Ico & Luisa Parisi Dining Room Chairs

Italian

The Italian architect, artist and furniture designer Ico Parisi (1916–96) and his wife and frequent collaborator, Luisa Parisi (1914–90), formed one of the most prolific and spirited European design teams of the postwar period. Together they created a magnetic aesthetic that combines the refined angularity and elegance of the work of Gio Ponti with the liveliness and lightness of the furniture of Carlo Mollino.

Ico Parisi — his first name is short for Domenico — was born and raised in Palermo. He moved to the northern Italian city of Como in the early 1930s and lived and worked there the remainder of his life. He initially studied and worked as a civil engineer, but later became an associate in the office of architect Giuseppe Terragni, a leading light of the stern and formal Rationalist design movement. Ico moved in artistic circles that included Lucio Fontana and Bruno Munari; after he married Luisa Aiani — a former student of Gio Ponti’s — in 1947 their design studio became known as an artists’ salon. The couple’s big break as designers came the following year when their work was shown, along with that of Carlo Mollino, Paolo Buffa, Franco Albini and other greats, leading to contracts with manufacturers such as Cassina and Singer & Sons.

What attracted these firms was the Parisis’ fluency with a wide array of furniture forms. No two looks are quite alike. Their body of work includes a series of coffee and dining tables and consoles for Singer & Sons created in the early 1950s that feature notch-edged tops and javelin-shaped legs, and cabinets and credenzas such as those with plain fronts and molded-teak and plywood detailing for MIM Rome (1959). Their chairs range from sleek dining pieces with supple, bone-shaped backrests for Singer & Sons to the lush Model 813 Uovo, or Egg chair, for Cassina (1951). Then, as now, Parisi furnishings can fill an entire decor, yet seem eclectic and at the height of style.

Creator: Ico & Luisa Parisi

Ico & Luisa Parisi MidCentury Modern Italian Walnut and Bouclè Dining Chairs 50s

$3,115Sale Price|29% Off

Ico & Luisa Parisi MidCentury Modern Italian Walnut and Bouclè Dining Chairs 50s

By Ico & Luisa Parisi

Located in Puglia, Puglia

Ico & Luisa Parisi for Ariberto Colombo, Cantù, set of four rare walnut dining chairs. Sculptural structure with slightly curved butterfly backrest, frame seat with original springs ...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ico & Luisa Parisi Dining Room Chairs

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Bouclé, Walnut

Set of 5 Ico & Luisa Parisi Chairs, Model 814, Cassina

$12,917 / set

Set of 5 Ico & Luisa Parisi Chairs, Model 814, Cassina

By Ico & Luisa Parisi, Cassina

Located in Wolfurt, AT

Rare set of five model 814 chairs designed by Ico & Luisa Parisi and produced by Cassina in 1961. The chairs feature solid walnut wood frames with original dark brown imitation l...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ico & Luisa Parisi Dining Room Chairs

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Wood

Ico & Luisa Parisi Rare Set of Six Mid-century Modern Velvet Dining Chairs, 50s

$9,864Sale Price / set|30% Off

Ico & Luisa Parisi Rare Set of Six Mid-century Modern Velvet Dining Chairs, 50s

By Ariberto Colombo, Ico & Luisa Parisi

Located in Puglia, Puglia

Ico & Luisa Parisi for Ariberto Colombo, Cantù, set of six rare rosewood dining chairs. Sculptural structure with slightly curved butterfly-shaped padded back, padded seat suspended ...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ico & Luisa Parisi Dining Room Chairs

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Velvet, Walnut

Set of 4 Italian Dining Chairs by Ico & Luisa Parisi for Ariberto Colombo, 1950s

$5,636 / set

H 36.62 in W 16.54 in D 19.3 in

Set of 4 Italian Dining Chairs by Ico & Luisa Parisi for Ariberto Colombo, 1950s

By Ico Parisi

Located in Paris, FR

20th-century collectible dining chairs designed by the iconic duo Ico and Luisa Parisi for Ariberto Colombo, mid-1950s. A classic, sculptural silhouette defined by a gently curved ba...

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ico & Luisa Parisi Dining Room Chairs

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Upholstery, Beech

Set of 3 Mahogany Dining Chairs in the manner of Ico Parisi 1960s

$2,877 / set

H 35.04 in W 17.72 in D 18.51 in

Set of 3 Mahogany Dining Chairs in the manner of Ico Parisi 1960s

By Ico Parisi

Located in Berlin, DE

3 Dining Chairs in the manner of Ico Parisi, Italy - 1960s. Reupholstery option available in our in-house atelier. Please ask for a quote.

