Mid-century furniture by Ico Parisi (Italy)

Ico Parisi was a prolific Italian architect and designer who worked primarily in the mid-century modern style. He was born in Palermo in 1916 and moved to Como with his family in 1925. There, he studied architecture and design at the Brera Academy of Fine Arts. He began his professional career in the early 1940s, working as an architect and designer for a variety of clients. He was particularly interested in creating furniture that was both functional and aesthetically pleasing. His designs were often characterized by their simple lines, elegant materials, and innovative use of space.

In the 1950s, Ico Parisi began to collaborate with a number of Italian furniture manufacturers, including Cassina, Singer & Sons, MIM Rome, Arflex, Zanotta, Poltrona Frau, Bonaldo, Baxter, Minotti and B&B Italia. He designed a wide range of furniture for these companies, including chairs, tables, sofas, and cabinets. Some of Ico more...

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Attributed to Ico Parisi Parchment side table, two goat skin…

Attributed to Ico Parisi Parchment side table, two goat skin wrapped hardwood shelves with a black lacquered timber frame with brass ball fittings. Italy, c 1950s, 67.5 cm high, 41.5 cm wide, 29 cm deep

A pair of Ico Parisi green velvet chairs for Ariberto Colombo,…

Green Velvet Chairs by Ico Parisi for Ariberto Colombo

A pair of Ico Parisi green velvet chairs for Ariberto Colombo, 1950s, Italy. With walnut legs and reupholstered in a lux velvet olive of the Zepel range, from James Dunlop textiles. Height 87.5 cm, width 76.5 cm, depth 81.5 cm

Ico Parisi Pa'1947 console for Cassina, black stained ashwood…

Ico Parisi Console for Cassina, 1947

Ico Parisi Pa'1947 console for Cassina, black stained ashwood with brass fittings. Stamped N0053. Italy, designed 1947, 74.5 cm high, 151 cm wide, 40 cm deep

Ico & Luisa Parisi double valet stand for Fratelli Reguitti,…

Reguitti Double Valet Stand by Ico & Luisa Parisi

Ico & Luisa Parisi double valet stand for Fratelli Reguitti, wooden frame with brass fittings on castors. Stamped. Italy, c 1950s, 104 cm high, 47 cm wide, 36 cm deep

Desk chair attributed to Ico Parisi, swivel timber base, green…

Green Leather Swivel Chair by Ico Parisi

Desk chair attributed to Ico Parisi, swivel timber base, green leather with studded arms. Italy, c 1950s, 89 cm high, 62 cm wide, 61 cm deep.

Ico Parisi auto trolley, two tier auto trolley with glass…

Rosewood Auto Trolley with Glass Shelves by Ico Parisi

Ico Parisi auto trolley, two tier auto trolley with glass shelves. Lacquered rosewood body with brass handle features. Rubber and brass castors, Italy, c 1950s, 82 cm high, 50 cm wide, 87 cm deep

An elegant Ico Parisi bar cart, in mahagony and glass, with two…

Ico Parisi Mahogany Bar Cart with Removable Tray

An elegant Ico Parisi bar cart, in mahagony and glass, with two tiers. The upper is removable and can be used as a tray, height 74 cm, width 77.5 cm, depth 44.5 cm

Ico Parisi stools, pair of Italian leather top fruitwood stools,…

Pair of Ico Parisi Leather Top Stools

Ico Parisi stools, pair of Italian leather top fruitwood stools, 1950's, 46 cm height, 30 cm dia

Ico Parisi Italian wall unit, lacquered shelving and bar, Italy,…

Ico Parisi Lacquered Wall Unit

Ico Parisi Italian wall unit, lacquered shelving and bar, Italy, c 1950s, 161 cm high, 166 cm wide, 33 cm deep

Attributed to Ico Parisi (Italian), Side Cabinet, c. 1950,…

Parisian Mahogany Side Cabinet with Mirror Top

Attributed to Ico Parisi (Italian), Side Cabinet, c. 1950, mahogany, with a bevelled mirror glass inset top and brass caped feet, height 71.5 cm width 100 cm depth 35.5 cm

Ico Parisi, drop front cabinet rosewood with blondewood…

Parisian Drop Front Cabinet in Rosewood and Blondewood Interior

Ico Parisi, drop front cabinet rosewood with blondewood interior, Italy, c. 1950s

Ico Parisi. Rattan footstool of ovoid shape, (A/F)

Ovoid Rattan Footstool by Ico Parisi (A/F)

Ico Parisi. Rattan footstool of ovoid shape, (A/F)

An Italian circular dining table attributed to Ico Parisi. C.…

Ico Parisi Rosewood Dining Table with Metal Legs

An Italian circular dining table attributed to Ico Parisi. C. 1950s rosewood, with black metal legs