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.
Modern Italian Coffee Table "Jael" in Walnut with Brass Inlay by Ivan Paradisi
By Ivan Paradisi
Located in Turin, IT
The "Jael" is a modern Italian coffee table in walnut with brass inlay, handcrafted by designer Ivan Paradisi. Entirely handmade, this sculptural piece pairs the organic warmth of wa...
Brass
Modern Round Coffee Table "Take Five" in Maple & Brass by Ivan Paradisi
By Ivan Paradisi
Located in Turin, IT
The "Take Five" is a modern round coffee table in colored maple and brass, handcrafted by Italian designer Ivan Paradisi. Defined by a bold geometric composition, its surface is buil...
Brass
Jael Green Coffee Table by Ivan Paradisi, Rosewood & Maple, Italy
By Ivan Paradisi
Located in Turin, IT
This modern marquetry coffee table in walnut and maple is a refined expression of contemporary inlay, handcrafted by Italian designer Ivan Paradisi. The tabletop unfolds as a dynami...
Steel
Modern Italian Writing Desk "Synchronicity" in Maple & Walnut 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. Entirely handcrafted, this ...
Maple, Walnut, Leather
Modern Italian Writing Desk "Now And Then" in Walnut & Maple by Ivan Paradisi
By Ivan Paradisi
Located in Turin, IT
The "Now And Then" is a modern Italian writing desk in walnut and maple, handcrafted by designer Ivan Paradisi — a contemporary piece where timeless craftsmanship meets poetic design...
Maple, Walnut, Resin
Modern Walnut Writing Desk "Ruby Tuesday" with Metal Inlay by Ivan Paradisi
By Ivan Paradisi
Located in Turin, IT
A sculptural statement of contemporary Italian craftsmanship, "Ruby Tuesday" is a one-of-a-kind modern walnut writing desk, handmade by designer Ivan Paradisi in his Turin atelier. T...
Aluminum
Large Modern Writing Desk "Gran Torino" in Walnut & Maple by Ivan Paradisi
By Ivan Paradisi
Located in Turin, IT
The "Gran Torino" Crescendo is a large modern Italian writing desk in walnut and maple, handcrafted by designer Ivan Paradisi — an expanded evolution of the studio's celebrated origi...
Leather, Maple, Walnut
Modern Italian Writing Desk "Gran Torino" in Walnut & Maple by Ivan Paradisi
By Ivan Paradisi
Located in Turin, IT
The "Gran Torino" is a modern Italian writing desk in walnut and maple, handcrafted in Turin by designer Ivan Paradisi — a sculptural interpretation of the...
Leather, Maple, Walnut
Modern Coffee Table "Spanish Harlem" in Green, Golden & Brass by Ivan Paradisi
By Ivan Paradisi
Located in Turin, IT
The "Spanish Harlem" is an ultra-modern coffee table by Italian designer Ivan Paradisi, presented here in a combination of green and golden-ish woods with brass inlay. Its palette is...
Brass
Modern Writing Desk "Gran Torino" in Walnut & Emerald Leather by Ivan Paradisi
By Ivan Paradisi
Located in Turin, IT
The "Gran Torino Special" is a modern Italian writing desk in walnut, maple, and emerald leather, handcrafted by designer Ivan Paradisi — an exclusive reinterpretation of his celebra...
Leather, Maple, Walnut
Modern Coffee Table "Spanish Harlem" in Beige, Brown & Steel by Ivan Paradisi
By Ivan Paradisi
Located in Turin, IT
The "Spanish Harlem" is an ultra-modern coffee table by Italian designer Ivan Paradisi, presented here in warm tones of beige and brown wood with hand-polished steel. Built from diff...
Steel
Minimalist Italian Console Table "Aida" in Maple by Ivan Paradisi
By Ivan Paradisi
Located in Turin, IT
The "Aida" is a minimalist modern console table in colored maple, handcrafted by Italian designer Ivan Paradisi. Built from simple, conceptual forms composed into a single minimal de...
Ash, Wenge
Modern Coffee Table "Spanish Harlem" in White Maple & Steel by Ivan Paradisi
By Ivan Paradisi
Located in Turin, IT
The "Spanish Harlem" is an ultra-modern coffee table by Italian designer Ivan Paradisi, presented here in a luminous, very light whitish maple with hand-polished steel. Built from di...
Steel
Modern Italian Writing Desk "Maxine" in Ebony & Flamed Maple by Ivan Paradisi
By Ivan Paradisi
Located in Turin, IT
The "Maxine" is a modern Italian writing desk in ebony and flamed maple, handcrafted by designer Ivan Paradisi — a luminous statement piece that fuses bold contrast with refined eleg...
Brass
Minimalist Italian Console Table "Aida" in Gray Maple by Ivan Paradisi
By Ivan Paradisi
Located in Turin, IT
The "Aida" in gray is a minimalist modern console table in gray colored maple, handcrafted by Italian designer Ivan Paradisi — a cooler, more compact interpretation of the original A...
Ebony, Maple
Modern Italian Console Table "Grace" in Grey Maple & Brass by Ivan Paradisi
By Ivan Paradisi
Located in Turin, IT
The "Grace" is a modern Italian console table in grey maple and brass, designed by Ivan Paradisi — more than a console, a poetic study in equilibrium, musicality, and material innova...
