Behind the walls of a 1930s-era former eyedrop factory in Milan, metal artist Gianluca Pacchioni works his magic, transforming iron, stainless steel, bronze, brass, aluminum and cold liquid metals into sculptures and elegant furniture. “I love metals,” he once said. “I love its imperfections, its scars. I love contrasts, and I try to highlight them. I spend my days ‘abusing’ these metals, but then I end up caressing them. . . . My aim is to find a form which blends imperfection with finesse.”
Born in Milan, in 1966, Pacchioni studied business and economics at Bocconi University before moving to Paris in the 1990s. There, he became immersed in Paris’s art world and discovered a passion for metal sculpting. Despite having no formal training in metalsmithing, Pacchioni forged his own technique and style in a studio he shared with other artists on the Quai de la Gare. His experimental works led to his first collection of iron sculptures presented at Vivendi Gallery, in Place des Vosges.
Keen to work with other Italian artists, Pacchioni returned to Milan in 1998, where he transformed the old factory into a workshop and atelier. Since then, he has focused on creating sculptures and limited-edition furniture such as beautiful Baroque Revival bronze and onyx console tables, side tables and secretaires and modern lighting designs using innovative techniques.
Throughout the 2000s, Pacchioni has participated in several exhibitions, including Milan’s prestigious Salon del Mobile. In 2014, one of his works was put on permanent display at the entrance hall of the Italian Embassy in Paris. In 2016, the Fondazione Cologni awarded him the title Maestro d’Arte e Mestiere (master of arts and crafts).
On 1stDibs, find a range of Gianluca Pacchioni decorative objects, tables and case pieces.
Cabinet Metaphysical White Onyx Cast Bronze Liquid brass by Gianluca Pacchioni
By Gianluca Pacchioni
Located in Paris, FR
Metaphysical Cube, a cabinet designed by Gianluca Pacchioni, Italian artists represented by Galerie Negropontes in Paris, France. It is a unique piece made with white onyx, liquid br...
Onyx, Brass, Bronze
Oval White Onyx Side Table Cremino by Gianluca Pacchioni Italy
By Gianluca Pacchioni
Located in Paris, FR
Oval Cremino is a sculptural side table, of white onyx, cast bronze and polished brass, design by Gianluca Pacchioni, Italian artist represented by Galerie Negropontes in Paris, Fran...
Onyx, Bronze
Oval White Onyx Sculptural Console Cremino by Gianluca Pacchioni Italy
By Gianluca Pacchioni
Located in Paris, FR
Console Oval Cremino, of white onyx, cast bronze and polished brass, designed by Gianluca Pacchioni, Italian artist represented by Galerie Negropontes in Paris, France. Milanese ar...
Onyx, Bronze
Graphite Mirror Pupil by Gianluca Pacchioni Italy
By Gianluca Pacchioni
Located in Paris, FR
Mirror Pupil, designed by Gianluca Pacchioni who is represented by Galerie Negropontes in Paris, France. Milanese artist Gianluca Pacchioni developed a passion for metal work in th...
Aluminum, Brass
$1,032 / item
H 18.12 in W 8.67 in D 15.75 in
White Carrara Marble Minimalist Oval Side Table “Column Side Table S”
By Josep Vila Capdevila
Located in Terrassa, Catalonia
The Column Side Table Small is a minimalist style side table consisting of a treated Carrara marble base, a white lacquered aluminum oval shape...
Marble, Carrara Marble, Aluminum, Brass
Vintage White Italian Tole Side Table
Located in Waxahachie, TX
Highly detailed and intricate Italian tole side table. Could be stunning in an outdoor setting also. Art nouveau style white painted base. Leaves and flowers in an ivy design adorn ...
Metal
French Art Deco Secretary Cabinet by André Arbus
By André Arbus
Located in grand Lancy, CH
Andre Arbus Sloping mahogany secreter with two drawers and a drop-leaf door. Sycamore maple interior with six small drawers and a central niche lined with parchment; gilt bronze knob...
