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.
Filicudi Armchair in Balsam Green/Brass Recyclable Polyethylene by Marcantonio
By Qeeboo, MARCANTONIO
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Filicudi lounge armchair Brass, designed by Marcantonio, is able to recreate the Mediterranean magic in your everyday spaces. Inspired by the iconic profile of the prickly pear, evok...
Plastic
Filicudi Armchair Colored in Balsam Green Polyethylene & Steel by Marcantonio
By Qeeboo, MARCANTONIO
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Filicudi lounge armchair, designed by Marcantonio, is able to recreate the Mediterranean magic in your everyday spaces. Inspired by the iconic profile of the prickly pear, evokes a m...
Plastic
Filicudi Armchair Colored in Bright Pink Polyethylene & Steel by Marcantonio
By Qeeboo, MARCANTONIO
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Filicudi lounge armchair, designed by Marcantonio, is able to recreate the Mediterranean magic in your everyday spaces. Inspired by the iconic profile of the prickly pear, evokes a m...
Plastic
Filicudi Armchair Colored in Pink Polyethylene & Steel by Marcantonio
By Qeeboo, MARCANTONIO
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Filicudi lounge armchair, designed by Marcantonio, is able to recreate the Mediterranean magic in your everyday spaces. Inspired by the iconic profile of the prickly pear, evokes a m...
Plastic
Filicudi Armchair Colored in Black Polyethylene & Steel by Marcantonio
By Qeeboo, MARCANTONIO
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Filicudi lounge armchair, designed by Marcantonio, is able to recreate the Mediterranean magic in your everyday spaces. Inspired by the iconic profile of the prickly pear, evokes a m...
Plastic
Filicudi Armchair in White/Brass Recyclable Polyethylene by Marcantonio
By Qeeboo, MARCANTONIO
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Filicudi lounge armchair Brass, designed by Marcantonio, is able to recreate the Mediterranean magic in your everyday spaces. Inspired by the iconic profile of the prickly pear, evok...
Plastic
Filicudi Armchair in Black/Brass Recyclable Polyethylene by Marcantonio
By Qeeboo, MARCANTONIO
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Filicudi lounge armchair Brass, designed by Marcantonio, is able to recreate the Mediterranean magic in your everyday spaces. Inspired by the iconic profile of the prickly pear, evok...
Plastic
Filicudi Armchair Colored in Yellow Polyethylene & Steel by Marcantonio
By Qeeboo, MARCANTONIO
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Filicudi lounge armchair, designed by Marcantonio, is able to recreate the Mediterranean magic in your everyday spaces. Inspired by the iconic profile of the prickly pear, evokes a m...
Plastic
Filicudi Armchair Colored in White Polyethylene & Steel by Marcantonio
By Qeeboo, MARCANTONIO
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Filicudi lounge armchair, designed by Marcantonio, is able to recreate the Mediterranean magic in your everyday spaces. Inspired by the iconic profile of the prickly pear, evokes a m...
Plastic
Log Stool Side Table with Brass Inlay by Marcantonio
By Scarlet Splendour, MARCANTONIO
Located in Kolkata, IN
Log stool side table with brass inlay by Marcantonio has a playful form with brass and resin inlay. It can be used as a seat or a side table. For his debut creations, Marcantonio ...
Brass
Paw Stool Side Table with Brass Inlay by Marcantonio
By MARCANTONIO, Scarlet Splendour
Located in Kolkata, IN
Resembling the paw of an animal, paw stool side table with brass inlay by Marcantonio, has the balance to be used with either side up as a seat or table! For his debut creations, ...
Brass
$841Sale Price|50% Off
H 30.71 in W 23.23 in D 20.87 in
Artifort Green Moulin Armchair by Pierre Paulin in STOCK
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in New York, NY
MOULIN F0927 CHAIR WITH ARMRESTS CAT FF VIDAR 0932- GREEN FRAME IN MATTE BLACK POWDER COAT A good, old-fashioned chair designed by the late Pierre Paulin. Previously in the collection of Thonet France, it now completes the Artifort collection. The design of the Moulin dates from Pierre Paulin’s early years and was conceived on the Rue Jean Moulin...
