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 #01
By MARCANTONIO, Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
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 #05
By Multiforme, MARCANTONIO
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
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
Artistic glass lightbulb chandelier Murano Bulb Marcantonio X Multiforme #10
By Multiforme, MARCANTONIO
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
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 #02
By MARCANTONIO, Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
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 Trebaseleghe, IT
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 #07
By MARCANTONIO, Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
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 Multiforme, MARCANTONIO
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
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 MARCANTONIO, Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
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 light fixture lightbulb - CARLOTTA
By Thomas Cooper Studio, Multiforme, MARCANTONIO
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
$282
Heart Lamp
By MARCANTONIO
Located in Doral, FL
Original and anatomically impeccable, Heart Lamp is the perfect one for undercover romantics. A soft light that surrounds the sweetest dreams, with a touch ...
Porcelain
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
13 Feet Tall Life-Size White Giraffe Outdoor Chandelier, 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) 13 Feet Tall Extraordinary Giraffe and Chandelier "Giraffe in Love" is the new produc...
Fiberglass
$4,180 / item
White 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) "Giraffe in Love" is the new product born from artist/designer Marcantonio. It is a dr...
Fiberglass
$5,491Sale Price|20% Off
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
$29,272Sale Price|30% 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
8.6 Ft Tall Black Pop Art Indoor Giraffe Chandelier by Marcantonio
By MARCANTONIO
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
"Giraffe in Love" is the new product born from artist/designer Marcantonio. It is a dreamy indoor giraffe holding a classic Marie-Thérèse style chandeli...
Fiberglass
8.6ft Tall Pop Art White Indoor Giraffe with Chandelier
By MARCANTONIO
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
"Giraffe in Love" is the new product born from artist/designer Marcantonio. It is a dreamy indoor giraffe holding a classic Marie-Thérèse style chandeli...
Fiberglass
Artistic glass lightbulb chandelier Murano Bulb Marcantonio X Multiforme #08
By MARCANTONIO, Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
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 MARCANTONIO, Multiforme, 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
$5,491Sale Price|20% Off
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 MARCANTONIO, Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
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 - ISABELLA
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
Artistic glass lightbulb chandelier Murano Bulb Marcantonio X Multiforme #11
By MARCANTONIO, Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
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 #03
By MARCANTONIO, Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
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
$7,600 / item
Black Sherwood Deer Chandelier by Marcantonio
By MARCANTONIO
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
6.5ft Tall Black Sherwood Deer chandelier by Marcantonio Sherwood is an impressive 2-meter-high deer whose antlers become chandeliers decorated wit...
Plastic, Fiberglass
Murano Bulb - Hand-blown warm dimmable light fixture lightbulb chandelier - PIA
By Multiforme, MARCANTONIO, Thomas Cooper Studio
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
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
Tall Black Outdoor Giraffe w/ Chandelier by Marcantonio, Made in Italy
By MARCANTONIO
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Designed by Marcantonio, Giraffe in Love M is a giraffe of 2.65 meters high that holds a classic Marie-Thérèse style chandelier, totally waterproof and IP65 certificated. Bold and el...
Fiberglass, Plastic
$1,221
Peacock Lamp
By MARCANTONIO
Located in Doral, FL
The Peacock Lamp is another amazing sculpture by Marcantonio that gives any space an edge with a bit of life. It decorates your interior with fun and add...
Glass, Resin, Acrylic
White Outdoor Giraffe w/ Chandelier by Marcantonio, Made in Italy
By MARCANTONIO
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Scroll down and click "view all from Seller" to see more than 400 other unique products. Designed by Marcantonio, Giraffe in Love M is a giraffe of 2.65 meters high that holds a c...
Plastic, Fiberglass
White Turtle Carry Lamp, Designed 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. Turtle Carry makes its way into your home carrying a glowing ball on its carapace. Turtle Carry Lamp...
Plastic
Murano Bulb - Hand-blown warm white dimmable hand-blown light fixture - FELICITA
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
$7,600 / item
Forest Green Sherwood Deer Chandelier by Marcantonio
By MARCANTONIO
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
6.5ft Tall Deep Forest Green Sherwood Deer chandelier by Marcantonio Sherwood is an impressive 2-meter-high deer whose antlers become chandeliers d...
Plastic, Fiberglass
$7,600 / item
Tall White Sherwood Deer Chandelier by Marcantonio
By MARCANTONIO
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
6.5ft tall white sherwood deer chandelier by Marcantonio Sherwood is an impressive 2-meter-high deer whose antlers become chandeliers decorated wit...
Plastic, Fiberglass
Black Turtle Carry Lamp, Designed by Marcantonio
By MARCANTONIO
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Turtle Carry makes its way into your home carrying a glowing ball on its carapace. Turtle Carry Lamp, designed by Marcantonio, brights up any corner of yo...
Plastic
Dove Grey Turtle Carry Lamp, Designed 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. Turtle Carry makes its way into your home carrying a glowing ball on its carapace. Turtle Carry Lamp...
Plastic