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Marcello Fantoni Ceramics

Italian, 1915-2011

Marcello Fantoni was a Florentine artist who specialized in ceramics. He studied at the Art Institute in Florence, where Libero Andreotti and Bruno Innocenti were his sculpting professors and Gianni Vagnetti was his figurative art professor. Fantoni began to work as a ceramist in 1934, opening his factory in 1936. After the Second World War, he became very successful, and his works are held in some of the world's most important museums (from the USA to Japan).

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Creator: Marcello Fantoni
Marcello Fantoni Abstract Ceramic Vase with Leather
By Marcello Fantoni
Located in Miami, FL
A cylindrical vase by Marcello Fantoni. It is ceramic partially enveloped in leather. The leather creates a reveal for a stylish woman to appear looking out directly at the viewer....
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1960s Italian Vintage Marcello Fantoni Ceramics

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Ceramic, Leather

Marcello Fantoni Ceramic Shelf Hanger
By Raymor, Marcello Fantoni
Located in Chicago, IL
Marcello Fantoni for Raymor ceramic shelf hanging person. Glazed Ceramic. Cat pictured sold separately.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcello Fantoni Ceramics

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Ceramic

Marcello Fantoni Studio Vase
By Marcello Fantoni
Located in Chicago, IL
Fantoni Monumental vase, Italy, 1959. Glazed earthenware Glazed signature and date to underside: [Fantoni 1959].  
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcello Fantoni Ceramics

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Ceramic

Marcello Fantoni Unusual Modernist Ceramic Wall Plate, Italy 1950s
By Marcello Fantoni
Located in Milan, IT
Marcello Fantoni Unusual Modernist Ceramic Wall Plate, Italy 1950s
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcello Fantoni Ceramics

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Ceramic

Monumental Brutalist Ashtray by Marcello Fantoni for Raymor, 1950s
By Raymor, Marcello Fantoni
Located in View Park, CA
A green glow: monumental vintage Italian brutalist hand-worked metal ashtray by Marcello Fantoni for Raymor, made in Italy circa 1950. Patinated copper in tones of chartreuse, teal, and pewter. Born in Florence in 1915, Marcello Fantoni wed ancient Italian pottery technique with decidedly Modernist elements, garnering tremendous acclaim both at home and abroad - his work has been collected by important museums worldwide. When Fantoni died in Florence in 2011 at the age of 95, his obituary in the Italian newspaper La Nazione hailed him “the master of beauty.” This stunning piece certainly justifies the moniker. With the signature etched on verso, it is without doubt an heirloom rarity for the savvy collector...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Brutalist Marcello Fantoni Ceramics

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Copper

ceramic vase by Marcello Fantoni, 1960's Italy
By Marcello Fantoni
Located in Paris, FR
ceramic vase by Marcello Fantoni, 1960's Italy
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1960s Italian Vintage Marcello Fantoni Ceramics

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Ceramic

Marcello Fantoni Italian Modernist Drip Vase with Matte Glaze
By Marcello Fantoni
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Italian modern vase created by Marcello Fantoni, circa 1960's. Vase measures 10.5" by 4" and is signed Fantoni, Italy on the bottom. In very good vintage 1960's condition.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcello Fantoni Ceramics

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Ceramic

Mid Century Modern Crackle Glazed Ceramic Dish by Marcello Fantoni
By Marcello Fantoni
Located in London, GB
Colourful Mid Century, Italian ceramic dish with raised decoration of a stork in crackle glaze. Signed to the base Fantoni. We have three dishes av...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcello Fantoni Ceramics

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Ceramic

1960s Marcello Fantoni Large Scale Abstract Italian Modernist Ceramic Vase
By Marcello Fantoni
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Large scale Italian abstract Italian modernist vase created by Marcello Fantoni of Florence, Italy. Vase measures 13 1/4“ in height by 5” square and is signed Fantoni, Italy on the ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcello Fantoni Ceramics