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ico & Luisa Parisi Dining Room Chairs

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Fabric, Wood, Mahogany

Mid Century Italian Ebonized Dining Chairs Style Ico & Luisa Parisi, 1950s

$9,000 / set

H 39.25 in W 16.63 in D 19 in

Mid Century Italian Ebonized Dining Chairs Style Ico & Luisa Parisi, 1950s

By Ico & Luisa Parisi

Located in Chula Vista, CA

For your consideration, a Set of six (6) Italian dining chairs. Made in Italy Circa the 1950s. Sculptural wooden chairs elegantly curved clean modern lines. No label present. Desig...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ico & Luisa Parisi Dining Room Chairs

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Brass

Set of Six Mid Century Modern Danish Dining Chairs

$4,750 / set

H 30.71 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in

Set of Six Mid Century Modern Danish Dining Chairs

By Hans J. Wegner, Finn Juhl, Neils O. Möller

Located in Dronten, NL

Unique set of 6 beautifully crafted Scandinavian dining chairs in teak and dark chocolate brown Naugahyde in all original condition. The backrests of the chairs have a wonderful cons...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Ico & Luisa Parisi Dining Room Chairs

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Naugahyde, Teak

Set of Six Mid-Century Modern Dining Chairs, 4 Side-Chairs & 2 Arm-Chairs

$5,395Sale Price / set|35% Off

H 37.75 in W 21.75 in D 18.25 in

Set of Six Mid-Century Modern Dining Chairs, 4 Side-Chairs & 2 Arm-Chairs

By John Widdicomb

Located in Huntington, NY

A Set of 6 John Widdicomb Mid-Century Modern dining chairs, 4 side-chairs & 2 arm-chairs Measure: Seat height 17.5.

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ico & Luisa Parisi Dining Room Chairs

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Naugahyde, Walnut

Two Chairs by Ico and Luisa Parisi, Italy, 1950s

$3,288 / set

H 34.65 in W 17.33 in D 20.08 in

Two Chairs by Ico and Luisa Parisi, Italy, 1950s

By Ico & Luisa Parisi

Located in Greding, DE

Pair of refined side chairs in polished maple, featuring the designers’ signature bow-shaped backrests and slender, sculptural frames. The seats are upholstered and have been newly c...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ico & Luisa Parisi Dining Room Chairs

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Fabric, Maple

Set of 12 Gio Ponti Leggera Model 646 Dining Chairs for Cassina, Italy, 1950s

$21,952 / set

H 32.29 in W 14.97 in D 18.9 in

Set of 12 Gio Ponti Leggera Model 646 Dining Chairs for Cassina, Italy, 1950s

By Gio Ponti, Cassina

Located in Lewes, East Sussex

A wonderful set of twelve original, early Gio Ponti Leggera Model 646 dining chairs, Cassina, Italy, 1950s. In restored condition with new ...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ico & Luisa Parisi Dining Room Chairs

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Fabric, Wood

Set of Eight Dining Chairs Attributed to Ico Parisi

$5,800 / set

H 36.5 in W 16.5 in D 19.5 in

Set of Eight Dining Chairs Attributed to Ico Parisi

By Ico Parisi

Located in Stockton, NJ

A set of eight rare dining chairs attributed to Ico Parisi. Wonderful proportions and design. Excellent condition with new tweed upholstery.

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ico & Luisa Parisi Dining Room Chairs

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Upholstery, Wood

Set of Two Dining Room Chairs by Ico Parisi Model 110, Italy 1960s

$2,877

H 30.71 in W 18.12 in D 18.51 in

Set of Two Dining Room Chairs by Ico Parisi Model 110, Italy 1960s

By Figli di Amadeo Cassina, Ico Parisi

Located in Hellouw, NL

Ico Parisi’s talent for refining structure into elegance is evident in this rare pair of Model 110 dining chairs, designed in 1961 for Figli di Amedeo Cassina in Meda. The model is w...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ico & Luisa Parisi Dining Room Chairs

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Fabric, Teak

Set of Six Mid-Century Dining Chairs

$1,800 / set

H 30.5 in W 18.5 in D 20 in

Set of Six Mid-Century Dining Chairs

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Vintage set of six dining chairs in walnut with slat backs. Two armchairs and four side chairs with original fabric. Armchairs: 30.5h, 22w, 20d Side chairs: 30.5h, 18.5w, 20d Please ...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Ico & Luisa Parisi Dining Room Chairs

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Walnut

Set of Six Mid-Century Modern Walnut Dining Chairs

$1,400

H 17 in W 19.5 in D 20.5 in

Set of Six Mid-Century Modern Walnut Dining Chairs

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A unique set of (6) vintage modern dining chairs designed in the style of, "Elliots of Newbury." The set includes four slipper dining chairs and two armchairs. These chairs boast a sculpted cut-out backrest with an angled design that ensures maximum comfort. Sturdy and stylish walnut dining chairs with...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Ico & Luisa Parisi Dining Room Chairs

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Wood

Afra & Tobia Scarpa Leather Model 121 Dining Chair for Cassina, 1967, Set of 10

$24,661 / set

H 31.5 in W 18.9 in D 23.23 in

Afra & Tobia Scarpa Leather Model 121 Dining Chair for Cassina, 1967, Set of 10

By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa

Located in Vicenza, IT

Set of ten Model 121 dining chairs, designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa and produced by the Italian manufacturer Cassina in 1967. They feature black and English red leather upholstery...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ico & Luisa Parisi Dining Room Chairs

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Leather, Walnut

Previously Available Items

Set of Six Ico & Luisa Parisi Model 814 Dining Chairs for Cassina, Italy 1961

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H 30.71 in W 22.05 in D 22.45 in

