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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Ogiva Medium Resin Basket in Matt White and Clear Amber by Gaetano Pesce
By Gaetano Pesce, Corsi Design Factory
Located in barasso, IT
Ogiva basket - matt white, clear amber
Basket in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish Design collection.
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Tutti Frutti II Medium Resin Basket in Matt Orange and Gold by Gaetano Pesce
By Gaetano Pesce, Corsi Design Factory
Located in barasso, IT
Tutti Frutti II basket - Matt orange, gold
Basket in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish Design collection.
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Senzafine Armchair & Pouf in Polyurethane Black 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.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Gaetano Pesce Furniture
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Nugget Vase (Large), Clear Green and Matte Pink by Gaetano Pesce
By Gaetano Pesce, Corsi Design Factory
Located in Toronto, CA
Clear Green and Matte Pink "Nugget" Vase, size Large in soft resin, designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish Design collection.
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Tutti Frutti II XL Resin Basket in Matt Orange and Gold by Gaetano Pesce
By Gaetano Pesce, Corsi Design Factory
Located in barasso, IT
Tutti Frutti II basket - Matt orange, gold
Basket in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish Design collection.
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Set of 4 Table Mates Placemats in Clear Aqua and Silver by Gaetano Pesce
By Gaetano Pesce, Corsi Design Factory
Located in barasso, IT
Table-Mates - clear aqua, silver
Set of 4 placemats in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1998 for Fish Design collection.
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Try-Tray Large Round Tray in Clear Lilac, Bronze by Gaetano Pesce
By Gaetano Pesce, Corsi Design Factory
Located in barasso, IT
Try tray round - clear lilac, bronze
Tray in hard resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1998 for Fish Design collection.
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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 Montecatini Terme, IT
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 cm
Red; H30 x 40 x 40 cm
Yellow; H23 x 40 x 40 cm
Gaetano Pesce is a prominent contemporary Italian designer and architect known for his bold experimentation with materials and color. Throughout his career, he has collaborated with some of Italy's leading design companies, including Artemide, Vitra, Cassina, and B&B Italia.
Born in 1939 in La Spezia, near Genoa, Pesce enrolled at the University of Venice in 1959 to study architecture and graduated in 1965. During the final years of his studies, he also participated in courses at the Venice College of Industrial Design, where he was influenced by distinguished faculty members like Ernesto Nathan Rogers and Mario Bellini. Encouraged by their teachings to embrace innovation in modern design, Pesce became involved with an avant-garde architectural collective called “Gruppo N,” which drew inspiration from the streamlined aesthetics of the Bauhaus.
These diverse inspirations equipped Pesce to embrace contemporary materials and explore the forms they enabled. His designs range from small decorative objects to large architectural spaces and reflect deep contemplation of the modern era. Notable works include his iconic La Mamma chair...
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1990s European Modern Gaetano Pesce Furniture
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Two "I Feltri" B/Pink Lounge Chairs by Gaetano Pesce for Cassina, Italy, 1980s
By Gaetano Pesce, Cassina
Located in Milan, IT
Pair of iconic "I Feltri" chairs by Gaetano Pesce for Cassina.
Wool felt body with movable cotton upholstery.
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1980s Italian Vintage Gaetano Pesce Furniture
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Felt
Large Resin Bowl by Gaetano Pesce for Fish Design, 2012
By Gaetano Pesce, Fish Design
Located in Brescia, Brescia
This stunning large bowl, designed by Gaetano Pesce for Fish Design in 2012, is a vibrant example of contemporary Italian design. Crafted from high-quality resin, the bowl features an eye-catching blend of white and yellow, embodying Pesce's signature style that merges art and functionality. Renowned for his innovative use of materials and bold color choices, Pesce creates pieces that challenge traditional design boundaries. This bowl is no exception, serving as both a practical object and a striking piece of art. It is in very good condition, with minimal to signs of use, retaining its vibrant colors and smooth finish. Gaetano Pesce's work is celebrated for its playful yet sophisticated approach, often pushing the limits of design and materiality. This large resin bowl...
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2010s Italian Modern Gaetano Pesce Furniture
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Set of 4 Table Mates Placemats in Matt Cherry and Bronze by Gaetano Pesce
By Corsi Design Factory, Gaetano Pesce
Located in barasso, IT
Table-Mates - Matt cherry, bronze
Set of 4 placemats in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1998 for Fish Design collection.
