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 Side Tables Marcantonio Inlay Wood Scapin Lacquered Black
By MARCANTONIO
Located in Tezze sul Brenta, IT
Stump Stump è uno tavolino o sgabello che imita le forme organiche dei ceppi di legno e delle loro radici. Il piano, intarsiato con motivo Fiorentino, è rea...
Wood
$6,340 / item
Stump Coffee Table by Marcantonio
By Scapin Collezioni, MARCANTONIO
Located in Milan, IT
Infused with a decidedly naturalistic allure, this coffee table makes for a truly original and stylish addition in any decor with its irregular shape inspired by a tree stump. Design...
Wood
Forest Round Dining Table with Brass Inlay by Marcantonio
By Scarlet Splendour, MARCANTONIO
Located in Kolkata, IN
Brass inlay resembles the natural beauty of wood on the top of Forest Round Dining Table, which is poised on a lovely handcrafted base with brass details For his debut creations, ...
Brass
$2,777 / 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
$2,777 / item
Paw Stool Side Table with Brass Inlay by Marcantonio
By MARCANTONIO, Scarlet Splendour
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
Black Turtle Coffee Table, Designed by Marcantonio
By MARCANTONIO
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
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Plastic, Wood
$3,600 / item
Stump Side Table by Marcantonio
By MARCANTONIO, Scapin Collezioni
Located in Milan, IT
With a unique shape, this side table is sure to stand out in any interior, providing an eye-catching and naturalistic element of style. Designed by artist Marcantonio for the Wooderk...
Wood
21st Century Side Tables Marcantonio Inlay Wood Scapin Matt Yellow
By MARCANTONIO
Located in Tezze sul Brenta, IT
Stump Stump è uno tavolino o sgabello che imita le forme organiche dei ceppi di legno e delle loro radici. Il piano, intarsiato con motivo Fiorentino, è rea...
Wood
$15,630 / item
Stump Table by Marcantonio
By Scapin Collezioni, MARCANTONIO
Located in Milan, IT
Part of the Wooderkammer Collection designed by Marcantonio including unique pieces that merge art and design, this dining table has a strong and unique sculptural aesthetic that wil...
Wood
21st Century Vintage Marcantonio Unique Piece Side Coffee Tables Inlay Wood
By MARCANTONIO
Located in Tezze sul Brenta, IT
Party nasce dall'idea dell'artista Marcantonio Malerba di rivisitare dei pezzi antichi arricchendoli con l'intervento dell'intarsio in legno, in questo caso i coriandoli sono stati ...
Nutwood
Dining round table Mogg ELEPHANTE – Ø 180 cm 70.87 inch - Ivory Hand-Spatulated
By MARCANTONIO, Mogg
Located in Alcamo, IT
Mogg Design: Marcantonio Model: ELEPHANTE – Round Dining Table Product Description ELEPHANTE by Mogg, designed by Marcantonio, is a dining table with a strong, commanding presence a...
Wood
21st Century Vintage Marcantonio Unique Piece Side Coffee Tables Inlay Wood
By MARCANTONIO
Located in Tezze sul Brenta, IT
Pizza nasce dall'idea dell'artista Marcantonio Malerba di rivisitare dei pezzi antichi arricchendoli con l'intervento dell'intarsio in legno, in questo caso la pizza è realizzata da...
Beech
$13,296 / item
Forest Dining Table with Brass Inlay by Marcantonio
By Scarlet Splendour, MARCANTONIO
Located in Kolkata, IN
Brass inlay resembles the natural beauty of wood on the top of Forest Dining Table by Marcantonio, which is poised on a lovely handcrafted base with brass details. For his debut c...
Brass
Dining round table Mogg ELEPHANTE – Ø 160 cm 63 inch - Black Hand-Spatulated
By MARCANTONIO, Mogg
Located in Alcamo, IT
Mogg Design: Marcantonio Model: ELEPHANTE – Round Dining Table Product Description ELEPHANTE by Mogg, designed by Marcantonio, is a dining table with a strong, commanding presence a...
Wood
Dining round table Mogg ELEPHANTE – Ø 180 cm 70.87 inch - Black Hand-Spatulated
By MARCANTONIO, Mogg
Located in Alcamo, IT
Mogg Design: Marcantonio Model: ELEPHANTE – Round Dining Table Product Description ELEPHANTE by Mogg, designed by Marcantonio, is a dining table with a strong, commanding presence a...
Wood
21st Century Marcantonio Dining Table Wood Inlay Bark Table Scapin Collezioni
By MARCANTONIO
Located in Tezze sul Brenta, IT
Bark table Bark table è realizzabile in tre essenze di legno e accostabile a quattro diverse tonalità di intarsio. Le forme sinuose caratterizzate dai prof...
Wood
21st Century Marcantonio Coffee Table Wood Inlay Black Lacquered Scapin
By MARCANTONIO
Located in Tezze sul Brenta, IT
Stump coffee table Stump coffee table imita le forme organiche dei ceppi di legno e delle loro radici. Il piano, intarsiato con motivo Fiorentino, è realizzato con diverse tipologi...