Brass
Modern Black Lacquer Gueridon Side Table "Sway" by Ivan Paradisi, Italy
By Ivan Paradisi
Located in Turin, IT
The "Sway" Black is a modern black-lacquer gueridon by Italian designer Ivan Paradisi — a striking study in contrast and refinement. Its polished, mirror-like surfaces catch light a...
Brass
Modern Gueridon "Sway" in Walnut with Blue & Black Maple by Ivan Paradisi
By Ivan Paradisi
Located in Turin, IT
The "Sway" is a modern gueridon in walnut, colored maple, and brass, handcrafted by Italian designer Ivan Paradisi — a compact accent table that turns simplicity into bold elegance. ...
Brass
Modern Italian Bar Cart "Purple Rain" in Maple & Eucalyptus by Ivan Paradisi
By Ivan Paradisi
Located in Turin, IT
The "Purple Rain" is a modern Italian bar cart in maple and eucalyptus, handcrafted by designer Ivan Paradisi for those never quite satisfied by classical, traditional forms. That r...
Maple
Modern Round Center Table "Secret Garden" in Maple & Ebony by Ivan Paradisi
By Ivan Paradisi
Located in Turin, IT
The "Secret Garden" is a modern round table in maple and ebony, handcrafted by Italian designer Ivan Paradisi — a striking example of contemporary collectible furniture where geometr...
Ebony, Maple
Modern Coffee Table "Spanish Harlem" in White, Yellow & Green by Ivan Paradisi
By Ivan Paradisi
Located in Turin, IT
The "Spanish Harlem" is an ultra-modern coffee table by Italian designer Ivan Paradisi, presented here in a lively three-color palette of white, yellow, and green maple with hand-pol...
Steel
Modern Coffee Table "Spanish Harlem" in White Maple & Brass by Ivan Paradisi
By Ivan Paradisi
Located in Turin, IT
The "Spanish Harlem" is an ultra-modern coffee table by Italian designer Ivan Paradisi, presented here in a luminous, very light whitish maple with brass inlay. Built from different ...
Brass
Modern Coffee Table "Spanish Harlem" in Light Brown & Brass by Ivan Paradisi
By Ivan Paradisi
Located in Turin, IT
The "Spanish Harlem" is an ultra-modern coffee table by Italian designer Ivan Paradisi, presented here in light brown maple with brass detailing. Built from different grain veneers s...
Brass
$3,781 / item
H 15.75 in Dm 31.5 in
Modern Mó Round Coffee Table, Aged Oak Brass, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Modern Mó Round Coffee Table, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Mó round coffee table draws inspiration from the millstone, a symbol of strength and tradition. Reimagined through a contemporary design lens, its sculptural silhouette balances bold geometry with refined elegance. The interplay of forms and textures gives the Mó round coffee table a commanding presence, seamlessly merging heritage with modern artistry in a timeless statement piece. Designed by Rute Martins, Greenapple's Creative Director. The Mó Coffee Table...
Metal, Brass, Stainless Steel
$2,750 / item
H 15 in W 40 in D 70 in
Bertu Coffee Table, Large Modern Coffee Table, Maple Veneer, Mondo
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Coffee Table, Large Modern Coffee Table, Maple Veneer, Mondo This Large Modern Coffee Table - The Mondo is made in the heart of Ohio w...
Maple, Oak, Plywood
$6,200 / item
H 30 in W 48 in D 24 in
Solid Walnut Writing Desk with Brass Inlay "Library Writing Desk"
By Anton Maka
Located in Shelby Twp, MI
The library writing desk is made of solid walnut with brass inlays. The desk drawer is split into two separate sections with a convenient divider ...
Brass
Modern Walnut Coffee Table
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
This modern walnut coffee table is made in the heart of Ohio with locally sourced wood. Each table is a hand-made mitered box from walnut v...
Walnut
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
$5,400
H 14.75 in W 51 in D 51.25 in
Italian Adjustable Maple Coffee Table by Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti Italia
By Giovanni Offredi, Saporiti
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Presenting an exceptional mid-century Italian coffee table, a true statement piece designed by Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti Italia in the 1980s. This rare table artfully combines lu...
Granite, Steel, Chrome
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
$1,960Sale Price|30% Off
H 14.5 in W 44 in D 44 in
Post Modern Lacquered Maple Burl and Brass Square Coffee Table
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Love this lacquered maple burl and brass, low profile, Post Modern coffee table. A beautiful piece that will mesh well with several design styles. The table is in great shape over...
Wood, Burl, Lacquer
Modern Walnut Sculptural Coffee Table with Ottomans
Located in North York, ON
This modern walnut coffee table is a striking fusion of sculptural design and functional luxury. Crafted in rich walnut with a deep charcoal-toned finish, its expansive, softly conto...
Faux Leather, Walnut
Jean Claude Dresse Coffee Table in Brass Inlayed with Agate
By Jean Claude Dresse
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Jean Claude Dresse, coffee table, brass, lacquered steel and wood, agate, Belgium, 1970s A luxurious square cocktail table, crafted with high attention for detail which is character...
Agate, Brass, Steel
Mid-Century Modern Maple Coffee Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Charming mid-century coffee table crafted in maple, showcasing warm tones and a streamlined silhouette. Its durable construction and understated design make it a versatile addition t...
Maple
$11,742 / item
H 15.75 in Dm 43.78 in
Shagreen Coffee Table with Bronze-Patina Brass Inlay by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by ...
Brass
"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