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
Sculptural Travertine Console
Located in New York, NY
Sculptural travertine console with rectangular glass top.
Travertine
$8,589
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
$4,701Sale 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
Aras Sculptural Console Table White Oak Wall Mounted by Amorph
By Amorph Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Aras console table is a truly unique and stylish addition to any modern contemporary home. This wall-mounted console table features a hanging concealed bracket, giving it a sleek...
Wood
1990s Italian Hand-Painted Empire Console with Onyx Top
Located in Dallas, TX
A refined example of late 20th-century Italian craftsmanship, this 1990s hand-painted Empire style console table embodies the grandeur and architectural elegance associated with the neoclassical tradition. Made in Italy, the piece features a beautifully carved silhouette with fluted leg details—an iconic motif of the Empire period—evoking the stately interiors of early 19th-century Europe. The console is crowned with a luxurious onyx top, precisely cut with a beveled edge, offering both visual depth and a luminous surface that contrasts elegantly with the hand-painted base. The natural veining of the onyx adds organic character, ensuring each piece is subtly unique. A single integrated drawer provides discreet storage, making the table as functional as it is decorative. Ideal for a grand entryway, salon, or formal living room, this Italian Empire console table...
Paint
$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
$999
H 14.97 in W 14.97 in D 14.18 in
Baroque Revival Blue Lacquered and Gilded Wood Italian Corner Console Table
Located in Catania, Sicilia
Baroque Revival Blue Lacquered and Gilded Italian Corner Console Table A magnificent and ornate piece of small furniture, this Italian corner console table embodies the rich decorat...
Fruitwood, Lacquer
$13,828 / set
H 33.47 in W 91.74 in D 23.63 in
Anthea Console Contemporary Sculptural Console in White Mortar by MainGUILTY
By Carlos Mello
Located in Freamunde, PT
Contemporary Sculptural Console Inspired by Classical Greek Art — Indoor / Outdoor The Anthea Console is a contemporary sculptural console designed for both indoor and outdoor envir...
Resin, Epoxy Resin
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
$7,639
H 31.89 in W 59.06 in D 17.72 in
Contemporary Italian Sculptural Brass and Glass Top Console Table
Located in Rome, IT
Fabulous modern brass sculpture console table or center table with a Mondrian motive glass top. Handmade by a master artisan. The glass top color we can customize on request. Availa...
Brass
$2,350
H 30.71 in W 44.69 in D 16.74 in
20th Century Italian Baroque style gilded and carved wall console
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Belgium / 1950 / Console / Resin, fume mirror / Baroque / Italian / Mid-century Richly decorated Italian Baroque style console table with gilded resin frame and fume mirror top. Th...
Mirror, Resin