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Gaetano Pesce Decorative Objects

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
Contemporary 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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Fish Design Gaetano Pesce Spaghetti Special Vase 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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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Gaetano Pesce Decorative Objects

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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 Decorative Objects

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Nugget Large Vase by Gaetano Pesce
By Corsi Design Factory, Gaetano Pesce
Located in Milan, IT
This stunning vase belongs to the Fish Design Collection of iconic, unique pieces designed by Gaetano Pesce. Chalice shape, it is strikingly han...
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2010s Italian Gaetano Pesce Decorative Objects

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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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Round the Clock, Large, in Dark Ruby, Lilac & Matt Light Blue by Gaetano Pesce
By Corsi Design Factory, Gaetano Pesce
Located in barasso, IT
Round the clock - dark ruby, clear Lilac and Matt light blue Clock in hard resin designed by Gaetano Pesce for Fish Design collection. Additional information: Material: Hard ...
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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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Contemporary Gaetano Pesce Watch Me L Clock Resin Blue Pink Green
By Gaetano Pesce
Located in barasso, IT
Watch Me Clock, clear blue Klein, bottle green, matt pink Clock in hard resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish Design collection. Measur...
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Round the Clock, Large in Matt Yellow and Black by Gaetano Pesce
By Corsi Design Factory, Gaetano Pesce
Located in barasso, IT
Round the clock - matt yellow and black Clock in hard resin designed by Gaetano Pesce for Fish Design collection. Additional information: Material: Hard resin Color: Mat yellow an...
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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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Watch Me Clock Large Clear Yellow Matt Lime Matt Turquoise by Gaetano Pesce
By Corsi Design Factory, Gaetano Pesce
Located in barasso, IT
Watch me clock - clear yellow, matt lime, matt turquoise. Clock in hard resin designed by Gaetano Pesce for Fish Design collection. Additional informat...
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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 Other ...
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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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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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Contemporary Gaetano Pesce Spaghetti L Vase Soft 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 Othe...
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Rock Black and White 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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Medusa Large Vase by Gaetano Pesce
By Corsi Design Factory, Gaetano Pesce
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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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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Contemporary Gaetano Pesce Watch Me XL Clock Resin Blue Pink Green
By Gaetano Pesce
Located in barasso, IT
Watch Me Clock, clear blue Klein, bottle green, matt pink Clock in hard resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish Design collection. Measur...
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Fish Design by Gaetano Pesce - Amazonia Vase - L Size - Ruby, Light Blue, Brown
By Corsi Design Factory, Gaetano Pesce
Located in barasso, IT
Amazonia Vase - Clear Ruby, Clear Light Blue, Clear Brown And Matt Pastel Blue Vase in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce for Fish Design 1995 collection. Measures: L - ø 22cm x H ...
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Round The Clock, Large in Clear Amber and Green, Matt Fuchsia by Gaetano Pesce
By Corsi Design Factory, Gaetano Pesce
Located in barasso, IT
Round The Clock - Clear Amber And Green, Matt Fuchsia Clock in hard resin designed by Gaetano Pesce for Fish Design collection. Additional Information: Material: Hard resin Co...
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Contemporary Fish Design Gaetano Pesce Pompitu I Vase
By Gaetano Pesce
Located in barasso, IT
Pompitu I Vase - Clear Light Ruby And Matt Fuchsia Vase in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish Design collection. Measures: L - Ø 22cm x H 36cm Other sizes avail...
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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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Design Vase "Goto", Designer Gaetano Pesce, 1995
By Gaetano Pesce
Located in Delft, NL
Design vase "Goto", Designer Gaetano Pesce 1995 Vase "Goto", sculpture-object in resin, designed by the Architect/Designer Gaetano Pesce, realized for the 'Caffè Florian' during the temporary exhibition during the Venice Biennale of 1995. The color is yellow, green (blue) and pink (orange) The text on the vase is in Italian "Brindiamo a Venezia", object-sculpture modeled with a mask depicting the head of the Lion of San MarCo...
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Big Collina XL Resin Vase in Clear Purple by Gaetano Pesce
By Corsi Design Factory, Gaetano Pesce
Located in barasso, IT
Big Collina vase - clear purple Vase in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish Design collection. Additional Information: Material: Soft resin Colours: Clear purple ...
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Round the Clock, Large in Matt Blue and Black by Gaetano Pesce
By Corsi Design Factory, Gaetano Pesce
Located in barasso, IT
Round the clock - matt blue and black Clock in hard resin designed by Gaetano Pesce for Fish Design collection. Additional information: Material: Hard resin Color: Mat blue ...
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Contemporary Gaetano Pesce Clear Special M Vase Resin Fuchsia Pink Lilac
By Gaetano Pesce
Located in barasso, IT
Clear special extra color vase - Clear pink, clear fuchsia, clear lilac, matt pink. Vase in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish Design collection. Measures: M...
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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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Contemporary Fish Design Gaetano Pesce Medusa XL Vase Soft Resin White
By Gaetano Pesce
Located in barasso, IT
Medusa vase - Matt green 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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Contemporary Fish Design Gaetano Pesce Medusa M Vase Soft Resin Green
By Gaetano Pesce
Located in barasso, IT
Medusa vase, Matt green Vase in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish Design collection. Measures: M ø 16cm x H 26cm Other sizes available Colours: Matt g...
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Watch Me Large Clock in Clear Fuchsia, Clear Orange & Matt Red by Gaetano Pesce
By Corsi Design Factory, Gaetano Pesce
Located in barasso, IT
Watch me - clear fuchsia, clear orange and matt red Clock in hard resin designed by Gaetano Pesce for Fish Design collection. Additional information: Material: Hard resin Color: C...
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Fish Design Gaetano Pesce Spaghetti Special Vase 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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Contemporary Fish Design Gaetano Pesce Medusa L Vase Soft Resin
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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Watch Me XL Clock in Matt Red, Orange and Yellow by Gaetano Pesce
By Corsi Design Factory, Gaetano Pesce
Located in barasso, IT
Watch me - matt red, orange and yellow Clock in hard resin designed by Gaetano Pesce for Fish Design collection. Additional information: Material: Hard resin Color: Matt red...
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Tutti Frutti II XL 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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Contemporary Gaetano Pesce Spaghetti M Vase Soft Resin Red
By Gaetano Pesce
Located in barasso, IT
Spaghetti vase, red. Vase in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish Design collection. Measures: L ø 16cm x H 26cm Other sizes available. Colours: Red. Va...
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Contemporary Gaetano Pesce Indian Summer XL Vase Soft Resin Grey Turquoise
By Gaetano Pesce
Located in barasso, IT
Indian Summer vase - Clear grey and matt turquoise Vase in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish Design collection. Measures: XL -...
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Contemporary Gaetano Pesce Indian Summer M 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. Meas...
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Big Collina Medium Resin Vase Extra Colour in Light Blue, Blue, Dark Ruby
By Corsi Design Factory, Gaetano Pesce
Located in barasso, IT
Big Collina Vase extra colour - Clear light blue, blue, dark ruby Vase in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish Design collection. Addition...
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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 Decorative Objects

