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Gaetano Pesce "Nobody's Perfect" Chair, Zerodisegno
Gaetano Pesce "Nobody's Perfect" Chair, Zerodisegno

Gaetano Pesce "Nobody's Perfect" Chair, Zerodisegno

By Gaetano Pesce

Located in PARIS, FR

Nobody's perfect chair Gaetano Pesce, Zerodisegno / Italy Mark: Zerodisegno / Gaetano Pesce Signed and dated: 27. 11. 09 UNIQUE PIECE.

Category

Early 2000s Italian Chairs

Materials

Epoxy Resin

" Nobody's King" Gaetano Pesce, Nobody's perfect serie, Zerodisegno
" Nobody's King" Gaetano Pesce, Nobody's perfect serie, Zerodisegno

" Nobody's King" Gaetano Pesce, Nobody's perfect serie, Zerodisegno

By Gaetano Pesce

Located in PARIS, FR

The King armchair by Gaetano Pesce, 2003, made by Zerodisegno, is part of the "Nobody's Perfect" collection made by Gaetano Pesce for Zerodisegno, stamped and dated by hand in the re...

Category

Early 2000s Italian Armchairs

Materials

Resin

Gaetano Pesce "Nobody's Perfect" chair for Zerodisegno
Gaetano Pesce "Nobody's Perfect" chair for Zerodisegno

Gaetano Pesce "Nobody's Perfect" chair for Zerodisegno

By Gaetano Pesce, Zerodisegno

Located in Rotterdam, ZH

“Nobody’s Perfect” chair by Gaetano Pesce (La Spezia 1939 – New York 2024) for Zerodisegno, Italy, 2005.

Category

Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Resin

Gaetano Pesce Nobody’s perfect chair Zerodesigno Italy 2007
Gaetano Pesce Nobody’s perfect chair Zerodesigno Italy 2007

Gaetano Pesce Nobody’s perfect chair Zerodesigno Italy 2007

By Gaetano Pesce, Zerodisegno

Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant

This rare and one-of-a-kind “Nobody’s Perfect” chair, designed by Gaetano Pesce and manufactured by Zerodesigno, Italy, in 2007, is a striking example of postmodern functional art.

Category

Early 2000s Italian Chairs

Materials

Resin

Gaetano Pesce Nobody's Perfect Small Chair in Red Resin by Zerodisegno 2000s
Gaetano Pesce Nobody's Perfect Small Chair in Red Resin by Zerodisegno 2000s

Gaetano Pesce Nobody's Perfect Small Chair in Red Resin by Zerodisegno 2000s

By Gaetano Pesce, Zerodisegno

Located in Cascina, Pisa

Small chair in red and black resin from the Nobody's Perfect series designed by Gaetano Pesce and produced by Zerodisegno 2002.

Category

Early 2000s Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Resin

Nobody's Perfect table, Gaetano Pesce, Zerodisegno, 2003
Nobody's Perfect table, Gaetano Pesce, Zerodisegno, 2003

Nobody's Perfect table, Gaetano Pesce, Zerodisegno, 2003

By Gaetano Pesce

Located in PARIS, FR

Nobody’s Perfect table by Gaetano Pesce - Zerodisegno Unique resin work signed and dates 02 . 11 . 03 Perfect condition

Category

Early 2000s Italian Tables

Materials

Resin

Nobody’s Queen Chair, Gaetano Pesce for Zerodisegno, 2003
Nobody’s Queen Chair, Gaetano Pesce for Zerodisegno, 2003

Nobody’s Queen Chair, Gaetano Pesce for Zerodisegno, 2003

By Gaetano Pesce

Located in Las Vegas, NV

Created by Italian architect and designer Gaetano Pesce, the Nobody’s Queen Chair is a striking example of his long-standing exploration of individuality, material experimentation, a...

Category

Early 2000s Italian Post-Modern Armchairs

Materials

Resin

Gaetano Pesce Armchair - Nobody's Perfect - Collection , Zerodisegno, 2000's
Gaetano Pesce Armchair - Nobody's Perfect - Collection , Zerodisegno, 2000's

Gaetano Pesce Armchair - Nobody's Perfect - Collection , Zerodisegno, 2000's

By Gaetano Pesce

Located in PARIS, FR

Nobody's perfect chair by Gaetano Pesce, Zerodisegno / Italy, 2003 Mark: Zerodisegno / Gaetano Pesce, 2003 Signed and dated 19 05 03 UNIQUE PIECE.

