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.
"Spanish Harlem" Big Gold and Green Coffee Table by Ivan Paradisi, Italy
By Ivan Paradisi
Located in Turin, IT
Spanish Harlem is an ultra-modern coffee table crafted using different types of grain veneer with polished metal inserts. The Spanish Harlem coffee table is distinguished by a unique...
Brass
"Take Five" Contemporary Geometric Coffee Table in Colored Maple and Brass
By Ivan Paradisi
Located in Turin, IT
A striking contemporary coffee table defined by its bold geometric composition and refined material palette. Crafted in richly colored maple, the surface features an intricate interp...
Brass
Gran Torino Big Version in Walnut & Maple by Ivan Paradisi
By Ivan Paradisi
Located in Turin, IT
The Gran Torino Big Version by Ivan Paradisi is an evolution of the designer’s celebrated masterpiece, the original Gran Torino Desk. Conceived upon the request of a private collecto...
Leather, Maple, Walnut
Synchronicity Desk in Maple, Walnut & Leather by Ivan Paradisi
By Ivan Paradisi
Located in Turin, IT
The Synchronicity Desk by Italian designer Ivan Paradisi is a sculptural fusion of geometry and elegance, where form and function move in perfect balance. Totaly handcrafted, the des...
Maple, Walnut, Leather
"Gran Torino Special" 21st Century Desk in Walnut, Maple & Emerald Leather
By Ivan Paradisi
Located in Turin, IT
The Gran Torino Special Desk is an exclusive reinterpretation of Ivan Paradisi’s celebrated Gran Torino series. Entirely handcrafted, it reflects the atelier’s philosophy of uniting ...
Leather, Maple, Walnut
Gran Torino Sculptural Desk in Walnut & Maple, Italian Design by Ivan Paradisi
By Ivan Paradisi
Located in Turin, IT
The Gran Torino Desk by Italian designer Ivan Paradisi is a sculptural interpretation of the classic writing desk, handcrafted in Turin. Inspired by the ci...
Leather, Maple, Walnut
Sway Gueridon with Blue Maple & Brass Inlay by Ivan Paradisi
By Ivan Paradisi
Located in Turin, IT
Introducing Sway, a masterfully crafted gueridon by Italian designer Ivan Paradisi that transforms simplicity into bold elegance. At first glance, the striking blue maple circle inla...
Brass
Grace Grey Maple & Brass Console — Sculptural Italian Design by Paradisi
By Ivan Paradisi
Located in Turin, IT
“Grace” is more than a console — it is a poetic translation of equilibrium, musicality, and material innovation. Designed by Ivan Paradisi, this console achieves harmony through its ...
Brass
"Purple Rain" 21st Century Bar Cart, Eucaliptus and Maple by Ivan Paradisi
By Ivan Paradisi
Located in Turin, IT
The concept of Purple Rain bar cart is somewhat ambiguous. The idea was born from an image of someone that can never be satisfied with classical and traditional forms. And the above-...
Maple
Spanish Harlem Coffee Table – Ivan Paradisi Handmade Italian Maple & Steel Inlay
By Ivan Paradisi
Located in Turin, IT
The Spanish Harlem Coffee Table by Ivan Paradisi is a sculptural, high-end statement piece that blends Italian artistry with contemporary elegance. Handmade in Turin, this luminous v...
Steel
“Now & Then” Italian Walnut and Maple Desk by Ivan Paradisi, 21st Century
By Ivan Paradisi
Located in Turin, IT
The “Now & Then” desk by Ivan Paradisi is a contemporary handcrafted masterpiece where timeless craftsmanship meets poetic design. Made from Italian walnut and maple, it features...
Maple, Walnut, Resin
"Ruby Tuesday" 21st Century Desk, Walnut and Metal by Ivan Paradisi
By Ivan Paradisi
Located in Turin, IT
Particularity doesn't mean complexity or overloading with details. A particularity is about being different. And this is what Ivan Paradisi furniture design studio is famous for. Ivan Paradisi Atelier is glad to present simple though functional and particular desk in walnut. In Ruby Tuesday the designer paid tribute to the nature having implemented the elegancy and functionality in simple natural curves which render the sense of harmony and wholeness. The contemporary handmade desk with two drawers finished in leather will show to advantage in any environment due to its basic design...
Aluminum
"Aida" 21st Century Minimalist Console by Ivan Paradisi, Italy
By Ivan Paradisi
Located in Turin, IT
AIDA functional and solid console is designed with simple shapes of different conceptual forms composed together in a minimal design. The virtual pivot points are highlighted by the ...
