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.
$11,086 / item
Forest 3-Seat Sofa with Plush Velvet by Marcantonio
By Scarlet Splendour, MARCANTONIO
Located in Kolkata, IN
Forest 3-seat sofa with plush velvet by Marcantonio, is a comfortable three-seat sofa with an array of cushions in a variety of velvets. The colour and fabric of the upholstery can b...
Metal
$8,320 / item
Animal Seat in Blue and White by Marcantonio
By MARCANTONIO, Scarlet Splendour
Located in Kolkata, IN
Tree Vase is an unusual shape in a vase, with intricate brass and resin inlay on black. It is fun, elegant and its three branches open up to hold flowers. For his debut creations...
Leather
$1,727 / item
H 19.88 in W 74.65 in D 29.5 in
Kartell Bubble Club 2-Seat Sofa in Zinc White by Philippe Starck
By Kartell, Philippe Starck
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A veritable icon made by Kartell, the mass-tinted polypropylene Bubble Club sofa was a Pioneer of a new concept in furniture accessories: the Industrial sofa made entirely of plastic...
Plastic
Modern Mid-Century style sofa with plush velvet upholstery
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
A mid-century style sofa with a sleek angular silhouette upholstered with plush camel-colored velvet. One-of-a-kind with Mid-Century architectural interest from every angle. It's ind...
Upholstery, Velvet
Danish Three-Seat Sofa in Teak and Greenish Blue Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sofa, teak, fabric, Denmark, 1950s Scandinavian modern sofa with modest yet striking lines. The way the armrests bent outwards remind of the designs by Folke Ohlsson. Looking at the...
Fabric, Teak
Jack Fhillips Custom Upholstered Blue And White Three Seat Sofa
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Large, sumptuous and very comfortable three seat Sofa custom designed by Jack Fhillips. A stylish meandering vine motif in white on blue ground. With three loose seat cushions and t...
Fabric, 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
Scroll down and click "view all from Seller" to see more than 500 other unique products. (2.2) In Stock In Los Angeles This set includes 2 x Cactus chairs...
Brass
Chester 3 Seater Sofa, Green Velvet New
Located in Madrid, ES
Chester 3 seater sofa, green velvet new. Data sheet: -Design sofa, 3 seats. -Made with solid wooden structure. -High-density polyurethane foam. -Upholstered in green v...
Velvet
Brown Velvet 3-Seater Sofa by Mobil Girgi, 70s
By Mobil Girgi
Located in Buzzò, Emilia-Romagna
This vintage mid-century 3-seater sofa, produced in the 1970s by the renowned Italian furniture firm Mobil Girgi, is a striking example of timeless design and sophisticated craftsman...
Velvet, Nutwood
$6,668Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 28.75 in W 78.75 in D 33.47 in
Contemporary Channeled Fleure 3 seater Sofa in Denim Blue Velvet and Brass Legs.
By Stuart Scott
Located in Trowbridge, Wiltshire
The Award winning Fleure Signature Edition is our latest revival of the award winning Fleure 3 Seater Sofa, reimagined in this premium cotton velvet upholstery. This signature piece...
Brass
$5,387
H 35.04 in W 61.42 in D 40.16 in
WILLIAM YEOWOOD SYLVIE CURVED 2 SEATER SOFA WiTH OATMEAL & VELVET
By William Yeoward
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely RRP £7,950 William Yeowood Sylvie two seat curved sofa Please note the delivery fee listed is ...
Velvet, Hardwood
White Turtle Carry Pouf, Designed 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. Turtle Carry Pouf, designed by Marcantonio, carries on its carap...
Plastic
LC2 Two Seater Sofa in Light Blue Enamel and Leather
By Cassina
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
This iconic LC2 two seater sofa designed in 1928 by Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeannerette and Charlotte Perriand is well-contoured and fully upholstered in a...
Steel
Light Blue Velvet Upholstered 2 Seater Sofa New
Located in Madrid, ES
Light Blue Velvet Upholstered 2 seater sofa new. DATA SHEET: -Design sofa, 2 seats -Made with solid wooden structure. -High-density polyurethane foam. -Upholstered in ...
Velvet