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
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
Sculptural Travertine Console
Located in New York, NY
Sculptural travertine console with rectangular glass top.
Travertine
$8,644
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
White Console Table with Organic Sculptural Design
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This white console table features a sculptural design inspired by stacked pebbles, offering a minimalist and luxurious aesthetic for your contemporary home decor. The piece is envelo...
Concrete
$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
$4,736Sale 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
$4,500
H 24.75 in W 53 in D 24 in
McGuire Sculptural Rattan & Bamboo "Sheaf of Wheat" Oval Console Table
By McGuire, John and Elinor 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
Italian Carved & Gilded Wood Console with Onyx Top, 1940s
Located in Antwerp, Antwerp
An impressive and large Italian console in lacquered and gilded carved wood. Finished with a large top and base in onyx. Under the onyx top are f...
Onyx
$12,450Sale Price / set|34% Off
H 57.75 in W 47 in D 11.63 in
Italian Florentine Gilt Wood Carved Oval Mirror & Marble Top Console Set
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An Italian Florentine gilt wood carved mirror and console with marble top set. The gilt-wood oval mirror frame with a floral and scrolled acanthus...
Marble
$5,684
H 8.67 in W 43.31 in D 86.62 in
Oval Mirror wth Integrated Console by Cristal Art, Italy, 1960s
By Cristal Arte
Located in Roma, IT
A vintage entrance mirror '2649' model, realized by Cristal Art in 1960s. A spectacular and highly decorative monumental oval mirror by Cristal Art, model 2649, executed in Italy du...
Brass, Iron
1950s Sculptural Italian Wall Console Gilt on Forged Iron
By Fontana Arte
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, an Italian wall console table with gilt on forged iron & new mirror -lucite top. Sculptural style of Fontana Arte, Italy circa the 1950s. Unmarked Dimensions:...
Gold, Iron
Sculptural Bough Brass Console Table by Misaya
By Masaya
Located in Geneve, CH
Sculptural Bough Brass Console Table by Misaya Dimensions: W 45 x D 85 x H 70 cm Materials: Brass Also available: Different colors (gold, polished brass. black, painted brass) and m...
Brass