MARCANTONIO Decorative Boxes
From his Puppy Pouffe lounge chair resembling a shaggy Puli dog to a 13-foot tall handmade giraffe sculpture in fiberglass holding a classic Marie-Thérèse-style chandelier, the whimsical chairs, table lamps and decorative objects created by MARCANTONIO mix originality, humor, mystery and functionality, with a dash of irony for good measure.
Born Marcantonio Raimondi Malerba in 1976 in Massa Lombarda, the artist and designer studied at the Severini Art Institute and Academy of Fine Arts in Ravenna. While there, he explored the relationship between irony and nature — two recurring themes in his works — and developed a fascination with artists such as René Magritte and Marcel Duchamp.
Following graduation, MARCANTONIO collaborated with architects and worked in theater production before delving into art and furniture design. In 2010, he exhibited his series of Sprout chairs at the Salone del Mobile, which garnered critical acclaim and gained the attention of other ultra-modernist designers such as Mogg, Qeeboo, Natuzzi and Altreforme. MARCANTONIO has also engaged in several fruitful partnerships, notably with Italian design brand Seletti — for which he created his iconic anatomically correct heart-shaped vase — and Scarlet Splendour, manufacturer of his caricatural Forest chair, which is part of his Vegetal Animal series.
Although MARCANTONIO’s designs border on Surrealist and dreamlike, his pieces suggest a sense of “elegant irony.” His coffee tables, floor lamps, cabinets and other objects and furnishings, which feature intricate inlays and chic colors, are made with materials such as suede, brass and fine wool, and strike a balance between luxurious and amusing.
MARCANTONIO’s works have been exhibited at art galleries and shows throughout Europe. His pieces have also been featured in several major international publications such as Architectural Digest, GQ, Marie Claire, ELLE and Vanity Fair.
On 1stDibs, discover a range of MARCANTONIO seating, tables and lighting.
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern MARCANTONIO Decorative Boxes
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern MARCANTONIO Decorative Boxes
Brass
2010s Philippine MARCANTONIO Decorative Boxes
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern MARCANTONIO Decorative Boxes
Plywood
1980s Moroccan Tribal Vintage MARCANTONIO Decorative Boxes
Brass
1970s Moroccan Moorish Vintage MARCANTONIO Decorative Boxes
Brass
19th Century British Victorian Antique MARCANTONIO Decorative Boxes
Brass, Zinc
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern MARCANTONIO Decorative Boxes
Plywood
2010s American Art Deco MARCANTONIO Decorative Boxes
Brass, Steel
Late 19th Century British Antique MARCANTONIO Decorative Boxes
Mahogany
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique MARCANTONIO Decorative Boxes
Brass
19th Century British Campaign Antique MARCANTONIO Decorative Boxes
Brass
Mid-20th Century American American Craftsman MARCANTONIO Decorative Boxes
Brass
Early 20th Century French Napoleon III MARCANTONIO Decorative Boxes
Brass