By Mattia Biagi
Located in Culver City, CA
This is a new work by Mattia Biagi Sculptural Tar stuffed animal.
Metal
Contemporary Maple Abstract Sculpture, Modern Design, 21st Century
Located in Queens, NY
Contemporary maple (ambrosia wood) abstract sculpture of a free form vertical carving with open design surrounded with scrolls emanating from a solid base.
Maple
$5,947
H 10.63 in W 11.82 in D 5.91 in
21st Century Raw Bronze Contemporary Sculpture, 'Emotion' by Margit Wittig
By Margit Wittig
Located in London, GB
This raw bronze sculpture has a natural golden brass finish. The female and male Giacometti-influenced portraits are individual objects and can be positione...
Bronze
$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
$3,675 / item
H 66.93 in W 25.6 in D 14.18 in
21st Century by Marta Laudani e Marco Romanelli Steel Sculpture Artisan
By Marco Romanelli, Marta Laudani
Located in Lecce, IT
RE (king), REGINA (queen), FANTE (jack) Indoor-outdoor sculptures, coat hanger-pocket emptiers, realized with steel elements obtained through laser-cutting and welded round steel ...
Steel
21st Century Woven Oak Sculptures by Analee Soskin
Located in Wainscott, NY
21st century woven oak sculptures by Analee Soskin can be hung vertically, horizontally or laid on a table.
Oak
Marble Sculpture Resting Hermes by Lysippos, 21st Century
By (after) Lysippos
Located in Greding, DE
Life-sized marble sculpture of the so called ‘Resting Hermes’ by Lysippos. The sculpture was hand-carved out of white marble and has a fine surface.
Marble
Colorful Art Glass Sculpture by Caleb Nichols, American, 21st Century
Located in Austin, TX
Modern colorful and bright art glass sculpture by Caleb Nichols, American, 21st century. Light and dark purple, pale and bright pink, orange, white, green, red - all these colors of frosted and clear blown glass pieces were combined together in the colorful centerpiece...
Art Glass
Lalique Gregoire Clear Glass Toad Sculpture, French 21st Century
By Lalique
Located in CABA, AR
A whimsical yet elegant Lalique “Gregoire” toad sculpture in clear glass handcrafted in France. This charming figure captures a poised toad with gleaming eyes and a subtle smile — a ...
Glass
$533 / item
H 9.45 in Dm 5.12 in
“Revolve” No.S5 (made to order) – Contemporary 21st-Century Sculpture
By Flensted Mouritzen
Located in Holte, DK
“Revolve” – No. S5. This is made in a limited edition of only 5 pieces + 1 AP. The five sculptures are made in five different colors, making them ...
Cast Stone
$60,831
H 108.27 in W 68.9 in D 3.15 in
21st Century “Dune i” Wall Sculpture by Agnès Debizet, France 2017
Located in London, GB
“Dune I” Wall by Agnès Debizet, 2017 Monumental wall sculpture comprising twenty elements made of stoneware and porcelain slip with dark cracks surface, unique piece signed and da...
Porcelain, Stoneware