Gaetano Pesce Furniture
Italian, b. 1939
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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Creator: Gaetano Pesce
Fish Design Gaetano Pesce Big Collina Vase L Clear Aqua, Grey, Pastel Pink
By Gaetano Pesce, Corsi Design Factory
Located in barasso, IT
Big Collina Vase Extra Colour - Clear Aqua, Grey, Pastel Pink
Vase in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce for Fish Design 1995 collection.
Measures: L - ø 40cm x H 24cm
Colours: Cl...
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Fish Design Gaetano Pesce Indian Summer L Vase Soft Resin Clear And White
By Gaetano Pesce
Located in barasso, IT
Indian Summer vase, clear and matt white.
Vase in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish Design collection.
Measures: L - ø 22cm x H 36cm.
Colours: clear and matt wh...
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Gaetano Pesce Tramonto A New York Sofa For Cassina
By Gaetano Pesce
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Gaetano Pesce Tramonto A New York Sofa For Cassina
A 20th century design icon, symbol of the vitality, innovation and creativity of Italian design and one of its masters, Gaetano Pe...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Gaetano Pesce Furniture
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Polyester
$46,048 / item
Gaetano Pesce Feltri Felt Chair For Cassina
By Gaetano Pesce
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Gaetano Pesce Feltri Felt Chair For Cassina
Crafted using a patented Cassina production technique, Feltri is a symbol of cutting-edge design, the...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Gaetano Pesce Furniture
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Polyester
$12,077 / item
Four legged Broadway Chair by Gaetano Pesce
By Gaetano Pesce
Located in New York, NY
Gaetano Pesce ‘Broadway’ chair produced by Bernini with four rubber-capped feet standing on springs.
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1990s Italian Gaetano Pesce Furniture
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Fish Design Gaetano Pesce Spaghetti Special Vase XL Soft Resin Red Blue
By Gaetano Pesce
Located in barasso, IT
Spaghetti Special Vase - Clear aqua and coral red
Vase in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish Design collection.
Measures: XL - ø 30cm x H 56cm
Colours: Clear aqu...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Gaetano Pesce Furniture
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Resin
Nugget Large Vase by Gaetano Pesce
By Gaetano Pesce, Corsi Design Factory
Located in Milan, IT
This iconic design by Gaetano Pesce will make a singular, utterly captivating accent in a contemporary interior. A precious work of art, it belongs to the Fish Design Collection of s...
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2010s Italian Gaetano Pesce Furniture
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Resin
$909 / item
Big Collina Large Vase by Gaetano Pesce
By Corsi Design Factory, Gaetano Pesce
Located in Milan, IT
A veritable work of art, this stunning vase belongs to the Fish Design Collection of iconic, unique pieces designed by Gaetano Pesce. Boasting a capacious, chalice shape, it is strik...
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2010s Italian Gaetano Pesce Furniture
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Resin
$1,127 / item
Contemporary Gaetano Pesce Spaghetti Vase L Resin Clear White
By Gaetano Pesce
Located in barasso, IT
Spaghetti vase, clear, white.
Vase in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish Design collection.
Measures: L ø 22cm x H 36cm
Colours: cl...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Gaetano Pesce Furniture
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Contemporary Fish Design Gaetano Pesce Medusa XL Vase Soft Resin White
By Gaetano Pesce
Located in barasso, IT
Medusa vase - Matt white
Vase in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish Design collection.
Measures: XL - Ø 30cm x H 56cm
Colours: Matt white.
Material: RESIN
Vase i...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Gaetano Pesce Furniture
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Contemporary Gaetano Pesce Round The Clock L Purple Dark Salmon Yellow
By Corsi Design Factory, Gaetano Pesce
Located in barasso, IT
Round the clock - Clear Purple, Dark Salmon, Pastel Yellow
Clock in hard resin designed by Gaetano Pesce for Fish Design collection.
Colour: Clear Purple, Dark Salmon, Pastel Yellow...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Gaetano Pesce Furniture
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Clear Special Large Red Vase by Gaetano Pesce
By Corsi Design Factory, Gaetano Pesce
Located in Milan, IT
This stunning vase belongs to the Fish Design Collection of iconic, unique pieces designed by Gaetano Pesce. Chalice shape, it is strikingly han...
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2010s Italian Gaetano Pesce Furniture
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Resin
$1,001 / item
Contemporary Gaetano Pesce Pompitu II Vase M Resin Light Fuchsia Green
By Gaetano Pesce
Located in barasso, IT
Pompitu II vase, clear light fuchsia, matt dust green.
