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 Indian Summer M 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: M - ø 16cm x H 26cm
Other sizes available.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Gaetano Pesce Decorative Objects
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Tutti Frutti II Medium 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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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Gaetano Pesce Decorative Objects
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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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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Gaetano Pesce Decorative Objects
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Contemporary Gaetano Pesce Pompitu II L 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: L ø 22cm x H 36cm
Other siz...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Gaetano Pesce Decorative Objects
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Ogiva Medium Resin Basket in Clear and Amber by Gaetano Pesce
By Corsi Design Factory, Gaetano Pesce
Located in barasso, IT
Ogiva basket - Clear, amber
Basket in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish Design collection.
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Colours: Clear, am...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Gaetano Pesce Decorative Objects
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Tutti Frutti II Medium Resin Basket in Clear Blue and Fuchsia by Gaetano Pesce
By Corsi Design Factory, Gaetano Pesce
Located in barasso, IT
Tutti Frutti II basket - Clear blue, clear fuchsia
Basket in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish Design collection.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Gaetano Pesce Decorative Objects
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Resin
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 Decorative Objects
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Resin
Big Collina Large 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.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Gaetano Pesce Decorative Objects
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Tutti Frutti I Special Medium 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 Decorative Objects
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Resin
Contemporary Gaetano Pesce Clear Special L Vase Resin Yellow, Lime, Turquoise
By Gaetano Pesce
Located in barasso, IT
Clear special extra color vase - Clear yellow, matt lime, matt turquoise.
Vase in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish Design collection.
Measures: L - Ø 22cm ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Gaetano Pesce Decorative Objects
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Resin
Big Collina Medium Resin Vase Extra in Ruby, Green and Bronze by Gaetano Pesce
By Gaetano Pesce, Corsi Design Factory
Located in barasso, IT
Big Collina Vase extra - clear ruby, matt green and bronze
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 Decorative Objects
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Resin
Contemporary Gaetano Pesce Pompitu II L 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: L - ø 22cm x H 36cm
Other sizes available
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Gaetano Pesce Decorative Objects
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Resin
Contemporary Gaetano Pesce Clear Special XL Vase Resin Yellow, Lime, Turquoise
By Gaetano Pesce
Located in barasso, IT
Clear special extra color vase - Clear yellow, matt lime, matt turquoise.
Vase in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish Design collection.
Measures: XL - ø 30cm...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Gaetano Pesce Decorative Objects
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Resin
Round The Clock, XL 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.
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Material: Hard resin
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Gaetano Pesce Decorative Objects
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Resin
Contemporary Gaetano Pesce Clear Special M Vase Resin Fuchsia Pink Lilac
By Gaetano Pesce
Located in barasso, IT
Clear special extra color vase - Clear pink, clear fuchsia, clear lilac, matt pink.
Vase in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish Design collection.
Measures: M...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Gaetano Pesce Decorative Objects
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Resin
Spaghetti Vase (Large), Clear Blue and Matte Lime by Gaetano Pesce
By Gaetano Pesce, Corsi Design Factory
Located in Toronto, CA
Clear Blue and Matte Lime 'Spaghetti' Vase in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish Design collection.
*All the pieces are handmade and therefore unique. Variations...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Post-Modern Gaetano Pesce Decorative Objects
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Resin
Tutti Frutti II Large Resin Basket in Matt White by Gaetano Pesce
By Corsi Design Factory, Gaetano Pesce
Located in barasso, IT
Tutti Frutti II basket - Matt white
Basket in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish Design collection.
Additional Information:
Material: Soft resin
Colours: M...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Gaetano Pesce Decorative Objects
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Resin
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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1910s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gaetano Pesce Decorative Objects
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Resin
Tutti Frutti II Large Resin Basket in Matt Orange and Gold by Gaetano Pesce
By Corsi Design Factory, Gaetano Pesce
Located in barasso, IT
Tutti frutti II basket - matt orange, gold
Basket in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish Design collection.
Additional information:
Material: Soft resin
Col...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Gaetano Pesce Decorative Objects
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Resin
Round The Clock, XL in Dark Ruby, Lilac and Matt Light Blue by Gaetano Pesce
By Gaetano Pesce, Corsi Design Factory
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:
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Gaetano Pesce Decorative Objects
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Resin
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.
