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 Marquetry Jewelry Box "Caruso" in Brown Wood by Ivan Paradisi
By Ivan Paradisi
Located in Turin, IT
The "Caruso" is a handmade Italian jewelry box in colored eucalyptus, crafted in marquetry by designer Ivan Paradisi in his Turin atelier. Like the spare, unforgettable accompanimen...
Leather, Wood
$17,440Sale Price|40% Off
Modern Tiger Sculpture in Zebrawood & Wenge Marquetry by Ivan Paradisi
By Ivan Paradisi
Located in Turin, IT
The "Tiger" is a modern wood sculpture in zebrawood and wenge, handcrafted by Italian designer Ivan Paradisi. Animal sculptures hold an important place in Paradisi's body of work — ...
Wenge, Zebra Wood
Modern Walnut Bull Sculpture "Taurus" in Marquetry by Ivan Paradisi, Italy
By Ivan Paradisi
Located in Turin, IT
The "Taurus" is a modern walnut bull sculpture, crafted entirely by hand by Italian designer Ivan Paradisi. Animal sculptures hold an important place in Paradisi's body of work — ex...
Padouk, Wenge, Walnut, Maple
$320
H 9.75 in W 8.63 in D 2.75 in
Wooden Zodiac Taurus Bull Wall Plaque Relief Brutalist Midcentury, German, 1970s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful wooden wall plaque relief sign, made in the Brutalist style in Germany in the 1970s. This is a wonderful Zodiac sign. This can be used as a Wall decoration or as a decorati...
Plywood
Granada Moorish Spain Inlaid Marquetry Jewelry Music Box
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
1950s Moorish Spain Music Box: This exquisite handcrafted box, made in Granada, Spain, showcases the intricate art of Islamic Moorish marquetry. The ...
Fruitwood
$260Sale Price|20% Off
H 7.4 in W 7.4 in D 5.5 in
Italian Medium Size Brown Leather Jewelry Box, Mid-Century Modern
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Mid-Size Leather Jewelry Box, Italy Circa 1950's Feminine as well as charming mid-size leather box hand crafted in brown leather and gold embossed monogram. Monogram letters are M.H...
Leather, Fabric
$380
H 3.25 in W 6.25 in D 2.5 in
Bitossi Rimini Blue Ceramic Bull Sculpture by Aldo Londi, Italy, 1960s
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Bitossi Ceramic Sculpture by Aldo Londi, Rimini Blu, Italy, 1960s An exceptional Mid-Century Italian ceramic sculpture by Bitossi, designed by Aldo Londi in the 1960s. This rare piec...
Ceramic
$1,222
H 1.58 in W 11.82 in D 5.52 in
Mid-Century Modern Wooden Jewelry Box with Coastal Marquetry, Italy
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Mid-Century Modern hinged wooden box with intricate coastal scene marquetry, Italy 1950s. This elegant vintage rectangular box is crafted from wood, featuring a stunning hand-inlaid ...
Wood
$313
H 2.37 in W 5.12 in D 3.94 in
Onyx Box Decorative or Jewelry Box Brown Color Made in Italy circa 1970
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Box in onyx, in a green color. It is a decorative or jewelry box, made in Italy circa 1970.
Onyx
Sculpture Taurus Women
Located in Paris, FR
Taurus women sculpture on base, all in solid bronze. Made in 2014, unique piece made from France. Base L 20 x D 20cm. .
Bronze
Burl Wood Jewelry Box
Located in New York, NY
A small round burl wood trinket or jewelry box with pyramid-like top. Perfect for any desk or vanity area to hold small items. Shown with cocktail ring (available separately.) Dimens...
Burl, Wood
Wood Jewelry Box
Located in New York, NY
A rectangular wood box, Postmodern design period, circa late-20h century. Box has three wood hues, velvet lined, easy open/close lid. Very good condition as shown.
Velvet, Wood
Italian Florentine Gold Gilt Wood Trinket Jewelry Box
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Charming Italian Mid-Century Florentine hand crafted box. This gilt-wood box can be used to store your favorite pieces of jewelry as well a stand alone piece on a coffee table as dec...
Wood, Giltwood, Paint
Italian Florentine Rectangular Wood Trinket Jewelry Box, 1960's
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Large charming Italian Mid-Century Florentine hand crafted box with classical scenes. This gilt-wood box with red, gold and black detailing can be used t...
Wood, Giltwood
$395
H 2.25 in W 4.5 in D 5.5 in
Inlaid Marquetry Jewelry Box, Walnut Wood, Moorish Style, Spain, 1940
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Spanish Moorish Marquetry Walnut Trinket Box, Granada, circa 1940 An exquisite and highly decorative Spanish marquetry footed box, handcrafted in Gr...
Wood
Sold
H 3.94 in W 7.88 in D 7.88 in
21st Century "Caruso" Leather and White Maple Jewelry Box handmade, Italy
By Ivan Paradisi
Located in Turin, IT
Caruso box is handmade from precious type of wood. Its simple, like accompaniment to Caruso song, design doesn’t need more, as the beauty is in the delicate work of an artisan: the w...
Maple, Leather