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 Writing Desk "Synchronicity" in Maple & Walnut by Ivan Paradisi
By Ivan Paradisi
Located in Turin, IT
The Synchronicity Desk by Italian designer Ivan Paradisi is a sculptural fusion of geometry and elegance, where form and function move in perfect balance. Entirely handcrafted, this ...
Maple, Walnut, Leather
Modern Italian Writing Desk "Now And Then" in Walnut & Maple by Ivan Paradisi
By Ivan Paradisi
Located in Turin, IT
The "Now And Then" is a modern Italian writing desk in walnut and maple, handcrafted by designer Ivan Paradisi — a contemporary piece where timeless craftsmanship meets poetic design...
Maple, Walnut, Resin
Modern Walnut Writing Desk "Ruby Tuesday" with Metal Inlay by Ivan Paradisi
By Ivan Paradisi
Located in Turin, IT
A sculptural statement of contemporary Italian craftsmanship, "Ruby Tuesday" is a one-of-a-kind modern walnut writing desk, handmade by designer Ivan Paradisi in his Turin atelier. T...
Aluminum
Modern Writing Desk "Gran Torino" in Walnut & Emerald Leather by Ivan Paradisi
By Ivan Paradisi
Located in Turin, IT
The "Gran Torino Special" is a modern Italian writing desk in walnut, maple, and emerald leather, handcrafted by designer Ivan Paradisi — an exclusive reinterpretation of his celebra...
Leather, Maple, Walnut
Large Modern Writing Desk "Gran Torino" in Walnut & Maple by Ivan Paradisi
By Ivan Paradisi
Located in Turin, IT
The "Gran Torino" Crescendo is a large modern Italian writing desk in walnut and maple, handcrafted by designer Ivan Paradisi — an expanded evolution of the studio's celebrated origi...
Leather, Maple, Walnut
Modern Italian Writing Desk "Gran Torino" in Walnut & Maple by Ivan Paradisi
By Ivan Paradisi
Located in Turin, IT
The "Gran Torino" is a modern Italian writing desk in walnut and maple, handcrafted in Turin by designer Ivan Paradisi — a sculptural interpretation of the...
Leather, Maple, Walnut
Modern by Giuseppe Carpanelli Cartesio Writing Desk in Ebony
By Carpanelli
Located in Desio, IT
Writing desk made with a mix of raw materials: wood, leather, stainless steel and glass. Drawers in curved plywood, with a Makassar ebony finishing, equipped with drawers with full-e...
Ebony
Wooden Writing Desk with Drawers and Black Lacquered Legs
Located in Madrid, ES
Large desk veneered with dark wood, front with four drawers with gold-colored pulls. Legs of black lacquered metal.
Metal
Oscar Writing Desk
By Guerra Vanni
Located in Milan, IT
A remarkable piece of refined taste, this splendid writing desk with 3 drawers and push pull blumotion expertly combines tradition with modernity. The fabulous design of the new Osca...
Silver Leaf
Argentine Exotic Wood Sabre-Leg Writing Desk from Costantini, Uccello
By Costantini
Located in New York, NY
The Uccello Writing Desk is handcrafted one by one in Costantini's workshop in Buenos Aires. The surface of the table can be specified in any species of wood, or color, or really any...
Wood
Gianfranco Frattini Rosewood Writing Desk
By Bernini, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Washington, DC
A beautiful Midcentury rosewood writing desk by an Italian design icon, Gianfranco Frattini for Bernini was made in Italy in 1957. This sleek proportioned desk is model 530 and featu...
Rosewood
Penelope Elm Writing Desk by Almond & Co., Modern Design in USA
Located in San Francisco, CA
A free-standing honey-colored elm writing desk with single lockable front drawer, arched apron, and tapered legs. Modern construction in the style of Peter Vilhelm Jensen-Klint, circ...
Brass
