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
Big Collina XL Resin Vase in Clear Purple and Matt Fuchsia by Gaetano Pesce
By Corsi Design Factory, Gaetano Pesce
Located in barasso, IT
Big Collina Vase - clear purple, matt fuchsia
Vase 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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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
Tutti Frutti II XL Resin Basket in Matt Red by Gaetano Pesce
By Corsi Design Factory, Gaetano Pesce
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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Colours: Mat...
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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 XXL Resin Basket in Matt Red by Gaetano Pesce
By Corsi Design Factory, Gaetano Pesce
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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Colours: Mat...
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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 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.
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Col...
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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 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: XL - ø 30cm x H 56cm
Other sizes available.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Gaetano Pesce Furniture
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Resin
Tutti Frutti II XXL 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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Colours: M...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Gaetano Pesce Furniture
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Resin
Tutti Frutti I Special XL Resin Basket in Blue and Dark Ruby by Gaetano Pesce
By Corsi Design Factory, Gaetano Pesce
Located in barasso, IT
Tutti frutti I special basket - clear blue, dark ruby
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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Resin
Tutti Frutti I XXL Resin Basket in Clear Blue and Silver by Gaetano Pesce
By Corsi Design Factory, Gaetano Pesce
Located in barasso, IT
Tutti Frutti I basket - Clear blue, silver
Basket in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish Design collection.
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Material: Soft resin
Col...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Gaetano Pesce Furniture
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Resin
Big Collina XL Resin Vase in Clear Dark and Light Ruby by Gaetano Pesce
By Gaetano Pesce, Corsi Design Factory
Located in barasso, IT
Big Collina vase - Clear dark, light ruby
Vase in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish Design collection.
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Colours: Cle...
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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.
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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
Tutti Frutti II Large 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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Material: Soft resin
Colours: Mat...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Gaetano Pesce Furniture
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Resin
Big Collina Large Resin Vase Extra Colour in Clear Amber, Dark Ruby, Fuchsia
By Gaetano Pesce, Corsi Design Factory
Located in barasso, IT
Big Collina Vase extra colour - clear amber, dark ruby, fuchsia
Vase 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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Resin
Try-Tray Small Round Tray in Clear Light Ruby, Clear Fuchsia by Gaetano Pesce
By Corsi Design Factory, Gaetano Pesce
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.
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Material: Hard resin
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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
"Nobody's round" table by Gaetano Pesce for Zerodisegno, 2002
By Gaetano Pesce
Located in PARIS, FR
Low Table Nobody's Round
Nobody's Perfect collection
Italy, 2002
Made by Zerodesign
Polyurethane coloured resin
good condition
d 41 x h 47 cm
d 16.1 x h 18.5 in
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Early 2000s Italian Gaetano Pesce Furniture
Materials
Resin
Try-Tray Small Square Tray in Clear Green, Matt Fuchsia by Gaetano Pesce
By Corsi Design Factory, Gaetano Pesce
Located in barasso, IT
Try tray square - Clear green, matt fuchsia
Tray in hard resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1998 for Fish Design collection.
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Material: Hard resin
Colours: Cl...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Gaetano Pesce Furniture
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Resin
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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Material: Soft resin
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Gaetano Pesce Furniture
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Resin
Try-Tray Large Rectangular Tray in Clear Blue, Matt Green by Gaetano Pesce
By Corsi Design Factory, Gaetano Pesce
Located in barasso, IT
Try tray rectangular - Clear blue, matt green
Tray in hard 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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Resin
Tutti Frutti I Special XXL Resin Basket in Matt Black, Gold by Gaetano Pesce
By Corsi Design Factory, Gaetano Pesce
Located in barasso, IT
Tutti Frutti I Special basket - Matt black, gold
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 4 Table Mates Placemats in Matt Grass Green and Blue by Gaetano Pesce
By Gaetano Pesce, Corsi Design Factory
Located in barasso, IT
Table-Mates - matt grass green, blue
Set of 4 placemats in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1998 for Fish Design collection.
