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.
$4,073 / item
Opinion Ciatti Cielo Large Rug by Marcantonio
By MARCANTONIO, Opinion Ciatti
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A window on the world we belong to: this is how designer Marcantonio likes to describe the Cielo and Terra carpets. A way to always bear in mind t...
Felt, Satin
$3,049 / item
Opinion Ciatti Cielo Small Rug by Marcantonio
By Opinion Ciatti, MARCANTONIO
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A window on the world we belong to: this is how designer Marcantonio likes to describe the Cielo and Terra carpets. A way to always bear in mind t...
Felt, Satin
$4,073 / item
Opinion Ciatti Terra Large Rug by Marcantonio
By MARCANTONIO, Opinion Ciatti
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A window on the world we belong to: this is how designer Marcantonio likes to describe the Cielo and terra carpets. A way to always bear in mind t...
Felt, Satin
$3,049 / item
Opinion Ciatti Terra Small Rug by Marcantonio
By MARCANTONIO, Opinion Ciatti
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A window on the world we belong to: This is how designer Marcantonio likes to describe the Cielo and Terra carpets. A way to always bear in mind t...
Felt, Satin
Study Rug by Anni Albers, Small, Limited Edition
By Anni Albers
Located in Jersey City, NJ
This hand-tufted wool rug by Anni Albers is based on the 1926 cotton and silk original, now part of the Museum of Modern Art's permanent collection. This timeless design is in a seco...
Wool
$3,210 / item
W 79 in L 118 in
Large 'Tatami' Rug by Ariadna Miquel and Nani Marquina for Nanimarquina
By Ariadna Miquel, Nani Marquina, Nanimarquina
Located in Glendale, CA
Large 'Tatami' rug by Ariadna Miquel and Nani Marquina for Nanimarquina. These hand-loomed dhurrie rugs executed in 50% New Zealand wool and 50% jute draw their inspiration from tra...
Wool, Jute
Small 'Shade' Hand-Loomed Outdoor Rug for Nanimarquina
By Nanimarquina, Begüm Cana Özgür
Located in Glendale, CA
Small 'Shade' Hand-Loomed outdoor rug for Nanimarquina. The 'Shade' collection is inspired by magical moments in nature where colors melt elegantly into one another and speak for th...
Polyester
$12,694 / item
W 153.55 in L 118.12 in
Luxury Natural Shape Hand-Dyed European Sheepskin Large Art Rug by Carine Boxy
Located in Geneve, CH
Luxury Natural Shape Hand-Dyed European Sheepskin Large Art Rug by Carine Boxy Dimensions: 390 x 300 cm Materials: Naturally dyed sheepskin Size and color can be customized upon requ...
Sheepskin
ClassiCon Kilkenny Rug by Eileen Gray
By Eileen Gray
Located in New York, NY
Eileen Gray created not only some of the most important furniture classics of the 20th century but also had her own studio where rugs were produced according to her designs. Some of ...
Wool
Zabihi Collection Finnish Small Rug
Located in New York, NY
A Finnish small rug from the middle of 20th century. attributed to Seitseman veljesta†, Seven brothers. Designed by Anna Jarnefeldt Details rug no. 31644 size 3' 1" x 4' 4" (94 x...
Wool
Large 'Shade' Hand-Loomed Outdoor Rug for Nanimarquina
By Begüm Cana Özgür, Nanimarquina
Located in Glendale, CA
Large 'Shade' Hand-Loomed Outdoor rug for Nanimarquina. The 'Shade' collection is inspired by magical moments in nature where colors melt elegantly into one another and speak for ...
Polyester
$4,533Sale Price|30% Off
W 93.71 in L 139.77 in
Extra Large Original Scandinavian High Pile Beige Rya Rug by Ege Taepper, 1960s
By Ege Rya, Ege Tæpper
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: High pile Rya rug Decade: 1960s. Producer: Ege Rya de luxe Taepper, Denmark. Material: 100% cotton. This rug is a great example of 1960s pop art inte...
Cotton
Extra Large 'Shade' Hand-Loomed Outdoor Rug for Nanimarquina
By Nanimarquina, Begüm Cana Özgür
Located in Glendale, CA
Extra Large 'Shade' Hand-Loomed Outdoor Rug for Nanimarquina The 'Shade' collection is inspired by magical moments in nature where colors melt elegantly into one another and speak f...
Polyester
Small Bordeaux Oci Right Rug by Seraina Lareida
By Seraina Lareida
Located in Geneve, CH
Small Bordeaux Oci right rug by Seraina Lareida Dimensions: W 70 x H 130 cm Materials: 100% New Zeland top-quality wool. Available in sizes Medium and Large. Also available in co...
Wool
Beautiful Large Antique French Janus Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Pretty large distressed French Janus rug with nice decorative Persian stylized design and beautiful colors, entirely hand crafted with « point de Lys » method by wool on cotton found...
Wool
Colorful Pop Art Rug by Sophie Dariel
Located in Geneve, CH
Colorful Pop Art rug by Sophie Dariel Dimensions: W 170 x D 240 cm New-Zealand wool and silk Vibrant, electric, blunt and gritty, this capsule collection – based on Sophie Darie...
Wool