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.
Italian Rosewood Gueridon Chess Table, 21st Century by Ivan Paradisi
By Ivan Paradisi
Located in Turin, IT
Italian gueridon chess table in rosewood with a chessboard of maple and black walnut marquetry, colored maple and brass accents, 21st century, made in Turin. Measures 86 × 70 × 75 cm...
Brass
Italian Walnut & Maple Gueridon Side Table, 21st Century — Sway by Ivan Paradisi
By Ivan Paradisi
Located in Turin, IT
Italian gueridon side table in walnut, colored maple and brass with inlaid maple discs and delicate brass detailing, 21st century, made in Turin. Measures 65 cm diameter × 75 cm high...
Brass
Italian Black Lacquer Gueridon Side Table, 21st Century — Sway by Ivan Paradisi
By Ivan Paradisi
Located in Turin, IT
Italian gueridon side table in black lacquer, wood and brass with a deep, reflective finish, 21st century, made in Turin. Measures 65 cm diameter × 75 cm high. Made to order in the T...
Brass
$14,900
H 37.01 in W 18.51 in D 14.97 in
Italy 18th Century Louis XV Walnut Side Table Gueridon with Drawings
Located in Brescia, IT
18th Century Louis XV Italian (Tuscany) walnut side table with drawings. It was a work table to contain embroidery accessories, a very charming piece. It shows a beautiful proportio...
Walnut
$1,151 / item
H 17.33 in W 9.85 in D 31.5 in
21st Century Concrete Contemporary Side Table, Dark Grey Glossy Cement
By Gaia Rebecchini, Laura Mochi Onori, Lorenzo Rebecchini
Located in Rome, Lazio
The Tadao line, created in homage to the famous architect with whom we share a minimalist approach and the creative use of the material, is the perfect synthesis of our philosophy: o...
Concrete
$1,151 / item
H 17.33 in W 9.85 in D 31.5 in
21st Century Concrete Contemporary Side Table, Light Grey Silver Cement
By Gaia Rebecchini, Laura Mochi Onori, Lorenzo Rebecchini
Located in Rome, Lazio
The Tadao line, created in homage to the famous architect with whom we share a minimalist approach and the creative use of the material, is the perfect synthesis of our philosophy: o...
Concrete
$1,043 / item
H 19.69 in Dm 17.33 in
21st Century Aile Folding Table in Real Calf Leather Handmade in Italy
By Pinetti
Located in Bagnatica, Lombardia
Functionality meets style for an easy-to-use foldable design. Our practical Aile coffee tables can be opened and closed with a simple gesture using its...
Leather
19th Century Walnut Gueridon or Side Table with Tripod Base
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
This elegant 19th century Napoleon III period walnut guéridon, or pedestal side table, exemplifies the timeless charm of classical French and English-inspired furniture design. Craft...
Walnut
$2,659Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 14.57 in Dm 23.63 in
21st Century Customizable Across Round Red Lacquered Coffee Table in Iron
Located in Roma, IT
An iron origami that seems light, a game of cross shaped forms and surfaces of any geometric shape define this collection of tables, characterized by a feature common to all my protects: colour. The cross shaped base fits any shape of top, all produced with a 3mm metal plate of customizable colour, a project in the making, a construction game in which the end user is free to create their own custom table, a project within a project. The top could be Round, Oval, Elliptical or Squared with a custom made dimensions. Customer can choose any color from Ral Code. This one is RED Ral 3003...
Iron
$3,450
H 32.13 in Dm 19.5 in
French Louis XV Style 'Belle Époque' Giltwood Carved Guéridon Table Marble Top
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A French Louis XV Style 'Belle Époque' giltwood carved Guéridon side table with marble top. The circular giltwood carved apron with an floral acanthus and bouquets, raised on four ca...
Marble
$1,501 / item
H 26.78 in W 17.72 in D 25.6 in
21st Century Leather & Walnut Wood Dedalo Folding Table Handcrafed in Italy
By Pinetti
Located in Bagnatica, Lombardia
We have combined the practicality of a removable tray and foldable legs with the elegance of essential lines. Dedalo is our side table made with a walnut wood structure refined wi...
Leather, Walnut
Ceramic and black Metal Gueridons / Side tables signed by Dalo
By Dalo
Located in Paris, FR
Black and white enameled earthenware and black metal . DaLo's creation , one of a kind by the french ceramists. Price is for one (4 gueridons availables).
Ceramic
$2,636 / item
H 21.66 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
21st Century Leather & Walnut Wood Chelsea Folding Table Handmade in Italy
By Pinetti
Located in Bagnatica, Lombardia
This side table line is one of Pinetti's latest collections. Chelsea folding tables are made of walnut wood and carry 2 removable trays, in exquisite Italian leather. Due to its ...
Leather, Walnut
$11,347 / item
H 28.75 in W 79.53 in D 20.48 in
21st Century Grisaille Oak and Brass Etruscan Sofa Table
By Benedikt Bolza Design
Located in Lisciano Niccone, Perugia
A grisaille oak and brass sofa table. B.B. - Inspired by Etruscan designs, it can be used either behind a sofa or as a great object table against the wall. Its construction allows...
Steel
$4,217 / item
H 433.08 in W 21.66 in D 19.69 in
21st Century Contemporary Side Table Handmade in Italy by Ilaria Bianchi
By Ilaria Bianchi
Located in Milan, IT
Metall varnished structure fused Bronze element, and Pink Quartzite marble sit "Alcova" side table - Ilaria Bianchi Dimensions: 30 x 55 x 55 cm Materi...
Metal, Bronze