From his Puppy Pouffe lounge chair resembling a shaggy Puli dog to a 13-foot tall handmade giraffe sculpture in fiberglass holding a classic Marie-Thérèse-style chandelier, the whimsical chairs, table lamps and decorative objects created by MARCANTONIO mix originality, humor, mystery and functionality, with a dash of irony for good measure.
Born Marcantonio Raimondi Malerba in 1976 in Massa Lombarda, the artist and designer studied at the Severini Art Institute and Academy of Fine Arts in Ravenna. While there, he explored the relationship between irony and nature — two recurring themes in his works — and developed a fascination with artists such as René Magritte and Marcel Duchamp.
Following graduation, MARCANTONIO collaborated with architects and worked in theater production before delving into art and furniture design. In 2010, he exhibited his series of Sprout chairs at the Salone del Mobile, which garnered critical acclaim and gained the attention of other ultra-modernist designers such as Mogg, Qeeboo, Natuzzi and Altreforme. MARCANTONIO has also engaged in several fruitful partnerships, notably with Italian design brand Seletti — for which he created his iconic anatomically correct heart-shaped vase — and Scarlet Splendour, manufacturer of his caricatural Forest chair, which is part of his Vegetal Animal series.
Although MARCANTONIO’s designs border on Surrealist and dreamlike, his pieces suggest a sense of “elegant irony.” His coffee tables, floor lamps, cabinets and other objects and furnishings, which feature intricate inlays and chic colors, are made with materials such as suede, brass and fine wool, and strike a balance between luxurious and amusing.
MARCANTONIO’s works have been exhibited at art galleries and shows throughout Europe. His pieces have also been featured in several major international publications such as Architectural Digest, GQ, Marie Claire, ELLE and Vanity Fair.
On 1stDibs, discover a range of MARCANTONIO seating, tables and lighting.
Artistic glass lightbulb chandelier Murano Bulb Marcantonio X Multiforme #07
By Multiforme, MARCANTONIO
Located in Venezia, Veneto
The art of Murano glass meets the iconicity of a bulb, together they give rise to a brilliant piece of furniture: a lightbulb, a chandelier or whatever your imagination suggests. Murano Bulb...
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Artistic glass lightbulb chandelier Murano Bulb Marcantonio X Multiforme #11
By Multiforme, MARCANTONIO
Located in Venezia, Veneto
The art of Murano glass meets the iconicity of a bulb, together they give rise to a brilliant piece of furniture: a lightbulb, a chandelier or whatever your imagination suggests. Murano Bulb...
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Artistic glass lightbulb chandelier Murano Bulb Marcantonio X Multiforme #12
By MARCANTONIO, Multiforme
Located in Venezia, Veneto
The art of Murano glass meets the iconicity of a bulb, together they give rise to a brilliant piece of furniture: a lightbulb, a chandelier or whatever your imagination suggests. Murano Bulb...
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Murano Bulb - Hand-blown warm dimmable light fixture lightbulb chandelier - ANNA
By Multiforme, MARCANTONIO, Thomas Cooper Studio
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Blown glass body worked in rigamenà is decorated with evocative and original colors and shapes from the Murano craft tradition. The central body is encircled by sprinkling decoration...
Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Art Glass
$2,046
Sculpture lamp
By MARCANTONIO
Located in Roma, IT
A full-body sculpture-lamp depicting a little girl holding a glowing sphere in her hands. The shape is very realistic and delicate, with a matte white finish. The light comes directl...
Resin
Murano Bulb - Hand-blown warm white dimmable hand-blown light fixture - ISABELLA
By Thomas Cooper Studio, MARCANTONIO, Multiforme
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Blown glass body worked in balloton is decorated with evocative and original colors and shapes from the Murano craft tradition. The central body is surrounded by a rostral decoration...
Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Art Glass
Giraffe In Love M Indoor Lamp in Pink Polycarbonate and Polyethylene
By MARCANTONIO, Qeeboo
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Designed by Marcantonio, Giraffe in Love M Indoor is a giraffe lamp that holds a classic Marie-Thérèse style chandelier, 2.65 meters high, a dimension that allows it to step into eve...
Plastic
Artistic glass lightbulb chandelier Murano Bulb Marcantonio X Multiforme #05
By Multiforme, MARCANTONIO
Located in Venezia, Veneto
The art of Murano glass meets the iconicity of a bulb, together they give rise to a brilliant piece of furniture: a lightbulb, a chandelier or whatever your imagination suggests. Mu...
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Giraffe In Love M Indoor Lamp in Black Polycarbonate and Polyethylene
By MARCANTONIO, Qeeboo
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Designed by Marcantonio, Giraffe in Love M Indoor is a giraffe lamp that holds a classic Marie-Thérèse style chandelier, 2.65 meters high, a dimension that allows it to step into eve...
