Ivan Paradisi Seating
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.
2010s Italian Modern Ivan Paradisi Seating
Velvet, Maple, Walnut
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ivan Paradisi Seating
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Ivan Paradisi Seating
Oak, Velvet, Bouclé, Leather, Cotton
2010s South African Modern Ivan Paradisi Seating
Steel
20th Century Modern Ivan Paradisi Seating
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Ivan Paradisi Seating
Velvet, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Ivan Paradisi Seating
Fabric, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Ivan Paradisi Seating
Velvet, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Ivan Paradisi Seating
Velvet, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Ivan Paradisi Seating
Leather, Wood, Velvet, Cotton, Bouclé
Late 19th Century Late Victorian Antique Ivan Paradisi Seating
Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ivan Paradisi Seating
Wood, Velvet
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Ivan Paradisi Seating
Leather, Walnut