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.
$2,763 / item
Forest Wall Mirror with Brass Inlay by Marcantonio
By MARCANTONIO, Scarlet Splendour
Located in Kolkata, IN
Forest wall mirror with brass inlay by Marcantonio, is an arched mirror, and its frame has brass inlay resembling the beauty of natural wood. ...
Brass
$4,116
H 32.68 in W 39.38 in D 1.97 in
Murano Periwinkle Glass and Brass Mid-Century Wall Mirror, 2020
Located in Roma, Lazio
A strong periwinkle frame, reach the eye of the beholder, leaving him entranced; of Murano periwinkle art glass wall mirror. Beautifully shaped and o...
Brass
$2,080Sale Price|35% Off
H 49.5 in W 21.25 in D 0.75 in
Mid Century Brass Wall Mirror with Starburst Motif, 1960s
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A 1960s mid-century modern wall mirror in rectangular form comprising a segmented brass frame with the top glass bearing a sunburst motif. Clean and understated, it works beautifully...
Brass
$2,469
H 19.1 in W 13.98 in D 1.58 in
Venetian Modern Octagonal Small Wall Mirror with Pink Purple Glass and Brass
Located in Barcelona, ES
Cool Venetian style Hollywood Regency octagonal mirror with iridiscent and mirror glass panels. Spain, 1960s This glamorous wall mirrors features a double layered mirror frame made o...
Metal, Brass
Venetian Modern Rectangular Mirror with Brass Details
Located in Barcelona, ES
Venetian style rectangular wall mirror with round corners and gilt metal accents, Spain, 1960s This wall mirror has a triple mirror frame with rectangular shape and rounded corners. ...
Brass, Metal
$3,351
H 31.89 in W 23.63 in D 1.58 in
Venetian Modern Rectangular Wall Mirror with Brass and Giltwood Details
Located in Barcelona, ES
Venetian style rectangular wall mirror with round corners and gilt metal accents, Spain, 1960s This wall mirror has a triple mirror and giltwood frame with rectangular shape and roun...
Metal, Brass
$2,817
H 30.91 in W 23.43 in D 1.38 in
Venetian Modern Triple Layered Oval Wall Mirror with Brass Details, 1960
Located in Barcelona, ES
Venetian style Regency modern oval wall mirror with gilt metal accents, Spain, 1960s Oval shaped mirror with triple layered mirror mosaic frame cased into a wood structure. Each laye...
Metal, Brass
$2,587
H 28.55 in W 19.3 in D 0.99 in
Italian Large Mid-Century Vintage Wall Mirror with Original Brass Frame, 1970s
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Italian Large Mid-Century Vintage Wall Mirror with Original Brass Frame, 1970s Beautiful and elegant, large vintage wall mirror with solid shiny brass frame and crystal mirror glass...
Brass
$3,469
H 1.58 in Dm 27.56 in
Venetian Modern Round Wall Mirror with Pink Purple Glass and Brass Details
Located in Barcelona, ES
Round Venetian Style Mirror, Spain 1960s Elegant Venetian style Hollywood Regency round mirror with iridiscent and mirror glass panels. This glamo...
Metal, Brass
Venetian Style Round Mirror with Brass Details
Located in Barcelona, ES
Venetian style round wall mirror with brass accents, Spain, 1950-1960s. This circular mirror has a triple mirror frame. The mirrored panels are adorned by metal patterns and flowers....
Metal, Brass
$1,900
H 48 in W 34 in D 1.25 in
Maison Jansen Style, Hollywood Regency, Rectangular Wall Mirror, Steel, Brass
By Maison Jansen
Located in Stamford, CT
Maison Jansen Style, Hollywood Regency, Rectangular Wall Mirror, Steel, Brass Steel and brass Hollywood Regency wall or console mirror manner of Maison Jansen. This sleek and stylis...
Metal
$1,761
H 23.63 in W 12.21 in D 1.97 in
Murano Periwinkle Glass and Brass Mid-Century Wall Mirror, 1990
Located in Roma, Lazio
A strong periwinkle frame, reach the eye of the beholder, leaving him entranced; of Murano periwinkle art glass wall mirror. Beautifully shaped and of excellent size, the wall mirror...
Brass
Venetian Modern Octagonal Mirror with Brass Details
Located in Barcelona, ES
Venetian Modern Octagonal Mirror with Mirror and Brass Frame Venetian style octagonal wall mirror with gilt metal accents, Spain, 1950s This octagonal mirror has a triple mirror fram...
Brass