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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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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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Pompitu II Extracolor Extra Large Vase by Gaetano Pesce
By Corsi Design Factory, Gaetano Pesce
Located in Milan, IT
This visually stunning vase resembles a highly abstract version of the human heart. It's body is separated into two textured chambers, one opaque and one transparent. Veiny, thin, da...
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Rock Vase - Fish Design by Gaetano Pesce - L size - Clear Pink And Clear Brown
By Corsi Design Factory, Gaetano Pesce
Located in barasso, IT
Rock Vase - Clear Pink And Clear Brown Vase in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce for Fish Design 1995 collection. Measures: L - ø 22cm x H 36cm It was in New York, in the mid-199...
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Contemporary Fish Design Gaetano Pesce Medusa L Vase Soft Resin Blue
By Gaetano Pesce
Located in barasso, IT
Medusa vase, clear blue 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: Clear ...
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Big Collina XL Resin Vase Extra Colour in Light Blue, Blue, Dark Ruby
By Corsi Design Factory, Gaetano Pesce
Located in barasso, IT
Big Collina Vase Extra Colour - Clear Light Blue, Blue, Dark Ruby Vase in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish Design collection. Additional Information: Material:...
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Medusa Vase (Large), Matte White by Gaetano Pesce
By Gaetano Pesce, Corsi Design Factory
Located in Toronto, CA
Matte White 'Medusa' 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...
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Watch Me XL Clock in Clear Fuchsia, Clear Orange and Matt Red by Gaetano Pesce
By Corsi Design Factory, Gaetano Pesce
Located in barasso, IT
Watch me - clear fuchsia, clear orange and matt red Clock in hard resin designed by Gaetano Pesce for Fish Design collection. Additional information: Material: Hard resin Color: C...
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Contemporary Gaetano Pesce Spaghetti M Vase Soft Resin Orange Dark Lavender
By Gaetano Pesce
Located in barasso, IT
Spaghetti vase, clear orange, matt dark lavender. Vase in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish Design collection. Measure...
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Contemporary Gaetano Pesce Spaghetti L Vase Soft Resin Orange Dark Lavender
By Gaetano Pesce
Located in barasso, IT
Spaghetti vase, clear orange, matt dark lavender. Vase in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish Design collection. Measure...
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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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Fish Design - Big Collina Vase - Clear Antique Pink, Clear Red And Matt Ocean
By Gaetano Pesce, Corsi Design Factory
Located in barasso, IT
Big Collina Vase - Clear Antique Pink, Clear Red And Matt Ocean Vase in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce for Fish Design 1995 collection. Measures: L - ø 40cm x H 24cm Vase in s...
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Clear Special Large Red Vase by Gaetano Pesce
By Corsi Design Factory, Gaetano Pesce
Located in Milan, IT
This stunning vase belongs to the Fish Design Collection of iconic, unique pieces designed by Gaetano Pesce. Chalice shape, it is strikingly han...
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2010s Italian Gaetano Pesce Decorative Objects