Wood
21st Century Marcantonio Dining Table Wood Inlay Black Lacquered Scapin
By MARCANTONIO
Located in Tezze sul Brenta, IT
Stump table Stump table è un tavolo che imita le forme organiche dei ceppi di legno e delle loro radici. Il piano, intarsiato con motivo Fiorentino, è reali...
Wood
Dining round table Mogg ELEPHANTE – Ø 140 cm 55.12 inch - Ivory Hand-Spatulated
By MARCANTONIO, Mogg
Located in Alcamo, IT
Mogg Design: Marcantonio Model: ELEPHANTE – Round Dining Table Product Description ELEPHANTE by Mogg, designed by Marcantonio, is a dining table with a strong, commanding presence a...
Wood
Dining round table Mogg ELEPHANTE – Ø 160 cm 63 inch - Ivory Hand-Spatulated
By MARCANTONIO, Mogg
Located in Alcamo, IT
Mogg Design: Marcantonio Model: ELEPHANTE – Round Dining Table Product Description ELEPHANTE by Mogg, designed by Marcantonio, is a dining table with a strong, commanding presence a...
Wood
Dining round table Mogg ELEPHANTE – Ø 140 cm 55.12 inch - Black Hand-Spatulated
By MARCANTONIO, Mogg
Located in Alcamo, IT
Mogg Design: Marcantonio Model: ELEPHANTE – Round Dining Table Product Description ELEPHANTE by Mogg, designed by Marcantonio, is a dining table with a strong, commanding presence a...
Wood
$5,168 / item
Large Officina Dining Table in Gloss Finish by Mogg
By MARCANTONIO, Mogg
Located in New York, NY
"As its name says this table is inspired by those workbenches that are found in certain workshops or laboratories. Because the furniture of craftsmen are noble ones, are practical an...
Wood
$5,408 / item
Large Officina Dining Table in Matte Finish by Mogg
By MARCANTONIO, Mogg
Located in New York, NY
"As its name says this table is inspired by those workbenches that are found in certain workshops or laboratories. Because the furniture of craftsmen are noble ones, are practical an...
Wood
$1,181
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
$1,189Sale Price / item|10% Off
H 14.57 in Dm 17.72 in
21st Century Studio Irvine Concrete Coffee Side Table Silver Grey Cement Mod.I
By Marialaura Rossiello
Located in Rome, Lazio
Surrealism, primitivism, metaphysics and brutalism. Art together with architecture and design build a scenario of inspirations and continuous references through which the material ri...
Concrete
$1,387Sale Price / item|10% Off
H 22.45 in Dm 19.69 in
21st Century Studio Irvine Fusto Concrete Coffee Side Table Silver Grey Mod. III
By Marialaura Rossiello
Located in Rome, Lazio
Surrealism, primitivism, metaphysics and brutalism. Art together with architecture and design build a scenario of inspirations and continuous references through which the material ri...
Concrete
$2,682Sale Price / item|10% Off
H 17.72 in W 35.04 in D 25.6 in
21st Century Studio Irvine Betti Mod.II Coffee Side Table Concrete Beige Cement
By Marialaura Rossiello
Located in Rome, Lazio
Surrealism, primitivism, metaphysics and brutalism. Art together with architecture and design build a scenario of inspirations and continuous references through which the material ri...
Concrete, Metal
$4,485
H 18.5 in W 59 in D 47 in
An Organically-Shaped Tropical Teak Stump & Root Hardwood Coffee Table
Located in Atlanta, GA
A natural teak tree root coffee table. This wooden coffee table has been fashioned from a large cut section of old teak stump, whose intertwining roots whic...
Wood, Hardwood, Teak
Elm Wood Tree Stump Table
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
stump table - a one-of-a-kind masterpiece that will add a touch of nature to your space. Crafted from a single elm wood tree stump, each table is uniquely designed to showcase the na...
Elm
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
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
$8,095 / item
H 13 in W 47.25 in D 30.71 in
Menhir organic design Coffee Table, customisable design by Toad Gallery London
Located in London, GB
A homage to ‘Single Form’ a work by artist Barbara Hepworth and named after monumental standing stones, typically dating from the European middle Bronz...
Travertine, Marble, Steel, Chrome
The Stump Stool - Turned Vintage Wood Stool Side Table
By Klein Agency
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The stories, textures and colors that are unique to each individual vintage piece of lumber have been a fantastic new world to explore in the collection of lounge tables developed fo...
Wood
Modern Round Natural Wood Dining Table with Brass Base
By Renats Kotlevs
Located in Riga, LV
Gather your friends at your next dinner party in style with the New Luxury Round Dining Table Supero. Sculpted by skilled craftsmen, this designer table features a solid oak rounded table...
Brass
Marquetry Wood & Inlay Brass Dining Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This Mid-Century Modern styled wood dining table sports a brass inlay and gorgeous mosaic wood facade. Set on two strong pedestal legs that also have brass lines inlaid. Please conf...
Brass
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H 25.99 in W 23.23 in D 19.69 in
In Stock in Los Angeles, White Turtle Coffee Table, Designed by Marcantonio
By MARCANTONIO
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
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Plastic, Wood
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H 25.99 in W 23.23 in D 19.69 in
In Stock in Los Angeles, Black Turtle Coffee Table, Designed by Marcantonio
By MARCANTONIO
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
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Plastic, Wood