Ash, Wenge
Secret Garden Round Table in Maple & Ebony, Italian Design by Ivan Paradisi
By Ivan Paradisi
Located in Turin, IT
The Secret Garden Round Table by Italian designer Ivan Paradisi is a striking example of contemporary collectible furniture where geometry becomes poetry. Entirely handcrafted, the t...
Ebony, Maple
Sway Black Lacquer Gueridon — Glossy Accent Table by Ivan Paradisi
By Ivan Paradisi
Located in Turin, IT
The Sway Black Gueridon by Italian designer Ivan Paradisi is a striking embodiment of contrast and refinement. The polished surfaces capture light and reflections, while the organic ...
Brass
Spanish Harlem Coffee Table – Ivan Paradisi Handmade Italian Maple & Brass Inlay
By Ivan Paradisi
Located in Turin, IT
The Spanish Harlem Coffee Table by Ivan Paradisi is a sculptural, high-end statement piece that blends Italian artistry with contemporary elegance. Handmade in Turin, this luminous v...
Brass
Maxine Sculptural Writing Desk, Ebony & Flamed Maple by Ivan Paradisi
By Ivan Paradisi
Located in Turin, IT
The Maxine writing desk by Ivan Paradisi is a luminous statement piece that fuses bold contrast with refined elegance. This desk features a striking juxtaposition of ebony veneer and...
Brass
Spanish Harlem Coffee Table – Ivan Paradisi Handmade Italian Maple & Steel
By Ivan Paradisi
Located in Turin, IT
The Spanish Harlem Coffee Table by Ivan Paradisi is a sculptural, high-end statement piece that blends Italian artistry with contemporary elegance. Handmade in Turin, this version p...
Steel
Spanish Harlem Coffee Table – Ivan Paradisi Handmade Italian Maple & Brass Inlay
By Ivan Paradisi
Located in Turin, IT
The Spanish Harlem Coffee Table by Ivan Paradisi is a sculptural, high-end statement piece that merges artisanal craftsmanship with contemporary design. Handmade in Turin, the table ...
Brass
"Aida - Grey Version" Minimalist Colored Maple Console by Ivan Paradisi, Italy
By Ivan Paradisi
Located in Turin, IT
AIDA functional and solid console is designed with simple shapes of different conceptual forms composed together in a minimal design. The virtual pivot points are highlighted by the ...
Ebony, Maple
Spanish Harlem Coffee Table – Ivan Paradisi Handmade Italian Maple & Brass Inlay
By Ivan Paradisi
Located in Turin, IT
The Spanish Harlem Coffee Table by Ivan Paradisi is a sculptural, high-end statement piece that blends Italian artistry with contemporary elegance. Handmade in Turin, this luminous v...
Brass
Spanish Harlem Coffee Table – Ivan Paradisi Handmade Italian Maple & Steel
By Ivan Paradisi
Located in Turin, IT
The Spanish Harlem Coffee Table by Ivan Paradisi is a sculptural, high-end statement piece that blends Italian artistry with contemporary elegance. Handmade in Turin, this luminous v...
Steel
Mondo Modern Coffee Table in Maple
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
This Modern Coffee Table is made in the heart of Ohio with locally sourced wood. Each table is hand-made with mitered corners from white oak veneer and finished with a beautiful matt...
Maple
FRONT – Minimalist Work Desk in Solid Walnut Wood 160x80
By Pedro Sottomayor
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
A statement piece for refined workspaces – handcrafted in solid walnut, this minimalist executive desk blends functionality and sculptural presence. Elevate your workspace with this...
Wood, Walnut, Plywood
FRONT – Minimalist Work Desk in Walnut Wood 120x60
By Pedro Sottomayor
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
A statement piece for refined workspaces – handcrafted in solid walnut, this minimalist executive desk blends functionality and sculptural presence. Elevate your workspace with this...
Wood, Walnut, Plywood
A Contemporary Design Brass and Glass Coffee Table
Located in New York, NY
A contemporary design two-tier brass and class coffee table. The lower tier with rectangular glass surface secured in brass frame. The upper tier with "floating" glass top in brass f...
Brass
Walnut Writing Desk with Drawers, Made in Italy
By Riva 1920
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Writing desk made completely of solid walnut. The drawers are assembled with dovetail joints (includes 2 top drawers and 3 drawers under the desk). This writing desk is characterized by an “X” joint...
