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 Marcantonio Storage Case Cabinet Bear wood inlay Limited Edition
By MARCANTONIO
Located in Tezze sul Brenta, IT
Polar Bear Case, Wooderkammer Collection, Limited Edition Design by Marcantonio Polar Bear Case is a curious character obtained from a portion of Cedar trunk. The upper packing crat...
Cedar
21st Century Marcantonio Storage Case Cabinet Turtle Wood Inlay Limited Edition
By MARCANTONIO
Located in Tezze sul Brenta, IT
Turtle case Turtle Case è la seconda scultura di questa onirica collezione, un magico cabinet che sembra andarsene da un momento all’altro. Ricavato interamente da un unica sezione di tronco, è impreziosito sia dal motivo ramage dell’intarsio sia dagli interni verdi oliva. Prodotto in edizione limitata di 8 pezzi. Turtle case is the second sculpture of this oneiric collection, a magic cabinet...
Cedar
21st Century Marcantonio Storage Case Piece Cabinet Boiserie Limited Edition
By MARCANTONIO
Located in Tezze sul Brenta, IT
Boiserie cabinet Ispirata ai classici disegni damascati, Boiserie Cabinet è concepita come se fosse una vera e propria porzione di parete. Una tradizionale boiserie caratterizza ...
Ash
$32,478
H 27.56 in W 80.71 in D 21.66 in
21st Century Stefano Marolla Buffet Side Table Pine Wood and Brass Top Cabinet
By Stefano Marolla
Located in Roma, IT
This piece is one of a kind version of the limited edition Una (Articolo Indeterminativo) buffet by the Italian woodworker Stefano Marolla. The title refers to the indeterminate article in the Italian grammar, as these pieces trick the eye playing on the ambiguity of the matter: A sturdy element like wood, hand-curved and levigated, looks like a light tapestry. The curves and the soft drapery of the wood are inspired by a long and attentive study on the usage of drapery in art’s history, going back from the ancient Greece to Bernini’s sculptures...
Brass
19th Century, French Renaissance Walnut Cabinet
Located in Hixson, TN
An astounding French Renaissance walnut cabinet with superb detailed carvings. This piece is not only striking but its large. The top has a v...
Walnut
$12,500
H 76 in W 47.5 in D 13.3 in
Antique Metal Cabinet Case by Strafor, Industrial Design, Circa 1920
By Strafor
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
One of a kind metal cabinet case with thirty slots, originating from the industrial revolution, in great functioning condition with original patina. Features original metal emblem of manufacturer "Strafor-forges de...
Metal, Steel
Mid-Century Tommi Parzinger Sideboard Cabinet
By Charak Furniture Company, Tommi Parzinger
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Tommi Parzinger for Charak Modern buffet. Ribbon grain mahogany with wonderful color, featuring 5 drawers centering two doors. Sculptural wood handles.
Mahogany
Large Carved Wood Cabinet "Hunter" Unique Piece
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Unique piece, amazing cabinet made by a passionate cabinet maker. Really nice carved wood work. Old documentation about it on request.
Wood
$13,675
H 58.27 in W 48.43 in D 17.72 in
Guillerme et Chambron, Cabinet in Oak, Edition Votre Maison, circa 1960 / 1970
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Guillerme et Chambron, cabinet in oak, edition Votre Maison, circa 1960 / 1970. Votre maison : a style, a concept, a mindset. The Votre Maison story begins in 1940 in Prussia, nea...
Oak
$27,532Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 60.24 in W 27.56 in D 20.08 in
21st Century Bowmore Bar Cabinet Wood Made in Portugal by Wood Tailors
Located in RIO TINTO, PT
The Gentlemen’s Club distinguishes itself through its exclusive and singular environment. In order to achieve uniqueness, distinctive pieces are needed, and the Bowmore Bar Cabinet i...
Brass
$796Sale Price|20% Off
H 84.5 in W 36 in D 16 in
Henredon Vera Cruz Vitrine Display Case Buffet Cabinet
By Henredon
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on More Details below. Shipping Quote Information The shipping quote stated in the listing was from 1st Dibs and they normally set all the costs and handle all the shipping details. However, if you let us know what 1st Dibs is quoting you and give us your zip code, we can sometimes ship it for less and get it to you faster. For a shipping quote, click on "ASK THE SELLER" under the purchase button and provide your zip code. Offering one of our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions of A Henredon Vera Cruz...
Glass, Wood
Polar Bear Limited Edition Case by Marcantonio
By MARCANTONIO, Scapin Collezioni
Located in Milan, IT
This unconventional piece of functional decor belongs to a limited edition of eight pieces designed by artist Marcantonio for Scapin. A sculptural object that combines tradition and ...
Wood
Palisander Art Deco Cabinet with Exotic Inlay, Jules Leleu
By Jules Leleu
Located in New York City, NY
An exceptional French Moderne credenza in palisander and walnut veneer with inlaid parquetry and marquetry features in exotic woods. Elegantly dotted patterns on parquetry doors combined with floral and animal marquetry details on intersecting columns make this handsome cabinet a feat of skilled cabinetry. Original brass sabots, escutcheons and accents. Attributed to Jules Leleu 1883-1961 geometric furniture...
Palisander
$6,290Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 62.21 in W 35.44 in D 15.75 in
21st Century "Black" Cabinet, RedGum & Ash Inlay, Made in Italy by Hebanon
By Hebanon Studio, Hebanon Fratelli Basile
Located in Nocera Superiore, Campania
A splendid and elegant design that will imbue a refined contemporary interior with utmost sophistication, this cabinet will elevate the style of an entryway decor. Superbly handcraft...
Iron
$3,418
H 55.52 in W 39.77 in D 14.97 in
Cabinet with Mirror Italian Design Contemporary 21st Century Wood coloured Resin
By Marco Padovese
Located in Budoia, IT
The project Q.bo sculture does not intend to recreate the object in a different form but to elevate it to a real sculpture while mantaining the functional part it was create for. No longer furniture but indipendent form able to fill a space and arouse emotions by itself. This sculpture was originally an entrance cabinet...
Resin, Wood, Mirror
$1,950 / item
H 23.63 in W 31.5 in D 15.75 in
'Cordilheira' Mid-Century Modern Cabinet in Brazilian Hardwood by Knót Artesanal
By Knót Artesanal
Located in Paraty, Rio de Janeiro
Cordilheira Cabinet was born as an idea to divide two spaces, it has a subtle curve on the front, and the often forgotten rear receives its own design with a dark contrasting tone. T...
Wood
$29,754 / item
H 94.49 in W 67.33 in D 53.15 in
Forest Tree Bar Storage Cabinet with Brass Inlay by Marcantonio
By Scarlet Splendour, MARCANTONIO
Located in Kolkata, IN
Forest tree bar storage cabinet with brass inlay by Marcantonio, is a stupendous cabinet resembling a tree. It is richly designed with brass details and styli...
Brass
$79,772 / item
H 25.52 in W 62.25 in D 23.75 in
Armour, 21st Century Modern Unique Polished Aluminum 2-Doors Cabinet
By Privatiselectionem
Located in Sofia, BG
Armour Cabinet Limited edition of 7, plus 2 author’s copies When we design and create our pieces, we always imagine their soul. In ARMOUR cabinet we sense the spirit of an immortal samurai. The doors remind us of an ancient armor...
Aluminum