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.
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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 Kaymet Bar Cart with Maple Eye and Decorative Edges
By Kaymet
Located in Schöfflisdorf, CH
Mid-Century Modern Kaymet bar cart with maple eye and decorative edges.
Aluminum
$775
H 25.75 in W 28.5 in D 18 in
1960s Danish Modern Teak Bar Cart, Bar Trolley, Tea Cart by BRDR FURBO Denmark
By BRDR Furbo
Located in Monrovia, CA
Mid Century Danish Modern teak bar cart by BRDR FURBO Made in Spøttrup Denmark, Tea Trolley. 1960s Danish Teak Bar Cart, Bar Trolley, Tea Cart. Made In Denmark. Note, Minor Wear Is Photographed. Marked Under Bottom Of Cart Is Original Labels. Made in Denmark by BRDR FURBO. Beautiful Danish Teak Cart...
Wood, Teak
Italian Brass Bar Cart, 1950s.
Located in Palermo, IT
Italian brass bar cart, 1950s. Glass shelves. Elegant and in good condition. 4 swivel wheels. Minor signs of wear. We guarantee prompt shipping in a wooden crate with appropriate pac...
Brass
$1,467Sale Price|30% Off
H 29.93 in W 16.93 in D 32.68 in
Mid-Century Modern Italian Brass Bar Cart, 1970s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Midcentury brass bar cart, circa 1970s. It is versatile in size and can be used as a bar or serving cart or as an additional storage space in an office. It has four bottle holders at...
Brass
Vintage BRF Italy Modern Rolling Bar Cart
Located in Doylestown, PA
Uniquely designed modern lacquered wood and chrome two-tier Italian bar cart by BRF. It sits on four fully rotational casters making it very easy to maneuver. The large platform styl...
Chrome
Midentury Modern Wood Rolling Bar Cart, Italy 1960s
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
Vintage Wood and Brass Rolling Bar Cart, Italy 1960s Rare 1960s Italian vintage rolling bar cart features a solid wood frame veneered in dark walnut wood, it exudes warmth and sophi...
Iron
Mid-Century Modern Bar Cart by Cesare Lacca, Walnut & Glass, Italy
By Cassina, Cesare Lacca
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage Mid-Century Modern Italian bar cart made of hand crafted polished Walnut, designed by Cesare Lacca and produced by Cassina, enhanced by detailed wood carvings, in good cond...
Metal, Chrome
Italian Modern Brass Bar Cart
By Cesare Lacca, Gio Ponti, Maison Jansen, Maison Baguès
Located in Houston, TX
Italian Modern Brass Bar Cart. Offered is a handsome Hollywood Regency two tiered brass serving cart, bar cart or trolley. This functional oval cart is large and features two glass s...
Brass
$1,304Sale Price|30% Off
H 32.29 in W 31.11 in D 16.93 in
Italian Vintage Bar Cart, Lucite & Glass, 1980s Modern Design
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
A two tiered bar cart in in lucite/plexiglass with shelves in glass. In very good condition and very stabile. It also is easy to move with the castors working very well. Very nice co...
Glass, Lucite, Plexiglass
Vintage Bar Cart by MB, Italy 1960s
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Elegant bottle trolley designed and created in Italy by M.B. Italia in the glamorous era of the 1960s. The serving cart has two original labels by the manufacturer on its two trays. ...
Formica
Modern Italian Black Faux-Bamboo Rolling Bar Cart
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Chic Italian rolling bar cart having a black anodized metal faux bamboo frame. Hollywood Regency design with a modern twist. Constructed with two tiers inset with black tempered glas...
Brass, Metal
Italian Mid-Century Modern Rolling Bar/Serving Cart
Located in Miami, FL
Cubist Industrial solid chromed metal frame with inset white Formica wengé shelves. In original good condition. The wheels works perfectly.
Metal