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Gaetano Pesce Decorative Objects

Italian, 1939-2024

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 Clear Special Vase L Resin Yellow, Lilac, Turquoise
Contemporary Gaetano Pesce Clear Special Vase L Resin Yellow, Lilac, Turquoise

Contemporary Gaetano Pesce Clear Special Vase L Resin Yellow, Lilac, Turquoise

By Gaetano Pesce

Located in barasso, IT

Clear special extra colour vase - Clear Yellow, Lilac, Turquoise Vase in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish Design collection. Measures: L - Ø 22cm x H 36cm Colou...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Gaetano Pesce Decorative Objects

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Resin

Original Sculpture / Seat Mod Up7 Designed by Gaetano Pesce, B&B Italia
Original Sculpture / Seat Mod Up7 Designed by Gaetano Pesce, B&B Italia

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 Decorative Objects

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Gaetano Pesce Large Nugget Vase in Clear Black Resin for Corsi, Italy
Gaetano Pesce Large Nugget Vase in Clear Black Resin for Corsi, Italy

Gaetano Pesce Large Nugget Vase in Clear Black Resin for Corsi, Italy

By Gaetano Pesce, Corsi Design Factory

Located in Toronto, ON

The Large Nugget Vase by Italian designer Gaetano Pesce for Corsi Design is a sculptural resin vessel from the Fish Design collection, originally designed in 2004. Handcrafted in It...

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2010s Italian Post-Modern Gaetano Pesce Decorative Objects

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Resin

Contemporary Gaetano Pesce Spaghetti Vase M Resin Clear Gold
Contemporary Gaetano Pesce Spaghetti Vase M Resin Clear Gold

Contemporary Gaetano Pesce Spaghetti Vase M Resin Clear Gold

By Gaetano Pesce

Located in barasso, IT

Spaghetti vase, clear and gold. Vase in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish Design collection. Measures: M - ø 16cm x H 26cm Colours...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Gaetano Pesce Decorative Objects

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Resin

Indian Summer Vase (Large), Clear Fume and Matte Turquoise by Gaetano Pesce
Indian Summer Vase (Large), Clear Fume and Matte Turquoise by Gaetano Pesce

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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2010s Italian Modern Gaetano Pesce Decorative Objects

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Resin

Meritalia Edizioni del Pesce Half Ball Large Vase by Gaetano Pesce
Meritalia Edizioni del Pesce Half Ball Large Vase by Gaetano Pesce

Meritalia Edizioni del Pesce Half Ball Large Vase by Gaetano Pesce

By Meritalia, Gaetano Pesce

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Big Surprise is a vase by Gaetano Pesce that can present various color combinations, always exalting the suggestive transparency of resin. This material makes it possible to create B...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Gaetano Pesce Decorative Objects

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Resin

Gaetano Pesce Ogiva Vase L Brown Turquoise
Gaetano Pesce Ogiva Vase L Brown Turquoise

Gaetano Pesce Ogiva Vase L Brown Turquoise

By Corsi Design Factory, Gaetano Pesce

Located in barasso, IT

Ogiva basket - Clear, Brown, Turquoise Basket in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish Design collection. Colours: Clear Brown, turquoise Dimensions: ø 50cm x H 35cm...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Gaetano Pesce Decorative Objects

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Resin

'Amazonia' Resin Vase by Gaetano Pesce for Fish Design Italy, Serie 2007, Signed
'Amazonia' Resin Vase by Gaetano Pesce for Fish Design Italy, Serie 2007, Signed