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Material: soft resin
Dim...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Gaetano Pesce Furniture
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Resin
Try-Tray Small Rectangular Tray in Clear Orange, Lilac by Gaetano Pesce
By Corsi Design Factory, Gaetano Pesce
Located in barasso, IT
Try-Tray rectangular - Clear orange, lilac
Tray in hard resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1998 for Fish Design collection.
Additional Info:
Material: Hard resin
Colours: Clear ora...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Gaetano Pesce Furniture
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Resin
Tutti Frutti I XXL Resin Basket in Matt Green and Yellow by Gaetano Pesce
By Corsi Design Factory, Gaetano Pesce
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 I Special XL Resin Basket in Matt Black, Gold by Gaetano Pesce
By Corsi Design Factory, Gaetano Pesce
Located in barasso, IT
Tutti Frutti I special basket - Matt black, gold
Basket in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish Design collection.
Additional information:
Material: Soft resi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Gaetano Pesce Furniture
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Resin
Italian modern green and white resin mirror by Gaetano Pesce Fish Design 1980s
By Fish Design, Gaetano Pesce
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern shade of green and white resin full length mirror by Gaetano Pesce for Fish Design, 1980s.
Full-length resin mirror with irregu...
Category
1980s Italian Modern Vintage Gaetano Pesce Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Resin
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
Indian Summer Vase (Large), Clear Pink and Matte Lime by Gaetano Pesce
By Corsi Design Factory, Gaetano Pesce
Located in Toronto, CA
Indian Summer Vase, size Large, in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish Design collection.
* All the pieces are hand-made and therefore unique. Variations in the hu...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Post-Modern Gaetano Pesce Furniture
Materials
Resin
Italian Modern Triple Play Resin Stool by Gaetano Pesce for Fish Design, 2000s
By Fish Design, Gaetano Pesce
Located in MIlano, IT
Triple Play Resin Stool by Gaetano Pesce for Fish Design, 2000s
Stool with rigid resin top in red, stainless steel structure and flexible resin feet.
Beautiful and perfect as side table, coffee table and night table
Made by Fish Design and designed by Getano Pesce.
Good conditions.
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Early 2000s Italian Modern Gaetano Pesce Furniture
Materials
Metal
"Big Mama" Armchair & Ottoman by Gaetano Pesce for B&B Italia
By Gaetano Pesce
Located in Brussels, BE
"Big Mama" Armchair & Ottoman by Gaetano Pesce for B&B Italia
Category
1960s Vintage Gaetano Pesce Furniture
Materials
Fabric
Gaetano Pesce “543 Broadway” Chairs for Bernini, 1993, Set of 2
By Gaetano Pesce, Bernini
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Gaetano Pesce “543 Broadway” chairs for Bernini, epoxy resin, stainless steel, gum, 1993, set of two
The eclecticism and genius of Gaetano Pesce ar...
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Gaetano Pesce Furniture
Materials
Steel
Large Resin Bowl by Gaetano Pesce for Fish Design, 2012
By Gaetano Pesce, Fish Design
Located in Bagnolo Mella, 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
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.
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Gaetano Pesce Furniture
Materials
Rubber
'Cannaregio' Modular Sofa by Gaetano Pesce for Cassina, Italy, 1980s
By Cassina, Gaetano Pesce
Located in Antwerp, BE
'Cannaregio' sofa, a vibrant and versatile creation by Italian designer Gaetano Pesce for Cassina. Originally conceived in 1987, this sofa exudes playfulness, adaptability, and a bur...
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Gaetano Pesce Furniture
Materials
Fabric
2 side tables Nobody's Perfect by Gaetano Pesce, Zerodisegno, 2000s
By Gaetano Pesce
Located in PARIS, FR
Table from the Nobody’s Perfect series, 2005
ZeroDisegno
Table in polyurethane resin and molded plastic tinted orange and red throughout
Signed dated and numbered ( cf photos )
Also ...
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Early 2000s Italian Gaetano Pesce Furniture
Materials
Resin
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 -...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Gaetano Pesce Furniture
Materials
Resin
La Michetta Composition 6 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
Materials
Velvet
Lamp "Fuoco" by Gaetano Pesce for Meritalia, 2000s
By Gaetano Pesce
Located in PARIS, FR
Rare Gaetano Pesce fuoco lamp for Meritalia. Very few items edited.
