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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 whi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Gaetano Pesce Furniture

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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

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

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 Other sizes avail...
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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 Other sizes available Colours: Matt white...
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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 Corsi Design Factory, Gaetano Pesce
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

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

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 Other sizes available Colours: Matt white....
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Gaetano Pesce Furniture

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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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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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Contemporary Gaetano Pesce Pompitu II M Vase Soft Resin Light Fuchsia Matt 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 Other s...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern 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 Round The Clock L Purple Dark Salmon Yellow
By Gaetano Pesce, Corsi Design Factory
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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Resin

Big Collina Large Vase by Gaetano Pesce
By Gaetano Pesce, Corsi Design Factory
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

Contemporary Gaetano Pesce Indian Summer XL Vase Soft 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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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

Clear Special Large Red 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

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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Contemporary Gaetano Pesce Indian Summer L Vase Soft Resin Pink Lime
By Gaetano Pesce
Located in barasso, IT
Indian Summer vase, clear pink, matt lime Vase in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish Design collection. Measures: L ø 22cm x H 36cm Colours: clear pink, matt lime...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Gaetano Pesce Furniture

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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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Fabric

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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Resin

Single Size XL Medium Triple Play Coffee Table in Red by Gaetano Pesce
By Gaetano Pesce, Corsi Design Factory
Located in barasso, IT
Triple play coffee table - red Table in hard resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish Design collection. Additional information: Material: Hard resin Color: Red Dimensions...
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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

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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Set of 3, Size L Triple Play Coffee Table in Red, Blue, Yellow by Gaetano Pesce
By Gaetano Pesce, Corsi Design Factory
Located in barasso, IT
Set 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 Additional Information: Material: Har...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian 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

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Resin

Gaetano Pesce Pompitu II XL Vase Soft Resin Light Fuchsia Matt 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: XL - ø 30cm x H 56cm Other ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Gaetano Pesce Furniture

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Resin

Fish Design Watch Me Large Clock Clear Aqua, Fumè, Fluo Fuchsia by Gaetano Pesce
By Gaetano Pesce, Corsi Design Factory
Located in barasso, IT
Watch me - Clear Aqua, Fumè, Fluo Fuchsia Clock in hard resin designed by Gaetano Pesce for Fish Design collection. Additional information: Material: Hard resin Color: Clear Aqua,...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian 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

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

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

Try-Tray Small Round Tray in Clear Light Blue, Clear Orange by Gaetano Pesce
By Gaetano Pesce, Corsi Design Factory
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

Set of 4 Table Mates Placemats in Matt Pastel Pink and Cherry by Gaetano Pesce
By Gaetano Pesce, Corsi Design Factory
Located in barasso, IT
Table-Mates - matt pastel pink, cherry Set of 4 placemats in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1998 for Fish Design collection. Additional information: Material: soft resin D...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Gaetano Pesce Furniture

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Resin

Contemporary Gaetano Pesce Clear Special L Vase 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 ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern 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

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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Resin

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 Other sizes availabl...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Gaetano Pesce Furniture

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Resin

Set of 4 Table Mates Placemats in Clear Amber and Bronze by Gaetano Pesce
By Gaetano Pesce, Corsi Design Factory
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

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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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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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

Try-Tray Large Rectangular Tray in Mat Red, Clear Fuchsia by Gaetano Pesce
By Corsi Design Factory, Gaetano Pesce
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

Gaetano Pesce Tramonto A New York Screen For Cassina
By Gaetano Pesce
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Gaetano Pesce Tramonto A New York Screen For Cassina Light shines over the city as the sun sets on New York. A kaleidoscope of colours streams through the windows of the skyscrapers...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Gaetano Pesce Furniture

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Resin

Single Size L High Triple Play Coffee Table in White by Gaetano Pesce
By Gaetano Pesce, Corsi Design Factory
Located in barasso, IT
Triple play coffee table - white Table in hard resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish Design collection. Additional Information: Material: Hard resin Color: White Dimens...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Gaetano Pesce Furniture

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Resin

Gaetano Pesce Limited Edition Paravento Risacca Room Divider by Cassina
By Gaetano Pesce, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Limited Edition Room Divider Paravento Risacca designed by Gaetano Pesce . Manufactured by Cassina (Italy) Screen composed of 3 separate panels made of polyurethane resin and a bras...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Gaetano Pesce Furniture

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Metal

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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Gaetano Pesce Furniture

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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

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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Brass

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

Gaetano Pesce carbon fiber and fabric "Pagnotta" chair by Meritalia, Italy, 2005
By Meritalia, Gaetano Pesce
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
Armchair in carbon fiber, fabric, and plastic materials, produced by Meritalia, model Pagnotta, designed by Gaetano Pesce, year 2005. Unique and deeply personal, all the furniture d...
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Early 2000s Italian Gaetano Pesce Furniture

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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

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.
Questions About Gaetano Pesce Furniture
  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 27, 2025
    Gaetano 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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