Plastic
Artistic glass lightbulb chandelier Murano Bulb Marcantonio X Multiforme #01
By Multiforme, MARCANTONIO
Located in Venezia, Veneto
The art of Murano glass meets the iconicity of a bulb, together they give rise to a brilliant piece of furniture: a lightbulb, a chandelier or whatever your imagination suggests. Mu...
Blown Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass
Artistic glass lightbulb chandelier Murano Bulb Marcantonio X Multiforme #03
By MARCANTONIO, Multiforme
Located in Venezia, Veneto
The art of Murano glass meets the iconicity of a bulb, together they give rise to a brilliant piece of furniture: a lightbulb, a chandelier or whatever your imagination suggests. Murano Bulb...
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
$25,340Sale Price|40% Off
13 Feet Tall Life Size Giraffe in Love XL Outdoor Chandelier By Marcantonio
By MARCANTONIO
Located in London, GB
Introducing Giraffe in Love, one of the most unique, extravagant, and eye-catching chandeliers you'll ever encounter. Created by Italian designer Marcantonio Raimondi Malerba, this 13-foot tall giraffe holds a classic Marie-Thérèse chandelier in its mouth, bringing together whimsical charm and sophisticated design. The piece is crafted to the size of a real young giraffe, and the outdoor version is equipped with a wind- and water-resistant chandelier, making it perfect for both indoor and outdoor settings. Symbolizing irony and lightness, Giraffe in Love represents a giraffe who is in love but doesn't yet know it, as her heart is far from her head—living love with carefree innocence. Whether you're looking to make a bold statement or add a playful touch to your space, this dreamy giraffe chandelier...
Fiberglass
Murano Bulb - Hand-blown warm dimmable light fixture lightbulb chandelier- LUISA
By Multiforme, MARCANTONIO, Thomas Cooper Studio
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Blown glass body worked in balloton is decorated with evocative and original colors and shapes from the Murano craft tradition. The central body is surrounded by a rostral decoration...
Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Art Glass
Murano Bulb - Hand-blown warm white dimmable light fixture lightbulb - CARLOTTA
By Thomas Cooper Studio, MARCANTONIO, Multiforme
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Blown glass body worked in rigamenà is decorated with evocative and original colours and shapes from the Murano craft tradition. The central body is encircled by sprinkling decoratio...
Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Art Glass
Artistic glass lightbulb chandelier Murano Bulb Marcantonio X Multiforme #02
By Multiforme, MARCANTONIO
Located in Venezia, Veneto
The art of Murano glass meets the iconicity of a bulb, together they give rise to a brilliant piece of furniture: a lightbulb, a chandelier or whatever your imagination suggests. Murano Bulb...
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Artistic glass lightbulb chandelier Murano Bulb Marcantonio X Multiforme #08
By Multiforme, MARCANTONIO
Located in Venezia, Veneto
The art of Murano glass meets the iconicity of a bulb, together they give rise to a brilliant piece of furniture: a lightbulb, a chandelier or whatever your imagination suggests. Murano Bulb...
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Giraffe In Love M Indoor Lamp in White Polycarbonate and Polyethylene
By MARCANTONIO, Qeeboo
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Designed by Marcantonio, Giraffe in Love M Indoor is a giraffe lamp that holds a classic Marie-Thérèse style chandelier, 2.65 meters high, a dimension that allows it to step into eve...
Plastic
Artistic glass lightbulb chandelier Murano Bulb Marcantonio X Multiforme #04
By Multiforme, MARCANTONIO
Located in Venezia, Veneto
The art of Murano glass meets the iconicity of a bulb, together they give rise to a brilliant piece of furniture: a lightbulb, a chandelier or whatever your imagination suggests. Murano Bulb...
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Artistic glass lightbulb chandelier Murano Bulb Marcantonio X Multiforme #09
By MARCANTONIO, Multiforme
Located in Venezia, Veneto
The art of Murano glass meets the iconicity of a bulb, together they give rise to a brilliant piece of furniture: a lightbulb, a chandelier or whatever your imagination suggests. Murano Bulb...
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Artistic glass lightbulb chandelier Murano Bulb Marcantonio X Multiforme #06
By Multiforme, MARCANTONIO
Located in Venezia, Veneto
The art of Murano glass meets the iconicity of a bulb, together they give rise to a brilliant piece of furniture: a lightbulb, a chandelier or whatever your imagination suggests. Murano Bulb...
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Artistic glass lightbulb chandelier Murano Bulb Marcantonio X Multiforme #10
By Multiforme, MARCANTONIO
Located in Venezia, Veneto
The art of Murano glass meets the iconicity of a bulb, together they give rise to a brilliant piece of furniture: a lightbulb, a chandelier or whatever your imagination suggests. Murano Bulb...
