MARCANTONIO Animal Sculptures
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 Italian Modern MARCANTONIO Animal Sculptures
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern MARCANTONIO Animal Sculptures
Fiberglass
2010s Italian Modern MARCANTONIO Animal Sculptures
Fiberglass
2010s Italian Modern MARCANTONIO Animal Sculptures
Fiberglass, Plastic
2010s Italian Modern MARCANTONIO Animal Sculptures
Fiberglass
2010s Italian Modern MARCANTONIO Animal Sculptures
Plastic, Fiberglass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern MARCANTONIO Animal Sculptures
Fiberglass
19th Century Antique MARCANTONIO Animal Sculptures
Glass
19th Century French Neoclassical Antique MARCANTONIO Animal Sculptures
Bronze, Brass
Early 20th Century German Arts and Crafts MARCANTONIO Animal Sculptures
Oak
20th Century French Hollywood Regency MARCANTONIO Animal Sculptures
Crystal
Early 2000s Italian Greco Roman MARCANTONIO Animal Sculptures
Carrara Marble, Marble
2010s Italian Modern MARCANTONIO Animal Sculptures
Gold Leaf
2010s Scandinavian Modern MARCANTONIO Animal Sculptures
Brass
2010s Scandinavian Modern MARCANTONIO Animal Sculptures
Brass
2010s American Organic Modern MARCANTONIO Animal Sculptures
Plaster, Paper
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Organic Modern MARCANTONIO Animal Sculptures
Ceramic, Clay
2010s British MARCANTONIO Animal Sculptures
Brass
2010s Scandinavian Modern MARCANTONIO Animal Sculptures
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern MARCANTONIO Animal Sculptures
Plastic, Fiberglass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern MARCANTONIO Animal Sculptures
Fiberglass, Plastic
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern MARCANTONIO Animal Sculptures
Metal
2010s Italian Modern MARCANTONIO Animal Sculptures
Fiberglass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern MARCANTONIO Animal Sculptures
Fiberglass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern MARCANTONIO Animal Sculptures
Fiberglass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern MARCANTONIO Animal Sculptures
Plastic
2010s Italian Modern MARCANTONIO Animal Sculptures
Fiberglass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern MARCANTONIO Animal Sculptures
Plastic
2010s Italian Modern MARCANTONIO Animal Sculptures
Fiberglass