'Amazonia' Resin Vase by Gaetano Pesce for Fish Design Italy, Serie 2007, Signed

By Fish Design, Gaetano Pesce

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This sculptural 'Amazonia' vase by Gaetano Pesce for Fish Designs, Italy, is an authentic early-21st-century example dating to 2007 (signed with Serie 2007 stamp), produced during a period when Pesce’s resin works were still executed in comparatively limited, workshop-driven batches rather than today’s broader ongoing production. As such, pieces from this era are increasingly sought after by collectors for their closer proximity to the artist’s original intent, material experimentation, and hands-on oversight. The vase is formed in richly pigmented, hand-poured resin with Pesce’s signature organic asymmetry and expressive surface texture. The undulating body evokes aquatic movement, while the integrated fish-like feet give the form a playful yet surreal presence, hallmarks of Pesce’s long-standing fascination with nature, transformation, and nonconformist design. Variations in translucency, air bubbles, and color density are inherent to the work and should be understood as deliberate artistic choices rather than imperfections, reinforcing the individuality of each example. This piece retains its original molded Pesce stamp at the base, confirming authenticity. The warm golden-amber coloration is particularly striking, catching and refracting light in a way that accentuates the sculptural contours and gives the vase a glowing, almost molten quality. Whether displayed as a functional vessel or as a standalone sculptural object, it reads immediately as Pesce - bold, provocative, and unapologetically unconventional. A strong addition for collectors of post-modern and contemporary Italian design, this 2007 Amazonia vase represents a desirable earlier chapter in Pesce’s resin oeuvre and stands apart from later mass-market iterations. 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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Early 2000s Italian Post-Modern Gaetano Pesce Decorative Objects

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Resin

Gaetano Pesce Pompitu II Vase M Resin Green Gold
Gaetano Pesce Pompitu II Vase M Resin Green Gold

Gaetano Pesce Pompitu II Vase M 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 Colours: green and gold. Material: RESI...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Gaetano Pesce Decorative Objects

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Resin

Meritalia Papavero Vase / Black and Blue by Gaetano Pesce
Meritalia Papavero Vase / Black and Blue by Gaetano Pesce

Meritalia Papavero Vase / Black and Blue 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 Decorative Objects

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Resin

Gaetano Pesce Pompitu II Vase L Resin Blue Acid Green
Gaetano Pesce Pompitu II Vase L Resin Blue Acid Green

Gaetano Pesce Pompitu II Vase L Resin Blue Acid Green

By Gaetano Pesce

Located in barasso, IT

Pompitu II vase, blue, acid green. Vase in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish Design collection. Measures: L ø 22cm x H 36cm Colours: Blue, acid green. Material: ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Gaetano Pesce Decorative Objects

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Resin

Gaetano Pesce Pompitu II Vase M Resin Blue Acid Green
Gaetano Pesce Pompitu II Vase M Resin Blue Acid Green

Gaetano Pesce Pompitu II Vase M Resin Blue Acid Green

By Gaetano Pesce

Located in barasso, IT

Pompitu II vase, blue, acid green. Vase in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish Design collection. Measures: M ø 16cm x H 26cm Colours: Blue, acid green. Material: ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Gaetano Pesce Decorative Objects

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Resin

Spaghetti Special Vase (Large), Clear Blue and Matte Lime by Gaetano Pesce
Spaghetti Special Vase (Large), Clear Blue and Matte Lime by Gaetano Pesce

Spaghetti Special Vase (Large), Clear Blue and Matte Lime by Gaetano Pesce

By Corsi Design Factory, Gaetano Pesce

Located in Toronto, ON

"Spaghetti" Vase in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish Design collection. colour: Clear Blue and Matte Lime. *All the pieces are handmade therefore unique and th...

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2010s Italian Post-Modern Gaetano Pesce Decorative Objects

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Resin

Twins C Vase (Large), Matte Pastel Pink and Coral Red by Gaetano Pesce
Twins C Vase (Large), Matte Pastel Pink and Coral Red by Gaetano Pesce

Twins C Vase (Large), Matte Pastel Pink and Coral Red by Gaetano Pesce

By Corsi Design Factory, Gaetano Pesce

Located in Toronto, ON

Large 'Twins C' Vase in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish Design collection. Matte Pastel Pink and Coral Red. *All the pieces are hand-made and therefore unique...

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2010s Italian Post-Modern Gaetano Pesce Decorative Objects

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Resin

Gaetano Pesce Large Rock Vase Clear Amber & Matte Mint for Corsi Design
Gaetano Pesce Large Rock Vase Clear Amber & Matte Mint for Corsi Design

Gaetano Pesce Large Rock Vase Clear Amber & Matte Mint for Corsi Design

By Corsi Design Factory, Gaetano Pesce

Located in Toronto, ON

The Large Rock Vase by Italian designer Gaetano Pesce for Corsi Design is a sculptural resin vessel from the iconic Fish Design collection, originally designed in 1995. Handcrafted ...