Vase in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish Design collection.
Measures: M - ø 16cm x H 26cm
Colours: Clear...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Gaetano Pesce Furniture
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Resin
Indian Summer Large Vase by Gaetano Pesce
By Corsi Design Factory, Gaetano Pesce
Located in Milan, IT
A strikingly singular addition to a personal art collection, this gorgeous vase is a veritable work of art of bold visual impact. Entirely crafted of soft resin, it boasts a magnific...
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2010s Italian Gaetano Pesce Furniture
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Resin
$960 / item
Fish Design Watch Me Large Clock Clear Aqua, Fumè, Fluo Fuchsia by Gaetano Pesce
By Corsi Design Factory, Gaetano Pesce
Located in barasso, IT
Watch me - Clear Aqua, Fumè, Fluo Fuchsia
Clock in hard resin designed by Gaetano Pesce for Fish Design collection.
Color: Clear Aqua, Fumè, Fluo Fuchsia
Dimensions: L - ø 42cm
Mat...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Gaetano Pesce Furniture
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Resin
Nugget Large Vase by Gaetano Pesce
By Gaetano Pesce, Corsi Design Factory
Located in Milan, IT
This stunning vase belongs to the Fish Design Collection of iconic, unique pieces designed by Gaetano Pesce. Chalice shape, it is strikingly han...
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2010s Italian Gaetano Pesce Furniture
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Resin
$1,001 / item
Contemporary Gaetano Pesce Indian Summer Vase XL Resin Orange Pink
By Gaetano Pesce
Located in barasso, IT
Indian Summer vase, clear orange, matt pastel pink.
Vase in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish Design collection.
Measures: XL ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Gaetano Pesce Furniture
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Resin
Contemporary Gaetano Pesce Clear Special L Vase Resin Mint Fuchsia
By Gaetano Pesce
Located in barasso, IT
Clear special vase - Matt Mint and Clear Light Fuchsia.
Vase in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish Design collection.
Measures: L - Ø 22cm x H 36cm
Colours: Matt...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Gaetano Pesce Furniture
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Resin
Try-Tray Small Round Tray in Clear Light Ruby, Clear Fuchsia by Gaetano Pesce
By Gaetano Pesce, Corsi Design Factory
Located in barasso, IT
Try tray round - Clear light ruby, clear fuchsia
Tray in hard resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1998 for Fish Design collection.
Additional info:
Material: Hard resin
Colour...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Gaetano Pesce Furniture
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Contemporary Gaetano Pesce Clear Special M Vase Resin Fuchsia Pink Lilac
By Gaetano Pesce
Located in barasso, IT
Clear special extra color vase - Clear pink, clear fuchsia, clear lilac, matt pink.
Vase in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish Design collection.
Measures: M...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Gaetano Pesce Furniture
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Resin
Medusa Large Vase by Gaetano Pesce
By Gaetano Pesce, Corsi Design Factory
Located in Milan, IT
Combining vivid colors and a bold silhouette, this vase will make a stylish statement in a contemporary home. This striking piece, crafted entirely of soft resin, was designed by Gae...
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2010s Italian Gaetano Pesce Furniture
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Resin
$811 / item
Contemporary Fish Design Gaetano Pesce Medusa L Vase Soft Resin White
By Gaetano Pesce
Located in barasso, IT
Medusa vase - Matt White
Vase in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish Design collection.
Measures: L - Ø 22cm x H 36cm
Colours: Matt white.
Material: RESIN
Vase in...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Gaetano Pesce Furniture
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Resin
Limited Edition Notturno A New York Sofa by Gaetano Pesce
By Gaetano Pesce, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Notturno A New York sofa by Gaetano Pesce
Manufactured by Cassina in Italy
Limited Edition of 50 pieces
DESIGN TRIBUTE TO THE CITY THAT NEVER SLEEPS
The New York skyline in a sofa,...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Gaetano Pesce Furniture
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$47,685 Sale Price
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Contemporary Gaetano Pesce Round The Clock L Fuchsia Grey Aqua
By Corsi Design Factory, Gaetano Pesce
Located in barasso, IT
Round The Clock - Fluo Fuchsia, Clear Grey, Aqua
Clock in hard resin designed by Gaetano Pesce for Fish Design collection.
