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.
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
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
$2,396
H 56.3 in W 43.31 in D 3.94 in
Large 20th Century Italian Baroque style richly decorated wall mirror
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Belgium / 1950 / Large mirror / Resin, wood / Baroque / Italian / Mid-century Large Italian Baroque style gilted wood and resin Mirror featuring a rectangular facet cut mirror withi...
Mirror, Resin, Wood
$19,500
H 52.75 in W 45.5 in D 4.75 in
Palatial Italian 19th Century Baroque Style Giltwood Carved Florentine Mirror
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine Palatial Italian, 19th century baroque style vigorously carved Florentine giltwood mirror frame. The ornately carved frame with scrolls, acanth...
Wood
20th Century antique ceramic mirror by Georges Pelletier
By Georges Pelletier
Located in Paris, FR
Rare antique mirror by the famous ceramic creator with a finest gilt work
Ceramic
20th Century antique ceramic mirror by Georges Pelletier
By Georges Pelletier
Located in Paris, FR
Rare antique mirror by the famous ceramic creator with a finest gilt work
Ceramic
Pair Of Early XX Century Italian Baroque Style Ebonized Mirrors
Located in Westport, CT
These lovely large rectangular Baroque Revival ebonized beech frames feature a sleek design with wavy and ribbed detailing, distinguishing it from 18th-century Baroque prototypes. Th...
Beech
20th Century antique ceramic mirror by Georges Pelletier
By Georges Pelletier
Located in Paris, FR
Rare antique mirror by the famous ceramic creator with a finest gilt work
Ceramic
Italian Neo-Baroque Mirror
Located in New York, NY
Italian Neo-Baroque mirror. Baroque style mirror with scrolling cartouche frame with putti. Perfect above an entry or in a grouping. Dimensions: 24” W x 20” H x 4” Deep.
Mirror, Giltwood
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
Amber Cabochon Rock Crystal Mirror by David Duncan
By David Duncan
Located in New York, NY
He Amber Cabochon Rock crystal mirror, designed by David Duncan. A round mirror with wood resin and pigment frame, cast in sections and set with oval an...
Rock Crystal, Foil
Sold|$1,450
H 2 in W 53 in D 34.5 in
Mid-Century Italian Baroque Revival Wall Mirror with Gilded Rocaille Corners
Located in Plainview, NY
A striking and sculptural Mid-Century Baroque Revival wall mirror, distinguished by its gently undulating silhouette and richly ornamented gilt corners. Each corner is adorned with ...
Mirror, Giltwood
$3,600
H 60 in W 38 in D 3.5 in
Vintage Venetian Murano Mirror With Etched Glass and Pink Floral Details, Italy
Located in North Hollywood, CA
A stunning mid-century Venetian-style mirror, handcrafted in Murano, Italy. This mirror features an ornate frame composed of etched and beveled glass panels, delicately adorned with ...
Mirror, Murano Glass