Category

Early 2000s Italian Chairs

Materials

Resin

Gaetano Pesce Armchair - Nobody's Perfect - Collection , Zerodisegno, 2000's
Gaetano Pesce Armchair - Nobody's Perfect - Collection , Zerodisegno, 2000's

Gaetano Pesce Armchair - Nobody's Perfect - Collection , Zerodisegno, 2000's

By Gaetano Pesce

Located in PARIS, FR

Nobody's perfect chair by Gaetano Pesce, Zerodisegno / Italy, 2003 Mark: Zerodisegno / Gaetano Pesce, 2003 Signed and dated 19 05 03 UNIQUE PIECE.

Category

Early 2000s Italian Chairs

Materials

Resin

"Italia" stackable tables, Nobody's perfect, Gaetano Pesce Zerodisegno, 2003
"Italia" stackable tables, Nobody's perfect, Gaetano Pesce Zerodisegno, 2003

"Italia" stackable tables, Nobody's perfect, Gaetano Pesce Zerodisegno, 2003

By Gaetano Pesce

Located in PARIS, FR

3 stacakable tables, Nobody's perfect Gaetano Pesce Zerodisegno, 2003 The tables can be used individually or stacked to create a modular shelving unit / When stacked all column is ...

Category

Early 2000s Italian Tables

Materials

Resin

side table Nobody's Perfect  by Gaetano Pesce, Zerodisegno, 2000s
side table Nobody's Perfect  by Gaetano Pesce, Zerodisegno, 2000s

side table Nobody's Perfect by Gaetano Pesce, Zerodisegno, 2000s

By Gaetano Pesce

Located in PARIS, FR

Table from the Nobody’s Perfect series, 2005 ZeroDisegno Table in polyurethane resin and molded plastic tinted orange and red throughout Signed dated and numbered ( cf photos ) Also ...

Category

Early 2000s Italian Side Tables

Materials

Resin

Gaetano Pesce The Faces Chair from Nobody's Perfect series by Zerodisegno 2005
Gaetano Pesce The Faces Chair from Nobody's Perfect series by Zerodisegno 2005

Gaetano Pesce The Faces Chair from Nobody's Perfect series by Zerodisegno 2005

By Gaetano Pesce, Zerodisegno

Located in Cascina, Pisa

The Faces chair from the Nobody's Perfect series is in resin with plastic pegs, designed by Gaetano Pesce and produced by Zerodisegno 2005.

Category

Early 2000s Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Resin, Plastic

Sculpture Bookcase Nobody's Guard No. 0 by Gaetano Pesce for Zero Disegno
Sculpture Bookcase Nobody's Guard No. 0 by Gaetano Pesce for Zero Disegno

Sculpture Bookcase Nobody's Guard No. 0 by Gaetano Pesce for Zero Disegno

By Gaetano Pesce, Zerodisegno

Located in Ravenna, IT

Bookcase designed in 2003 by Gaetano Pesce for Zero Disegno. The bookcase is wrapped in a polyurethane resin sheet to which a round mirror is attached. On the left side, on the groun...

Category

Early 2000s Italian Bookcases

Materials

Resin

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Gaetano Pesce Nobody's Guard Red
Gaetano Pesce Nobody's Guard Red

Gaetano Pesce Nobody's Guard Red

Unavailable

H 75 in W 24 in D 12 in

Gaetano Pesce Nobody's Guard Red

By Gaetano Pesce

Located in Naples, FL

A rare totemic shelf with mirror from Gaetano Pesce's "Nobody's Perfect" series for Zerodisegno in 2003.

Category

Early 2000s Italian Post-Modern Bookcases

Materials

Resin

Gaetano Pesce "Nobody's Perfect" Chair
Gaetano Pesce "Nobody's Perfect" Chair

Gaetano Pesce "Nobody's Perfect" Chair

Unavailable

H 37.5 in W 16.5 in D 16 in

Gaetano Pesce "Nobody's Perfect" Chair

By Gaetano Pesce

Located in New York, NY

Classic Pesce form with an unusual Etro green paisley design. Made from painted resin. Each chair is different. Part of a small collection made using Etro fabric. Signed Gaetano Pes...