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Set of 4 Table Mates Placemats Clear Yellow and Matt Light Blue by Gaetano Pesce
By Gaetano Pesce, Corsi Design Factory
Located in barasso, IT
Table-Mates RO - clear yellow, matt light blue
Set of 4 placemats in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1998 for Fish Design collection.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Gaetano Pesce Furniture
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La Michetta Velvet Pouf 115 in Hazelnut 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.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Gaetano Pesce Furniture
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Senza Fine Basket by Gaetano Pesce
By Gaetano Pesce
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Senza Fine is a square basket designed by Gaetano Pesce for Meritalia in 2010. Known for his experimental approach to form and material, Pesce created this piece with his signature p...
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2010s Italian Modern Gaetano Pesce Furniture
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Plastic
La Michetta Arm 73 Velvet Armrest Sofa in Cream 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.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Gaetano Pesce Furniture
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Ogiva Large Resin Basket in Clear Fuchsia and Bronze by Gaetano Pesce
By Gaetano Pesce, Corsi Design Factory
Located in barasso, IT
Ogiva basket - clear fuchsia, bronze
Basket in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish Design collection.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Gaetano Pesce Furniture
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Gaetano Pesce “UP 1” Lounge Chair, Italy, 1970
By Gaetano Pesce
Located in Madrid, ES
The “UP 1” lounge chair, designed by Gaetano Pesce in the 1970s, is a sculptural and avant-garde piece from his iconic UP series, a groundbreaking collection that redefined the bound...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gaetano Pesce Furniture
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Fabric, Wood
Set of 4 Table Mates Placemats in Clear Rose Pink and Turquoise by Gaetano Pesce
By Gaetano Pesce, Corsi Design Factory
Located in barasso, IT
Table-Mates - clear rose pink, turquoise
Set of 4 placemats in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1998 for Fish Design collection.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Gaetano Pesce Furniture
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Set of 4 Table Mates Placemats in Blue and Matt Fuchsia by Gaetano Pesce
By Gaetano Pesce, Corsi Design Factory
Located in barasso, IT
Table-Mates - Blue, matt fuchsia
Set of 4 placemats in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1998 for Fish Design collection.
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Material: soft resin
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Gaetano Pesce Furniture
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Tutti Frutti II Medium Resin Basket in Matt Red by Gaetano Pesce
By Gaetano Pesce, Corsi Design Factory
Located in barasso, IT
Tutti Frutti II basket - Matt red
Basket in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish Design collection.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Gaetano Pesce Furniture
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La Michetta Composition 2 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.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Gaetano Pesce Furniture
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Set of 3, Size XL 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
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Gaetano Pesce Furniture
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Resin
Resin Fruit Bowl by Gaetano Pesce Fish Collection Unique Colorful Modern Design.
By Gaetano Pesce
Located in Ibiza, Spain
Soft resin fruit bowl designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for the Fish Design collection. Handcrafted in transparent pink, turquoise, and matte yellow resin.
Fish is a celebration of ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Gaetano Pesce Furniture
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Resin
Ogiva Medium Resin Basket in Clear and Amber by Gaetano Pesce
By Corsi Design Factory, Gaetano Pesce
Located in barasso, IT
Ogiva basket - Clear, amber
Basket in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish Design collection.
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Colours: Clear, am...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Gaetano Pesce Furniture
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Ogiva Medium Resin Basket in Clear and Black by Gaetano Pesce
By Corsi Design Factory, Gaetano Pesce
Located in barasso, IT
Ogiva basket - clear, black
Basket in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish Design collection.
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Material: Soft resin
Colours: Clear, bl...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Gaetano Pesce Furniture
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La Michetta Back 144 Velvet Backrest Sofa in Musk 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.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Gaetano Pesce Furniture
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Ogiva XL Resin Basket in Clear and Amber by Gaetano Pesce
By Corsi Design Factory, Gaetano Pesce
Located in barasso, IT
Ogiva basket - clear, amber
Basket in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish Design collection.
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Material: Soft resin
Colours: Clear, am...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Gaetano Pesce Furniture
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Tutti Frutti II Large Resin Basket in Matt White by Gaetano Pesce
By Corsi Design Factory, Gaetano Pesce
Located in barasso, IT
Tutti Frutti II basket - Matt white
Basket in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish Design collection.
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Material: Soft resin
Colours: M...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Gaetano Pesce Furniture
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Resin
Contemporary Gaetano Pesce Spaghetti M Vase Soft Resin Purple, Turquoise
By Gaetano Pesce
Located in barasso, IT
Spaghetti vase, purple, turquoise.
