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... Parisi's most iconic mid-century modern designs include the Uovo chair (1951), the Selene table (1951) and the Ruota bookcase (1960). These manufacturers continue to produce Ico Parisi furniture today, using the same high-quality materials and construction techniques that he used when he was alive.

Ico Parisi continued to work as a designer and architect until his death in 1996. less...