Fabric
$2,000 / item
H 30 in W 41 in D 35 in
Polyethylene Waterproof Rattan Outdoor Indoor Knotty Armchair with pillow
By Nina Edwards Anker
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Knotties are a set armchairs in polyethylene waterproof rattan, comprising of sculptural knot forms. The cushions come in a variety of waterproof fabrics. Edwards Anker says: “The effect of the form imitates the function, which is to embrace the user in their comfort and relaxation.” The indoor/outdoor set, comprising of armchair, loveseat and footrest, comes in polyethylene rattan with outdoor cushions...
Rattan
$1,200
H 30.25 in W 20 in D 22.5 in
Poltrona Frau "Beatrice" Taupe Green Colored Small Armchair by Monica Forster
By Poltrona Frau
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
The Poltrona Frau "Beatrice" Taupe Green Colored Small Armchair, elegantly designed by Monica Forster, stands as a testament to both style and comfort. The armchair exudes a sophisti...
Leather
Leaf Pouf with Rich Green Leather and Brass Legs by Marcantonio
By MARCANTONIO, Scarlet Splendour
Located in Kolkata, IN
The comfortable Leaf Pouf with rich green leather and brass legs by Marcantonio, is a playful pile of leaves in shades of rich green leather, with slick brass legs. For his debut ...
Brass
Forest Lounge Chair with Brass Inlay by Marcantonio
By Scarlet Splendour, MARCANTONIO
Located in Kolkata, IN
Forest lounge chair with brass inlay by Marcantonio, is a luxurious, pop chair, a conversation piece in any space. It is covered in brass "fur...
Brass
Forest Bench with Brass Inlay by Marcantonio
By Scarlet Splendour, MARCANTONIO
Located in Kolkata, IN
Forest bench with brass inlay by Marcantonio is a fun seat with a brass inlay top and "walking" legs. For his debut creations, Marcantonio introduced “...
Metal, Brass
7 Pillows Armchair in Taupe by Marcantonio & Mogg
By MARCANTONIO, Mogg
Located in New York, NY
"The chair 7 Pillows is designed by designer Marcantonio Raimondi Malerba and produced by Mogg brand. Armchair in solid beech wood, available in n...
Wood
"Zeta" armchair by Paul Tuttle in cognac-colored leather
Located in Vigevano, PV
The Zeta armchair, also known as the "Z Chair," was designed by American designer Paul Tuttle and manufactured by Strässle International in Switzerland in the 1970s. The armchair fea...
Steel
Contropakko Padded Armchair by Marcantonio & Mogg
By MARCANTONIO, Mogg
Located in New York, NY
"Contropakko is an innovative armchair designed by Marcantonio for Mogg. It is padded and 100% lined with decorative strings, not removable. The armrest is always positioned to the r...
Linen, Rope
7 Pillows Armchair in Grey by Marcantonio & Mogg
By MARCANTONIO, Mogg
Located in New York, NY
The chair 7 Pillows is designed by designer Marcantonio Raimondi Malerba and produced by Mogg brand. Armchair in solid beech wood, available in na...
Wood
Sold
H 33.47 in W 36.62 in D 28.35 in
In Stock in Los Angeles, Black and Brass Outdoor Cactus Chair 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. (2.2) In Stock in Los Angeles This black and brass indoor / outdoor armchair features a bras...
Brass
Sold
H 33.47 in W 36.62 in D 28.35 in
In Stock in Los Angeles, Set of 2 White and Brass Outdoor Cactus Chairs
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) In Stock in Los Angeles Set of 2 white and brass indoor / outdoor cactus chairs...
Brass
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H 33.47 in W 36.62 in D 28.35 in
In Stock in Los Angeles, Set of 2 Green & Brass Outdoor Cactus Chairs
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) Set of 2 green and brass indoor / outdoor cactus chairs...
Brass
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H 33.47 in W 36.62 in D 28.35 in
In Stock in Los Angeles, Black and Brass Outdoor Cactus Chair 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) In Stock in Los Angeles This black and brass indoor / outdoor armchair features a bras...
Brass