Color: Fluo Fuchsia, Clear Grey, Aqua
Dimensions: L - ø 42...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Gaetano Pesce Furniture
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Resin
Spaghetti Extracolor Extra Large Vase by Gaetano Pesce
By Gaetano Pesce, Corsi Design Factory
Located in Milan, IT
What could be more Italian than an abstract pile of spaghetti transformed into a stunning, cutting-edge design object. This soft resin vase was created...
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2010s Italian Gaetano Pesce Furniture
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Resin
Contemporary Gaetano Pesce Triple Play Coffee Table XL Medium Fluo Fuchsia
By Gaetano Pesce, Corsi Design Factory
Located in barasso, IT
Triple Play coffee table - Fluo Fuchsia
Table in hard resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish Design collection.
Colour: Fluo Fuchsia
Dimensions: Size XL- Medium - ø 40 x ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Arts and Crafts Gaetano Pesce Furniture
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Resin
Try-Tray Large Round Tray in Clear Aqua and Matt Orange by Gaetano Pesce
By Gaetano Pesce, Corsi Design Factory
Located in barasso, IT
Try tray round - clear aqua and matt orange
Tray in hard resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1998 for Fish Design collection.
Additional info:
Material: Hard resin
Colours: Cl...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Gaetano Pesce Furniture
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Resin
Contemporary Gaetano Pesce Indian Summer L Vase Soft Resin Fuchsia Ocean Blue
By Gaetano Pesce
Located in barasso, IT
Indian Summer vase, clear light fuchsia and matt ocean blue.
Vase in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish Design collection.
Measures: L ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Gaetano Pesce Furniture
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Resin
Senzafine Seat Armchair in Polyurethane Red by Gaetano Pesce
By Gaetano Pesce
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Colourful tangles giving life to a geometric and dynamic seating. A series of joyfully inconsistent seats, a manifesto of Meritalia’s pop-modern identity.
Senzafine - Italian for “e...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Gaetano Pesce Furniture
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Plastic
Contemporary Gaetano Pesce Spaghetti L Vase Soft Resin Red
By Gaetano Pesce
Located in barasso, IT
Spaghetti vase, red.
Vase in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish Design collection.
Measures: L - ø 22cm x H 36cm
Other sizes available.
Colours: Red.
...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Gaetano Pesce Furniture
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Resin
Contemporary Gaetano Pesce Pompitu II M Vase Soft Resin Green Gold
By Gaetano Pesce
Located in barasso, IT
Pompitu II vase, green and gold.
Vase in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish Design collection.
Measures: M ø 16cm x H 26cm
Other sizes available
Colour...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Gaetano Pesce Furniture
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Resin
Contemporary Gaetano Pesce Set of 3 Triple Play Coffee Table L 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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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Gaetano Pesce Furniture
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Resin
Shadow Red Armchair Padded with Soft Polyurethane Foam by Gaetano Pesce
By Gaetano Pesce
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Shadow armchair by Gaetano Pesce by Meritalia is moldless. It’s the result of a manufacturing process developed and perfected by Meritalia: the armchair is shaped with the inject...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Gaetano Pesce Furniture
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Fabric
Fish Design Gaetano Pesce Spaghetti Special Vase L Soft Resin Red Blue
By Gaetano Pesce
Located in barasso, IT
Spaghetti Special Vase - Clear aqua and coral red
Vase in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish Design collection.
Measures: L - ø 22cm x H 36cm
Other sizes availa...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Gaetano Pesce Furniture
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Resin
Contemporary Gaetano Pesce Spaghetti XL Vase Soft Resin Red
By Gaetano Pesce
Located in barasso, IT
Spaghetti vase, red.
Vase in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish Design collection.
Measures: XL - ø 30cm x H 56cm
Other sizes available.
Colours: Red.
...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Gaetano Pesce Furniture
Materials
Resin
Try-Tray Small Round Tray in Clear Light Blue, Clear Orange by Gaetano Pesce
By Corsi Design Factory, Gaetano Pesce
Located in barasso, IT
Try tray round - Clear light blue, clear orange
Tray in hard resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1998 for Fish Design collection.
Additional info:
Material: Hard resin
Colours...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Gaetano Pesce Furniture
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Resin
Contemporary Gaetano Pesce Indian Summer L Vase Soft Resin Blue Red
By Gaetano Pesce
Located in barasso, IT
Indian summer vase, clear blue, matt red
Vase in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish Design collection.