Molded manufacturer's mark and signature to rooftop written :
‘L’architettura astratta ripetitiva standard globa...
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Early 2000s Italian Post-Modern Gaetano Pesce Furniture
Materials
Epoxy Resin
Vase Mod. Indian Summer Designed By Gaetano Pesce, Italy
By Gaetano Pesce
Located in Madrid, ES
Contemporary vase designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 and edited by Fish design. Made of colored soft resin. Unique piece. Italy
Measurements: Diameter 22cm x H 36cm
Bibliography
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Gaetano Pesce Furniture
Materials
Resin
Try-Tray Medium Square Tray in Blue, Clear Fuchsia by Gaetano Pesce
By Corsi Design Factory, Gaetano Pesce
Located in barasso, IT
Try tray square - Blue, clear fuchsia
Tray in hard resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1998 for Fish Design collection.
Additional info:
Material: Hard ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Gaetano Pesce Furniture
Materials
Resin
Sculpture Bookcase Nobody's Guard No. 0 by Gaetano Pesce for Zero Disegno
By Zerodisegno, Gaetano Pesce
Located in Ravenna, IT
Bookcase designed in 2003 by Gaetano Pesce for Zero Disegno. The bookcase is wrapped in a polyurethane resin sheet to which a round mirror is attached. On the left side, on the groun...
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Early 2000s Italian Gaetano Pesce Furniture
Materials
Resin
Gaetano Pesce, "Eruption" series bracelet, prod. Fish Design 2004
By Gaetano Pesce, Fish Design
Located in Rivoli, IT
"Ribbon" series bracelet, designed by Gaetano Pesce and produced by Fish Design on 10/11/2004
A unique and original piece, it is the result of a manufacturing process where design, ...
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Early 2000s Italian Gaetano Pesce Furniture
Materials
Resin
Triple Play Side Table by Gaetano Pesce for Fish Design, Nr. 11/2019
By Gaetano Pesce, Fish Design
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
the experimentables.
what comes to your mind when asked about italian design? many people might first think of „elegance“, or „modernity“. but how about „bold“, „futuristic“ and „experimental“? from our point of view, italian designers in the 20th century have often been drivers of progress, with advanced technical ideas, or the bold use of industrial manufacturing methods. one of the most versatile of them was (and is) gaetano pesce, *1939 in la spezia. as an artist and architect, urban planner and industrial designer he literally „made“ everything. from the ‚organic building‘ in osaka to the offices of chiat/day advertising agency in new york. he often experimented with industrial materials unseen in furniture making, starting with the famous ‚golgatha‘ chair for cassina (1972), formed from one piece of moulded fibreglass, cloth and polyester resin. his works can bee seen in museums all over the world, from milan to miami, from chicago to beijing.
pesce always had one thing in mind: humanity. “i like beauty full of mistakes because we are human. perfection is for machines, it is obsolete, gone,” he once said. and you can feel it in his organic, innovative, warm, sometimes imperfect and often witty designs. he tries to bridge art and design and to always make a statement about and for society. his iconic ‚up“-flat-pack-armchair for c&b italia (now b&b italia) recently celebrated its 50th jubilee. also called „la mamma“ the connected chair and stool could be seen as a mother-and-child-combination – or as a „ball-and-chain“ that ties women to their traditional role in a household.
in 1995 he designed the „triple play“ series of resin tables. we have two available in different size and heights: this table is the smaller and lower one shows a cartoonish face with moustache on a yellow background, also on steel rod legs, here with black feet (stamped underneath with manufacturer’s mark „fish...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Gaetano Pesce Furniture
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Metal
La Michetta Hook Arm 73 in Metal 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
Materials
Metal
Single Size XL Medium Triple Play Coffee Table in Yellow by Gaetano Pesce
By Corsi Design Factory, Gaetano Pesce
Located in barasso, IT
Triple play coffee table - yellow
Table in hard resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish Design collection.
