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.
$3,049 / item
Opinion Ciatti Terra Small Rug by Marcantonio
By Opinion Ciatti, MARCANTONIO
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A window on the world we belong to: This is how designer Marcantonio likes to describe the Cielo and Terra carpets. A way to always bear in mind t...
Felt, Satin
Contemporary Scocca Cabinet in Aluminium by Altreforme
By MARCANTONIO
Located in Calolziocorte (Lecco) Italy, IT
The dimensional control, proper of the car bodies production process, becomes an elegant and futuristic cabinet. Pricing excludes VAT.
Aluminum
21st Century Marcantonio Dining Table Wood Inlay Bark Table Scapin Collezioni
By MARCANTONIO
Located in Tezze sul Brenta, IT
Bark table Bark table è realizzabile in tre essenze di legno e accostabile a quattro diverse tonalità di intarsio. Le forme sinuose caratterizzate dai prof...
Wood
21st Century Marcantonio Coffee Table Wood Inlay Black Lacquered Scapin
By MARCANTONIO
Located in Tezze sul Brenta, IT
Stump coffee table Stump coffee table imita le forme organiche dei ceppi di legno e delle loro radici. Il piano, intarsiato con motivo Fiorentino, è realizzato con diverse tipologi...
Wood
21st Century Marcantonio Storage Case Piece Cabinet Boiserie Limited Edition
By MARCANTONIO
Located in Tezze sul Brenta, IT
Boiserie cabinet Ispirata ai classici disegni damascati, Boiserie Cabinet è concepita come se fosse una vera e propria porzione di parete. Una tradizionale boiserie caratterizza ...
Ash
21st Century Marcantonio Unique Piece Vintage Inlay Wood Scapin Collezioni Italy
By MARCANTONIO
Located in Tezze sul Brenta, IT
"Memo" nasce dall'idea dell'artista Marcantonio Malerba di rivisitare dei pezzi antichi arricchendoli con l'intervento dell'intarsio in legno, in questo caso il "Post-it" e la scrit...
Bentwood
Contemporary Dalla Terra Sculpture in Aluminium by Altreforme
By MARCANTONIO
Located in Calolziocorte (Lecco) Italy, IT
Elegant and colorful flora emerges from the Earth, symbol of vitality and beauty. Dalla terra belongs to the Raw&Rainbow collection of 10 sculptures in limited edition, celebrating t...
Aluminum
$1,017 / item
Branch Vase with Brass by Marcantonio
By Scarlet Splendour, MARCANTONIO
Located in Kolkata, IN
Fluid forms of a branch make up the stunning Branch Vase cast in pure brass with elegant ivory resin inlay on it. For his debut creations, Marcantonio i...
Brass
$1,280 / item
Log Jar with Brass Inlay by Marcantonio
By Scarlet Splendour, MARCANTONIO
Located in Kolkata, IN
Log Jar, an usual object from the Forest collection, has intricate brass and resin inlay to resemble a log of wood, with a cute boney lid. For his debut creations, Marcantonio int...
Brass
$1,280 / item
Paw Jar with Brass Inlay by Marcantonio
By Scarlet Splendour, MARCANTONIO
Located in Kolkata, IN
Paw Jar is a delightful object from the Forest collection. It has intricate brass and resin inlay in blue and pink, with an endearing leafy lid. For his debut creations, Marcanton...
Brass
Dining round table Mogg ELEPHANTE – Ø 140 cm 55.12 inch - Ivory Hand-Spatulated
By Mogg, MARCANTONIO
Located in Alcamo, IT
Mogg Design: Marcantonio Model: ELEPHANTE – Round Dining Table Product Description ELEPHANTE by Mogg, designed by Marcantonio, is a dining table with a strong, commanding presence a...
Wood
Dining round table Mogg ELEPHANTE – Ø 160 cm 63 inch - Ivory Hand-Spatulated
By Mogg, MARCANTONIO
Located in Alcamo, IT
Mogg Design: Marcantonio Model: ELEPHANTE – Round Dining Table Product Description ELEPHANTE by Mogg, designed by Marcantonio, is a dining table with a strong, commanding presence a...
Wood
Dining round table Mogg ELEPHANTE – Ø 140 cm 55.12 inch - Black Hand-Spatulated
By Mogg, MARCANTONIO
Located in Alcamo, IT
Mogg Design: Marcantonio Model: ELEPHANTE – Round Dining Table Product Description ELEPHANTE by Mogg, designed by Marcantonio, is a dining table with a strong, commanding presence a...
Wood
$4,304 / item
Blocconne Cabinet by Marcantonio & Mogg
By Mogg, MARCANTONIO
Located in New York, NY
"Designed by Marcantonio for Mogg, Bloccone is a grey MDF cabinet complete with three doors and three internal shelves. The finish has a stone effect with ...
Stone
$4,824 / item
Blocconne Credenza by Marcantonio & Mogg
By Mogg, MARCANTONIO
Located in New York, NY
"Designed by Marcantonio for Mogg, Bloccone is a grey MDF cabinet complete with three doors and three internal shelves. The finish has a stone effect with ...
Stone
7 Pillows Armchair in Turquoise by Marcantonio & Mogg
By Mogg, MARCANTONIO
Located in New York, NY
"The chair 7 Pillows is designed by designer Marcantonio Raimondi Malerba and produced by Mogg brand. Armchair in solid beech wood, available in n...
Wood
$3,504 / item
7 Pillows Armchair in Taupe by Marcantonio & Mogg
By Mogg, MARCANTONIO
Located in New York, NY
"The chair 7 Pillows is designed by designer Marcantonio Raimondi Malerba and produced by Mogg brand. Armchair in solid beech wood, available in n...
Wood
$2,784 / item
Contropakko Padded Armchair by Marcantonio & Mogg
By Mogg, MARCANTONIO
Located in New York, NY
"Contropakko is an innovative armchair designed by Marcantonio for Mogg. It is padded and 100% lined with decorative strings, not removable. The armrest is always positioned to the r...
Linen, Rope
$5,168 / item
Large Officina Dining Table in Gloss Finish by Mogg
By Mogg, MARCANTONIO
Located in New York, NY
"As its name says this table is inspired by those workbenches that are found in certain workshops or laboratories. Because the furniture of craftsmen are noble ones, are practical an...
Wood
Contemporary Alla Terra Sculpture in Aluminium by Altreforme
By MARCANTONIO
Located in Calolziocorte (Lecco) Italy, IT
Golden tactile roots offer to the Mother Earth celebrating the source of life. Alla Terra belongs to the Raw&Rainbow collection of 10 sculptures in limited edition, celebrating the X...
Aluminum
$3,504 / item
7 Pillows Armchair in Grey by Marcantonio & Mogg
By Mogg, MARCANTONIO
Located in New York, NY
The chair 7 Pillows is designed by designer Marcantonio Raimondi Malerba and produced by Mogg brand. Armchair in solid beech wood, available in na...
Wood
$4,624 / item
Blocconne Hutch by Marcantonio & Mogg
By Mogg, MARCANTONIO
Located in New York, NY
"Designed by Marcantonio for Mogg, Bloccone is a grey MDF cabinet complete with three doors and three internal shelves. The finish has a stone effect with ...
Stone
$5,408 / item
Large Officina Dining Table in Matte Finish by Mogg
By Mogg, MARCANTONIO
Located in New York, NY
"As its name says this table is inspired by those workbenches that are found in certain workshops or laboratories. Because the furniture of craftsmen are noble ones, are practical an...
Wood