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MARCANTONIO Footstools

Italian, b. 1976

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.

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Black Turtle Carry Pouf, Designed by Marcantonio
Black Turtle Carry Pouf, Designed by Marcantonio

Black Turtle Carry Pouf, Designed by Marcantonio

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White Turtle Carry Pouf, Designed by Marcantonio
White Turtle Carry Pouf, Designed by Marcantonio

White Turtle Carry Pouf, Designed by Marcantonio

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Marcantonio footstools for sale on 1stDibs.

MARCANTONIO footstools are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of plastic and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of MARCANTONIO footstools, although gray editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original footstools by MARCANTONIO were created in the modern style in italy during the 21st century and contemporary. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider footstools by Poltrona Frau, and Etro. Prices for MARCANTONIO footstools can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $790 and can go as high as $880, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $835.