Additional information:
Material: Hard resin
Color: Yellow
Dime...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Gaetano Pesce Furniture
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Resin
Senzafine Armchair & Pouf 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
Materials
Plastic
Try-Tray Medium Square Tray in Clear Aqua, Matt Turquoise by Gaetano Pesce
By Corsi Design Factory, Gaetano Pesce
Located in barasso, IT
Try tray square - Clear aqua, matt turquoise
Tray in hard resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1998 for Fish Design collection.
Additional info:
Material: Hard resin
Colours: C...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Gaetano Pesce Furniture
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Resin
Gaetano Pesce, 'Cannaregio' Armchair, Cassina Italy 1987, Large Pink and Purple
By Gaetano Pesce, Cassina
Located in London, GB
Gaetano Pesce (designer), Italy
Cassina (manufacturer), Italy
‘Cannaregio’ armchair with single armrest from the ‘Unequal Suite’, 1986-88
Pink and purple stitched-back fabric on...
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Gaetano Pesce Furniture
Materials
Fabric
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
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Rare Gaetano Pesce KALOS Standing Mirror
By Gaetano Pesce
Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL
Artist/Designer; Manufacturer: Gaetano Pesce (Italian, 1939-2024); Fish Design (Italy)
Marking(s); notes: Fish Design imprint
Materials: sculpted resin, mirror
Dimensions (H, W, D): ...
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20th Century Italian Gaetano Pesce Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Resin
Gaetano Pesce La Smorfia Chair Meritalia, 2003
By Gaetano Pesce
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Postmodern chair designed by Gaetano Pesce and manufactured by Meritalia, Italy 2003. This unique shaped chair is more of a sculpture and fits perfectly in the oeuvre from Pesce, wit...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Post-Modern Gaetano Pesce Furniture
Materials
Metal
Gaetano Pesce Moss Lamp 2009
By Gaetano Pesce
Located in Naples, FL
Rare Gaetano Pesce "Moss" lamp originally designed as a tribute to Murray Moss. Edizione del Pesce for Meritalia circa 2009. The lamp appears to be a solid structure, but is complete...
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Early 2000s Italian Post-Modern Gaetano Pesce Furniture
Materials
Resin
Original Sculpture / Seat Mod Up7 Designed by Gaetano Pesce, B&B Italia
By Gaetano Pesce
Located in Ibiza, Spain
The large seat/sculpture mod. Up7, designed by the renowned Italian architect and designer Gaetano Pesce in 1969, represents a milestone in contemporary furniture design. Produced by B&B Italia as part of the UP series...
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Early 2000s Italian Gaetano Pesce Furniture
Materials
Plastic
Gaetano Pesce Set of Four Multicoloured Umbrella Chairs by Zerodisegno 1990s
By Zerodisegno, Gaetano Pesce
Located in Montecatini Terme, IT
Set of four foldable Umbrella chairs with an aluminum frame, cast resin seat and handle and leather ties designed by Gaetano Pesce and produced by Zerodisegno in 1995.
Each chair presents the manufacturer's stamp on the seat.
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 Italian Modern Gaetano Pesce Furniture
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Aluminum
La Michetta Hook Back 127 in Metal 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
Materials
Metal
Gaetano Pesce FARE/ROUND Vase / Vessel
By Meritalia, Gaetano Pesce
Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL
Artist/Designer; Manufacturer: Gaetano Pesce (Italian, 1939-2024); Meritalia (Italy)
Marking(s); notes: signed, Meritalia impressed mark
Materials: sculpted resin, fabric ribbon
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20th Century Italian Gaetano Pesce Furniture
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Resin, Ribbon
Gaetano Pesce Half Ball, Meritalia, 2010
By Gaetano Pesce
Located in Las Vegas, NV
1st edition half ball vase by Gaetano Pesce for Meritalia, 2010. This stunning vase is made in typical Pesce form. Whimsical yet contemplative, the beauty is...
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2010s Italian Post-Modern Gaetano Pesce Furniture
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Resin, Plastic
Broadway chair, Gaetano Pesce, Bernini, set of 2, 1993
By Gaetano Pesce
Located in PARIS, FR
2 Broadway chairs, Gaetano Pesce, Bernini, 1993
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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Metal
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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