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Gaetano Pesce Vases

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
Modern Vase Resin Vase - Fish Design by Gaetano Pesce -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 Vases

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Resin

Gaetano Pesce Clear Special Vase L Resin Amber Fuchsia Blue
By Gaetano Pesce
Located in barasso, IT
Clear Special extra colour vase, clear amber, fuchsia and blue Vase in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish Design collection. Measures: L Ø 22cm x H 36cm Colour: C...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Gaetano Pesce Vases

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Resin

Meritalia Big Surprise 1, Small / Green and Yellow 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 Vases

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Resin

Gaetano Pesce Indian Summer Vase L 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: L - ø 22cm x H 36cm Colours: Clear grey...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Gaetano Pesce Vases

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Resin

Medusa Vase by Gaetano Pesce in Matte White
By Gaetano Pesce
Located in New York, NY
Medusa soft resin vase in Matte White size L designed by Gaetano Pesce produced by Fish Design.
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Late 20th Century Gaetano Pesce Vases

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Resin

Resin Vase Model Amazonia Designed by Gaetano Pesce Fish Collection Contemporary
By Gaetano Pesce
Located in Ibiza, Spain
Fish is a celebration of Gaetano Pesce’s boundless creativity, a master in blurring the lines between art and functionality. Inspired by the organic beauty of fishes and the movement...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Gaetano Pesce Vases

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Resin

Indian Summer Vase (Large), Clear Orange and Pastel Pink by Gaetano Pesce
By Corsi Design Factory, Gaetano Pesce
Located in Toronto, CA
"Indian Summer" Vase in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish Design collection. Handmade in Italy by Corsi Design. *Due to the handmade nature of the piece, variati...
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2010s Italian Post-Modern Gaetano Pesce Vases

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Resin

Resin Fruit Bowl by Gaetano Pesce Fish Collection Unique Colorful Modern Design.
By Gaetano Pesce
Located in Ibiza, Spain
Soft resin fruit bowl designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for the Fish Design collection. Handcrafted in transparent pink, turquoise, and matte yellow resin. Fish is a celebration of ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Gaetano Pesce Vases

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Resin

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 Vases

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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 Vases

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Resin

Vase Mod. Amazonia 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 Vases

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Resin

Rock Vase (Large), Black and Matte White by Gaetano Pesce
By Gaetano Pesce, Corsi Design Factory
Located in Toronto, CA
Vase in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish Design collection. *All the pieces are handmade and therefore unique. Variations in the dimensions, hues and colours’ d...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Post-Modern Gaetano Pesce Vases

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Resin

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 Vases

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Resin

Pompitu II Vase (Large), Clear Red and Matte Red by Gaetano Pesce
By Gaetano Pesce, Corsi Design Factory
Located in Toronto, CA
Vase in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish Design collection. *All the pieces are handmade and therefore unique. Variations in the dimensions, hues and colours’ d...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Post-Modern Gaetano Pesce Vases

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Resin

Vase Mod. Amazonia 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 Vases

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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 Additional Info...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Post-Modern Gaetano Pesce Vases

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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 Vases

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Resin

Contemporary Gaetano Pesce Clear Special L Vase Resin Orange Green
By Gaetano Pesce
Located in barasso, IT
Clear special vase - Clear orange, matt dusty green. Vase in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish Design collection. Measures: L - Ø 22cm x H 36cm Colours: Clear o...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Gaetano Pesce Vases

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Resin

Clear Special Extracolor Large Red 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 Vases

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Resin

Contemporary Gaetano Pesce Clear Special Vase XL Resin Yellow Ruby Pink Fuchsia
By Gaetano Pesce
Located in barasso, IT
Clear special extra colour vase - Matt Warm Yellow, Dark Ruby, Clear Pink, Matt Fuchsia Vase in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish Design collection. Measures: XL...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Gaetano Pesce Vases

