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 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
$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
$879 / item
H 0.91 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
21st Century Studio Irvine Concrete Moodboard 100% Handmade Cement in Italy
By Marialaura Rossiello
Located in Rome, Lazio
A metaphysical view to show colors, texture and a preview of Fusto collection by Studio Irvine for Forma & Cemento. A framework made in concrete with For...
Concrete
$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
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
$15,234 / 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
19th Century Italian Painted Wood Angel Plaques - A Pair
Located in East Point, GA
A pair of Italian 19th century painted wood angel plaques. This pair of antique Italian plaques, perhaps originally used to decorate a chapel, feature a ...
Wood, Paint
$7,844 / set
H 35.44 in W 27.56 in D 27.56 in
AMAZING PAIR OF NAPOLITAN TERRACOTTA MASTIFF 21st Century
Located in Madrid, ES
AMAZING PAIR OF NAPOLITAN TERRACOTTA MASTIFF 21st Century 1:1 Neapolitan mastiffs in terracotta ~ The breed is a direct descendant of the big Assyro-Babylonian molosses, then spread...
Terracotta
21st Century Woven Oak Sculptures by Analee Soskin
Located in Wainscott, NY
21st century woven oak sculptures by Analee Soskin can be hung vertically, horizontally or laid on a table.
Oak
$2,800
H 27.5 in W 20.5 in D 1.75 in
Abstract Modernist Wood Inlay / Wooden Marquetry Figure Wall Plaque
Located in Buffalo, NY
Abstract Modernist Wood Inlay / Marquetry Figure wall plaque. Hand executed..Art Deco , African influenced.Several mixed species of exotic woods.
Wood
$240Sale Price|20% Off
H 19.69 in W 15.75 in D 0.01 in
21st Century Watercolor Scarabeo, Hand-Painted on Cotton Paper, Modern
By Buenaventura
Located in Madrid, ES
This charming and sophisticated wall decoration has been entirely hand-painted on 100% natural cotton paper, using the sumi-e technique inspired by ancient Korean paintings. Particul...
Cotton, Paper, Acrylic
Original Monarch Butterfly Shadow Box Art, Paper, 21st Century, USA
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Original butterfly art depicting different sizes of Monarch butterflies in a lucite shadow box by Nadine Kalachnikoff.
Paper
$61,313
H 108.27 in W 68.9 in D 3.15 in
21st Century “Dune i” Wall Sculpture by Agnès Debizet, France 2017
Located in London, GB
“Dune I” Wall by Agnès Debizet, 2017 Monumental wall sculpture comprising twenty elements made of stoneware and porcelain slip with dark cracks surface, unique piece signed and da...
Porcelain, Stoneware
$8,200Sale Price|20% Off
H 62 in W 32 in D 32 in
Black Fountain Tar Sculptural, 21st Century by Mattia Biagi
By Mattia Biagi
Located in Culver City, CA
Classic form blend with Mattia magic black tar.
Cement, Metal
Abstract Raku Tile Panel by Recuperando Italy
Located in Rijssen, NL
A beautiful tile panel with abstract shapes in red and purple colors. This panel consists of 20 tiles, handmade by Antonietta Capecchi according the traditional Japanese Raku technique. Raku ware...
Ceramic