Measures: L ø 22cm x H 36cm
Colours: clear blue, matt red
...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Gaetano Pesce Furniture
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Resin
UP7 FOOT Lounge Chair by Gaetano Pesce for B&B Italia - Gran Salotto by Duplex
By B&B Italia, Gaetano Pesce
Located in Brooklyn, NY
In 1969, Gaetano Pesce designed Il Piede (UP7), the final piece in his renowned Up Series, which featured seven iconic seating elements. Inspired by the shape of the human foot, this...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Gaetano Pesce Furniture
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Foam
Ogiva Medium Resin Basket in Clear Pink and Bronze by Gaetano Pesce
By Gaetano Pesce, Corsi Design Factory
Located in barasso, IT
Ogiva basket - Clear pink, bronze
Basket in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish Design collection.
Additional Information:
Material: Soft resin
Colours: Cle...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Gaetano Pesce Furniture
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Resin
Set of 4 Table Mates Placemats Bottle Green and Matt Orange by Gaetano Pesce
By Gaetano Pesce, Corsi Design Factory
Located in barasso, IT
Table-Mates - Clear bottle green, matt orange
Set of 4 placemats in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1998 for Fish Design collection.
Additional information:
Material: soft ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Gaetano Pesce Furniture
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Resin
Try-Tray Small Round Tray in Clear Purple, Matt Orange by Gaetano Pesce
By Gaetano Pesce, Corsi Design Factory
Located in barasso, IT
Try tray round - clear purple, matt orange
Tray in hard resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1998 for Fish Design collection.
Additional Info:
Material: Hard resin
Colours: Cle...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Gaetano Pesce Furniture
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Resin
Try-Tray Large Square Tray in Amber, Clear Emerald Green by Gaetano Pesce
By Gaetano Pesce, Corsi Design Factory
Located in barasso, IT
Try tray square - amber, clear emerald green
Tray in hard resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1998 for Fish Design collection.
Additional info:
Material: Hard resin
Colours: A...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Gaetano Pesce Furniture
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Resin
Set of Table 4 Mates Placemats Clear Purple and Matt Turquoise by Gaetano Pesce
By Gaetano Pesce, Corsi Design Factory
Located in barasso, IT
Table-Mates - clear purple, matt turquoise
Set of 4 placemats in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1998 for Fish Design collection.
Additional information:
Material: soft res...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Gaetano Pesce Furniture
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Contemporary Gaetano Pesce Clear Special Vase L Resin Yellow, Lime, Turquoise
By Gaetano Pesce
Located in barasso, IT
Clear special extra color vase - Clear yellow, matt lime, matt turquoise.
Vase in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish Design collection.
Measures: L - Ø 22cm x H 3...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Gaetano Pesce Furniture
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Resin
Try-Tray Large Rectangular Tray in Mat Red, Clear Fuchsia by Gaetano Pesce
By Gaetano Pesce, Corsi Design Factory
Located in barasso, IT
Try-Tray rectangular - mat red, clear fuchsia
Tray in hard resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1998 for Fish Design collection.
Additional info:
Material: Hard resin
Colours: Matt r...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Gaetano Pesce Furniture
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Resin
Gli Amici Printed Cotton Fabled Sofa by Gaetano Pesce
By Gaetano Pesce
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Fabled creatures that make up a modular sofa. Sculptural and functional objects to characterize a light-hearted interior, and transform every room into an unforgettable adventure.
G...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Gaetano Pesce Furniture
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Cotton
$42,524 / item
Set of 4 Table Mates Placemats in Clear Amber and Bronze by Gaetano Pesce
By Corsi Design Factory, Gaetano Pesce
Located in barasso, IT
Table-Mates - Clear amber, bronze
Set of 4 placemats in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1998 for Fish Design collection.
Additional information:
Material: soft resin
Dimens...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Gaetano Pesce Furniture
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Resin
La Michetta Composition 3 Sofa in Velvet by Gaetano Pesce
By Gaetano Pesce
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Modular sofa, made of eclectic modules, available in different sizes and colours, which can be continuously rearranged according to taste and needs.
La Michetta by Gaetano Pesce for...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Gaetano Pesce Furniture
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Velvet
Contemporary Gaetano Pesce Spaghetti M Vase Soft Resin Red
By Gaetano Pesce
Located in barasso, IT
Spaghetti vase, red.
Vase in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish Design collection.
Measures: L ø 16cm x H 26cm
Other sizes available.