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2010s Italian Post-Modern Gaetano Pesce Decorative Objects

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Resin

Flower Vase L - Fish Design by Gaetano Pesce Resin Pink, Clear Lilac, Apple
Flower Vase L - Fish Design by Gaetano Pesce Resin Pink, Clear Lilac, Apple

Flower Vase L - Fish Design by Gaetano Pesce Resin Pink, Clear Lilac, Apple

By Corsi Design Factory, Gaetano Pesce

Located in barasso, IT

Flower Vase - Pink, Clear Lilac, Apple Vase in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce for Fish Design 1995 collection. Measures: L - c.a ø 22 x h36cm Colours: Pink, Clear Lilac, Apple...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Arts and Crafts Gaetano Pesce Decorative Objects

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Resin

Contemporary Gaetano Pesce Ogiva Basket L Resin Light Ruby Olive Green
Contemporary Gaetano Pesce Ogiva Basket L Resin Light Ruby Olive Green

Contemporary Gaetano Pesce Ogiva Basket L Resin Light Ruby Olive Green

By Corsi Design Factory, Gaetano Pesce

Located in barasso, IT

Ogiva basket - Clear Light Ruby, Olive Green Basket in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish Design collection. Colours: Clear Light Ruby, Olive Green Dimensions: c....

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Gaetano Pesce Decorative Objects

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Resin

Gaetano Pesce Spaghetti Vase M Resin Red
Gaetano Pesce Spaghetti Vase M Resin Red

Gaetano Pesce Spaghetti Vase M Resin Red

By Gaetano Pesce

Located in barasso, IT

Spaghetti vase, matt and clear red. Vase in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish Design collection. Measures: L ø 16cm x H 26cm Colours: Matt and clear red. Materia...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Gaetano Pesce Decorative Objects

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Resin

Twins C Vase (Large), Clear Aqua and Lilac by Gaetano Pesce
Twins C Vase (Large), Clear Aqua and Lilac by Gaetano Pesce

Twins C Vase (Large), Clear Aqua and Lilac by Gaetano Pesce

By Gaetano Pesce, Corsi Design Factory

Located in Toronto, ON

"Twins C" Large Vase in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish Design collection. Colour: Clear Aqua and Lilac. *All the pieces are hand-made and therefore unique. V...

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2010s Italian Post-Modern Gaetano Pesce Decorative Objects

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Resin

Corsi Medusa Vase (Large), Matte White by Gaetano Pesce
Corsi Medusa Vase (Large), Matte White by Gaetano Pesce

Corsi Medusa Vase (Large), Matte White by Gaetano Pesce

By Gaetano Pesce, Corsi Design Factory

Located in Toronto, ON

Large Matte White "Medusa" Vase 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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2010s Italian Post-Modern Gaetano Pesce Decorative Objects

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Resin

Gaetano Pesce, Amazonia L, Vase in Flexible Blue Resin, Italy, 2013
Gaetano Pesce, Amazonia L, Vase in Flexible Blue Resin, Italy, 2013

Gaetano Pesce, Amazonia L, Vase in Flexible Blue Resin, Italy, 2013

By Gaetano Pesce

Located in New York, NY

From the eclectic architect and designer Gaetano Pesce's humorously eponymous Fish Design series, Amazonia L is a cheeky blue vase on feet. To create the works in this series intens...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Gaetano Pesce Decorative Objects

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Resin

Indian Summer Vase (Large), Clear Red and Matte Aqua by Gaetano Pesce
Indian Summer Vase (Large), Clear Red and Matte Aqua by Gaetano Pesce

Indian Summer Vase (Large), Clear Red and Matte Aqua by Gaetano Pesce

By Gaetano Pesce, Corsi Design Factory

Located in Toronto, ON

Large Indian Summer Vase in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish Design collection. Colour: Clear Red and Matte Aqua *All the pieces are hand-made and therefore un...