Category

20th Century Italian Side Chairs

Gaetano Pesce Nobody's Royal Chairs with Nobody's Pouf Ottoman
Gaetano Pesce Nobody's Royal Chairs with Nobody's Pouf Ottoman

Gaetano Pesce Nobody's Royal Chairs with Nobody's Pouf Ottoman

By Gaetano Pesce

Located in Naples, FL

From the Zerodisegno Nobody's Perfect series in 2003. One of the only full sets known to exist. Nobody's King, Nobody's Queen, and Nobody's Pouf make up one of the rarest and most so...

Category

Early 2000s Italian Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Resin

"Nobody's Perfect" Bookcase by Gaetano Pesce
"Nobody's Perfect" Bookcase by Gaetano Pesce

"Nobody's Perfect" Bookcase by Gaetano Pesce

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H 64.97 in W 21.66 in D 19.69 in

"Nobody's Perfect" Bookcase by Gaetano Pesce

By Gaetano Pesce, Zerodisegno

Located in Fuveau, Provence

"Nobody's Perfect" bookcase by Gaetano Pesce. Manufactured in 2003 by Zerodesign, Italy.

Category

Early 2000s Italian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Resin

Invitation to "Nobody's Perfect" by Gaetano Pesce, 9 April 2002
Invitation to "Nobody's Perfect" by Gaetano Pesce, 9 April 2002

Invitation to "Nobody's Perfect" by Gaetano Pesce, 9 April 2002

By Gaetano Pesce

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Strictly personal invitation to "Nobody's Perfect" By Gaetano Pesce for Carlo Poggio and Zerodisegno opening at galleria Nilufar Milan, Italy, 9 April 2002.   

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

Gaetano Pesce 'Nobody's Perfect' Sideboard
Gaetano Pesce 'Nobody's Perfect' Sideboard

Gaetano Pesce 'Nobody's Perfect' Sideboard

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H 53.75 in W 82 in D 22 in

Gaetano Pesce 'Nobody's Perfect' Sideboard

By Gaetano Pesce

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Gaetano Pesce 'Nobody's Perfect' Sideboard

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sideboards

Materials

Metal, Steel

Gaetano Pesce 'Nobody's Perfect' Sideboard
Gaetano Pesce 'Nobody's Perfect' Sideboard

Gaetano Pesce 'Nobody's Perfect' Sideboard

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H 53.75 in W 82 in D 22 in

Gaetano Pesce 'Nobody's Perfect' Sideboard

By Gaetano Pesce

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Gaetano Pesce 'Nobody's Perfect' red and yellow sideboard.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sideboards

Materials

Metal, Steel

Gaetano Pesce, Nobody's Perfect Zerodesegno Dining Table
Gaetano Pesce, Nobody's Perfect Zerodesegno Dining Table

Gaetano Pesce, Nobody's Perfect Zerodesegno Dining Table

By Gaetano Pesce

Located in Kansas City, MO

Rare and exceptional Gaetano Pesce Nobody's Perfect Zerodesegno dining table.

Category

Early 2000s American Post-Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Resin

Gaetano Pesce "Nobody's Perfect" Chair
Gaetano Pesce "Nobody's Perfect" Chair

Gaetano Pesce "Nobody's Perfect" Chair

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H 22.45 in W 15.75 in D 13.39 in

Gaetano Pesce "Nobody's Perfect" Chair

By Gaetano Pesce

Located in PARIS, FR

Nobody's perfect chair, designed by Gaetano Pesce, for Zerodisegno / Italy, 2009, polyurethane.

Category

Early 2000s Italian Chairs

Materials

Epoxy Resin

Set of Gaetano Pesce's Nobody's Royal Lounge Chairs and Ottoman
Set of Gaetano Pesce's Nobody's Royal Lounge Chairs and Ottoman

Set of Gaetano Pesce's Nobody's Royal Lounge Chairs and Ottoman

By Gaetano Pesce

Located in Pasadena, TX

A set of Gaetano Pesce furniture consisting of a Nobody's Royal King armchair, a Nobody's Royal Queen armchair, and a Nobody's Pouf ottoman.

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Nylon, Resin

Gaetano Pesce Nobody's Perfect Multi-Color Resin Sideboard, Zero Disegno
Gaetano Pesce Nobody's Perfect Multi-Color Resin Sideboard, Zero Disegno

Gaetano Pesce Nobody's Perfect Multi-Color Resin Sideboard, Zero Disegno

By Gaetano Pesce

Located in Kansas City, MO

Rare and fine Gaetano Pesce sideboard signed and dated May 5, 2002 from the "Nobody's Perfect" collection for Quattrocchio S.r.l., Italy, which engineered and produced it for 9 years...