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Murano Bulb - Hand-blown warm white dimmable hand-blown light fixture - FELICITA
By MARCANTONIO, Thomas Cooper Studio, Multiforme
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Blown glass body worked in balloton is decorated with evocative and original colors and shapes from the Murano craft tradition. The central body is surrounded by a rostral decoration...
Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Art Glass
Murano Bulb - Hand-blown warm dimmable light fixture lightbulb chandelier - PIA
By Thomas Cooper Studio, MARCANTONIO, Multiforme
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Blown glass body worked in rigamenà is decorated with evocative and original colours and shapes from the Murano craft tradition. A rostral decoration in ruby glass and amber ballerin...
Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Art Glass
Salvador Dalí Cajones Sculpture Linen Shade Lamp
By (after) Salvador Dali
Located in Barcelona, ES
A standing lamp taken from Dalí’s drawings for Jean Michel Frank. With this, Dalí introduced the little drawers at the base of the lamp, an idea he alread...
Wood
$6,240
H 104.34 in W 67.72 in D 31.11 in
Giraffe In Love M Indoor Lamp in Pink Polycarbonate and Polyethylene
By MARCANTONIO, Qeeboo
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Designed by Marcantonio, Giraffe in Love M Indoor is a giraffe lamp that holds a classic Marie-Thérèse style chandelier, 2.65 meters high, a dimension that allows it to step into eve...
Plastic
Wonderful Very Large Brass Clear Blown Glass Bell Jar Lantern Light Fixture
By Vaughan Designs
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Large Brass & Clear Glass Bell Jar Lantern Light Fixture, Comes With 6 Candelabra Sockets. In The Style Of Vaughan Lighting
Brass
Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Sculpture, Model 55A Ceiling Lamp
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Centreville, VA
Akari Light Sculptures by Isamu Noguchi are considered icons of 1950s modern design. Designed by Noguchi beginning in 1951 and handmade for a half century by the original manufacture...
Bamboo, Paper
$449 / item
H 7.88 in Dm 5.91 in
Artistic glass lightbulb chandelier Murano Bulb Marcantonio X Multiforme #05
By Multiforme, MARCANTONIO
Located in Venezia, Veneto
The art of Murano glass meets the iconicity of a bulb, together they give rise to a brilliant piece of furniture: a lightbulb, a chandelier or whatever your imagination suggests. Mu...
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Seguso. N.11 Murano Glass Chandeliers ”Dew” 1940 Brass, Italy
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in Milano, IT
Seguso Murano glass chandeliers ”Dew“, 1940, Italy.
Murano Glass
Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Sculpture, Model 21A Ceiling Lamp
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Centreville, VA
Akari Light Sculptures by Isamu Noguchi are considered icons of 1950s modern design. Designed by Noguchi beginning in 1951 and handmade for a half century by the original manufacture...
Bamboo, Paper
$449 / item
H 7.88 in Dm 5.91 in
Artistic glass lightbulb chandelier Murano Bulb Marcantonio X Multiforme #01
By Multiforme, MARCANTONIO
Located in Venezia, Veneto
The art of Murano glass meets the iconicity of a bulb, together they give rise to a brilliant piece of furniture: a lightbulb, a chandelier or whatever your imagination suggests. Mu...
Blown Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass
$2,273
H 35 in Dm 12 in
Large Venetian Mouth Blown, Clear Glass in Metal Frame Pendant Light / Fixture
Located in Lisse, NL
Beautiful design and large size fixture with mouthblown transparent glass in a handcrafted metal frame. If you are looking for a rare and stylish fixture to grace your home then th...
Metal
Slip Ceramic Pendant Light Corinna Warm For Warm Bone China
By WARM, Corinna Warm
Located in Santa Monica, CA
The bone china ceramic lampshades feature a simple and soft silhouette, their slightly translucent materiality reveal a warm light. The pendants are slip cast, fired and coated in a clear glaze. They feature golden twisted three core cords and brass detail to the top of the shade. The pendant' classic and simple design, makes them a versatile choice to suit residential as well as hospitality settings. The pendant is emitting an ambient and soft down light perfect for general illumination. The pendant works well as a bedside pendant...
Ceramic, Bone, Porcelain
$449 / item
H 7.88 in Dm 5.91 in
Artistic glass lightbulb chandelier Murano Bulb Marcantonio X Multiforme #02
By Multiforme, MARCANTONIO
Located in Venezia, Veneto
The art of Murano glass meets the iconicity of a bulb, together they give rise to a brilliant piece of furniture: a lightbulb, a chandelier or whatever your imagination suggests. Murano Bulb...