Vase in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish Design collection.
Measures: M - ø 16cm x H 26cm
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Gaetano Pesce Furniture
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Resin
Tutti Frutti II Large Resin Basket in Matt Orange and Gold by Gaetano Pesce
By Corsi Design Factory, Gaetano Pesce
Located in barasso, IT
Tutti frutti II basket - matt orange, gold
Basket in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish Design collection.
Additional information:
Material: Soft resin
Col...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Gaetano Pesce Furniture
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Resin
Ogiva XL Resin Basket in Clear Lilac and Silver by Gaetano Pesce
By Gaetano Pesce, Corsi Design Factory
Located in barasso, IT
Ogiva basket - clear lilac and silver
Basket in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish Design collection.
Additional information:
Material: Soft resin
Colours:...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Gaetano Pesce Furniture
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Resin
Fish Design Gaetano Pesce Big Collina M Vase in Resin Yellow Lime Turquoise
By Gaetano Pesce, Corsi Design Factory
Located in barasso, IT
Big Collina Vase Extra Colour - clear yellow, matt lime, matt turquoise.
Vase in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish Design collection.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Other Gaetano Pesce Furniture
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Resin
Tutti Frutti II XXL Resin Basket in Matt Orange and Gold by Gaetano Pesce
By Gaetano Pesce, Corsi Design Factory
Located in barasso, IT
Tutti Frutti II basket - Matt orange, gold
Basket in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish Design collection.
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Material: Soft resin
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Gaetano Pesce Furniture
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Resin
Look At Me XL Mirror in Clear Blue, Matt Red and Fuchsia by Gaetano Pesce
By Gaetano Pesce, Corsi Design Factory
Located in barasso, IT
Look At Me Mirror - Clear blue, matt red and fuchsia
Mirror in hard resin designed by Gaetano Pesce for Fish Design collection.
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Material: Hard resin
C...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Gaetano Pesce Furniture
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Resin
Ogiva Large Resin Basket in Clear and Amber by Gaetano Pesce
By Gaetano Pesce, Corsi Design Factory
Located in barasso, IT
Ogiva basket - clear, amber
Basket in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish Design collection.
Additional Information:
Material: Soft resin
Colours: Clear, am...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Gaetano Pesce Furniture
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Resin
Tutti Frutti I Large Resin Basket in Matt Green and Yellow by Gaetano Pesce
By Gaetano Pesce, Corsi Design Factory
Located in barasso, IT
Tutti Frutti I basket - Matt green And yellow
Basket in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish Design collection.
Additional information:
Material: Soft resin
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Gaetano Pesce Furniture
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Resin
Tutti Frutti II Large Resin Basket in Clear Blue and Fuchsia by Gaetano Pesce
By Gaetano Pesce, Corsi Design Factory
Located in barasso, IT
Tutti Frutti II basket - Clear blue, clear fuchsia
Basket in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish Design collection.
Additional information:
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Gaetano Pesce Furniture
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Resin
Set of 3, Size XL 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.
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Material: Hard resin
Color: White
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Gaetano Pesce Furniture
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Resin
Look at Me Large Mirror in Clear Blue, Red and Fuchsia by Gaetano Pesce
By Gaetano Pesce, Corsi Design Factory
Located in barasso, IT
Look At Me Mirror - clear blue, matt red and fuchsia
Mirror in hard resin designed by Gaetano Pesce for Fish Design collection.
Additional Information:
Material: hard resin
C...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Gaetano Pesce Furniture
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Resin
Tutti Frutti II XXL Resin Basket in Matt White by Gaetano Pesce
By Gaetano Pesce, Corsi Design Factory
Located in barasso, IT
Tutti frutti II basket - matt white
Basket in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish Design collection.
Additional information:
Material: Soft resin
Colours: M...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Gaetano Pesce Furniture
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Resin
Tutti Frutti II XXL Resin Basket in Matt Red by Gaetano Pesce
By Gaetano Pesce, Corsi Design Factory
Located in barasso, IT
Tutti Frutti II basket - Matt red
Basket in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish Design collection.
Additional Information:
Material: Soft resin
Colours: Mat...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Gaetano Pesce Furniture
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Tutti Frutti II XL Resin Basket in Matt Red by Gaetano Pesce
By Gaetano Pesce, Corsi Design Factory
Located in barasso, IT
Tutti frutti II basket - matt red
Basket in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish Design collection.