Category

Early 2000s Italian Post-Modern Buffets

Materials

Resin

Nobody's Low Chair by Gaetano Pesce, 2003
Nobody's Low Chair by Gaetano Pesce, 2003

Nobody's Low Chair by Gaetano Pesce, 2003

By Gaetano Pesce

Located in Weesp, NL

One of a kind stylish Nobody's low chair created by Gaetano Pesce in 2003 for Zero Disegno, Italy.

Category

Early 2000s Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Plastic

Nobody's Chair by Gaetano Pesce
Nobody's Chair by Gaetano Pesce

Nobody's Chair by Gaetano Pesce

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H 36.5 in W 20 in D 16.5 in

Nobody's Chair by Gaetano Pesce

By Gaetano Pesce, Zerodisegno

Located in Sagaponack, NY

A dramatic and daring chair formed from a single curved plane to create the back and sides held to the seat and lower support with T-pins, all executed in a yellow-green resin. Chai...

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Resin

Gaetano Pesce Chair - Nobody's Perfect - Collection , Zerodisegno, 2002
Gaetano Pesce Chair - Nobody's Perfect - Collection , Zerodisegno, 2002

Gaetano Pesce Chair - Nobody's Perfect - Collection , Zerodisegno, 2002

By Gaetano Pesce

Located in PARIS, FR

Nobody's perfect chair by Gaetano Pesce, Zerodisegno / Italy, 2002 Mark: Zerodisegno / Gaetano Pesce, 2002 Marked GAETANO PESCE - ZERODISEGNO Dated 12 / 04 / 02 UNIQUE PIECE.

Category

Early 2000s Italian Chairs

Materials

Resin

Gaetano Pesce Chair - Nobody's Perfect - Collection , Zerodisegno, 2003
Gaetano Pesce Chair - Nobody's Perfect - Collection , Zerodisegno, 2003

Gaetano Pesce Chair - Nobody's Perfect - Collection , Zerodisegno, 2003

By Gaetano Pesce

Located in PARIS, FR

Nobody's perfect chair by Gaetano Pesce, Zerodisegno / Italy, 2003 Mark: Zerodisegno / Gaetano Pesce, 2003 Signed and dated UNIQUE PIECE.

Category

Early 2000s Italian Chairs

Materials

Resin

Gaetano Pesce Chair - Nobody's Perfect - Collection , Zerodisegno, 2003
Gaetano Pesce Chair - Nobody's Perfect - Collection , Zerodisegno, 2003

Gaetano Pesce Chair - Nobody's Perfect - Collection , Zerodisegno, 2003

By Gaetano Pesce

Located in PARIS, FR

Nobody's perfect chair by Gaetano Pesce, Zerodisegno / Italy, 2003 Mark: Zerodisegno / Gaetano Pesce, 2003 Signed and dated UNIQUE PIECE.

Category

Early 2000s Italian Chairs

Materials

Resin

Gaetano Pesce Chair 'Nobody's Perfect' Collection for Zerodisegno

Gaetano Pesce Chair 'Nobody's Perfect' Collection for Zerodisegno

By Gaetano Pesce

Located in Sofia, BG

Nobody's armchair, designed by Gaetano Pesce, for Zerodisegno / Italy, 2008, polyurethane.

Category

Early 2000s Italian Modern Chairs

"Nobody's Perfect" Bookcase by Gaetano Pesce, Italy, 2003
"Nobody's Perfect" Bookcase by Gaetano Pesce, Italy, 2003

"Nobody's Perfect" Bookcase by Gaetano Pesce, Italy, 2003

By Gaetano Pesce

Located in Paris, FR

Library or bookcase of the Nobody's perfect series in resin by Gaetano Pesce.

