Ico and Luisa Parisi
Icons of Mid-Century Italian Modernism
Ico and Luisa Parisi were a visionary designer couple who shaped postwar Italian modernism through architecture, furniture, and decorative arts. Trained under Giuseppe Terragni and Gio Ponti, they founded Studio La Ruota in Como in 1948, blending artistic abstraction with functional design. Their sculptural furniture, including iconic models like the 813 Uovo chair and 691 for Cassina, earned international acclaim and Compasso d’Oro nominations. Their work remains a hallmark of organic elegance and Italian design innovation.

Original Thonet B64 chair by Marcel Breuer , 1930s
Mid century Murano 'Torciglione' Glass Chandelier by Mazzega, Italy 1970s
Rare Grete Jalk teak lounge chairs in aniline cognac leather for Cado, Denmark, late 1960s
Italian mid-century sofa by Linea Valentini, 1980s
Arne Vodder style rosewood drop-leaf dining table, Denmark, 1960s
Pair of reupholstered Italian lounge armchairs in Gio Ponti style, 1950s
Set of 3 vintage Danish modern nesting tables in teak in J. Andersen CFC style, 1960s
Soriana sofa by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, in fully natural aniline cognac leather, Italy, 1970s
Rosewood and cane side table w. hidden drawer by Severin Hansen for Haslev, Denmark, 1960s
Ico Parisi rosewood and mahogany coffe table, Italy 1960s. 






