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.
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
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
$992 / 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
Side table Gisèle in red onyx by Studio Gaïa
Located in Paris, IDF
The Gisèle side table, in onyx and travertine, features two types of natural stones renowned for their unique beauty and durable properties. The Gisèle side table embodies the combi...
Onyx, Travertine
Italian Onyx and Brass Console Table, circa 1950
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
A refined Italian mid-century modern console table from the 1950s, executed in richly veined natural onyx with a sculptural brass surround. This elegant console exemplifies the mater...
Onyx, Brass
Italian Round Sorrento Side Table
Located in Bradenton, FL
19th Century Italian Sorrento Side Table. Table features intricate geometric and figural marquetry inlay to the octagonal top. The central medallion depicts a classical scene of a so...
Wood
Sculptural Travertine Console
Located in New York, NY
Sculptural travertine console with rectangular glass top.
Travertine
$2,400
H 30 in W 93 in D 19 in
Italian Marble Top Painted Carved Console Table in Baroque Rococo Style
Located in Miami, FL
Italian Marble Top Painted Carved Console Table in Baroque Rococo Style Offered for sale is a grand overscale heavily carved and quite ornate Italian painted console table in the B...
Marble
$8,833
H 33.86 in W 58.27 in D 14.18 in
Mid-century sculptural console table by Guglielmo Ulrich, Italy, 1950s
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in Argelato, BO
Fine Large Console Table by Guglielmo Ulrich, 1940 Rare and monumental mid-century console in wood and brass, with glass top, designed by the Italian architect and designer Guglielm...
Brass
$4,500
H 24.75 in W 53 in D 24 in
McGuire Sculptural Rattan & Bamboo "Sheaf of Wheat" Oval Console Table
By John and Elinor McGuire, McGuire
Located in Chicago, IL
McGuire Sculptural Rattan & Bamboo “Sheaf of Wheat” Oval Console Table Base An exceptional example of Organic Modern design, this authentic vintage McGuire sculptural table base—mode...
Bamboo, Glass
$1,452 / item
H 19.69 in W 14.57 in D 14.57 in
Lola - Pink Onyx Side Table by DFdesignlab Handmade in Italy
By DF designlab
Located in Campobasso, CB
Lola is an homage to femininity. It's lovely curves and gracious colors will bring a touch of grace to any interior space. Lola is our abstract representation of womanhood. Delicate, strong...
Onyx, Steel
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
Elegant wooden oval Italian side table 1960s
By Gio Ponti
Located in Den Haag, NL
Elegant wooden oval Italian side table 1960s Height 64cm, 75cm x55cm
Wood
$4,842Sale 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