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.
$689Sale Price|20% Off
Filicudi Stool in Yellow Polyethylene & Steel by Marcantonio
By Qeeboo, MARCANTONIO
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Designed by Marcantonio, Filicudi Stool is the new stool for indoor and outdoor use that can further enhance the Mediterranean magic in everyday spaces. The Prickly pear plant, which...
Plastic
$689Sale Price|20% Off
Filicudi Stool in Pink Polyethylene & Steel by Marcantonio
By Qeeboo, MARCANTONIO
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Designed by Marcantonio, Filicudi Stool is the new stool for indoor and outdoor use that can further enhance the Mediterranean magic in everyday spaces. The Prickly pear plant, which...
Plastic
$689Sale Price|20% Off
Filicudi Stool in Bright Pink Polyethylene & Steel by Marcantonio
By Qeeboo, MARCANTONIO
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Designed by Marcantonio, Filicudi Stool is the new stool for indoor and outdoor use that can further enhance the Mediterranean magic in everyday spaces. The Prickly pear plant, which...
Plastic
$2,636 / item
Puppy Pouffe with Real Leather by Marcantonio
By MARCANTONIO, Scarlet Splendour
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
$2,629 / item
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
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Filicudi Stool in White Polyethylene & Steel by Marcantonio
By Qeeboo, MARCANTONIO
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Designed by Marcantonio, Filicudi Stool is the new stool for indoor and outdoor use that can further enhance the Mediterranean magic in everyday spaces. The Prickly pear plant, which...
Plastic
$2,629 / item
Paw Stool Side Table with Brass Inlay by Marcantonio
By Scarlet Splendour, MARCANTONIO
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
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Filicudi Stool in Black Polyethylene & Steel by Marcantonio
By MARCANTONIO, Qeeboo
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Designed by Marcantonio, Filicudi Stool is the new stool for indoor and outdoor use that can further enhance the Mediterranean magic in everyday spaces. The Prickly pear plant, which...
Plastic
$689Sale Price|20% Off
Filicudi Stool in Balsam Green Polyethylene & Steel by Marcantonio
By Qeeboo, MARCANTONIO
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Designed by Marcantonio, Filicudi Stool is the new stool for indoor and outdoor use that can further enhance the Mediterranean magic in everyday spaces. The Prickly pear plant, which...
Plastic
$1,176
H 13 in W 11.03 in D 12.6 in
Hand-Carved, Wabi Sabi, Solid Wood, Sculptural, Log Stool, Side Table, Walnut
By Logniture
Located in Stara Gradiška, HR
Unique chainsaw carved wooden functional sculpture usable as a multifunctional piece such as a stool, side table, pedestal, night table or many more. Carved from a single piece of wa...
Wood, Walnut
Funki stool in raw steel
By Louise Roe
Located in PARIS, FR
Funki stool in raw steel by Louise Roe. Made in Portugal. The Funki Furniture series by Louise Roe is a versatile collection that includes a bench, rectangular and square coffee tabl...
Steel
$3,850 / item
H 30 in W 18 in D 16.5 in
A_Stool in Galvanized Steel Bar Height Stool prototype by Jonathan Nesci
By Jonathan Nesci
Located in Columbus, IN
A_Stool bar height stool in hot-dipped galvanized steel. A minimal, backless design in steel with a durable coating of zinc. Also available in brushed, sanded, or polished finish. Si...
Steel
Walnut Staple Stool / Side Table
Located in Portland, OR
Oregon Black Walnut stool / side table is made to last. Handmade in Portland, Oregon with mortise and tenon joinery in Material's workshop. Availab...
Walnut
Amy, Solid Walnut Side Table / Stool
By Brett Paulin
Located in Toronto, Ontario
This is a solid walnut side table or small stool. The profile is asymmetrical and architectural while celebrating the natural wood elements. ...
Walnut
Stool/Side Table in Whitewashed Cedar by Hinterland Design
By Hinterland Design
Located in Vancouver, BC
Cast-off cedar logs are given second life as a crystalline form. Named Little Gem, the natural beauty of reclaimed wood is harnessed in this side table and sculpture piece where nature informs design. Each Little Gem is hand-shaped and faceted based on the different characteristics of the log used, and variations in wood grain. Top surface and finish further ensure that no two are alike. Left to weather outdoors, this piece will acquire a natural silver finish. Stool is sold as an individual piece. There are many options for customization with the Little Gems. Shown in main image is whitewashed Western yellow cedar...
Cedar
$1,162 / item
H 17.72 in W 13.39 in D 13.39 in
Contemporary arch stool side table, natural oak & brass details, Belgian design
By barh.design, Sam Goyvaerts, Jeroen Thys van den Audenaerde
Located in Antwerp, Antwerp
Arch 01.1 is a stool or a side table with a clear design language. What looks like a static element quickly becomes much more dynamic when in use by someone sitting on it. The curve ...
Brass
Plopp Stool White - Carbon Steel (Mini)
By Zieta
Located in Paris, IDF
"Plopp" stool by Zieta - stainless steel white version Model mini Measure: 38 cm high, 25 cm diameter “Plopp” is a stool designed by Zieta Prozessdesign which is a polish d...
Steel
Griffin Stool / Side Table by Phase Design
By Reza Feiz, Phase Design
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Listed price is for the Griffin stool / side table in either walnut, white oak, or ebonized oak. Prices exclude packing. This versatile piece works interchangeably as a side table or stool. Made from a hand sanded fiberglass shell and finished with a high-end automotive polyurethane gloss finish, it is lightweight and durable. The 1.5" solid lumber top tempers the clean architectural form with its warm organic...
Wood, Oak, Walnut, Fiberglass
$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
Paw Stool Side Table with Brass Inlay by Marcantonio
By Scarlet Splendour, MARCANTONIO
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
$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