Set of Six Ico & Luisa Parisi Model 814 Dining Chairs for Cassina, Italy 1961

By Cassina, Ico & Luisa Parisi

Located in Hellouw, NL

These dining chairs designed by Ico and Luisa Parisi in 1961 showcase a harmonious blend of functionality and aesthetic elegance. Produced by Cassina, model 814 embodies the design p...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ico & Luisa Parisi Dining Room Chairs

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Walnut

Lacquered Brass Dining Chairs by Ico Luisa Parisi, 1950s, Set of 6

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H 37.41 in W 16.54 in D 16.54 in

Lacquered Brass Dining Chairs by Ico Luisa Parisi, 1950s, Set of 6

By Ico & Luisa Parisi

Located in Montelabbate, PU

Set of 6 black lacquered Ico Parisi chairs with brass tips from the 50's, and seat covered in ivory leatherette.

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ico & Luisa Parisi Dining Room Chairs

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Brass

Set of Six Ico and Luisa Parisi Ebonized Dining Chairs by Ariberto Colombo, 1952

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H 36.23 in W 16.93 in D 16.93 in

Set of Six Ico and Luisa Parisi Ebonized Dining Chairs by Ariberto Colombo, 1952

By Ico & Luisa Parisi, Ariberto Colombo

Located in Rome, IT

Set of iconic Ico & Luisa Parisi dining chairs manufactured by Ariberto Colombo, Cantù, circa 1952 this version with a wooden backrest is a later version; the original version is ...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ico & Luisa Parisi Dining Room Chairs

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Velvet, Mahogany

Ico Parisi and Luisa Parisi Dining Chairs for Ariberto Colombo, 1948, Set of 6

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H 36.62 in W 16.54 in D 15.75 in

Ico Parisi and Luisa Parisi Dining Chairs for Ariberto Colombo, 1948, Set of 6

By Ariberto Colombo, Ico & Luisa Parisi, Ico Parisi

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

Ico Parisi and Luisa Parisi dining chairs for Ariberto Colombo, 1948, set of 6 Set of six chairs designed by Ico Parisi, circa 1945. Produced by Ariberto Colombo in Cantù, Italy, in...

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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ico & Luisa Parisi Dining Room Chairs

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Velvet, Beech

Ico & Luisa Parisi Rare Set of Six Rosewood Dining Chairs

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H 35.75 in W 19 in D 22 in

Ico & Luisa Parisi Rare Set of Six Rosewood Dining Chairs

By Ico & Luisa Parisi

Located in New York, NY

Ico & Luisa Parisi for Ariberto Colombo, Cantù, set of six rare rosewood dining chairs. Sculptural frame with slightly curved butterfly-shaped upholstered backrest, upholstered seat ...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ico & Luisa Parisi Dining Room Chairs

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Velvet, Rosewood

Wonderful Set of 12 Dining Chairs by Ico and Luisa Parisi, Cassina, 1961

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H 30.32 in W 22.05 in D 23.23 in

Wonderful Set of 12 Dining Chairs by Ico and Luisa Parisi, Cassina, 1961

By Ico & Luisa Parisi

Located in Piacenza, Italy

12 walnut dining chairs by Ico e Luisa Parisi. Model n.814 Cassina 1961 Bibl. G. Gramigna,Repertorio 1950/2000 Vol I pag.87 Domus, n.385,December...

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1960s Italian Vintage Ico & Luisa Parisi Dining Room Chairs

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Walnut

Exceptional Set of Twelve Ico & Luisa Parisi Dining Armchairs

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H 29.53 in W 22.05 in D 23.23 in

Exceptional Set of Twelve Ico & Luisa Parisi Dining Armchairs

By Ico & Luisa Parisi, Cassina

Located in Rome, IT

Set of 12 Ico & Luisa Parisi dining armchairs model n. "814" by Cassina,1961 walnut and white cotton original paper label measures: h .75cm 56 x 59 cm (each armchair) height...

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1960s Italian Modern Vintage Ico & Luisa Parisi Dining Room Chairs

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Cotton, Walnut

Ico & Luisa Parisi Set Of Six dinign Chiars

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H 35.04 in W 20.08 in D 16.93 in

Ico & Luisa Parisi Set Of Six dinign Chiars

By Ico & Luisa Parisi

Located in Rome, IT

Important set of 6 chiars by Ico and Luisa Parisi 1955 Walnut and red cotton Manufactured by Ariberto Colombo, Italy Measures:h 89 cm , 43 x 51 cm height seat: 47 cm

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1950s Italian Vintage Ico & Luisa Parisi Dining Room Chairs

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Walnut

Ico & Luisa Parisi dining room chairs for sale on 1stDibs.

Ico & Luisa Parisi dining room chairs are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Ico & Luisa Parisi dining room chairs, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original dining room chairs by Ico & Luisa Parisi were created in the mid-century modern style in italy during the 1950s. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider dining room chairs by Figli di Amadeo Cassina, Arflex, and Guglielmo Ulrich. Prices for Ico & Luisa Parisi dining room chairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $4,438 and can go as high as $30,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $10,652.