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Resin

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. Measures: M...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Gaetano Pesce Vases

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Resin

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 Vases

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Resin

"Rock" resin vase designed by Gaetano PESCE for FISH Design. Italy, 2017
By Fish Design, Gaetano Pesce
Located in Torino, IT
Vaso in resina Rock design Gaetano PESCE for FISH Design. ORIGIN Italy PERIOD 2017 DESIGNER Gaetano PESCE MARK FISH Design MODEL Rock MATERIALS Soft polychrome resin DIMENSION...
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2010s Italian Gaetano Pesce Vases

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Resin

Contemporary Fish Design Gaetano Pesce Spaghetti L Vase Soft Resin Blue Lime
By Gaetano Pesce
Located in barasso, IT
Spaghetti special vase, clear blue and 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 Blue...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Gaetano Pesce Vases

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Resin

Gaetano Pesce Pompitu II Vase L 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 Colours: green and gold. Material: RE...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Gaetano Pesce Vases

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Resin

"Rock" resin vase designed by Gaetano PESCE for FISH Design. Italy, 2017
By Fish Design, Gaetano Pesce
Located in Torino, IT
Vaso in resina Rock design Gaetano PESCE for FISH Design. ORIGIN Italy PERIOD 2017 DESIGNER Gaetano PESCE MARK FISH Design MODEL Rock MATERIALS Soft polychrome resin DIMENSION...
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2010s Italian Gaetano Pesce Vases

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Resin

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 t...
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20th Century Italian Gaetano Pesce Vases

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Plastic

Fish Design Gaetano Pesce Big Collina Vase M Clear Lilac Terracotta Mint
By Gaetano Pesce, Corsi Design Factory
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 Vases

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Resin

Gaetano Pesce Spaghetti Vase XL Resin Grey Yellow
By Gaetano Pesce
Located in barasso, IT
Spaghetti vase, grey, yellow. Vase in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish Design collection. Measures: XL ø 30cm x H 56cm Colours: Grey, yellow. Material: RESIN Va...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Gaetano Pesce Vases

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Resin

Pompitu II Extracolor Extra Large Vase by Gaetano Pesce
By Gaetano Pesce, Corsi Design Factory
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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2010s Italian Gaetano Pesce Vases

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Resin

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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2010s Italian Gaetano Pesce Vases

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Resin

Flower Vase L - Fish Design by Gaetano Pesce Pastel Orange, Clear Aqua, Ochre
By Gaetano Pesce, Corsi Design Factory
Located in barasso, IT
Flower Vase - Pastel Orange, Clear Aqua, Ochre Vase in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce for Fish Design 1995 collection. Measures: L - c.a ø 22 x h36cm Colours: Pastel Orange, C...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Arts and Crafts Gaetano Pesce Vases

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Resin

Meritalia Papavero Vase / Black and Yellow 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 Vases

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Resin

Fish Vase by Gaetano Pesce
By Gaetano Pesce
Located in New York, NY
This resin vase by Gaetano Pesce rests on three little legs, with bold layers of cast red resin stacked into an expressive, sculptural form. Irregular, vibrant, and full of personality.
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1990s Italian Gaetano Pesce Vases

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Resin

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 Vases

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Resin

Meritalia Big Surprise 1 / Purple, Pink and Red 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 Vases

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Resin

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 Vases

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Resin

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 Vases

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Resin

Meritalia Big Surprise 1, Large/ Blue, Green and Clear 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 Vases

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Resin

Resin vase Prototipo Fioca by Gaetano Pesce for Fish Design, 2000s
By Gaetano Pesce, Fish Design
Located in MIlano, IT
Resin vase Prototipo Fioca by Gaetano Pesce for Fish Design, 2000s Vase in resin model Prototipo Fioca, unique piece as it is a prototype of the vase later put into production. The v...
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Early 2000s Italian Modern Gaetano Pesce Vases