Category

Early 2000s Italian Bookcases

Materials

Resin

Gaetano Pesce For Zerodisegno Nobody's Perfect Buffet Cabinet
Gaetano Pesce For Zerodisegno Nobody's Perfect Buffet Cabinet

Gaetano Pesce For Zerodisegno Nobody's Perfect Buffet Cabinet

By Gaetano Pesce

Located in Pasadena, TX

A mid century modern sideboard or cabinet designed by Gaetano Pesce for Zerodesegno. Handmade of Pesce's famous multi-colored resin this piece is unique aand was made April 14, 2002.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Buffets

Materials

Plastic

Gaetano Pesce For Zerodisegno Nobody's Perfect Buffet Cabinet
Gaetano Pesce For Zerodisegno Nobody's Perfect Buffet Cabinet

Gaetano Pesce For Zerodisegno Nobody's Perfect Buffet Cabinet

By Gaetano Pesce

Located in Pasadena, TX

A mid century modern sideboard or cabinet designed by Gaetano Pesce for Zerodesegno. Handmade of Pesce's famous multi-colored resin this buffet is pink and yellow. It is a unique pie...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Buffets

Materials

Resin

1 Gaetano Pesce for Zerodisegno Nobody's Guardian TOTEM
1 Gaetano Pesce for Zerodisegno Nobody's Guardian TOTEM

1 Gaetano Pesce for Zerodisegno Nobody's Guardian TOTEM

By Gaetano Pesce

Located in Pasadena, TX

Stunning Étagère designed by Gaetano Pesce for Zerodisegno. Made from polyurethane resin with a methacrylate mirror in a blue cabinet. Handmade with 31 nylon pins. Truely a functiona...

Category

Early 2000s Italian Modern Vitrines

Materials

Resin

1 Gaetano Pesce for Zerodisegno Nobody's Guardian TOTEM Hold
1 Gaetano Pesce for Zerodisegno Nobody's Guardian TOTEM Hold

1 Gaetano Pesce for Zerodisegno Nobody's Guardian TOTEM Hold

By Gaetano Pesce

Located in Pasadena, TX

Étagère designed by Gaetano Pesce for Zerodisegno. Made from polyurethane resin with a methacrylate mirror in red and black. handmade with 31 nylon pins. See additional étagère av...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vitrines

Materials

Resin

"Nobody's round" table by Gaetano Pesce for Zerodisegno, 2002
"Nobody's round" table by Gaetano Pesce for Zerodisegno, 2002

"Nobody's round" table by Gaetano Pesce for Zerodisegno, 2002

By Gaetano Pesce

Located in PARIS, FR

Low Table Nobody's Round Nobody's Perfect collection Italy, 2002 Made by Zerodesign signed and dated : 07 05 02 Polyurethane coloured resin good condition d 41 x h 47 cm d 16.1 x...

Category

Early 2000s Italian Side Tables

Materials

Resin

Nobody's Perfect chair by Gaetano Pesce for Zerodisegno
Nobody's Perfect chair by Gaetano Pesce for Zerodisegno

Nobody's Perfect chair by Gaetano Pesce for Zerodisegno

By Gaetano Pesce, Zerodisegno

Located in Rivoli, IT

Bellissima piccola sedia realizzata da Gaetano Pesce per Zerodiegno nel 2003. Decorata nei toni del bianco, rosso e argento, dona un tocco di eleganza all'ambiente in cui viene collo...

Category

Early 2000s Chairs

Materials

Resin

Nobody's Perfect chair by Gaetano Pesce for Zerodisegno
Nobody's Perfect chair by Gaetano Pesce for Zerodisegno

Nobody's Perfect chair by Gaetano Pesce for Zerodisegno

By Gaetano Pesce, Zerodisegno

Located in Rivoli, IT

Bellissima piccola sedia realizzata da Gaetano Pesce per Zerodiegno nel 2003. Decorata nei toni del bianco, rosso e argento, dona un tocco di eleganza all'ambiente in cui viene collo...

Category

Early 2000s Chairs

Materials

Resin

Gaetano Pesce Multicolored Armchair from Nobody's Perfect Series Zerodisegno
Gaetano Pesce Multicolored Armchair from Nobody's Perfect Series Zerodisegno

Gaetano Pesce Multicolored Armchair from Nobody's Perfect Series Zerodisegno

By Zerodisegno, Gaetano Pesce

Located in Cascina, Pisa

Armchair in colored polyurethane resin from the 'Nobody's perfect' collection, designed by Gaetano Pesce and executed by Zerodisegno in 2003.