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Ceramic

Set of 3 ceramics by Marcello Fantoni, 1960's Italy
By Marcello Fantoni
Located in Paris, FR
set of 4 ceramics by Marcello Fantoni, 1960's Italy the square pouch : 3 000 the gourd : 2 000 the circular pouch : 2 000 the small bottle : no longer available
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1960s Italian Vintage Marcello Fantoni Ceramics

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Ceramic

Marcello Fantoni Monumental Ceramic Vase
By Marcello Fantoni
Located in Westport, CT
Monumental ceramic vase by Marcello Fantoni signed and numbered for Raymor ,tall and fluted at crème top with black glaze dripping down over a ...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Marcello Fantoni Ceramics

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Ceramic

Marcello Fantoni Cylindrical Ceramic Bottle Vase, Glazed Stoneware, circa 1960s
By Marcello Fantoni
Located in New York, NY
Italian artist Marcello Fantoni cylindrical ceramic bottle vase is glazed stoneware made circa 1960s. This piece was acquired directly from the artist by the seller, who was a person...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Marcello Fantoni Ceramics

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Ceramic

Marchello Fantoni Vibrant Blue Bowl
By Marcello Fantoni
Located in Chicago, IL
Marchello Fantoni Vibrant Blue Bowl blue bowl. Signed Fanton underside.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcello Fantoni Ceramics

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Metal

Vintage Italian Marcello Fantoni Ceramic Handled Art Vase, circa 1960
By Marcello Fantoni
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
PLEASE NOTE: This piece is currently located in our Amsterdam office, please enquire for delivery times. A very stylish and unusual glazed ceramic handled vase by renowned Italian artist Marcello Fantoni (1915-2011). The rounded bottle shaped vase has a tall funnel neck with a large rounded loop handle attached to one side. The cream coloured body is decorated with run glazes in blue and yellow over a lightly textured purple ground. The vase is signed Fantoni to the base. Marcello Fantoni was born in Florence in 1915 and studied an Art of Ceramics course at the Institute of Art at Porta Romana from where he graduated as a 'maestro' of art in 1934. In 1936 he established the Fantoni Ceramic studio and produced many unique pieces which quickly found him fame and recognition. His success continued and today his work is represented around the world in all the leading art institutions including among them the Metropolitan Museum of Art of New York, Victoria and Albert Museum of London, Museum of Modern Art of Tokyo and Kyoto. His work is also widely celebrated and represented throughout Italy. While famed for his unique smaller art works...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcello Fantoni Ceramics

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Ceramic

Marcello Fantoni Ceramic Vase, Glazed Stoneware, circa 1970s
By Marcello Fantoni
Located in New York, NY
Italian artist Marcello Fantoni ceramic vase is glazed stoneware made circa 1970s. This piece was acquired directly from the artist by the seller, who was a personal friend of Marcel...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Marcello Fantoni Ceramics

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Ceramic

Marcello Fantoni Signed Large Rectangular Glazed Ceramic Bowl
By Marcello Fantoni
Located in Hanover, MA
Marcello Fantoni glazed ceramic rectangular bowl with horses 15 ½” long, 10 ½” wide, and stands 3 ½” tall to the rim. Signed underside. This historical bowl is a modified rectangle ...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcello Fantoni Ceramics

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Ceramic

Large Fantoni for Raymor Signed Ceramic Lion Lamp with Original Label
By Marcello Fantoni
Located in Ann Arbor, MI
Amazing Lion Form table lamp by Marcello Fantoni for Raymor. Signed and retains its original label. Marcello Fantoni was Born in Florence on October 1, 1915, Marcello Fantoni reg...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcello Fantoni Ceramics

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Ceramic

Marcello Fantoni Ceramic Bottle Vase, Glazed Stoneware, circa 1970s
By Marcello Fantoni
Located in New York, NY
Italian artist Marcello Fantoni ceramic bottle vase is glazed stoneware made circa 1970s. This piece was acquired directly from the artist by the seller, who was a personal friend of...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Marcello Fantoni Ceramics

