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.
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
$13,432 / 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
$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 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 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
$5,168 / item
Large Officina Dining Table in Gloss Finish by Mogg
By Mogg, MARCANTONIO
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 Mogg, MARCANTONIO
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
By-interiors A.T.S Table
By By-interiors
Located in Toronto, CA
Designed by Keiji Takeuchi By Interiors undergirds its Aluminum Table System with a lightweight but remarkably strong tabletop in ultra-thin aluminum honeycomb. The entire panel of ...
Aluminum
$12,000 / item
H 29.93 in Dm 47.25 in
21st Century Green Marble Round Dining Table with Sculptural Wooden Base
By Merve Kahraman
Located in Istanbul, TR
This playful handcrafted dining table is perfect to accommodate 4 people in smaller spaces. Green marble top is combined with sculptural wooden base and can be customized in differen...
Marble
$9,702Sale Price / item|19% Off
H 29.53 in W 118.12 in D 47.25 in
Customizable Monolithic Dining Table in Sea Blue Lacquer Finish
By Antonio Facco
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This elegant and authentic dining table is distinguished by its unique design, where the legs resemble smoothed monoliths. It is available in two stunning versions: lacquered or wood...
Wood, Lacquer
$14,590Sale Price|35% Off
H 28.35 in W 94.49 in D 47.25 in
Marble Oval Tulip Dining or Conference Table Muller's of Mexico with Brass Inlay
By Muller of Mexico
Located in Landshut, BY
The table is an exquisite and unique piece of craftsmanship, hand-made in the 1970s by Muller of Mexico. It is crafted from green and ebony colour marble, with a lined surface of ov...
Marble, Brass
19th Century Italian Round Walnut Dining Table with Starburst Inlay
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th Century Italian Round Walnut Dining Table with Inlaid Starburst Motifs and Carved Pedestal Base A beautifully crafted 19th century Italian round dining table featuring intricat...
Elm, Walnut
Etched Circular Brass Dining Table Inlay 5 Agates by VDL, circa 1980
By V.D.L.
Located in Brussels, BE
Etched brass dining table inlay 5 agates gemstones by VDL, circa 1980, signed and dated VD.L. 80, perfect condition, new polish. From the same school of Georges Mathias, Willy Daro, ...
Agate, Brass
$142,000 / set
H 29.34 in W 63.78 in D 63.78 in
Giuseppe Rivadossi for Officina Rivadossi Dining Set in Carved Pine
By Giuseppe Rivadossi, Officina Rivadossi
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Giuseppe Rivadossi for Officina Rivadossi, unique set of seven dining armchairs with table, solid pine, Italy, 1970s This unique dining ensemble is among the finest works we have en...
Pine
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
$7,000 / item
H 29.53 in W 49.22 in D 55.12 in
21st Century, Modern, Wood, Hexagonal, Sculptural, Evolve Dining Table
By Buket Hoscan Bazman
Located in Istanbul, TR
The Classic elegance of marble combined with sophisticated details make the Evolve table a genuine piece of sculpture. Evolve dining table has wo...
Marble
Round Dining Table in Natural White Oak Finish
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Introducing the Montecito 60" round dining table, crafted from beautiful white oak with solid construction for durability. Its decorative black iron on center base stretchers adds a ...
Metal
$7,600Sale Price|20% Off
H 30 in Dm 54 in
Custom Modern Round Porcelain Dining Table with Geometric Brass Base
By Carrocel
Located in North York, ON
Custom modern round porcelain dining table with geometric brass base. Custom designed by the artisans at Carrocel with imported Italian honed travertino porcelain top. Completed with...
Brass
Dining Table with Inlayed Tabletop in Solid Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Dining table, oak, Europe, 1950s This eccentric table is well-constructed in a precise manner implementing geometrical shapes and straight lines that contribute to its architectural...
Oak