Category

Early 2000s Italian Other Armchairs

Materials

Resin

"Nobody's Perfect" Chair in Resin by Gaetano Pesce for Zerodisegno, Italy 2010
"Nobody's Perfect" Chair in Resin by Gaetano Pesce for Zerodisegno, Italy 2010

"Nobody's Perfect" Chair in Resin by Gaetano Pesce for Zerodisegno, Italy 2010

By Zerodisegno, Gaetano Pesce

Located in Hellouw, NL

Gaetano Pesce was an influential and inimitable Italian designer and architect, celebrated for his eclectic and innovative approach to design.

Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Resin

Three Piece Set Of Gaetano Pesce Furniture
Three Piece Set Of Gaetano Pesce Furniture

Three Piece Set Of Gaetano Pesce Furniture

By Gaetano Pesce

Located in Pasadena, TX

A matching set of Gaetano Pesce furniture consisting of a Nobody's Royal King armchair, a Nobody's Royal Queen armchair, and a Nobody's Pouf ottoman.

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Nylon, Resin

Gaetano Pesce For Zerodisegno Nobody's Perfect Buffet Cabinet
Gaetano Pesce For Zerodisegno Nobody's Perfect Buffet Cabinet

Gaetano Pesce For Zerodisegno Nobody's Perfect Buffet Cabinet

Located in Pasadena, TX

A mid century modern sideboard or cabinet designed by Gaetano Pesce for Zerodesegno. Handmade of Pesce's famous multi-colored resin this buffet is especially vibrant.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Buffets

Gaetano Pesce For Zerodisegno Nobody's Perfect Resin Buffet
Gaetano Pesce For Zerodisegno Nobody's Perfect Resin Buffet

Gaetano Pesce For Zerodisegno Nobody's Perfect Resin Buffet

Located in Pasadena, TX

A mid century modern sideboard or cabinet designed by Gaetano Pesce for Zerodesegno. Handmade of Pesce's famous multi-colored resin this buffet is red and yellow. It is a unique pie...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Buffets

Materials

Plastic

Gaetano Pesce "Nobody's Royal" Armchair
Gaetano Pesce "Nobody's Royal" Armchair

Gaetano Pesce "Nobody's Royal" Armchair

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H 42 in W 44 in D 34 in

Gaetano Pesce "Nobody's Royal" Armchair

By Gaetano Pesce

Located in Pasadena, TX

"Nobody's Royal" queen armchair designed by Gaetano Pesce and made by Zerodesegno.

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Resin

Gaetano Pesce armchair - Nobody's Perfect - Collection , Zerodisegno, 2000's
Gaetano Pesce armchair - Nobody's Perfect - Collection , Zerodisegno, 2000's

Gaetano Pesce armchair - Nobody's Perfect - Collection , Zerodisegno, 2000's

By Gaetano Pesce

Located in PARIS, FR

Nobody's perfect chair by Gaetano Pesce, Zerodisegno / Italy, 2009 Mark: Zerodisegno / Gaetano Pesce, 2009 Signed and dated UNIQUE PIECE.

Category

Early 2000s Italian Chairs

Materials

Resin

"Nobody's Perfect" Chair by Gaetano Pesce X Etro for Zerodisegno, Italy 2003
"Nobody's Perfect" Chair by Gaetano Pesce X Etro for Zerodisegno, Italy 2003

"Nobody's Perfect" Chair by Gaetano Pesce X Etro for Zerodisegno, Italy 2003

By Zerodisegno, Gaetano Pesce

Located in Hellouw, NL

Gaetano Pesce was an influential Italian designer and architect, and is celebrated for his unique approach that merges art with functionality, challenging conventional aesthetics.

Category

Early 2000s Italian Post-Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Resin

Two Side Chairs from the “Nobody’s Perfect” Series by Gaetano Pesce, Italy 2000s
Two Side Chairs from the “Nobody’s Perfect” Series by Gaetano Pesce, Italy 2000s

Two Side Chairs from the “Nobody’s Perfect” Series by Gaetano Pesce, Italy 2000s

By Zerodisegno, Gaetano Pesce

Located in Hellouw, NL

Gaetano Pesce was an influential and inimitable Italian designer and architect, celebrated for his eclectic and innovative approach to design.