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Big Collina Medium Resin Vase in Clear Purple & 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. Additional Information: Material: Soft resin Colours:...
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Amazonia Vase (Lrg), Clear Orange & Blue with Pastel Blue Feet by Gaetano Pesce
By Corsi Design Factory, Gaetano Pesce
Located in Toronto, CA
Amazonia Vase in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish Design collection. Clear Orange and Blue with Pastel Blue Feet. *All the pieces are handmade and therefore uni...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Post-Modern Gaetano Pesce Decorative Objects

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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. *All the pieces are handmade and therefore unique. ...
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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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Indian Summer Vase (Large), Clear Fume and Matte Turquoise by Gaetano Pesce
By Corsi Design Factory, Gaetano Pesce
Located in Toronto, CA
Clear Fume and Turquoise "Indian Summer" Vase in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish Design collection. * All the pieces are hand-made and therefore unique. Variat...
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Tutti Frutti II Large 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. Additional Information: Material: Soft resin Colours: Mat...
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Contemporary Gaetano Pesce Pompitu II L Vase Soft Resin Blue Orange
By Gaetano Pesce
Located in barasso, IT
Pompitu II vase, blue, orange. Vase in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish Design collection. Measures: L - ø 22cm x H 36cm Other sizes available Colour...
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Gaetano Pesce decorative objects for sale on 1stDibs.

Gaetano Pesce decorative objects 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 decorative objects, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 18 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 183 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original decorative objects by Gaetano Pesce were created in the modern style in italy during the 21st century and contemporary. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider decorative objects by Carlo Moretti, Driade, and Fulvio Bianconi. Prices for Gaetano Pesce decorative objects can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $200 and can go as high as $10,430, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $745.
Questions About Gaetano Pesce Decorative Objects
  • 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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