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.
$320
Heart Lamp
By MARCANTONIO
Located in Miami, 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
Wall Lamp
By FOS
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Danish artist FOS (1971) has the unique ability to make the complicated understandable while playing and challenging himself, the audience and the art wor...
Brass
Bamboo Wall Lamp
Located in Paris, FR
Wall lamp bamboo with all structure in solid brass in polished finish. Also available in Bamboo XL size, on request.
Brass
60s 70s Wall Lamp Ball Lamp Lamp Light Sölken Leuchten Space Age
By Sölken Leuchten
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
60s 70s Wall lamp ball lamp lamp light Sölken Leuchten Space Age 60s Object: wall lamp Manufacturer: Sölken lights Condition: good Age: arou...
Chrome
60s 70s Wall Lamp Ball Lamp Lamp Light Space Age Design
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
60s 70s wall lamp ball lamp lamp light space age design 60s 70s Object: wall lamp Manufacturer: Condition: good Age: around 1960-1970 Dim...
Glass, Plastic
Red Pendant Lamp or Wall Lamp by Napako
By Napako
Located in Vienna, AT
Steel red painted frame fitted with two E27 bulbs for max. 100W covered with glass shade made of pressed and refined glass from the, early 1970s. The lamp can be used as a pendant bu...
Steel
Lava Wall Lamp
Located in Paris, FR
Wall Lamp Lava with structure in solid casted brass. With 1 bulb, lamp holder type E14, max 40 watt. Bulb not included.
Brass
ART DECO wall lamps applique lamp, 1930s
Located in Bingen am Rhein, RP
Art Deco Wall Sconce This rare wall sconce captivates with its simple and functional Art Deco design. The wall sconce demonstrates outstanding craftsmanship and quality. This wall ...
Metal
Industrial lamps
Located in Hronská Breznica, Banskobystrický kraj
Industrial lamps are produced to order in any number. You can choose from different colours of enamel shades: white, black, brown, red, two kinds of bl...
Iron
Pair of glass wall sconces - 6 pink glass hearts
By Vistosi
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Pair of Italian Murano appliques in Vistosi style. Wall lights have 6 glass for each, pink glass hearts. Nickel metal frame. Period: late 20th century Dimensions: 11.80 inches (30 ...
Art Glass
Doe Wall Lamp
Located in Paris, FR
Wall lamp Doe with structure and all tubes in solid brass in brushed brass finish. With 6 bulbs, lamp holder type G9, max 40 watt/bulb. Bulbs not included...
Brass, Nickel
60s 70s Wall Lamp Ball Lamp Lamp Light Space Age Design
By VEB Leuchten
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
60s 70s wall lamp ball lamp lamp light space age design 60s 70s Object: wall lamp Manufacturer: VEB Condition: good Age: around 1960-1970 ...
Metal, Chrome
50s 60s lamp light wall lamp cellar lamp plastic & glass Bauhaus
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
50s 60s lamp light wall lamp cellar lamp plastic & glass Bauhaus Object: wall lamp Manufacturer: unknown Condition: good Age: around 1960-1970 Dimensions: Diameter = 16cm ...
Glass, Plastic
Outdoor Black monkeys
By MARCANTONIO
Located in Miami, FL
Sitting, hanging from right, hanging from left, standing monkeys (14922US / 14919US / 14921US / 14920US) 1 set - 4 monkeys in total
Resin