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2010s Italian Post-Modern Gaetano Pesce Decorative Objects

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Resin

Gaetano Pesce Tutti Frutti I Special XL Resin Basket Ochre Fuchsia
Gaetano Pesce Tutti Frutti I Special XL Resin Basket Ochre Fuchsia

Gaetano Pesce Tutti Frutti I Special XL Resin Basket Ochre Fuchsia

By Corsi Design Factory, Gaetano Pesce

Located in barasso, IT

Tutti frutti I special basket - ochre, fuchsia Basket in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish Design collection. Colours: ochre, fuchsia Dimensions: ø 50cm x H 28cm...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Gaetano Pesce Decorative Objects

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Resin

Contemporary Gaetano Pesce Clear Special Vase M Resin Yellow, Lime, Turquoise
Contemporary Gaetano Pesce Clear Special Vase M Resin Yellow, Lime, Turquoise

Contemporary Gaetano Pesce Clear Special Vase M Resin Yellow, Lime, Turquoise

By Gaetano Pesce

Located in barasso, IT

Clear special extra colour vase - Clear yellow, matt lime, matt turquoise. Vase in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish Design collection. Measures: M - ø 16cm x H...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Gaetano Pesce Decorative Objects

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Resin

Contemporary Gaetano Pesce Clear Special Vase L Resin Yellow, Lime, Turquoise
Contemporary Gaetano Pesce Clear Special Vase L Resin Yellow, Lime, Turquoise

Contemporary Gaetano Pesce Clear Special Vase L Resin Yellow, Lime, Turquoise

By Gaetano Pesce

Located in barasso, IT

Clear special extra color vase - Clear yellow, matt lime, matt turquoise. Vase in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish Design collection. Measures: L - Ø 22cm x H 3...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Gaetano Pesce Decorative Objects

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Resin

Large Resin Bowl by Gaetano Pesce for Fish Design, 2012
Large Resin Bowl by Gaetano Pesce for Fish Design, 2012

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 Decorative Objects

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Resin

Amazonia Vase (Large), Matte Navy, Red and Yellow by Gaetano Pesce
Amazonia Vase (Large), Matte Navy, Red and Yellow by Gaetano Pesce

Amazonia Vase (Large), Matte Navy, Red and Yellow by Gaetano Pesce

By Gaetano Pesce

Located in Toronto, ON

Large "Amazonia" Vase in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish Design collection. Matte Navy, Red and Yellow. *All the pieces are hand-made and therefore unique. Va...

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2010s Italian Post-Modern Gaetano Pesce Decorative Objects

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Gaetano Pesce Pompitu II Vase L Resin Blue Brown Bronze
Gaetano Pesce Pompitu II Vase L Resin Blue Brown Bronze

Gaetano Pesce Pompitu II Vase L Resin Blue Brown Bronze

By Gaetano Pesce

Located in barasso, IT

Pompitu II vase, clear blue, brown and matt bronze Vase in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish Design collection. Measures: L - ø 22cm x H 36cm Colours: Clear blue...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Gaetano Pesce Decorative Objects

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Resin

Meritalia Edizioni del Pesce Senzafine Square Large Vase by Gaetano Pesce
Meritalia Edizioni del Pesce Senzafine Square Large Vase by Gaetano Pesce

Meritalia Edizioni del Pesce Senzafine Square Large Vase by Gaetano Pesce

By Gaetano Pesce, Meritalia

Located in Brooklyn, NY

The Senzafine series by Gaetano Pesce is composed by lively vases available in oval, square or round shapes. These very particular objects are formed by the continuous extrusion of a...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Gaetano Pesce Decorative Objects

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Resin

Fish Design Gaetano Pesce Big Collina Vase L Clear Aqua, Grey, Pastel Pink
Fish Design Gaetano Pesce Big Collina Vase L Clear Aqua, Grey, Pastel Pink

Fish Design Gaetano Pesce Big Collina Vase L Clear Aqua, Grey, Pastel Pink

By Gaetano Pesce, Corsi Design Factory

Located in barasso, IT

Big Collina Vase Extra Colour - Clear Aqua, Grey, Pastel Pink Vase in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce for Fish Design 1995 collection. Measures: L - ø 40cm x H 24cm Colours: Cl...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Other Gaetano Pesce Decorative Objects

