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.
Artistic glass lightbulb chandelier Murano Bulb Marcantonio X Multiforme #07
By Multiforme, MARCANTONIO
Located in Venezia, Veneto
The art of Murano glass meets the iconicity of a bulb, together they give rise to a brilliant piece of furniture: a lightbulb, a chandelier or whatever your imagination suggests. Murano Bulb...
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Artistic glass lightbulb chandelier Murano Bulb Marcantonio X Multiforme #01
By MARCANTONIO, Multiforme
Located in Venezia, Veneto
The art of Murano glass meets the iconicity of a bulb, together they give rise to a brilliant piece of furniture: a lightbulb, a chandelier or whatever your imagination suggests. Mu...
Blown Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass
Artistic glass lightbulb chandelier Murano Bulb Marcantonio X Multiforme #02
By Multiforme, MARCANTONIO
Located in Venezia, Veneto
The art of Murano glass meets the iconicity of a bulb, together they give rise to a brilliant piece of furniture: a lightbulb, a chandelier or whatever your imagination suggests. Murano Bulb...
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Artistic glass lightbulb chandelier Murano Bulb Marcantonio X Multiforme #05
By Multiforme, MARCANTONIO
Located in Venezia, Veneto
The art of Murano glass meets the iconicity of a bulb, together they give rise to a brilliant piece of furniture: a lightbulb, a chandelier or whatever your imagination suggests. Mu...
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Artistic glass lightbulb chandelier Murano Bulb Marcantonio X Multiforme #03
By Multiforme, MARCANTONIO
Located in Venezia, Veneto
The art of Murano glass meets the iconicity of a bulb, together they give rise to a brilliant piece of furniture: a lightbulb, a chandelier or whatever your imagination suggests. Murano Bulb...
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Artistic glass lightbulb chandelier Murano Bulb Marcantonio X Multiforme #12
By MARCANTONIO, Multiforme
Located in Venezia, Veneto
The art of Murano glass meets the iconicity of a bulb, together they give rise to a brilliant piece of furniture: a lightbulb, a chandelier or whatever your imagination suggests. Murano Bulb...
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Artistic glass lightbulb chandelier Murano Bulb Marcantonio X Multiforme #06
By Multiforme, MARCANTONIO
Located in Venezia, Veneto
The art of Murano glass meets the iconicity of a bulb, together they give rise to a brilliant piece of furniture: a lightbulb, a chandelier or whatever your imagination suggests. Murano Bulb...
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Artistic glass lightbulb chandelier Murano Bulb Marcantonio X Multiforme #10
By Multiforme, MARCANTONIO
Located in Venezia, Veneto
The art of Murano glass meets the iconicity of a bulb, together they give rise to a brilliant piece of furniture: a lightbulb, a chandelier or whatever your imagination suggests. Murano Bulb...
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Artistic glass lightbulb chandelier Murano Bulb Marcantonio X Multiforme #09
By Multiforme, MARCANTONIO
Located in Venezia, Veneto
The art of Murano glass meets the iconicity of a bulb, together they give rise to a brilliant piece of furniture: a lightbulb, a chandelier or whatever your imagination suggests. Murano Bulb...
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Artistic glass lightbulb chandelier Murano Bulb Marcantonio X Multiforme #08
By Multiforme, MARCANTONIO
Located in Venezia, Veneto
The art of Murano glass meets the iconicity of a bulb, together they give rise to a brilliant piece of furniture: a lightbulb, a chandelier or whatever your imagination suggests. Murano Bulb...
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Artistic glass lightbulb chandelier Murano Bulb Marcantonio X Multiforme #11
By MARCANTONIO, Multiforme
Located in Venezia, Veneto
The art of Murano glass meets the iconicity of a bulb, together they give rise to a brilliant piece of furniture: a lightbulb, a chandelier or whatever your imagination suggests. Murano Bulb...
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Artistic glass lightbulb chandelier Murano Bulb Marcantonio X Multiforme #04
By MARCANTONIO, Multiforme
Located in Venezia, Veneto
The art of Murano glass meets the iconicity of a bulb, together they give rise to a brilliant piece of furniture: a lightbulb, a chandelier or whatever your imagination suggests. Murano Bulb...
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
$29,433Sale Price|30% Off
13 Feet Tall Life Size Giraffe in Love XL Outdoor Chandelier By Marcantonio
By MARCANTONIO
Located in London, GB
Introducing Giraffe in Love, one of the most unique, extravagant, and eye-catching chandeliers you'll ever encounter. Created by Italian designer Marcantonio Raimondi Malerba, this 13-foot tall giraffe holds a classic Marie-Thérèse chandelier in its mouth, bringing together whimsical charm and sophisticated design. The piece is crafted to the size of a real young giraffe, and the outdoor version is equipped with a wind- and water-resistant chandelier, making it perfect for both indoor and outdoor settings. Symbolizing irony and lightness, Giraffe in Love represents a giraffe who is in love but doesn't yet know it, as her heart is far from her head—living love with carefree innocence. Whether you're looking to make a bold statement or add a playful touch to your space, this dreamy giraffe chandelier...
Fiberglass
Italian Mid-Century Chandelier, Murano Glass, 10 Bulbs, 1965, Italy
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
A midcentury chandelier with clear Murano glass tubes that cascades down from a metal structure. In great condition. Total length with chain 100cm which can be made longer on request...
