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.
White Turtle Carry Lamp, Designed by Marcantonio
By MARCANTONIO
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
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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
Floor Lamp Space Age Designed by Caps I Mans for Lamsar, 1972, Spain
By Caps i Mans, Lamsar
Located in Santa Gertrudis, Baleares
Stunning white metal floor lamp, Space Age, designed by Caps I Mans for Lamsar, 1972, Spain.
Metal
$1,295
H 21.26 in W 10.24 in D 10.24 in
Accolay Brown Ceramic Base Lamp or Table Lamp Midcentury Design
By Accolay Pottery
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Accolay, circa 1960 Elegant brown ceramic base lamp for a floor lamp or table lamp. Original perfect condition Not electrified Signed under the base Measures: Heigh...
Ceramic
Carry Floor Lamp
Located in Renton, WA
The Carry floor lamp helps you achieve meticulous order in a fast paced society, a must-have for any modern lifestyle. The lamp comes equipped with a USB adapter, specially designed ...
Steel
$1,324
H 7.09 in W 7.88 in D 8.67 in
A 'Dora' Moon Rock Lamp Designed by André Cazenave for Singleton, Italy, 1970s
By Singleton, Andre Cazenave
Located in Hitchin, England
A hard-to-find 'Dora' Moon Rock lamp designed by André Cazenave for Singleton, Italy, 1970s. This piece has a great look as its height is almost as great as its width and depth whic...
Fiberglass
Pair of Tall 'Pyramide' Console or Floor Lamps by Design Frères
By Design Frères, Mathieu Matégot
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of tall 'Pyramide' patinated brass console or floor lamps by Design Frères. The light source is concealed inside the pyramid base, illuminating the surface behind. Unique design...
Brass
$414Sale Price|49% Off
H 31.5 in W 29.53 in D 7.09 in
Table Lamp Made by Hillebrand in Germany, Design Heinz W.F. Stahl, 1970s
By Hillebrand
Located in Schwerin, MV
A rare desk lamp from the 1970s, Design Heinz W.F. Stahl made by Egon Hillebrand, model 7671, with a two-stage halogen lamp. The chrome-plated arm has a balanced counterweight and a...
Metal, Chrome
$1,422 / item
H 21.66 in Dm 3.94 in
New Modern Lamp in White Arabescato marble, Designed by Jacopo Simonetti
By Jacopo Simonetti
Located in Milan, IT
Lamp S in White Arabescato marble, designed by Jacopo Simonetti. Available also in Pink Egeo, White Onyx, Black Marquinia marble and in the L version. Armonia Collection: Inspired ...
Marble
$2,400
H 22.05 in Dm 12.6 in
Large 'Bulb' Table or Floor Lamp by Ingo Maurer for M-Design, Opal Glass, 1970s
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
The bulb table lamp was designed by Ingo Maurer and produced by M-design in Munich in the 1970s. It is made of a dark brown metal stand and a blown opal glass lamp shade...
Metal
Murano Glass Design Table Lamp by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, Italy 1970
By AVMazzega, Carlo Nason
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant large white and partially clear hand blown glass lamp. This Murano lamp radiates warm, indirect light into your modern home and can be used as a table or floor lamp due to it...
Murano Glass
1930s Articulating Floor or Table Lamp by O.C. White
By O.C. White
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Task lamp designed by O.C. White (circa 1930s) composed of a steel arm, stem, and base with a painted shade. Unique size (height of the stem is 31.75") suitable for floor or table us...
Metal, Steel
Pair of Tall 'Pyramide' Console or Floor Lamps by Design Frères
By Mathieu Matégot, Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of tall 'Pyramide' patinated brass console or floor lamps by Design Frères. The light source is concealed inside the pyramid base, illuminating the surface behind. Unique design...
Brass
$11,900 / set
H 22.44 in W 10.62 in D 10.62 in
Pair of Italian White Carrara Marble Table Lamps, "VARA" by Massimo Mangiardi
By Massimo Mangiardi
Located in New York, NY
Pair of VARA Italian white Carrara marble table lamps by Massimo Mangiardi. Sleek modern pieces with unique construction with inter-stac...
Carrara Marble
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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
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Fiberglass
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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
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Plastic
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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
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Plastic
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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
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Fiberglass