Ico Parisi Bookcases

Two-module bookcase model Urio designed by Ico Parisi for MIM Roma in the 1960s. The two modules contain three storage cabinets and a teak drawer cabinet all anchored to aluminum upr...

Ico Parisi was an Italian architect and designer, born in Palermo in 1916. His activity, marked by continuous experimentation, consists in an incessant research in the fields of arch...

Ico Parisi bookcase, mod. 457, De Baggis production, lacquered wood, mahogany, brass, Italy, 1955. This bookcase with four shelves in different colors was originally designed for...

An Ico Parisi bookcase in mahogany veneer with a glass shelf and brass accents.

Rare “Urio” modular wall system designed by Ico and Luisa Parisi for MIM, Rome, Italy, 1957. This important piece is part of the pioneering work developed by Ico and Luisa Parisi within the MIM (Mobili Italiani Moderni) production system in Rome, representing one of the earliest and most sophisticated examples of Italian modular architectural furniture. The system is conceived not as a simple storage unit but as an architectural composition, in which structure, rhythm, and modularity define the spatial organization of an interior. The two-module configuration allows for flexible arrangements, reflecting the experimental approach of postwar Italian design, in which furniture was conceived as an extension of architectural space. Made of wood veneer with metal structural elements, the system combines contrasting finishes and geometric clarity, creating a strong visual identity even when used in a partial configuration. The original design allowed for multiple combinations, including wall-mounted and freestanding arrangements. Created in 1957, the Urio system reflects the collaboration between Ico Parisi and Luisa Aiani Parisi—a key partnership in Italian modernism—and is closely associated with the avant-garde design culture of Milan and Rome in the late 1950s. A highly collectible example of Italian architectural furniture design, suitable for modern interiors, design studios, and curated architectural spaces. Professionally preserved in very good vintage condition, with minor wear consistent with its age and use. KEYWORDS 1STDIBS Ico Parisi Luisa Parisi Urio Modular System MIM Roma Mid-Century Wall System Architectural Bookshelf Modular Wall Unit Italian Modular Furniture Italian Design 1957 Mid-Century Modern Italy Italian Modernism Wall-Mounted System Architectural Furniture Teak Modular Shelving...

Magazine holder is an original design item realized by Ico Parisi in the half of 20th century. A precoius wooden magazine holder decorated wi...