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 Maple & Walnut Credenza Sideboard, 21st Century by Ivan Paradisi
By Ivan Paradisi
Located in Turin, IT
Italian credenza in maple with walnut inlay and brass accents, 21st century, made in Turin. Measures 160 × 50 × 110 cm (W × D × H). One of a kind, finished and available now, the "Es...
Brass
$33,352
H 27.56 in W 80.71 in D 21.66 in
21st Century Stefano Marolla Buffet Side Table Pine Wood and Brass Top Cabinet
By Stefano Marolla
Located in Roma, IT
This piece is one of a kind version of the limited edition Una (Articolo Indeterminativo) buffet by the Italian woodworker Stefano Marolla. The title refers to the indeterminate article in the Italian grammar, as these pieces trick the eye playing on the ambiguity of the matter: A sturdy element like wood, hand-curved and levigated, looks like a light tapestry. The curves and the soft drapery of the wood are inspired by a long and attentive study on the usage of drapery in art’s history, going back from the ancient Greece to Bernini’s sculptures...
Brass
$11,471 / item
H 32.68 in W 100.4 in D 15.75 in
"Il Pezzo 1 Credenza" sideboard in solid walnut - marble top - brass base
By Il Pezzo Mancante
Located in Firenze, IT
An alternation of rounded shapes and geometrical lines, reassuming discipline and freedom, a composite, multiethnic plan in which each component and each material contributes to the ...
Marble, Gold, Brass
$19,850Sale Price|60% Off
H 102.5 in W 70.25 in D 24.5 in
Italian Art Nouveau Carved Walnut Credenza Buffet, Vittorio Valabrega
By Vittorio Valabrega
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine and large Italian 19th-20th century Art Nouveau carved walnut credenza buffet server by Vittorio Valabrega (1861-1952). The tall finely carved walnut body with twin center doo...
Marble, Silver Plate
18th Century Italian Credenza
Located in Round Top, TX
A very charming 18th century Credenza from the Florence region of Italy. Wonderfully constructed from painted wood in the scantonata form, with the conforming top, four doors with in...
Wood
Italian 18th Century Credenza
Located in Round Top, TX
A stunning 18th century Credenza from the Lombardy region of Italy. Soundly constructed from handsome walnut with 2 doors, molded panels resting...
Walnut
Handsome 18th Century Italian Carved-Walnut Credenza Cabinet
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian carved walnut wood buffet credenza from the 18th century. This antique sideboard from Italy features rich walnut wood which has been carved with raised decorative cartouche plaques, in varying designs, about the front face. This piece has a rectangular-shaped top which slightly overhangs the case that is fitted with three small drawers set horizontally above a pair of doors at bottom (which open to a shelf on the inside, maximizing the storage potential of this piece). This chest is presented upon a pair of rail legs at either end with accolade carved skirt, turning to bracket-style front feet, and a single shapely carved foot/brace at front center of skirt that adds just enough lift/space between the case and the floor. The dark, rich wood has a wonderful old patina throughout; a showing of its centuries old age. Note that there have been prior repairs at the side and there is a slight bowing at top. Please refer to the additional images for further detail on the piece. This fabulous 18th century Italian walnut cabinet...
Walnut
$18,540Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 35.44 in W 70.87 in D 19.69 in
21st Century, Inlaid Sideboard in White Maple Canaletto Ziricote, Hebanon, Italy
By Hebanon Fratelli Basile, Hebanon Studio
Located in Nocera Superiore, Campania
Basjoo limited edition. Marked by a delightful palette of neutral and relaxing colour white, hot gray, canaletto walnut and Zirigote, Basjoo is inspired by the unattainable perfectio...
Brass
Chapman Large Credenza Storage Unit Maple Black
Located in Cincinnati, US
One unit or four? Doors or drawers? Go sexy with black and walnut or keep it light and fun with maple and pink? The chapman credenza allows you the freedom to choose exactly what sui...
Steel
Italian Renaissance Sacristy Buffet / Credenza In Walnut
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Italian Renaissance sacristy cabinet / buffet in walnut probably from Venice Superb and rare sacristy credenza composed of 10 drawers and two doors. T he large drawers were used to s...
Walnut
$7,400
H 38.5 in W 116 in D 20 in
Vittorio Dassi Walnut, Sycamore & Brass Credenza, Sideboard Italy 1960
By Vittorio Dassi
Located in Miami, FL
Vittorio DASSI long credenza, buffet, sideboard with 5 doors made in the 1960s. Sycamore and walnut with beveled green glass tops. In good original condition Brass ornaments on the d...
Sycamore, Walnut, Glass
$9,618Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 39.38 in W 70.87 in D 19.69 in
21st Century Cubo Inlaid Sideboard in Ash, Maple, Walnut, Made in Italy, Hebanon
By Hebanon Fratelli Basile, Hebanon Studio
Located in Nocera Superiore, Campania
Combined by the hands of Hebanon's master cabinet-makers, the woods are skilfully juxtaposed to create a refined optical inlay. The frontal perspective illusion is reinforced by the ...
Iron
Italian 17th Century Credenza
Located in Round Top, TX
A stunning 17th century Credenza from Bologna, Italy. Soundly constructed from very handsome walnut with 4 doors on bracket feet. The top shaped with a molded edge while the case is ...
Walnut