Colours: Red.
Va...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Gaetano Pesce Furniture
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Resin
Senzafine Seat Armchair in Polyurethane Green by Gaetano Pesce
By Gaetano Pesce
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Colourful tangles giving life to a geometric and dynamic seating. A series of joyfully inconsistent seats, a manifesto of Meritalia’s pop-modern identity.
Senzafine - Italian for “e...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Gaetano Pesce Furniture
Materials
Plastic
Try-Tray Small Round Tray in Clear Aqua and Matt Orange by Gaetano Pesce
By Gaetano Pesce, Corsi Design Factory
Located in barasso, IT
Try tray round - clear aqua and matt orange
Tray in hard resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1998 for Fish Design collection.
Additional Info:
Material: Hard resin
Colours: Cl...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Gaetano Pesce Furniture
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Contemporary Fish Design Gaetano Pesce Medusa L Vase Soft Resin Red Pastel Blue
By Gaetano Pesce
Located in barasso, IT
Medusa vase, Clear Dark Ruby And Matt Pastel Blue
Vase in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish Design collection.
Measures: L Ø 22cm x H 36cm
Colours: Clear Dark R...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Gaetano Pesce Furniture
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Resin
La Michetta Composition 8 Sofa in Velvet by Gaetano Pesce
By Gaetano Pesce
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Modular sofa, made of eclectic modules, available in different sizes and colours, which can be continuously rearranged according to taste and needs.
La Michetta by Gaetano Pesce for...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Gaetano Pesce Furniture
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Velvet
limited edition Tramonto A New York Sofa by Gaetano Pesce for Cassina
By Cassina, Gaetano Pesce
Located in Berlin, DE
1 of 50 limited edition Tramonto A New York Sofa by Gaetano Pesce for Cassina
For the three-seater sofa, the padded skyscrapers are upholstered in an exclusive fabric with a raised t...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Gaetano Pesce Furniture
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Fabric
Sculpture lamp both table and wall lamp made in italy 20th century 70s
By Gaetano Pesce
Located in Palermo, IT
Sculpture- Made in Italy .
Gaetano Pesce's works are imbued with color, fun and self-mockery but, at the same time, many of them are also transformed into political and social symbol...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gaetano Pesce Furniture
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Blown Glass, Resin
Gaetano Pesce Tramonto a New York Screen for Cassina, Italy - new
By Cassina, Gaetano Pesce
Located in Berlin, DE
Gaetano Pesce Tramonto a New York Screen for Cassina, Italy - new. Made of artificial resin with brass base.
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Gaetano Pesce Furniture
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"Big Mama" Up 5+6 Chair and ottoman By Gaetano Pesce For B&B Italia
By Gaetano Pesce, B&B Italia
Located in The Hague, NL
Iconic lounge chair + ottoman, model up 5+6 or donna or la mama, designed in 1969 by gaetano pesce for b&b italia.
The chair is marked underneath with the or...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Gaetano Pesce Furniture
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Metal
Gaetano Pesce Vase Fish Design Series 2019
By Gaetano Pesce
Located in Round Rock, TX
Beautiful and unusual vase designed by Gaetano Pesce as part of the Fish Series c. 2019. Made of a soft, malleable resin, these pieces have become favorites among art collectors for ...
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2010s Italian Modern Gaetano Pesce Furniture
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Resin
Gli Amici Printed Cotton Fabled Armchair by Gaetano Pesce
By Gaetano Pesce
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Fabled creatures that make up a modular sofa. Sculptural and functional objects to characterize a light-hearted interior, and transform every room into an unforgettable adventure.
G...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Gaetano Pesce Furniture
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Cotton
"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. Hi...
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Early 2000s Italian Post-Modern Gaetano Pesce Furniture
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Resin
Gaetano Pesce furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
Gaetano Pesce furniture are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of resin and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Gaetano Pesce furniture, although red editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 68 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 422 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original furniture by Gaetano Pesce were created in the modern style in europe during the 21st century and contemporary. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by Ettore Sottsass, VG-VGnewtrend, and Carlo Moretti. Prices for Gaetano Pesce furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $93 and can go as high as $96,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $618.
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- Why is Gaetano Pesce famous?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertJanuary 27, 2025Gaetano Pesce is famous because he 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. Pesce wanted to explore the latest in 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. 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. On 1stDibs, explore a diverse assortment of Gaetano Pesce furniture.
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