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Ceramic

Monumental Pair of Marcello Fantoni Etruscan Sgraffiti Vases with Covers
By Marcello Fantoni
Located in Skanninge, SE
An outstanding pair of vases with covers in the sgraffiti technique by the Italian master Marcello Fantoni. These ceramic masterpieces are in perfect condition and they are both sign...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Marcello Fantoni Ceramics

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Ceramic

Marcello Fantoni Ceramic Vase for Raymor
By Marcello Fantoni
Located in Dallas, TX
Marcello Fantoni (1915-2011) sculptor, ceramicist, metalworker, multi-media artist and designer Born in Florence in 1915, Marcello Fantoni began studying ceramic art at age 12 at the Art Institute of Florence with ceramicist Carlo Guerrini, artistic director of the famed Cantagalli Factory. He continued years of training in ceramics and the arts, including sculpture with Libero Andreotti and Bruno Innocenti, and figurative art with Gianni Vagnetti, graduating as a maestro of art in 1934. After a stint as art director for a ceramics factory in Perugia, in 1936 he opened the Fantoni Ceramic Studio in Florence. Here he produced ceramic series as well as unique pieces, sculptures and furnishings. In 1937 Fantoni’s pieces were exhibited in the Florence National Arts and Crafts Exhibit where their unique combination of rustic forms decorated with African and marine motifs and painted figures garnered considerable acclaim. By the start of World War II Fantoni’s melding of ancient Italian pottery techniques with decidedly Modernist elements had won him artistic and commercial success both in Italy and abroad. Having participated in the resistance, after the War Fantoni worked for the 500-year old Maiolica factory in Deruta, Umbria, renowned for its signature tin-glazed pottery. In the 1950s he refocused on his Florence studio, dedicating himself to larger sculptural pieces...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Marcello Fantoni Ceramics

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Ceramic

Marcello Fantoni Ceramic Dish or Vide Poche, circa 1960
By Marcello Fantoni
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Marcello Fantoni (born 1915) beautiful ceramic dish or vide-poche, signed, in excellent condition.  
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcello Fantoni Ceramics

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Ceramic

Marcello Fantoni Abstract Ceramic Sculpture, 1962
By Marcello Fantoni
Located in New York, NY
Italian artist Marcello Fantoni abstract sculpture is glazed ceramic made in 1962. This piece was acquired directly from the artist by the seller, who was a personal friend of Marcel...
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20th Century Italian Organic Modern Marcello Fantoni Ceramics

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Ceramic

Marcello Fantoni Ceramic Vide-Poche, circa 1960
By Marcello Fantoni
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Marcello Fantoni (1915/2011) beautiful ceramic dish, signed, in excellent condition (dish or vide-poche or ashtray).    
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcello Fantoni Ceramics

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Ceramic

Mid Century Marcello Fantoni for Raymor Stoppered Decanter
By Marcello Fantoni
Located in Pymble, NSW
A superb Fantoni decanter with its original stopper, fully signed on the base and superbly decorated with 1 flute playing satyr and 2 dancing satyrs on a mottled purple background. T...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcello Fantoni Ceramics

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Ceramic

Mid Century Modern Crackle Glazed Ceramic Dish by Marcello Fantoni
By Marcello Fantoni
Located in London, GB
Colourful mid century, Italian ceramic dish with raised decoration of a bird in crackle glaze. Signed to the base Fantoni. We have three dishes ava...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcello Fantoni Ceramics

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Ceramic

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Round Ash Tray by Marcello Fantoni, Italy, 1950s, Signed
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Marcello Fantoni ceramics for sale on 1stDibs.

Marcello Fantoni ceramics are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of ceramic and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Marcello Fantoni ceramics, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original ceramics by Marcello Fantoni were created in the mid-century modern style in europe during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider ceramics by Bruno Gambone, Piero Fornasetti, and Guido Gambone. Prices for Marcello Fantoni ceramics can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $303 and can go as high as $10,978, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $1,860.

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