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 Repousse Panel by Marcantonio
By MARCANTONIO
Located in Kolkata, IN
Surreal foliage with dense leaves and flowers designed by Marcantonio in brass repousse, which is hammering of metal by hand meticulously done on the reverse side. The glorious panel...
Brass
21st Century Marcantonio Apothecary Cabinet Wood Inlay Scapin Collezioni
By MARCANTONIO
Located in Tezze sul Brenta, IT
First-Aid Box, design by Marcantonio for Scapin Collezioni First-Aid Box is produced in limited edition of eight pieces. The external, exclusively inlaid with ramage pattern, is enriched with an iconic detail such as the blood drop...
Wood
21st Century Skateboard Marcantonio Wood Inlay Scapin Yellow
By MARCANTONIO
Located in Tezze sul Brenta, IT
Old Skull Board Old Skull Board è una tavola da skateboard decorativa, disponibile in due varianti colore e con un disegno intarsiato simbolo della continuità della vita dopo la ...
Plywood
21st Century Skateboard Marcantonio Wood Inlay Scapin Black
By MARCANTONIO
Located in Tezze sul Brenta, IT
Old Skull Board Old Skull Board/ Life After Life Board è una tavola da skateboard decorativa, disponibile in due varianti colore e con un disegno intarsiato simbolo della continui...
Plywood
$4,624 / item
Blocconne Hutch by Marcantonio & Mogg
By Mogg, MARCANTONIO
Located in New York, NY
"Designed by Marcantonio for Mogg, Bloccone is a grey MDF cabinet complete with three doors and three internal shelves. The finish has a stone effect with ...
Stone
$4,304 / item
Blocconne Cabinet by Marcantonio & Mogg
By Mogg, MARCANTONIO
Located in New York, NY
"Designed by Marcantonio for Mogg, Bloccone is a grey MDF cabinet complete with three doors and three internal shelves. The finish has a stone effect with ...
Stone
$4,824 / item
Blocconne Credenza by Marcantonio & Mogg
By Mogg, MARCANTONIO
Located in New York, NY
"Designed by Marcantonio for Mogg, Bloccone is a grey MDF cabinet complete with three doors and three internal shelves. The finish has a stone effect with ...
Stone
$650
H 27.25 in W 19 in D 2 in
Wally Hatny '20th-21st Century' Signed Acrylic On Canvas, Abstract Animal
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Signed lower right and on verso with date Nov 9 11. In a J. Pocker frame. An abstract animal in white on a yellow background. 23 x 15" black frame 27 1/4 x 19" Good condition. P...
Canvas
$3,400Sale Price|20% Off
H 22 in W 13 in D 4 in
Wood Collage Multicolor Sculptural, 21st Century by Mattia Biagi
By Mattia Biagi
Located in Culver City, CA
After having been printed and attached on wood, the images are cut out and assembled onto a Classic furniture form. This anthology of memories, visions, and experiences allows Biagi ...
Cement, Metal
$3,600Sale Price|20% Off
H 33 in W 15 in D 11 in
Black TAR Minnie Mouse Sculpture, 21st Century by Mattia Biagi
By Mattia Biagi
Located in Culver City, CA
This is a new work by Mattia Biagi Sculptural Tar stuffed animal.
Metal
$4,687
H 17.72 in W 30.32 in D 10.24 in
Östen Kristiansson Wall Cabinet Produced by Luxus in Vittsjö, Sweden
By Östen Kristiansson
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare wall cabinet designed by Östen Kristiansson. Produced by Luxus in Vittsjö, Sweden.
Aluminum
Black TAR Donald Duck Sculpture, 21st Century by Mattia Biagi
By Mattia Biagi
Located in Culver City, CA
This is a new work by Mattia Biagi Sculptural Tar stuffed animal.
Metal
$15,702 / item
H 31.5 in W 14.97 in D 23.63 in
21st Century Ettore Sottsas Demistella Console in Briar, Polychrome Marble, Wood
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in massa, IT
Polychrome marble console designed by Ettore Sottsass. Description: Console with top in polychrome marble, wood, Macchia Vecchia Marble, Marquinia Bla...
Marble
Paperback Shelf By Spectrum
By 't Spectrum
Located in Toronto, CA
By Spectrum Designed By Studio Parade Size Medium A pure and playful wall system designed out of love for books. The fuller the cupboard, the more be...
Wood
Contemporary Maple Abstract Sculpture, Modern Design, 21st Century
Located in Queens, NY
Contemporary maple (ambrosia wood) abstract sculpture of a free form vertical carving with open design surrounded with scrolls emanating from a solid base.
Maple
Glass shelf produced by Veca
By Fontana Arte, VECA
Located in Lugo, IT
Glass shelf made by Veca. Wall mounting plates included. Reflections in the photo. Good condition. Thank you.
Steel
$1,980 / set
H 18.9 in W 24.81 in D 12.6 in
21st Century Verter Turroni White Fibreglass Modular Bookshelf Shelf Shelving
By Imperfettolab, Verter Turroni
Located in Longiano, IT
Favo bookshelves and containers, modular wall elements in fibreglass. The individual modules can be juxtaposed, turned around and multiple, 2 elements but various combinations of shapes. Favo positioned in a seemingly casual pattern allows everything to find its ideal place. Designer: Verter...
Fiberglass
Art Nouveau Oak Apothecary Wall Cabinet, Germany circa 1900
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Charming Art Nouveau oak wall cabinet from Germany around 1900. This small apothecary style cabinet features a finely crafted solid oak corpus with a warm, natural patina and a frame...
Oak, Spruce
$1,120
H 23.63 in W 11.03 in D 4.73 in
Paperback Shelf, Modern Hand-Crafted Wood Wall System, 21st Century
By 't Spectrum
Located in Toronto, CA
By Spectrum Designed By Studio Parade Size Small A pure and playful wall system designed out of love for books. The fuller the cupboard, the more bea...
Wood