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Fish Design Gaetano Pesce Big Collina Vase L Dark Ruby, Aqua, Emerald, Mauve
Fish Design Gaetano Pesce Big Collina Vase L Dark Ruby, Aqua, Emerald, Mauve

Fish Design Gaetano Pesce Big Collina Vase L Dark Ruby, Aqua, Emerald, Mauve

By Gaetano Pesce, Corsi Design Factory

Located in barasso, IT

Big Collina Vase Extra Colour - Clear Dark Ruby, Aqua, Emerald, Mauve Vase in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce for Fish Design 1995 collection. Measures: L - ø 40cm x H 24cm Col...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Other Gaetano Pesce Decorative Objects

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Fish Design Gaetano Pesce Big Collina Vase M Resin Yellow Lime Turquoise
Fish Design Gaetano Pesce Big Collina Vase M Resin Yellow Lime Turquoise

Fish Design Gaetano Pesce Big Collina Vase M 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. Colours: clear yellow, mat...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Other Gaetano Pesce Decorative Objects

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Unique Gaetano Pesce for Fish Design  “Tutti Frutti” Large Resin Bowl, 1990s
Unique Gaetano Pesce for Fish Design  “Tutti Frutti” Large Resin Bowl, 1990s

Unique Gaetano Pesce for Fish Design “Tutti Frutti” Large Resin Bowl, 1990s

By Gaetano Pesce

Located in Dronten, NL

Few designers blur the line between art, architecture, and irreverent joy like Gaetano Pesce. This large “Tutti Frutti” bowl—executed in his signature spaghetti technique—is a vibran...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Post-Modern Gaetano Pesce Decorative Objects

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Resin

Meritalia SENZAFINE Round Basket, Large / Red by Gaetano Pesce
Meritalia SENZAFINE Round Basket, Large / Red by Gaetano Pesce

Meritalia SENZAFINE Round Basket, Large / Red by Gaetano Pesce

By Gaetano Pesce, Meritalia

Located in Toronto, ON

Tangled polyurethane is used in Edizioni del Pesce to create a series of vases with various shapes: Senzafine by Gaetano Pesce. This intrinsic variety infuses each piece with its own...

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2010s Italian Post-Modern Gaetano Pesce Decorative Objects

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Plastic

Gaetano Pesce Tutti Frutti I Special L Resin Basket Ochre Fuchsia
Gaetano Pesce Tutti Frutti I Special L Resin Basket Ochre Fuchsia

Gaetano Pesce Tutti Frutti I Special L Resin Basket Ochre Fuchsia

By Corsi Design Factory, Gaetano Pesce

Located in barasso, IT

Tutti frutti I special basket - ochre, fuchsia Basket in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish Design collection. Colours: ochre, fuchsia Dimensions: ø 40cm x H 24cm...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Gaetano Pesce Decorative Objects

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Resin

Flower Vase (Large), Yellow, Bottle Green and Fuchsia by Gaetano Pesce
Flower Vase (Large), Yellow, Bottle Green and Fuchsia by Gaetano Pesce

Flower Vase (Large), Yellow, Bottle Green and Fuchsia by Gaetano Pesce

By Gaetano Pesce, Corsi Design Factory

Located in Toronto, ON

Large "Flower" Vase in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish Design collection. Colour: Yellow, Bottle Green and Fuschia *All the pieces are handmade therefore uniq...

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2010s Italian Post-Modern Gaetano Pesce Decorative Objects

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Resin

Meritalia Edizioni del Pesce Senzafine Oval Vase in Yellow by Gaetano Pesce
Meritalia Edizioni del Pesce Senzafine Oval Vase in Yellow by Gaetano Pesce

Meritalia Edizioni del Pesce Senzafine Oval Vase in Yellow by Gaetano Pesce

By Gaetano Pesce, Meritalia

Located in Brooklyn, NY

The Senzafine series by Gaetano Pesce is composed by lively vases available in oval, square or round shapes. These very particular objects are formed by the continuous extrusion of a...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Gaetano Pesce Decorative Objects

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Fish Design Gaetano Pesce Big Collina Vase L - Pink Red Ocean
Fish Design Gaetano Pesce Big Collina Vase L - Pink Red Ocean