Murano Glass
Venini Oval Murano Glass Chandelier 12-Light, 1930, Italy
By Venini
Located in Milano, IT
Rare and exceptional Venini oval Murano glass chandelier 12-light, 1930, Italy.
Murano Glass
$29,433Sale Price|30% Off
H 157.49 in W 47.25 in D 104.34 in
13 Feet Tall Life Size Giraffe in Love XL Outdoor Chandelier By Marcantonio
By MARCANTONIO
Located in London, GB
Introducing Giraffe in Love, one of the most unique, extravagant, and eye-catching chandeliers you'll ever encounter. Created by Italian designer Marcantonio Raimondi Malerba, this 13-foot tall giraffe holds a classic Marie-Thérèse chandelier in its mouth, bringing together whimsical charm and sophisticated design. The piece is crafted to the size of a real young giraffe, and the outdoor version is equipped with a wind- and water-resistant chandelier, making it perfect for both indoor and outdoor settings. Symbolizing irony and lightness, Giraffe in Love represents a giraffe who is in love but doesn't yet know it, as her heart is far from her head—living love with carefree innocence. Whether you're looking to make a bold statement or add a playful touch to your space, this dreamy giraffe chandelier...
Fiberglass
Venini Chandelier 1940 Murano Glass 12 Lights
By Venini
Located in Milano, IT
Exceptional chandelier Venini Murano glass 12 lights color Ambra.
Glass
Murano Glass Chandelier
Located in Antwerp, BE
Italian Murano glass pendant light. Measure: Diameter 47 cm. Height fixture 38 cm. Total height with the chain 100 cm. One E27 bulb.
Metal
Venini Oval Murano Glass Chandelier 12-Light, 1930, Italy
By Venini
Located in Milano, IT
Rare and exceptional Venini oval Murano glass chandelier 12-light, 1930, Italy.
Murano Glass
Modern Murano White Glass 12-Light Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
Large scale modern Murano glass chandelier with 12 lights. Interesting scale and shape to this along with beautiful milky white glass. Stunning!!
Murano Glass
Murano Glass Chandelier
Located in Antwerp, BE
Italian Murano glass chandelier. Height:75 cm. Diameter:75 cm. Eight E14 Bulbs.
Chrome
$599
H 7.8 in Dm 5.1 in
Murano Bulb - Hand-blown warm dimmable light fixture lightbulb chandelier- LUISA
By Thomas Cooper Studio, Multiforme, MARCANTONIO
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Blown glass body worked in balloton is decorated with evocative and original colors and shapes from the Murano craft tradition. The central body is surrounded by a rostral decoration...
Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Art Glass
STACKED 10-Bulb Chandelier
By Richard Haining
Located in Philadelphia, PA
California Redwood, salvaged from decommissioned NYC Water Towers 36”dia x 16”tall 10x TALA led lightbulbs, with a combined 3600 lumens; fully dimmable (5 Porcelain II; 540 lumens,...
Reclaimed Wood
Murano Glass Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1930's Murano three-arm glass chandelier. Measurements: Drop: 30" Diameter: 13".
Glass
$16,700 / item
H 47.88 in Dm 56.5 in
Modernist Chandelier in Murano Avventurina Glass, 12 Branches, Italy
Located in Austin, TX
Italian modernist chandelier in Murano "avventurina" glass, with 12 torsado branches, rewired for the US. Height with included chain and matching glass canopy is 73 1/8 in. A very pu...
Murano Glass
Sold
H 68.12 in W 48.82 in D 23.63 in
In Stock in Los Angeles, Black Giraffe Wall Lamp, Marie-Thérèse Chandelier
By MARCANTONIO
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
"Giraffe in Love" is the new product born from artist/designer Marcantonio. It is a dreamy giraffe holding a Classic Marie-Thérèse style chandelier. It represents irony and lightness...
Plastic, Fiberglass
Sold
H 68.12 in W 48.82 in D 23.63 in
In Stock in Los Angeles, Black Giraffe Wall Lamp, Marie-Thérèse Chandelier
By MARCANTONIO
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
"Giraffe in Love" is the new product born from artist/designer Marcantonio. It is a dreamy giraffe holding a Classic Marie-Thérèse style chandelier. It represents irony and lightness...
Fiberglass, Plastic
Sold
H 157.5 in W 104 in D 47 in
In Stock in Los Angeles, 13 Feet Tall, White Giraffe Indoor Chandelier
By MARCANTONIO
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Scroll down and click "view all from Seller" to see more than 400 other unique products. (2.2) In Stock in Los Angeles 13 feet tall extraordinary giraffe and chandelier "Giraffe in ...
Fiberglass
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H 68.12 in W 48.82 in D 23.63 in
In Stock in Los Angeles, Black Giraffe Wall Lamp, Marie-Thérèse Chandelier
By MARCANTONIO
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Scroll down and click "view all from Seller" to see more than 400 other unique products. (2.2) In Stock in Los Angeles "Giraffe in Love" is the new product born from artist/designer...
Fiberglass
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H 104 in W 67.7 in D 31.5 in
In Stock in Los Angeles, 8.6 Ft Tall Black Pop Art Indoor Giraffe w/ Chandelier
By MARCANTONIO
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Scroll down and click "view all from Seller" to see more than 400 other unique products. (2.2) In Stock in Los Angeles "Giraffe in Love" is the new product born from artist/designer Marcantonio. It is a dreamy indoor giraffe...
Fiberglass