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.
Green Indoor / Outdoor Filicudi Cactus Chair, Made in Italy
By MARCANTONIO
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Scroll down and click "view all from Seller" to see more than 400 other unique products. This green and brass indoor / outdoor armchair features a brass finish mid century legs...
Brass
$5,642 / item
Gorilla Chair with Real Leather by Marcantonio
By MARCANTONIO, Scarlet Splendour
Located in Kolkata, IN
Gorilla chair with real black leather by Marcantonio is an ape shaped seat with a rich black leather covering. A lounge chair with a fantastic, unique sh...
Leather, Resin, Foam, Wood
White & Brass Outdoor Cactus Chair by Marcantonio, Made in Italy
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 white indoor / outdoor armchair features a brass finish mid century legs...
Brass
Set of 2 Green & Brass Outdoor Filicudi Cactus Chairs, Made in Italy
By MARCANTONIO
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Set of 2 green and brass indoor / outdoor cactus chairs This green and brass armchair features a brass finish midcentury legs. The prickly pear ...
Brass
Plume Sofa Pink by Marcantonio
By MARCANTONIO
Located in Kolkata, IN
Inspired by the delicate intricacies of a bird’s plumage, this seat mimics the soft layers of feathers. Plume invites you to fall into its cocoon, bringing the allure of the forest i...
Metal
$16,447 / item
Forest Lounge Chair with Brass Inlay by Marcantonio
By MARCANTONIO, Scarlet Splendour
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
Set of 2 White and Brass Outdoor Cactus Chairs, Made in Italy
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
Set of 2 Black and Brass Outdoor Cactus Chairs, designed by Marcantonio
By MARCANTONIO
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
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Brass
Black and Brass Outdoor Cactus Chair by Marcantonio, Made in Italy
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 brass finish mid century...
Brass
$2,926Sale Price|24% Off
H 31.11 in W 34.26 in D 35.83 in
Post Modern Black Leather Lounge Chair Made by Marinelli, Italy
By Marinelli Home 1
Located in Weesp, NL
Very comfortable black heavy leather lounge chair produced in the 1980s by Marinelli, Italy. The chair is in excellent condition. Measurements: H 79 x D 91 x W 87, seating height 42 ...
Leather
Pair of Custom Made Sheepskin Wing Chairs
Located in London, England
Dagmar Design - Sampo wing chair. The Sampo wing chair is from the Dagmar Design custom-made upholstered range. This obscure design originated from the w...
Sheepskin, Beech, Oak
Indoor/Outdoor Lounge Chair
By Patricia Urquiola
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Indoor/Outdoor Lounge Chair Wear consistent with age and use Outdoor Furniture - Patricia Urquiola Style Measures : 60cmx96cm H:118cm SH:51cm
Metal
Safari Lounge Chairs Made in Norway 1965
By Finn Juhl
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Stunning Nordic pair of safari lounge chairs in original condition, made in Norway 1965. These fantastic chairs are made of solid mahogany frames and thick black saddle leather seats, and are in a very good and original condition. The chairs are made to look like campaign or officers chairs...
Leather, Mahogany
$2,208 / item
H 29.53 in W 26.97 in D 32.52 in
LISBOA – Polished Stainless Steel Sling Chair with Leather Finish
By Keiji Takeuchi
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
Relax in refined style with this Minimalist Modern Lounge Chair — natural leather paired with polished stainless steel, hand‑crafted in Portugal. Originally designed as the Lísboa c...
Stainless Steel
$1,800 / set
H 29 in W 28 in D 29 in
Unusual Pair Iron Chairs, Custom Made, Savonarola Style, Indoor /Outdoor
By Salterini
Located in Buffalo, NY
Unusual Pair Iron Chairs ,custom made .Savonarola Style.indoor /outdoor.,custom made c.1950s. Savonarola Style.indoor /outdoor,, Matching chaise loung...
Iron
$1,308Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 30.33 in W 24 in D 21.67 in
Set of 2 Kartell Smatrik Outdoor Chair in Black by Tokujin Yoshioka
By Tokujin Yoshioka, Kartell
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The constant interplay of design and technological innovation has led to the creation of Smatrik, the latest interpretation of a chair, designed by Tokujin Yoshioka. It has an innova...
Plastic
$6,101
H 27.56 in W 31.5 in D 27.56 in
Butaque Lounge Chair Made of Solid Wood Inspired in Clara Porset Design
By Clara Porset
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Butaque lounge chair made of solid wood inspired in Clara Porset Design The Butaque lounge chair is an exquisite creation by NONO that draws inspiration from the celebrated design...
Hardwood
Puppy Pouffe with Real Leather by Marcantonio
By Scarlet Splendour, MARCANTONIO
Located in Kolkata, IN
Puppy Pouffe green is a hip little seat with luxurious shaggy suede. This cute piece of furniture is a delight around the house like a new pup For his ...
Leather, Resin, Foam, Wood
$1,320 / set
H 30.71 in W 19.69 in D 21.26 in
Set of 2 White / Brass Cactus Chair by Marcantonio, Made in Italy
By MARCANTONIO
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
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Brass
Pair of Cy Mann Chrome Lounge Chairs in Lime Green, C. 1970
By Milo Baughman, Cy Mann
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Modern Pair of Cy Mann Chrome and Bright Green Lounge Chairs, C. 1970. Featuring flat bar Chrome construction, ergonomic slant back design, attached original upholstered tufted Sprin...
Chrome
$1,320 / set
H 30.71 in W 19.69 in D 21.26 in
Set of 2 Green / Brass Cactus Chair by Marcantonio, Made in Italy
By MARCANTONIO
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Scroll down and click "view all from Seller" to see more than 500 other unique products. This set includes 2 x Cactus chairs. This cactus chair is sui...
Brass
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
Sold
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
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 400 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, White & 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 white indoor / outdoor armchair features a brass finish m...
Brass