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Resin

Amazonia Vase by Artist Gaetano Pesce, Fish Design, Purchased in 1990's NYC
By Fish Design, Gaetano Pesce
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Brilliant yellow and green soft resin. The colors blend together to form a fabulous example of Gaetano Pesce Amazonia Vase. Stamped Fish Design. P...
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1990s American Gaetano Pesce Vases

Gaetano Pesce vase from the goto series 1995 Venice Bienale
By Gaetano Pesce
Located in Vigevano, PV
Vase "Goto" designed and created by Gaetano Pesce for the "Temporary" exhibition of Caffè Florian, on the occasion of the Venice Biennale in 1995. The vase has the shape of the head...
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1990s Italian Post-Modern Gaetano Pesce Vases

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Plastic

Resin Vase Model Clear Extc Designed by Gaetano Pesce Fish Collection
By Gaetano Pesce
Located in Ibiza, Spain
Contemporary arty vase designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 and produced by Fish Design. Made of colored soft resin. Handcrafted in green, yellow, turquoise, and orange resin. Fish is ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Gaetano Pesce Vases

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Resin

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 Vases

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Resin

Early Production Gaetano Pesce Amazonia Vase
By Fish Design, Gaetano Pesce
Located in Brooklyn, NY
First edition Amazonia Vase, designed by Gaetano Pesce for Fish Design. Exuberant form with an anthropomorphic quality. Molded in the designer's signatur...
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1990s American Gaetano Pesce Vases

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Resin

Meritalia Half Ball, Small / Orange, Blue and Red 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 Vases

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Resin

Gaetano Pesce Goto vase Domus Caffe Florian 1995
By Gaetano Pesce
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
This charming vase designed by Gaetano Pesce and made by Caffe Florian in 1995 was created to mark the G. Pesce show at the Caffe Florian during the Venice Biennale in 1995. The vase is shaped like the head of the Lion of San Marco, and it has the Italian text "Toast to Venice" molded onto it. On the bottom, you'll find the words "Florian Temporanea." Each Goto vase...
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1990s Italian Post-Modern Gaetano Pesce Vases

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Rubber

Amazonia Vase (Lrg), Clear Orange & Blue with Pastel Blue Feet by Gaetano Pesce
By Gaetano Pesce, Corsi Design Factory
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 Vases

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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 Vases

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Resin

Large Gaetano Pesce Amazonia Vase, Early Production
By Gaetano Pesce, Fish Design
Located in Brooklyn, NY
First edition Amazonia vase, designed by Gaetano Pesce for Fish Design. An impressive example for its large scale and striking colors. Molded in the desi...
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1990s North American Gaetano Pesce Vases

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Resin

Vase Mod. Amazonia 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 Vases

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Resin

Meritalia Big Surprise 1, Small / Red and Orange by Gaetano Pesce
By Gaetano Pesce, Meritalia
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 Vases

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Resin

Meritalia Tall Vase / Blue and Red 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 Vases

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Resin

Meritalia Big Surprise 2, Small / Yellow and Pink 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 Vases

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Resin

Lava" vase L by Gaetano Pesce
By Gaetano Pesce, Corsi Design Factory
Located in Rivoli, IT
Beautiful and rare vase from Gaetano Pesce's "Lava" series made since 1995 for Fish Design. The salmon-pink color goes well with the ocean blue interior. Branded. Accompanied by cert...
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2010s Italian Gaetano Pesce Vases

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Resin

Gaetano Pesce FARE/ROUND Vase / Vessel
By Gaetano Pesce, Meritalia
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 Vases

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Resin, Ribbon

Gaetano Pesce vases for sale on 1stDibs.

Gaetano Pesce vases 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 vases, although pink editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 13 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 115 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original vases 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 vases by Driade, Fulvio Bianconi, and Carlo Moretti. Prices for Gaetano Pesce vases can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $369 and can go as high as $4,200, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $766.
Questions About Gaetano Pesce Vases
  • 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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