Brass
Sculptural Travertine Console
Located in New York, NY
Sculptural travertine console with rectangular glass top.
Travertine
Chinoiserie Cabinet by Giambattista Gianotti, Unique piece
By Paolo Buffa, Serafino Arrighi
Located in Milano, IT
Rare chinoiserie cabinet with polychrome decorations made in Giambattista Gianotti's Officine Riunite d'Arte Decorativa (Room 116) for the II Biennial - Lombard Section - Room with Furniture and Stained Glass Windows of the Officine Riunite d'Arte Decorativa. Unique Exemplar. The extraordinary piece of furniture is dated 1925. The piece of furniture is an extraordinary example of great cabinet making and woodworking. In fact, these special features are denoted by the manic inlays inserted in the cabinet. The inlays are perfect even in its smallest elements. Its depictions are mainly ornaments and floral elements. These inlays are found on the crown of the cabinet, on the sides, and on the legs. The cabinet opens via two lockable doors. Inside we find great magic! We are greeted by numerous walnut wood drawers of various sizes that can be opened with wooden knobs. Each wooden door is finely carved with ornaments and natural elements such as flowers and birds. The two main doors inside are also finely carved. Let's call it a chinoiserie piece of furniture because of this element that contradicts it: the numerous cabinets inserted inside, where opening this piece of furniture looks like opening a secret chest...
Wood
$12,500
H 36 in W 31.5 in D 2.5 in
An Italian 19th Century Baroque Style Giltwood Carved Florentine Mirror Frame
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Fine Italian 19th Century Baroque Revival Style Giltwood Carved Florentine Mirror Frame. The ornately carved rectangular shaped frame, with f...
Mirror, Wood
Mirror with Dragons, Italy, 1940s
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
An Asian -nspired mirror with unusual shape, framed by two carved wood dragons, seeming to entwine around the glass.
Wood
Italian 19th Century Mirror-Framed Mirror
Located in New York, NY
This mercury-glass mirror was made in 19th century Italy, and has a greyish tinge that endows it with mystery. Stylistically, it harks back to 17th century mirror-framed mirrors, whi...
Mirror
Art Deco Secretaire Cabinet by Jules Deroubaix
By Jules Deroubaix
Located in North York, ON
This Jules Deroubaix display cabinet secretaire is timeless, functional, and effortlessly chic. Made of burl sandalwood, it showcases a drop door paneled wit...
Brass, Chrome
Onyx Cube, Sculptural Side Table in Natural Onyx
Located in Paris, IDF
The Elena Onyx Cube is a sculptural object that blurs the line between furniture and art. Carved from solid natural onyx, this monolithic cube celebrates the raw beauty and transluc...
Onyx, Marble
GAIA side table - Green onyx
Located in dubai, AE
The Gaia table is characterized by its massive side which is representative of the idea we have of the stone. This model respects perfectly the purity and simplicity of the materials...
Onyx
GAIA side table - Burl wood and White onyx
Located in dubai, AE
he Gaia table is defined by its sculptural presence and the harmony between two noble materials: burl wood and onyx. Its design celebrates the contrast between the deep, organic text...
Onyx
Stelle Oval Side Table
Located in Paris, FR
Side table Stelle oval with Carnico dark grey marble base with black matte metal rod. Base is 14cm diameter. With oval solid walnut top. Also available with white Carrara marble b...
Marble
$26,857
H 52.76 in W 26.38 in D 14.97 in
Rare Golden Lacquer and Brass Maison Jansen Secretary Cabinet 1970s
By Maison Jansen
Located in Paris, IDF
An exciting example of French design firm Maison Jansen’s commissioned pieces. This secretary cabinet is made from solid mahogany, lacquered in a rich dark brown and bronze–golden fi...
Brass
$4,571Sale Price|20% Off
H 35.44 in W 66.93 in D 11.82 in
Midcentury Oval Shaped Brass Console Table Italy, 1950
Located in Rome, IT
Elegant Italian midcentury brass console table with a veneered marble top. Finely chiseled brass decoration.
Bronze