Fish Design Gaetano Pesce Big Collina Vase L - Pink Red Ocean

By Corsi Design Factory, Gaetano Pesce

Located in barasso, IT

Big Collina Vase Extra Colour - 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 2...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Arts and Crafts Gaetano Pesce Decorative Objects

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Resin

Meritalia Edizioni del Pesce Senzafine Oval Vase in Blue by Gaetano Pesce
Meritalia Edizioni del Pesce Senzafine Oval Vase in Blue by Gaetano Pesce

Meritalia Edizioni del Pesce Senzafine Oval Vase in Blue by Gaetano Pesce

By Meritalia, Gaetano Pesce

Located in Brooklyn, NY

The Senzafine series by Gaetano Pesce is composed by lively vases available in oval, square or round shapes. These very particular objects are formed by the continuous extrusion of a...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Gaetano Pesce Decorative Objects

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Resin

Fish Design Gaetano Pesce Big Collina Vase M Clear Lilac Terracotta Mint
Fish Design Gaetano Pesce Big Collina Vase M Clear Lilac Terracotta Mint

Fish Design Gaetano Pesce Big Collina Vase M Clear Lilac Terracotta Mint

By Corsi Design Factory, Gaetano Pesce

Located in barasso, IT

Big Collina Vase Extra Colour - Clear Lilac, Terracotta, Mint Vase in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce for Fish Design 1995 collection. Measures: M - ø 30cm x H 20cm Colours: Cl...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Other Gaetano Pesce Decorative Objects

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Resin

Meritalia Edizioni del Pesce Big Surprise 2 Large Vase by Gaetano Pesce
Meritalia Edizioni del Pesce Big Surprise 2 Large Vase by Gaetano Pesce

Meritalia Edizioni del Pesce Big Surprise 2 Large Vase by Gaetano Pesce

By Gaetano Pesce, Meritalia

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Big Surprise is a vase by Gaetano Pesce that can present various color combinations, always exalting the suggestive transparency of resin. This material makes it possible to create B...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Gaetano Pesce Decorative Objects

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Resin

Contemporary Gaetano Pesce Ogiva Basket L Resin Clear Gold
Contemporary Gaetano Pesce Ogiva Basket L Resin Clear Gold

Contemporary Gaetano Pesce Ogiva Basket L Resin Clear Gold

By Corsi Design Factory, Gaetano Pesce

Located in barasso, IT

Ogiva basket - clear, gold Basket in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish Design collection. Colours: Clear, gold Dimensions: c.a ø 50cm x H 35cm Material: RESIN V...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Gaetano Pesce Decorative Objects

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Resin

Contemporary Moss Vase Fish Design by Gaetano Pesce Resin Pastel Yellow Blue
Contemporary Moss Vase Fish Design by Gaetano Pesce Resin Pastel Yellow Blue

Contemporary Moss Vase Fish Design by Gaetano Pesce Resin Pastel Yellow Blue

By Corsi Design Factory, Gaetano Pesce

Located in barasso, IT

Moss Vase - Matt Pastel Yellow, Blue Vase in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce for Fish Design 1995 collection. Measures: L - ø 26cm x H 38cm Colours: ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Arts and Crafts Gaetano Pesce Decorative Objects

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Resin

Meritalia Edizioni del Pesce Senzafine Oval Vase in Red by Gaetano Pesce
Meritalia Edizioni del Pesce Senzafine Oval Vase in Red by Gaetano Pesce

Meritalia Edizioni del Pesce Senzafine Oval Vase in Red by Gaetano Pesce

By Gaetano Pesce, Meritalia

Located in Brooklyn, NY

The Senzafine series by Gaetano Pesce is composed by lively vases available in oval, square or round shapes. These very particular objects are formed by the continuous extrusion of a...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Gaetano Pesce Decorative Objects

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Resin

Fish Design Gaetano Pesce Big Collina Vase L Resin Yellow Lime Turquoise
Fish Design Gaetano Pesce Big Collina Vase L Resin Yellow Lime Turquoise

Fish Design Gaetano Pesce Big Collina Vase L 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. Colours: clear yellow, mat...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Gaetano Pesce Decorative Objects

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Resin

Italian Contemporary White Silver Tutti Frutti Resin Bowl by Gaetano Pesce, 2016
Italian Contemporary White Silver Tutti Frutti Resin Bowl by Gaetano Pesce, 2016

Italian Contemporary White Silver Tutti Frutti Resin Bowl by Gaetano Pesce, 2016

By Gaetano Pesce, Fish Design

Located in Stockholm, SE

A rare Italian contemporary and decorative "Tutti Frutti" bowl in white and silver colored resin by Gaetano Pesce and produced by Fish Design in Italy 2016. In good original conditio...