Additional information:
Material: Soft resin
Colours:...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Gaetano Pesce Decorative Objects
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Resin
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.
Additional information:
Material: Soft resin
Colours: Mat...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Gaetano Pesce Decorative Objects
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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.
Additional Information:
Material: Soft resin
Colours: Mat...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Gaetano Pesce Decorative Objects
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Resin
Big Collina Large 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.
Additional information:
Material: Soft resin
Colours: Cle...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Gaetano Pesce Decorative Objects
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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.
Additional Information:
Material: Soft resin
Col...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Gaetano Pesce Decorative Objects
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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 Decorative Objects
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Resin
Contemporary Gaetano Pesce Pompitu II M Vase Soft Resin Lilac Matt Pumpkin
By Gaetano Pesce
Located in barasso, IT
Pompitu II vase, clear lilac, matt pumpkin.
Vase in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish Design collection.
Measures: M ø...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Gaetano Pesce Decorative Objects
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Resin
Tutti Frutti I Special XL Resin Basket in Blue and Dark Ruby by Gaetano Pesce
By Gaetano Pesce, Corsi Design Factory
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.
Additional information:
Material: Soft...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Gaetano Pesce Decorative Objects
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Resin
Ogiva M Resin Basket in Clear and Gold by Gaetano Pesce
By Gaetano Pesce, Corsi Design Factory
Located in barasso, IT
Ogiva basket - clear, gold
Basket in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish Design collection.
Additional Information:
Material: Soft resin
Colours: Clear, gol...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Gaetano Pesce Decorative Objects
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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.
Additional information:
Material: Soft resin
Colours: M...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Gaetano Pesce Decorative Objects
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Resin
Tutti Frutti I XXL Resin Basket in Clear Blue and Silver by Gaetano Pesce
By Gaetano Pesce, Corsi Design Factory
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.
Additional Information:
Material: Soft resin
Col...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Gaetano Pesce Decorative Objects
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Resin
Big Collina XL Resin Vase in Clear Dark and Light Ruby by Gaetano Pesce
By Corsi Design Factory, Gaetano Pesce
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.
Additional information:
Material: Soft resin
Colours: Cle...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Gaetano Pesce Decorative Objects
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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.
Additional Information:
Material: Soft resin
Colours: Mat...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Gaetano Pesce Decorative Objects
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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 Decorative Objects
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Resin
Big Collina Large Resin Vase Extra Colour in Clear Amber, Dark Ruby, Fuchsia
By Corsi Design Factory, Gaetano Pesce
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.
Additional Information:
Material: S...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Gaetano Pesce Decorative Objects
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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.
Additional Information:
Material: Soft resin
Colours...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Gaetano Pesce Decorative Objects
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Resin
Ogiva XL Resin Basket in Clear Lilac and Silver by Gaetano Pesce
By Corsi Design Factory, Gaetano Pesce
Located in barasso, IT
Ogiva basket - clear lilac and silver
Basket in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish Design collection.
Additional information:
Material: Soft resin
Colours:...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Gaetano Pesce Decorative Objects
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Contemporary Gaetano Pesce Pompitu II L Vase Soft 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
Other sizes available
Colo...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Gaetano Pesce Decorative Objects
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Resin
Tutti Frutti I Special XXL Resin Basket in Matt Black, Gold by Gaetano Pesce
By Gaetano Pesce, Corsi Design Factory
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 Decorative Objects
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Resin
Big Collina XL Resin Vase Extra Colour in Clear Amber, Dark Ruby, Fuchsia
By Corsi Design Factory, Gaetano Pesce
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.
Additional...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Gaetano Pesce Decorative Objects
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Resin
Tutti Frutti I XXL Resin Basket in Matt Green and Yellow by Gaetano Pesce
By Gaetano Pesce, Corsi Design Factory
Located in barasso, IT
Tutti Frutti I basket - Matt green and yellow
Basket in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish Design collection.
