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.
"Brown Sugar" 21st Century Cabinet in Dark Walnut & Olive wood by Ivan Paradisi
By Ivan Paradisi
Located in Turin, IT
A sculptural cabinet that blurs the boundary between collectible design and functional art, this piece is entirely handmade in Italy by Ivan Paradisi. Defined by its fluid, organic s...
Leather, Maple, Olive, Walnut
$10,595 / item
H 31.5 in W 88.59 in D 17.72 in
21st Century Matteo Zorzenoni Cabinet Glossy Lacquered Wood Settebello Scapin
By Matteo Zorzenoni
Located in Tezze sul Brenta, IT
Settebello Cabinet, Colorama Collection Design by Matteo Zorzenoni for Scapin Collezioni The Settebello’s cabinet takes its name from the famous ETR 300 train, whose characteristic ...
Ash
$10,494Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 23.63 in W 70.87 in D 18.31 in
21st Century Elliott Sideboard Walnut Wood Handmade in Portugal by Wood Tailors
Located in RIO TINTO, PT
Denholm Mitchell Elliott, a much-loved character actor, who served in the Royal Air Force During the Second World War. His career spanned nearly 40 years with more than 120 movie tel...
Oak, Walnut
$5,064Sale Price / item|31% Off
H 59.06 in W 41.74 in D 20.48 in
Contemporary by Lucarelli e Rapisarda Cabinet Wood Veneer Cabinet Wood Steel
By Interna8
Located in Pordenone, IT
Design and purpose are fused with eccentric decoration that has real personality. The theme is decoration– elegant, refined, glamorous decoration – used in the best hotels, where the upholstery is admired for the vast array of new patterns and designs. We have brought this decoration style to our furniture, in the form of our “Wallcovering” finishes which come in different shades. We have taken a new slant on a now antiquated technique, in light of new trends. Sideboard in 108 American walnut wood...
Steel
$49,931
H 27.56 in W 75.6 in D 16.54 in
21st Century “Curved Cabinet” Credenza by Rem Atelier, Netherlands
By Rem Atelier
Located in London, GB
"Curved Surfaced Cabinet" by REM Atelier Dimensions: H 72 x W 192 x D 42 cm Material: Oak wood veneer, glazed ceramic tiles Type: limited edition Year: 2024 The clad cabinet com...
Enamel
$22,080 / item
H 33 in W 102 in D 24 in
Custom Walnut Japanese Inspired Rustic Console, Buffet or Cabinet by Dos Gallos
By Dos Gallos Studio
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Custom cabinet available in a variety of finishes. As shown, in walnut with worn heavily distressed finished. Four doors and one shelf inside. can be made in any dimensions, in walnu...
Oak, Walnut
Mid-Century Cabinet/Dresser in Birch Wood
By Edmond J. Spence
Located in North Miami, FL
American mid-century modern rarely seen eight drawers to left and right laterals cabinet. Central push door opening with drawer and open shelves. The ...
Birch
Sideboard Jazz in Walnut Wood, Brass and Lacquer
By Mambo Unlimited Ideas
Located in Lisbon, PT
Jazz sideboard is a high quality product by Mambo Unlimited Ideas, crafted in polished or matte walnut wood veneer structure and feet, brass applications and lacquered doors. It feat...
Brass
$27,258 / item
H 33.08 in W 78.75 in D 20.87 in
Modern Marquetry Sideboard in American Walnut by Ginger & Jagger
By Ginger & Jagger
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This sideboard is a contemplation on the polarities in nature. North and south, earth and water, gravity and air, these poles coexist with seemingly impossible harmony. Intricate in ...
Wood, Walnut
$13,959 / item
H 47.64 in W 31.5 in D 17.33 in
21st Century Marcantonio Storage Case Cabinet Turtle Wood Inlay Limited Edition
By MARCANTONIO
Located in Tezze sul Brenta, IT
Turtle case Turtle Case è la seconda scultura di questa onirica collezione, un magico cabinet che sembra andarsene da un momento all’altro. Ricavato interamente da un unica sezione di tronco, è impreziosito sia dal motivo ramage dell’intarsio sia dagli interni verdi oliva. Prodotto in edizione limitata di 8 pezzi. Turtle case is the second sculpture of this oneiric collection, a magic cabinet...
Cedar
$8,179Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 39.38 in W 59.06 in D 18.12 in
21st Horizon Sideboard Walnut Wood Root Black Made in Portugal by Malabar
Located in RIO TINTO, PT
The Horizon contemporary sideboard recalls the tales of the Portuguese maritime exploration, retold by ingenious poets and common people alike for ma...
Gold Leaf
$14,415 / item
H 31.5 in W 88.59 in D 17.72 in
21st Century Matteo Zorzenoni Cabinet Glossy Lacquered Wood Settebello L
By Matteo Zorzenoni
Located in Tezze sul Brenta, IT
Settebello Cabinet, Colorama Collection Design by Matteo Zorzenoni for Scapin Collezioni The Settebello’s cabinet takes its name from the famous ETR 300 train, whose characteristic ...
Ash
$32,240 / item
H 64.57 in W 58.67 in D 24.41 in
21st Century Marcantonio Storage Case Cabinet Bear wood inlay Limited Edition
By MARCANTONIO
Located in Tezze sul Brenta, IT
Polar Bear Case, Wooderkammer Collection, Limited Edition Design by Marcantonio Polar Bear Case is a curious character obtained from a portion of Cedar trunk. The upper packing crat...
Cedar
"Brown Sugar" 21st Century Cabinet Olive wood by Ivan Paradisi
By Ivan Paradisi
Located in Turin, IT
The true protagonist of this stunning sideboard is the exquisite variety of rich woods used to craft its unique silhouette. Combining the designer's...
Leather, Ebony, Maple, Olive