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2010s Italian Modern Gaetano Pesce Decorative Objects

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Resin

Meritalia Edizioni del Pesce Big Surprise 1 Small Vase by Gaetano Pesce
Meritalia Edizioni del Pesce Big Surprise 1 Small Vase by Gaetano Pesce

Meritalia Edizioni del Pesce Big Surprise 1 Small Vase by Gaetano Pesce

By Gaetano Pesce, Meritalia

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Big Surprise is a vase by Gaetano Pesce that can present various color combinations, always exalting the suggestive transparency of resin. This material makes it possible to create B...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Gaetano Pesce Decorative Objects

Materials

Resin

Rare Resin Exhibition Invitation by Gaetano Pesce for Fish Design
Rare Resin Exhibition Invitation by Gaetano Pesce for Fish Design

Rare Resin Exhibition Invitation by Gaetano Pesce for Fish Design

By Gaetano Pesce, Fish Design

Located in Chicago, IL

Rare Resin Exhibition Invitations by Gaetano Pesce Exhibition Moss Gallery NYC Silver Resin Reads: MOSS GALLERY MARCH 29- MAY 6 152 GREENE STREET NEW YORK XL XL MONUMEMTAL WORK BY GA...

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1990s Gaetano Pesce Decorative Objects

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Resin

Clear Special Extracolor Large Red Vase by Gaetano Pesce

Clear Special Extracolor Large Red Vase by Gaetano Pesce

By Gaetano Pesce, Corsi Design Factory

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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Resin

Meritalia Edizioni del Pesce Senzafine Round Medium Vase by Gaetano Pesce
Meritalia Edizioni del Pesce Senzafine Round Medium Vase by Gaetano Pesce

Meritalia Edizioni del Pesce Senzafine Round Medium Vase by Gaetano Pesce

By Gaetano Pesce, Meritalia

Located in Brooklyn, NY

The Senzafine series by Gaetano Pesce is composed by lively vases available in oval, square or round shapes. These very particular objects are formed by the continuous extrusion of a...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Gaetano Pesce Decorative Objects

Materials

Resin

Meritalia Candelabre / Black by Gaetano Pesce
Meritalia Candelabre / Black by Gaetano Pesce

Meritalia Candelabre / Black by Gaetano Pesce

By Meritalia, Fish Design, Gaetano Pesce

Located in Toronto, ON

The flame: by definition lively, dancing. A free element, which cannot be controlled, but which can be captured to become part of special moments." The unique candelabras by Edizion...

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2010s Italian Post-Modern Gaetano Pesce Decorative Objects

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Steel

Meritalia Edizioni del Pesce Big Surprise 2 Small Vase by Gaetano Pesce
Meritalia Edizioni del Pesce Big Surprise 2 Small Vase by Gaetano Pesce

Meritalia Edizioni del Pesce Big Surprise 2 Small Vase by Gaetano Pesce

By Meritalia, Gaetano Pesce

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Big Surprise is a vase by Gaetano Pesce that can present various color combinations, always exalting the suggestive transparency of resin. This material makes it possible to create B...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Gaetano Pesce Decorative Objects

Materials

Resin

Gaetano Pesce Tutti Frutti II Basket XXL Resin Fluo Yellow
Gaetano Pesce Tutti Frutti II Basket XXL Resin Fluo Yellow

Gaetano Pesce Tutti Frutti II Basket XXL Resin Fluo Yellow

By Gaetano Pesce, Corsi Design Factory

Located in barasso, IT

Tutti frutti II basket - matt fluo yellow Basket in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish Design collection. Colours: Matt fluo yellow Dimensions: ø 60-70cm x H 32cm...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Gaetano Pesce Decorative Objects

