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.
Yetyy Junior Animal Sculpture by Marcantonio - Modern Leather & Resin Design
By Scarlet Splendour, MARCANTONIO
Located in Kolkata, IN
A pint-sized legend for the modern interior. Finished in a plush matte suede, Yetyy Junior blends Himalayan folklore with contemporary sculptural art — a whimsical yet sophisticated ...
Leather, Resin
$13,292 / item
Yetyy with Real Leather by Marcantonio
By MARCANTONIO, Scarlet Splendour
Located in Kolkata, IN
From Himalayan folklore to modern design, Yetyy will be a part of your beautiful home. A companion forever Yetyy with his luxurious ivory or green suede coat. Bring this big guy home...
Leather, Resin
21st Century Marcantonio Chair Limited Edition Wood Inlay Black Flower Life afte
By MARCANTONIO
Located in Tezze sul Brenta, IT
Life After Life, Wooderkammer Limited Edition Collection Design by Marcantonio for Scapin Collezioni Life After Life è una sedia esclusiva, realizzata in edizione limitata di 8 pezz...
Hardwood
21st Century Skateboard Marcantonio Wood Inlay Scapin Yellow
By MARCANTONIO
Located in Tezze sul Brenta, IT
Old Skull Board Old Skull Board è una tavola da skateboard decorativa, disponibile in due varianti colore e con un disegno intarsiato simbolo della continuità della vita dopo la ...
Plywood
21st Century Skateboard Marcantonio Wood Inlay Scapin Black
By MARCANTONIO
Located in Tezze sul Brenta, IT
Old Skull Board Old Skull Board/ Life After Life Board è una tavola da skateboard decorativa, disponibile in due varianti colore e con un disegno intarsiato simbolo della continui...
Plywood
$1,004 / item
Tree Vase with Brass by Marcantonio
By MARCANTONIO, Scarlet Splendour
Located in Kolkata, IN
Tree Vase is an unusual shape in a vase, with intricate brass and resin inlay on black. It is fun, elegant and its three branches open up to hold flowers. ...
Brass
$1,004 / item
Branch Vase with Brass by Marcantonio
By MARCANTONIO, Scarlet Splendour
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
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
$1,264 / item
Log Jar with Brass Inlay by Marcantonio
By MARCANTONIO, Scarlet Splendour
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
$1,264 / item
Paw Jar with Brass Inlay by Marcantonio
By MARCANTONIO, Scarlet Splendour
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
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
$5,888
H 14.57 in W 11.03 in D 11.03 in
Costantini Diego Modern Real Gold Made Murano Glass Vase with Dragonflies
By Costantini
Located in Murano, Venezia
Handmade Murano glass blown vase with real 24kt gold leaf and multicolored dragonflies attached with magnet. The vase contains 14 dragonflies. Modern...
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
$2,800 / item
H 39.38 in W 39.38 in D 13.39 in
Sling Hanging Swing Chair Genuine Black Leather 21st Century Modern
By Joanina and David Pastoll
Located in Johannesburg, ZA
Stripped away from all excess, this hanging chair has a circular frame with the sheets of soft leather hanging loose within it, to create a sleek, sexy, and oh so comfortable experie...
Steel
$650
H 27.25 in W 19 in D 2 in
Wally Hatny '20th-21st Century' Signed Acrylic On Canvas, Abstract Animal
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Signed lower right and on verso with date Nov 9 11. In a J. Pocker frame. An abstract animal in white on a yellow background. 23 x 15" black frame 27 1/4 x 19" Good condition. P...
Canvas
$3,400Sale Price|20% Off
H 22 in W 13 in D 4 in
Wood Collage Multicolor Sculptural, 21st Century by Mattia Biagi
By Mattia Biagi
Located in Culver City, CA
After having been printed and attached on wood, the images are cut out and assembled onto a Classic furniture form. This anthology of memories, visions, and experiences allows Biagi ...
Cement, Metal
$3,600Sale Price|20% Off
H 33 in W 15 in D 11 in
Black TAR Minnie Mouse Sculpture, 21st Century by Mattia Biagi
By Mattia Biagi
Located in Culver City, CA
This is a new work by Mattia Biagi Sculptural Tar stuffed animal.
Metal
Black TAR Donald Duck Sculpture, 21st Century by Mattia Biagi
By Mattia Biagi
Located in Culver City, CA
This is a new work by Mattia Biagi Sculptural Tar stuffed animal.
Metal
$15,832 / item
H 31.5 in W 14.97 in D 23.63 in
21st Century Ettore Sottsas Demistella Console in Briar, Polychrome Marble, Wood
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in massa, IT
Polychrome marble console designed by Ettore Sottsass. Description: Console with top in polychrome marble, wood, Macchia Vecchia Marble, Marquinia Bla...
Marble
Seletti 'Love in Bloom' Gold Edition Heart Vase by Marcantonio
By Seletti
Located in Miami, FL
Love in bloom is a heart-shaped vase that looks like it comes out of a human anatomy essay. A modern love translated into a romantic but unpredictable gi...
Porcelain
$200 / set
H 4.25 in W 7.5 in D 2.75 in
Mid-Century Modern Amber Resin Bird Sculpture by Dorothy Thorpe 1970s
By Dorothy Thorpe
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
This is an Amber resin bird sculpture, specifically doves, by Dorothy Thorpe made circa the 1970s. The sculpture is perfectly translucent which makes the birds glow in the light!
Resin
$950Sale Price|36% Off
H 6 in W 11 in D 10 in
Large Vintage Reef Coral Natural Specimen, Real. (ships in USA only)
Located in Warrenton, OR
Large Vintage Reef Coral Natural Specimen, Real. (ships in USA only) Beach Decor . ***NOTE: Our 1stDibs store is closing end May and items will not be available thereafter.*** A stu...
Coral
Small Vintage Seal Sculpture Made of Real Fur
Located in San Diego, CA
Whimsical collectible small seal, made of real fur, circa 1950s.
Fur
Gorilla Chair with Real Leather by Marcantonio
By MARCANTONIO, Scarlet Splendour
Located in Kolkata, IN
Gorilla chair with real black leather by Marcantonio is an ape shaped seat with a rich black leather covering. A lounge chair with a fantastic, unique sh...
Leather, Resin, Foam, Wood
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 5.91 in W 8.67 in L 5.91 in
White Turtle Carry XS Pocket Empiter, Designed by Marcantonio, Made in Italy
By MARCANTONIO
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
After the success of Turtle Carry, Marcantonio presents the iconic turtles in a small version. The turtle carapace supports a pocket emptier. Produced in white opaque resin, they...
Plastic
Sold
H 36.62 in W 22.84 in D 15.75 in
In Stock in Los Angeles, Black Turtle Bookcase, Designed 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 A multipurpose turtle: its carapace acts as a support for a se...
Metal
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