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.
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
Round Table in Mahogany Flame Veneers Regency Styled
Located in Prato, IT
Italy, 1960s handcrafted production Regency style In mahogany and mahogany flame veneers Restored and polished a shellac. Measures: Diameter 120 cm He...
Mahogany
$5,392
H 26.38 in Dm 51.19 in
Mid-Century Modern Italian T69 Round Table by O. Borsani and E. Gerli for Tecno
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno, Eugenio Gerli
Located in Prato, IT
Mid-Century Modern Italian "T69" table with round carrara marble top and gold and black aluminum saber legs by Osvaldo Borsani and Eugenio Gerli for Tecno. 1970s The marble top pres...
Carrara Marble, Aluminum
$2,672
H 29.93 in Dm 34.85 in
Mid 19th Century Italian Louis Philippe Antique Round Table in Inlaid Walnut
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
We present an elegant antique Italian round table dating back to the mid-19th century. The table features typical Louis Philippe period features. This walnut table is distinguished ...
Walnut
Object 035 Oak Round Table by NG Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Object 035 oak round table by NG Design Dimensions: D130 x W130 x H70 cm Materials: Powder coated steel, Solid Oak Also Available: All of objects ...
Steel
Object 035 Oak Round Table by NG Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Object 035 Oak Round Table by NG Design Dimensions: D130 x W130 x H70 cm Materials: Powder coated steel, Solid Oak. Also Available: All of objects available in different materials a...
Steel
Minimalist Modern Lacquered Library Table in Ebony on Oak
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Martin and Brockett's Library Table is a chic work horse. Stripped of unnecessary details, its minimalist design makes this table functional for sober book storage...
Wood, Lacquer
Mid Century Bronze and Brass Table Base, Round Design, Europe, 1960
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Beautiful table base made of solid bronze and brass, round top with Diameter of 16”.decorative bottom base with four sides with Phoenix bird style on each corner. Weathered oxidise g...
Brass, Bronze
Walnut Orange MiMi Square Coffee Table by Miduny, Made in Italy
By Ale Preda, Miduny
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Merging clean lines with warm materials, the faceted geometry of the MiMi square coffee table creates a slender, elegant profile punctuated with painted surfaces that capture light. ...
Beech, Plywood, Walnut
Walnut Black MiMi Square Coffee Table by Miduny, Made in Italy
By Miduny, Ale Preda
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Merging clean lines with warm materials, the faceted geometry of the MiMi square coffee table creates a slender, elegant profile punctuated with painted surfaces that capture light. ...
Plywood, Birch, Walnut
Oak White MiMi Square Coffee Table by Miduny, Made in Italy
By Ale Preda, Miduny
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Merging clean lines with warm materials, the faceted geometry of the MiMi Square Coffee Table creates a slender, elegant profile punctuated with painted surfaces that capture light. ...
Beech, Oak, Plywood
Art Deco Modernist Center Table in Ebony Macassar, circa 1935
Located in Devon, England
For your consideration is this wonderfully stylish modernist centre table is the luxury woods of ebony Macassar which dates to the 1930s. There is a central drawer which is connected...
Metal
$68,000 / item
H 29.53 in W 70.87 in D 64.97 in
Melting Dining Table Round Polished Brass Table by Zhipeng Tan
By Zhipeng Tan
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Tan’s practice, since graduating from the China Academy of Art, has been focused on the ancient technique of lost-wax casting. This ancient foundry process has created an intersectio...
Brass