Additional information:
Material: Soft resin
Colours: Mat...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Gaetano Pesce Furniture
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'Babel' Resin Wine Bucket by Gaetano Pesce for Fish Design Italy, 1990s, Signed
By Fish Design, Gaetano Pesce
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Limited edition 1990s flexible resin wine bucket by Gaetano Pesce for Fish Design, Italy. Numbered 182/1000.
Works great as an ice bucket, wine bucket, catch-all, vase, vessel, sculpture, planter, pot or jardinière. If you use it as a planter, we suggest an interior lining to protect the piece.
ABOUT THE ARTIST:
Gaetano Pesce, born on November 8, 1939, in La Spezia, Italy, is renowned as a leading figure in contemporary Italian design and architecture. Fearlessly experimental with materials and color, Pesce has collaborated with Italy’s foremost design companies, including Artemide, Vitra, Cassina, and B&B Italia.
Pesce began his journey into design at the University of Venice, where he pursued architecture and graduated in 1965. Influenced by prominent figures such as Ernesto Nathan Rogers and Mario Bellini at the Venice College of Industrial Design, Pesce embraced a commitment to novelty and avant-garde principles. He co-founded the avant-garde architectural collective "Gruppo N," inspired by the Bauhaus aesthetic, during his formative years.
Pesce’s portfolio encompasses a wide range of designs, from iconic furniture pieces to monumental architectural projects. His creations reflect a profound contemplation of modernity, exemplified by the La Mamma chair (1969), which evokes a prehistoric fertility figure, and the Organic Building in Osaka (1993), celebrated for its innovative hanging garden motif.
Among his most celebrated furniture designs are the Up series for B&B Italia, including the Up5 armchair (La Donna) and Up6 ottoman (La Mamma), which challenge traditional notions of form and function with their bold, anthropomorphic shapes. Other notable designs include the 357 Feltri chair...
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La Michetta Seat 214 Velvet Seat in Yellow 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.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Gaetano Pesce Furniture
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La Michetta Seat 144 Velvet Seat in Cyan 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.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Gaetano Pesce Furniture
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La Michetta Back 73 Velvet Backrest Sofa in Navy 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.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Gaetano Pesce Furniture
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Large Gaetano Pesce for Cassina 'Cannaregio' Modular Sofa
By Cassina, Gaetano Pesce
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Gaetano Pesce for Cassina, sofa, model ‘Cannaregio’, multicolored upholstery, Italy, 1987
Large ‘Cannaregio’ sofa, designed by Gaetano Pesce for Cassi...
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Gaetano Pesce Furniture
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Italian modern modular Cannaregio sofa by Gaetano Pesce for Cassina, 1987
By Gaetano Pesce, Cassina
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern modular Cannaregio sofa by Gaetano Pesce for Cassina, 1987
Cannaregio model sofa composed of three modules that can be positioned as desired, united or distant. The su...
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1990s Italian Post-Modern Gaetano Pesce Furniture
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Fabric, Wood
Gaetano Pesce “UP 2000” Sofa, Italy, 1970
By Gaetano Pesce
Located in Madrid, ES
Iconic and sculptural, the "UP 2000" sofa designed by Gaetano Pesce in the 1970s is a bold example of Italian radical design. With its sensuous, organic form, the piece reflects Pesc...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gaetano Pesce Furniture
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Fabric, Wood
Gaetano Pesce for Meritalia Candelabro Edizioni del Pesce, Italy 2000s
By Gaetano Pesce, Meritalia
Located in Naples, IT
Gaetano Pesce Candelabra, made of polyurethane resin molded around a steel tube... Edizione del Pesce for Meritalia.The Edizioni del Pesce collection is a modern interpretation of th...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Gaetano Pesce Furniture
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Resin
Pompitu II Vase (Large), Clear Red and Matte Red by Gaetano Pesce
By Gaetano Pesce, Corsi Design Factory
Located in Toronto, CA
Vase in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish Design collection.
*All the pieces are handmade and therefore unique. Variations in the dimensions, hues and colours’ d...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Post-Modern Gaetano Pesce Furniture
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Resin
Gaetano Pesce Luigi (o mi amate voi?) 902 Shelf in Lacquered Wood by Bernini 80s
By Gaetano Pesce, Bernini
Located in Montecatini Terme, IT
The Luigi 902 (O mi amate voi?) shelf, with a lacquered wood frame and a metal base, was designed by Gaetano Pesce and produced by Bernini in 1981.
