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.
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 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
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
Life After Life 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 con...
Wood
21st Century Skateboard Marcantonio Wood Inlay Scapin Light Blue Turquoise
By MARCANTONIO
Located in Tezze sul Brenta, IT
Life After Life 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 con...
Plywood
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
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
$3,400Sale 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
$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
Michael Cutler Hanging Kinetic Aluminium Sculpture
By Michael Cutler
Located in Ferndale, MI
Michael Cutler designed steel rod circle holding rotating three-piece aluminum mobile sculpture . Very good condition .
Aluminum
$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
$15,676 / 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
Blown Glass Table Blue Sculpture Light, 21st Century by Mattia Biagi
By Mattia Biagi
Located in Culver City, CA
This is a new work by Mattia Biagi in a glass. The sculptural lamp can be used as a table lamp or hang.
Blown Glass
$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
Unique Big Aluminium 1970 Wall Sculpture by Salvatore Messina
Located in Weesp, NL
Salvatore Messina — Monumental Aluminium Wall Sculpture, Italy, 1970s Please note that Art imported into the U.S. is exempt from all import tariffs....
Aluminum
$1,521 / item
H 11.82 in Dm 3.94 in
21st Century Karim Rashid Queen Vase Murano Glass Green - Ocean Blue
By Karim Rashid, Purho Murano
Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT
21st century Karim Rashid Queen vase Murano glass various colors Queen designed by Karim Rashid is a curvaceous vase that combine regality with visual wit. Proposed in combination w...
Murano Glass
Gorilla Chair with Real Leather by Marcantonio
By Scarlet Splendour, MARCANTONIO
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
Anodized Aluminium Sculptural Room Divider / Sculpture
By Commute Design Studio
Located in toronto, CA
Modular sculptural divider, use one or link them together to create a beautiful installation. The sculpture itself has slight movement to create bea...
Aluminum, Cut Steel
$680 / item
H 3.94 in W 2.37 in D 4.34 in
"Rino"Contemporary Silver Hanger in Aluminium Cast by Estudio Orth
By Estúdio Orth
Located in Sao Paulo, BR
Produced in São Paulo, Brazil. This contemporary Hanger was meticulously handmade by master artisans one piece at a time. It is therefore quite difficult, if not impossible to mak...
Aluminum