Category

Early 2000s Italian Post-Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Resin

Gaetano Pesce "Nobody's Perfect" Chair
Gaetano Pesce "Nobody's Perfect" Chair

Gaetano Pesce "Nobody's Perfect" Chair

Located in New York, NY

Blue and Yellow face chair from Gaetano Pesce

Category

20th Century Italian Chairs

Materials

Resin

Nobody's Perfect Chair by Gaetano Pesce
Nobody's Perfect Chair by Gaetano Pesce

Nobody's Perfect Chair by Gaetano Pesce

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H 36.5 in W 16 in D 16 in

Nobody's Perfect Chair by Gaetano Pesce

By Gaetano Pesce

Located in Winnetka, IL

Side chair by the Italian architect and designer Gaetano PESCE (b. 1939) Named "Nobody's Perfect" to reflect Pesce's belief in the impossibility of perfect design.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Side Chairs

"Nobody's Perfect" Chair by Gaetano Pesce
"Nobody's Perfect" Chair by Gaetano Pesce

"Nobody's Perfect" Chair by Gaetano Pesce

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H 37.4 in W 16.3 in D 16.3 in

"Nobody's Perfect" Chair by Gaetano Pesce

By Gaetano Pesce

Located in New York, NY

Each one of these chairs is unique and come with a "Birth Certificate". Gaetano Pesce blends art and function with these unusual chairs. Other colors are available.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs

Materials

Resin

'NOBODY'S PERFECT'  SIDE TABLE BY GAETANO PESCE
'NOBODY'S PERFECT'  SIDE TABLE BY GAETANO PESCE

'NOBODY'S PERFECT' SIDE TABLE BY GAETANO PESCE

By Gaetano Pesce

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A LOW ROUND TABLE

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian End Tables

Gaetano Pesce, Armchair & Table from 'Nobody’s Perfect' Series
Gaetano Pesce, Armchair & Table from 'Nobody’s Perfect' Series

Gaetano Pesce, Armchair & Table from 'Nobody’s Perfect' Series

By Gaetano Pesce

Located in PARIS, FR

Gaetano Pesce (Born 1939) 'Nobody's Perfect' armchair and table, 2003 and 2005 ZeroDisegno editor Unique armchair in polyurethane resin and molded plastic tinted orange and re...

Category

Early 2000s French Armchairs

Materials

Resin, Plastic

"King of Nobody" Pair of Armchairs by Gaetano Pesce for Zerodisegno
"King of Nobody" Pair of Armchairs by Gaetano Pesce for Zerodisegno

"King of Nobody" Pair of Armchairs by Gaetano Pesce for Zerodisegno

By Zerodisegno, Gaetano Pesce

Located in Saint Ouen, IDF

"King of Nobody" pair of armchairs from the "Contrasti" series designed by Gaetano Pesce, manufactured by Zerodisegno in 2003.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Armchairs

NOBODY'S LOW CHAIR BY GAETANO PESCE
NOBODY'S LOW CHAIR BY GAETANO PESCE

NOBODY'S LOW CHAIR BY GAETANO PESCE

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H 23 in W 16 in D 14 in

NOBODY'S LOW CHAIR BY GAETANO PESCE

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A LOW CHAIR

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs

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Gaetano Pesce Feltri Felt Armchair for Cassina, Wool Upholstery, Italy
Gaetano Pesce Feltri Felt Armchair for Cassina, Wool Upholstery, Italy

Gaetano Pesce Feltri Felt Armchair for Cassina, Wool Upholstery, Italy

By Gaetano Pesce

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High XL Triple Play Side Table By Gaetano Pesce #3

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High XL Triple Play Side Table By Gaetano Pesce #3

By Corsi Design Factory

Located in Milan, IT

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Colored Round Side Table by Gaetano Pesce, Fish Design Collection
Colored Round Side Table by Gaetano Pesce, Fish Design Collection

Colored Round Side Table by Gaetano Pesce, Fish Design Collection

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Gaetano Pesce  Chair for Cassina 1980 80s
Gaetano Pesce  Chair for Cassina 1980 80s

Gaetano Pesce Chair for Cassina 1980 80s

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Gaetano Pesce Chair for Cassina 1980 80s

By Cassina, Gaetano Pesce

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Gaetano Pesce chair for Cassina. Model: Dalila Due Plastic painted in dark red. Rare chair in the style of Gaetano Pesce 's Radicale era. It's dark and decadent.  

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Side Table Designed by Gaetano Pesce, Fish Design Collection
Side Table Designed by Gaetano Pesce, Fish Design Collection

Side Table Designed by Gaetano Pesce, Fish Design Collection

Located in Madrid, ES

Pesce side table, fish model, designed by gaetano pesce, developed by corsi factory Fish it is a celebration of gaetano pesce’s boundless creativity, a master at blurring the lines ...