Materials

Resin

Meritalia Edizioni del Pesce Flower Vase Large Vase by Gaetano Pesce
Meritalia Edizioni del Pesce Flower Vase Large Vase by Gaetano Pesce

Meritalia Edizioni del Pesce Flower Vase Large Vase by Gaetano Pesce

By Gaetano Pesce, Meritalia

Located in Brooklyn, NY

With Flower Vase by Gaetano Pesce, transparent resin is mixed with colored resin, creating shiny and delicate petals. Available in “small” and “large” sizes, this vase enters Edizion...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Gaetano Pesce Decorative Objects

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Resin

Meritalia Edizioni del Pesce Flower Vase Large Vase by Gaetano Pesce
Meritalia Edizioni del Pesce Flower Vase Large Vase by Gaetano Pesce

Meritalia Edizioni del Pesce Flower Vase Large Vase by Gaetano Pesce

By Gaetano Pesce, Meritalia

Located in Brooklyn, NY

With Flower Vase by Gaetano Pesce, transparent resin is mixed with colored resin, creating shiny and delicate petals. Available in “small” and “large” sizes, this vase enters Edizion...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Gaetano Pesce Decorative Objects

Materials

Resin

Meritalia Edizioni del Pesce Big Surprise 1 Large Vase by Gaetano Pesce
Meritalia Edizioni del Pesce Big Surprise 1 Large Vase by Gaetano Pesce

Meritalia Edizioni del Pesce Big Surprise 1 Large Vase by Gaetano Pesce

By Meritalia, Gaetano Pesce

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Big Surprise is a vase by Gaetano Pesce that can present various color combinations, always exalting the suggestive transparency of resin. This material makes it possible to create B...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Gaetano Pesce Decorative Objects

Materials

Resin

Meritalia Edizioni del Pesce Senzafine Round Large Vase by Gaetano Pesce
Meritalia Edizioni del Pesce Senzafine Round Large Vase by Gaetano Pesce

Meritalia Edizioni del Pesce Senzafine Round Large Vase by Gaetano Pesce

By Gaetano Pesce, Meritalia

Located in Brooklyn, NY

The Senzafine series by Gaetano Pesce is composed by lively vases available in oval, square or round shapes. These very particular objects are formed by the continuous extrusion of a...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Gaetano Pesce Decorative Objects

Materials

Resin

Meritalia Edizioni del Pesce Half Ball Small Vase by Gaetano Pesce
Meritalia Edizioni del Pesce Half Ball Small Vase by Gaetano Pesce

Meritalia Edizioni del Pesce Half Ball Small Vase by Gaetano Pesce

By Gaetano Pesce, Meritalia

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Big Surprise is a vase by Gaetano Pesce that can present various color combinations, always exalting the suggestive transparency of resin. This material makes it possible to create B...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Gaetano Pesce Decorative Objects

Materials

Resin

Meritalia Edizioni del Pesce Flower Vase Small Vase by Gaetano Pesce
Meritalia Edizioni del Pesce Flower Vase Small Vase by Gaetano Pesce

Meritalia Edizioni del Pesce Flower Vase Small Vase by Gaetano Pesce

By Gaetano Pesce, Meritalia

Located in Brooklyn, NY

With Flower Vase by Gaetano Pesce, transparent resin is mixed with colored resin, creating shiny and delicate petals. Available in “small” and “large” sizes, this vase enters Edizion...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Gaetano Pesce Decorative Objects

Materials

Resin

Round Decorative Contemporary Italian Bowl in Purple Resin by Gaetano Pesce
Round Decorative Contemporary Italian Bowl in Purple Resin by Gaetano Pesce

Round Decorative Contemporary Italian Bowl in Purple Resin by Gaetano Pesce

By Gaetano Pesce

Located in Stockholm, SE

A rare and large sculptural contemporary "Ogiva Basket" decorative bowl in purple and gold resin by Gaetano Pesce and produced by Fish Design in Italy, 2022. In good original condit...

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2010s Italian Modern Gaetano Pesce Decorative Objects

Materials

Resin

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.