Wood, Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage modern writing desk featured in rich walnut grain. This desk sits on sleek tapered legs and has two spacious drawers. This would be...
Wood, Walnut
$8,000 / item
H 55.91 in W 53.15 in D 19.69 in
21st Century American Walnut Veneer Vanity Desk with Mirror
By Merve Kahraman
Located in Istanbul, TR
"La Nouvelle Vanité" is a make up desk made of American walnut veneer with an arc shaped mirror behind, designed by Merve Kahraman design studio. This work/makeup desk...
Wood
Desk Made In Teak Designed By Omann Junior From 1960s
By Omann Jun Møbelfabrik
Located in Lejre, DK
The desk in teak, designed by Omann Junior in the 1960s, is a prominent example of Danish furniture design from that time. With its characteristic teak wood design, the desk radiate...
Teak
$2,857
H 31.5 in W 42.52 in D 18.9 in
19th Century Unique Restored Austrian Biedermeier Maple Writing Desk, 1830s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Biedermeier writing desk Completely restored. Shellac polish. Material: Maple Source: Austria Period: 1830-1839.
Wood, Maple, Lacquer
21st Century Walnut and Brass Work Desk
By Merve Kahraman
Located in Istanbul, TR
"La Nouvelle Vanité" is a make up desk made of American walnut veneer with an arc shaped mirror behind, designed by Merve Kahraman design studio. This work/makeup desk...
Wood
$4,900 / item
H 30 in W 59 in D 30 in
ARC Desk in Bleached Maple Veneer and Black Stained Interior by Estudio Persona
By Estudio Persona
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Arc desk made from wood with a bleached maple veneer finish and black stained interior. Can also be used as a small dining table or wide console. De...
Plywood
$3,213 / item
H 29.53 in W 70.87 in D 35.44 in
FRONT – Minimalist Work Desk in Solid Walnut Wood 180x90
By Pedro Sottomayor
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
A statement piece for refined workspaces – handcrafted in solid walnut, this minimalist executive desk blends functionality and sculptural presence. Elevate your workspace with this...
Wood, Walnut, Plywood
"Gran Torino" 21st Century Desk, Walnut and Maple by Ivan Paradisi
By Ivan Paradisi
Located in Turin, IT
Designed as a modern elegant and at the same time functional desk, "Gran Torino" is named after the city of Turin, a place rich of culture and history with numerous art galleries and...
Leather, Maple, Walnut
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H 30.52 in W 70.87 in D 28.94 in
"Synchronicity" Custom Desk, Maple and Brown Walnut by Ivan Paradisi
By Ivan Paradisi
Located in Turin, IT
The standout features of this magnificent desk crafted of maple wood are the two unique, hollow C-shaped legs that support a stately top. The brown walnut profiles add an air of slee...
Maple, Walnut
"Jael Green" Coffee Table by Ivan Paradisi, Italy
By Ivan Paradisi
Located in Turin, IT
This exquisite elegant coffee table was introduced at the Milan Design Week 2019. On its relatively small surface it encases an incredible amount of patterns created by the sets of m...
Steel
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H 12.6 in W 36.62 in D 19.3 in
Jael Coffee Table – Handmade Italian Walnut & Brass Inlay by Ivan Paradisi
By Ivan Paradisi
Located in Turin, IT
The Jael Coffee Table by Ivan Paradisi embodies the harmony of art and craftsmanship. Totally handmade, this sculptural piece combines the organic warmth of natural walnut with the l...
Brass
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H 30.32 in W 58.67 in D 29.73 in
"Inside Story" 21st Century Desk, Ebony and Grey Maple by Ivan Paradisi
By Ivan Paradisi
Located in Turin, IT
The "Inside Story" desk was meant as a pure artistic presence in the room, or, as in Ivan Paradisi's concept, as a conceptual explanation of space known only by the people closely in...
Leather, Ebony, Maple
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H 12.6 in Dm 23.63 in
"Spanish Harlem" 21st Century Rosewood Coffee Table by Ivan Paradisi, Italy
By Ivan Paradisi
Located in Turin, IT
"SPANISH HARLEM" Spanish Harlem is an ultra modern coffee table crafted from different grain veneer with hand polished brass inserts. The Spanish Harlem offers a unique design allo...
Steel
Synchronicity Desk
By Ivan Paradisi
Located in Milan, IT
Crafted of a single piece of maple wood, the standout feature of this magnificent desk are the two unique, hollow C-shaped legs that support a stately top. The ebony profiles add an ...
Steel