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
$449 / item
H 7.88 in Dm 5.91 in
Artistic glass lightbulb chandelier Murano Bulb Marcantonio X Multiforme #06
By Multiforme, MARCANTONIO
Located in Venezia, Veneto
The art of Murano glass meets the iconicity of a bulb, together they give rise to a brilliant piece of furniture: a lightbulb, a chandelier or whatever your imagination suggests. Murano Bulb...
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Wonderful Brass Etched Greek Key Blown Glass Bell Jar Lantern Light Fixture
By Vaughan Designs
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Brass & Etched Greek Key Glass Bell Jar Lantern Light Fixture Come With 4 Candelabra Sockets.
Brass
1940s Venetian-Style Murano Amber Glass Chandelier with 12 Arms
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Venetian-Style Murano (1940s) oval shaped amber glass chandelier with 12 arms emanating from a tall center shaft holding fluted round disc bobesches & a tiered finial bot...
Murano Glass
$449 / item
H 7.88 in Dm 5.91 in
Artistic glass lightbulb chandelier Murano Bulb Marcantonio X Multiforme #09
By MARCANTONIO, Multiforme
Located in Venezia, Veneto
The art of Murano glass meets the iconicity of a bulb, together they give rise to a brilliant piece of furniture: a lightbulb, a chandelier or whatever your imagination suggests. Murano Bulb...
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Sold
H 68.12 in W 48.82 in D 23.63 in
In Stock in Los Angeles, Black Giraffe Wall Lamp, Marie-Thérèse Chandelier
By MARCANTONIO
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
"Giraffe in Love" is the new product born from artist/designer Marcantonio. It is a dreamy giraffe holding a Classic Marie-Thérèse style chandelier. It represents irony and lightness...
Plastic, Fiberglass
Sold
H 68.12 in W 48.82 in D 23.63 in
In Stock in Los Angeles, Black Giraffe Wall Lamp, Marie-Thérèse Chandelier
By MARCANTONIO
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
"Giraffe in Love" is the new product born from artist/designer Marcantonio. It is a dreamy giraffe holding a Classic Marie-Thérèse style chandelier. It represents irony and lightness...
Fiberglass, Plastic
Sold
H 39.38 in W 23.63 in D 10.63 in
In Stock in Los Angeles, Pink Giraffe in Love XS Chandelier by Marcantonio
By MARCANTONIO
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Scroll down and click "view all from Seller" to see more than 500 other unique products. (2.2) In Stock in Los Angeles The miniature version of the “Giraffe in Love...
Fiberglass
Sold
H 157.5 in W 104 in D 47 in
In Stock in Los Angeles, 13 Feet Tall, White Giraffe Indoor Chandelier
By MARCANTONIO
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Scroll down and click "view all from Seller" to see more than 400 other unique products. (2.2) In Stock in Los Angeles 13 feet tall extraordinary giraffe and chandelier "Giraffe in ...
Fiberglass
Sold
H 68.12 in W 48.82 in D 23.63 in
In Stock in Los Angeles, Black Giraffe Wall Lamp, Marie-Thérèse Chandelier
By MARCANTONIO
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Scroll down and click "view all from Seller" to see more than 400 other unique products. (2.2) In Stock in Los Angeles "Giraffe in Love" is the new product born from artist/designer...
Fiberglass
Sold
H 39.38 in W 23.63 in D 10.63 in
In Stock in Los Angeles, Black Giraffe in Love XS Chandelier by Marcantonio
By MARCANTONIO
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Scroll down and click "view all from Seller" to see more than 400 other unique products. The miniature version of the “Giraffe in Love” which is 39 in...
Plastic
Sold
H 104 in W 67.7 in D 31.5 in
In Stock in Los Angeles, 8.6 Ft Tall Black Pop Art Indoor Giraffe w/ Chandelier
By MARCANTONIO
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Scroll down and click "view all from Seller" to see more than 400 other unique products. (2.2) In Stock in Los Angeles "Giraffe in Love" is the new product born from artist/designer Marcantonio. It is a dreamy indoor giraffe...
Fiberglass
Sold
H 10.63 in W 23.63 in L 10.63 in
In Stock in Los Angeles, White Giraffe in Love XS Chandelier by Marcantonio
By MARCANTONIO
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Scroll down and click "view all from Seller" to see more than 400 other unique products. (2.2) In Stock in Los Angeles The miniature version of the “Giraffe in Love...
Plastic
Sold
H 39.38 in W 23.63 in D 10.63 in
In Stock In Los Angeles, Rose Giraffe in Love XS Chandelier, by Marcantonio
By MARCANTONIO
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Scroll down and click "view all from Seller" to see more than 400 other unique products. (2.2) The miniature version of the “Giraffe in Love” is 39 in...
Fiberglass