MARCANTONIO Side Chairs
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.
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern MARCANTONIO Side Chairs
Steel
Early 20th Century Italian Rococo MARCANTONIO Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
2010s Portuguese Modern MARCANTONIO Side Chairs
Faux Leather, Wood
19th Century British Regency Antique MARCANTONIO Side Chairs
Mahogany
2010s Canadian Modern MARCANTONIO Side Chairs
Fabric, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco MARCANTONIO Side Chairs
Wood
2010s Portuguese Modern MARCANTONIO Side Chairs
Faux Leather, Wood
20th Century Queen Anne MARCANTONIO Side Chairs
2010s European Modern MARCANTONIO Side Chairs
Wood, Velvet
2010s Spanish Modern MARCANTONIO Side Chairs
Stainless Steel
2010s Canadian Modern MARCANTONIO Side Chairs
Velvet, Wood
19th Century French Neoclassical Antique MARCANTONIO Side Chairs
Leather, Wood
2010s European Modern MARCANTONIO Side Chairs
Stainless Steel