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Contemporary Gaetano Pesce Set of 3 Triple Play Coffee Table XL Red Blue Yellow

Contemporary Gaetano Pesce Set of 3 Triple Play Coffee Table XL Red Blue Yellow

By Corsi Design Factory, Gaetano Pesce

Located in barasso, IT

Triple Play coffee table - Red, blue and yellow Set of 3 tables in hard resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish Design collection Colours: Red, blue, yellow Dimensions for ...

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Gaetano Pesce Set of Three Nesting Play Tables in Resin by Fish Design 1999

Gaetano Pesce Set of Three Nesting Play Tables in Resin by Fish Design 1999

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Gaetano Pesce Set of Three Nesting Play Tables in Resin by Fish Design 1999

By Gaetano Pesce, Fish Design

Located in Cascina, Pisa

Set of three nesting tables with structure in steel, feet, and table tops in resin, designed by Gaetano Pesce and produced by Fish Design in 1999. Dimensions: Blue; H38,5 x 40 x 40...

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La Pagnotta Armchair in Carbon Fiber & Cotton by Gaetano Pesce
La Pagnotta Armchair in Carbon Fiber & Cotton by Gaetano Pesce

La Pagnotta Armchair in Carbon Fiber & Cotton by Gaetano Pesce

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La Pagnotta Armchair in Carbon Fiber & Cotton by Gaetano Pesce

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Radical ideas and manufacturing wisdom: the perfect recipe to engineer comfort in the form of an armchair. Far from being traditional in design and production, the Pagnotta by Gaet...

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Gaetano Pesce was of a generation of Italian architects who in the early 1960s rebelled against the industrial perfection of modernism by conceiving new furniture and objects that were at once expressive and eccentric in form; or you might say they were more like art than functionalist design.

Born in the picturesque coastal Italian city of La Spezia in 1939, Pesce was a precocious talent who could have forged a career as an artist but opted instead to go to Venice to study architecture because, as he has said, it was “the most complex of all the arts.” Rather than having new worlds opened to him at design school, however, Pesce found the rationalist curriculum oppressive in its insistence on standardization and prescribed materials and technologies.

Pesce wanted to explore the latest of both materials and technologies to create objects and buildings never before imagined, with what he called “personalities” that spoke to the issues of the day. He was keen to examine ways to diversify mass production so that each manufactured work could be distinct.

In 1964, Pesce met Cesare Cassina, of the forward-looking furniture company C&B Italia in Milan (now known as B&B Italia), for whom he would create many important designs, beginning with a collection of what he called “transformational furniture” — two chairs and a loveseat — made entirely out of high-density polyurethane foam. To make the pieces easy to ship and cost-efficient, he proposed that after being covered in a stretch jersey, they be put in a vacuum, then heat-sealed flat between vinyl sheets. Once the foam was removed from its packaging, the piece returned to its original shape — hence, the name Up for the series, which debuted in 1969.

In addition to these pieces, Pesce proposed for the collection something he referred to as an “anti-armchair,” which took the shape of a reclining fertility goddess, the iconic Donna.

Producing the piece's complex form turned out to be a technical challenge. Bayer, the foam’s manufacturer, deemed it impossible to accomplish. Pesce persisted and came up with a new procedure, demonstrating not only the designer’s key role in researching the nature and potential of new materials but also his vital importance in “doubting rules.” The Up chair and accompanying ottoman were born, and they were revolutionary in more ways than one.

In the early 1970s, Pesce began exploring one of his key concepts, the idea of the industrial originals. Employing a mold without air holes, and adding a blood-red dye to the polyurethane, he cast a bookcase that resembled a demolished wall, the rough edges of the shelves and posts resulting from fissures in the material made by trapped air.

Through his research into polyurethane, Pesce figured out a way to make a loveseat and armchair using only a simple wood frame and strong canvas covering as a mold. Since the fabric developed random folds during the injection process, the pieces were similar but not identical. Cassina named the suite of furnishings Sit Down and introduced it in 1975. By experimenting with felt soaked in polyurethane and resin, Pesce conceived I Feltri, another collection of armchairs introduced by Cassina in 1987.

Pesce went on to live a life that defied expectation and convention and along the way became one of the most seminal figures in art and design.

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