The Luigi 902 is a free-standing shelf with a double frame in wood and metal and two tilting shelves that can be blocked in a horizontal position through a screws system placed directly on the frame.
When the shelves are down the bookcase functions like a screen or a divider
The base of the wooden structure has a metal reinforcement to ensure balance and stability.
Gaetano Pesce is a prominent contemporary Italian designer and architect known for his bold experimentation with materials and color. Throughout his career, he has collaborated with some of Italy's leading design companies, including Artemide, Vitra, Cassina, and B&B Italia.
Born in 1939 in La Spezia, near Genoa, Pesce enrolled at the University of Venice in 1959 to study architecture and graduated in 1965. During the final years of his studies, he also participated in courses at the Venice College of Industrial Design, where he was influenced by distinguished faculty members like Ernesto Nathan Rogers and Mario Bellini. Encouraged by their teachings to embrace innovation in modern design, Pesce became involved with an avant-garde architectural collective called “Gruppo N,” which drew inspiration from the streamlined aesthetics of the Bauhaus.
These diverse inspirations equipped Pesce to embrace contemporary materials and explore the forms they enabled. His designs range from small decorative objects to large architectural spaces and reflect deep contemplation of the modern era. Notable works include his iconic La Mamma chair...
Category
1980s Italian Modern Vintage Gaetano Pesce Furniture
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Metal
Armchair and Footstool UP5_6 by Gaetano Pesce for Superego Editions, Italy
By Gaetano Pesce, Superego Editions
Located in Milan, Italy
A large patinated bronze armchair casted with lost wax method with spherical footstool also known by the name 'Donna', foam model designed in 1969 by C & B, from 2012 limited edition...
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2010s Italian Modern Gaetano Pesce Furniture
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Bronze
Cannaregio Loveseat Attributed to Gaetano Pesce for Cassina, Italy 1990s
By Gaetano Pesce
Located in Chicago, IL
A Cannaregio sofa designed by Gaetano Pesce for Cassina in 1987. The Cannaregio sofa is composed of ten modular sections, which can be placed together ...
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1990s Italian Post-Modern Gaetano Pesce Furniture
Materials
Textile, Upholstery
Meritalia Flower Vase / Orange and Green by Gaetano Pesce
By Meritalia, Gaetano Pesce
Located in Toronto, ON
Each vase by Edizioni del Pesce embodies a singular and unrepeatable identity, telling a different story through innovative shapes, intricate details and a varied chromatic range. Th...
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2010s Italian Post-Modern Gaetano Pesce Furniture
Materials
Resin
Gaetano Pesce “543 Broadway” Chairs for Bernini, 1993, Set of 6
By Bernini, Gaetano Pesce
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Gaetano Pesce “543 Broadway” chairs for Bernini, epoxy resin, stainless steel, gum, 1993, set of six.
The eclecticism and genius of Gaetano Pesce are explicitly visible in his iconi...
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Gaetano Pesce Furniture
Materials
Resin, Plastic
Very Rare Gaetano Pesce Dining Set, Sansone 1 Table & 6x Dalila Chairs
By Cassina, Gaetano Pesce
Located in Aachen, NW
Very rare dining room set by Gaetano Pesce featuring 6x chairs model Dalila and a table model Sansone I.
Made by Polyurethane and urethane resin, pre -...
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1980s Italian Vintage Gaetano Pesce Furniture
Materials
Resin
Gaetano Pesce Fish Exhibition Invitation
By Gaetano Pesce
Located in Pasadena, TX
This is a Gaetano Pesce Exhibition Invitation. Made of a cast rubber, it contains the details of the exhibition.
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Late 20th Century Italian Gaetano Pesce Furniture
Materials
Rubber
Spaghetti Vase (Large), Clear and Gold by Gaetano Pesce
By Gaetano Pesce, Corsi Design Factory
Located in Toronto, CA
Vase in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish Design collection.
Clear and Gold
*All the pieces are handmade and therefore unique. Variations in the dimensions, hue...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Post-Modern Gaetano Pesce Furniture
Materials
Resin
Try-Tray Small Rectangular Tray in Matt Yellow, Clear Fuchsia by Gaetano Pesce
By Corsi Design Factory, Gaetano Pesce
Located in barasso, IT
Try-Tray rectangular - Matt yellow, clear fuchsia
Tray in hard resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1998 for Fish Design collection.
Additional Info:
Material: Hard resin
Colours: Ma...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Gaetano Pesce Furniture
Materials
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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Questions About Gaetano Pesce Furniture
- 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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