Additional information:
Material: Soft resin
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Gaetano Pesce Decorative Objects
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Resin
Tutti Frutti I Special XL Resin Basket in Matt Black, Gold by Gaetano Pesce
By Gaetano Pesce, Corsi Design Factory
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 Decorative Objects
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Resin
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 Decorative Objects
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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 Decorative Objects
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Plastic
Italian Arty Vase Designed By Gaetano Pesce and Made of Colored Resin
By Gaetano Pesce
Located in Madrid, ES
Contemporary arty vase designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 and edited by Fish design. Made of colored soft resin. Unique piece. Italy
Elevate your home decor with the avant-garde bril...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Gaetano Pesce Decorative Objects
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Resin
Spaghetti resin vase designed by Gaetano PESCE for FISH Design. Italy, 2017
By Fish Design, Gaetano Pesce
Located in Torino, IT
Vaso in resina
Spaghetti
design Gaetano PESCE
for FISH Design.
ORIGIN
Italy
PERIOD
2017
DESIGNER
Gaetano PESCE
MARK
FISH Design
MODEL
Spaghetti
MATERIALS
Soft polychrome resin
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2010s Italian Gaetano Pesce Decorative Objects
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Resin
Twins C resin vase designed by Gaetano PESCE for FISH Design. Italy, 2017
By Fish Design, Gaetano Pesce
Located in Torino, IT
Vaso in resina
Twins C
design Gaetano PESCE
for FISH Design.
ORIGIN
Italy
PERIOD
2017
DESIGNER
Gaetano PESCE
MARK
FISH Design
MODEL
Twins C
MATERIALS
Soft polychrome resin
DIM...
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2010s Italian Gaetano Pesce Decorative Objects
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Resin
Monumental Gaetano Pesce Vase, 26"H
By Gaetano Pesce
Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL
Artist/Designer; Manufacturer: Gaetano Pesce (Italian, 1939-2024)
Marking(s); notes: signed, marking(s)
Materials: sculpted resin
Dimensions (H, W, D): 26"h, 16.5"dia
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Post-Modern Gaetano Pesce Decorative Objects
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Resin
Gaetano Pesce, Large Fish Design Vase, 2000s
By Gaetano Pesce
Located in London, GB
Gaetano Pesce (8 November 1939 – 3 April 2024) was an Italian architect and a design pioneer of the 20th century. During his 50-year career, Pesce worked as an architect, urban plann...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Gaetano Pesce Decorative Objects
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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 Decorative Objects
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Resin
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 Decorative Objects
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Resin, Plastic
Big Collina resin vase designed by Gaetano PESCE for FISH Design. Italy, 2017
By Gaetano Pesce, Fish Design
Located in Torino, IT
Vaso in resina
Big Hill
design Gaetano PESCE
for FISH Design.
ORIGIN
Italy
PERIOD
2017
DESIGNER
Gaetano PESCE
MARK
FISH Design
MODEL
Big Hill
MATERIALS
Soft polychrome resin
D...
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2010s Italian Gaetano Pesce Decorative Objects
Materials
Resin
Amazzonia resin vase designed by Gaetano PESCE for FISH Design. Italy, 2016
By Gaetano Pesce, Fish Design
Located in Torino, IT
Vaso in resina
Amazon
design Gaetano PESCE
for FISH Design.
ORIGIN
Italy
PERIOD
2016
DESIGNER
Gaetano PESCE
MARK
FISH Design
MODEL
Amazon
MATERIALS
Soft polychrome resin
DIMEN...
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2010s Italian Gaetano Pesce Decorative Objects
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Resin
Vase Mod. Clear Extc 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 Decorative Objects
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Resin
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
Dime...
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20th Century Italian Gaetano Pesce Decorative Objects
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Resin, Ribbon
Contemporary Fish Design Gaetano Pesce Spaghetti L Vase Soft Resin Red Matt Blue
By Gaetano Pesce
Located in barasso, IT
Spaghetti special vase, clear red and matt blue
Vase in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish Design collection.
Measures: L - ø 22cm x H 36cm
Other sizes av...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Gaetano Pesce Decorative Objects
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Resin
Gaetano Pesce for Meritalia Centrotavola "Big Surprise," Italy 2000s
By Gaetano Pesce, Meritalia
Located in Naples, IT
Gaetano Pesce "Big Surprise " A bowl or centerpiece supported by delicately placed resin drops. An incredible work of functional art. Edizione del Pesce for Meritalia.The Edizioni d...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Gaetano Pesce Decorative Objects
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Resin
Gaetano Pesce BIG SURPRISE II Centerpiece / Vessel
By 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, ribbon
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Late 20th Century Italian Gaetano Pesce Decorative Objects
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Resin, Ribbon
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.
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Questions About Gaetano Pesce Decorative Objects
- 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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