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.
Opinion Ciatti Cielo Large Rug by Marcantonio
By Opinion Ciatti, MARCANTONIO
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A window on the world we belong to: this is how designer Marcantonio likes to describe the Cielo and Terra carpets. A way to always bear in mind t...
Felt, Satin
Opinion Ciatti Terra Small Rug by Marcantonio
By MARCANTONIO, Opinion Ciatti
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A window on the world we belong to: This is how designer Marcantonio likes to describe the Cielo and Terra carpets. A way to always bear in mind t...
Felt, Satin
Opinion Ciatti Terra Large Rug by Marcantonio
By MARCANTONIO, Opinion Ciatti
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A window on the world we belong to: this is how designer Marcantonio likes to describe the Cielo and terra carpets. A way to always bear in mind t...
Felt, Satin
cc-tapis New Forêt Rug
By cc-tapis
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Hand knotted in the cc-tapis atelier in Kathmandu, Nepal. The rug is made with a cotton weave, a Himalayan wool and pure silk, coming from the areas surrounding the atelier. 152.000 ...
Cotton
cc-tapis Retreat Rug by Germans Ermičs
By Germans Ermics, cc-tapis
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Hand knotted in the cc-tapis atelier in Kathmandu, Nepal. The rug is made with a cotton weave and a Himalayan wool pile, coming from the areas surrounding the atelier. 125.000 indivi...
Cotton
cc-tapis Rug Costiera Avino Collection by Cristina Celestino
By cc-tapis, Cristina Celestino
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Born in France. Designed in Milan. Produced in Nepal. cc-tapis is an Italian company which produces contemporary hand-knotted rugs which are created in Nepal by expert Tibetan artis...
Wool, Silk, Linen
Jardin De Rocaille N° 3 Rug by Clément Vuillier
Located in Geneve, CH
Jardin de Rocaille N°3 rug by Clément Vuillier Dimensions: D 240 x W 170 cm Materials: New Zealand wool and viscose. Also available in other colors, designs, and dimensions. Jardin de Rocaille is a collection of seven pieces, reinterpreted from artist Clément Vuillier’s illustration series . On one hand, “rocaille” echoing the art movement, is treated in the form of mineral extracts, stone flakes, and marble patterns. On the other hand, “Jardin” allows you to pass through large lawns with various leaves, flowers, petals, and berries, creating a fantasy garden with a scattering of rocks and a flash of lights. Manufactured with high-end wool and silk, this collection of hand-tufted rugs has a beautiful design and delicate texture, reflecting the pursuit of exquisite craftsmanship. The production technology of embossing, recessing, and carving highlights the contrast of color and texture to the utmost, reproducing a vivid garden landscape and vitalizing the space with immortal natural elements. Clément Vuillier is a resourceful man, the child of the snowy summits, the man of the black fir trees and of the wind that beats the rocky summits of the Hautes Pyrénées. We know where we come from when we come from Bagnères de Bigorre...
Wool
Jardin De Rocaille N° 1 Rug by Clément Vuillier
Located in Geneve, CH
Jardin de Rocaille N° 1 rug by Clément Vuillier Dimensions: D 240 x W 170 cm Materials: New Zealand wool and viscose. Also available in other colors, designs, and dimensions. Jardin de Rocaille is a collection of seven pieces, reinterpreted from artist Clément Vuillier’s illustration series . On one hand, “rocaille” echoing the art movement, is treated in the form of mineral extracts, stone flakes, and marble patterns. On the other hand, “Jardin” allows you to pass through large lawns with various leaves, flowers, petals, and berries, creating a fantasy garden with a scattering of rocks and a flash of lights. Manufactured with high-end wool and silk, this collection of hand-tufted rugs has a beautiful design and delicate texture, reflecting the pursuit of exquisite craftsmanship. The production technology of embossing, recessing, and carving highlights the contrast of color and texture to the utmost, reproducing a vivid garden landscape and vitalizing the space with immortal natural elements. Clément Vuillier is a resourceful man, the child of the snowy summits, the man of the black fir trees and of the wind that beats the rocky summits of the Hautes Pyrénées. We know where we come from when we come from Bagnères de Bigorre. His lungs inflated with pure air, Clément begins his journey in Paris, at the Estienne school, then goes to Strasbourg, at the School of Decorative Arts. With Idir Davaine...
Wool
Carpet design by Gianni Vigone in pure wool Italy 1980s
Located in Firenze, FI
Size 235 cm. x 170 cm. This abstract and vibrant rug design has a beige and black frame enclosing a richly colored central pattern. The central part features irregular shapes with sh...
Wool
Artistic Rug by DM - "Surréalisme" - French Wool Rug
By Boccara
Located in New York, NY
- "Surréalisme" by DM - 300 x 400 cm, 10 x 13 ft. - New Zealand Wool and Silk - Manufactured in Boccara workshop, Egypt; Finishing in France Atelier Boccara is far more than a rug-m...
Wool, Silk
VIA COMO 'Giardino Cinese' Rug 6x9 ft One of a Kind Carpet Wool Silk Extra Fine
Located in Long Island, NY
Via Como - 'Giardino Cinese' Rug - Size 6' x 9' Material: 85% Wool - 15% Silk.
Wool, Silk
Falling Forest Rug by Volver Studios
Located in Geneve, CH
Falling Forest Rug by Volver Studios Dimensions: W 200 x L 300 cm. Materials: Wool. Available in four size options: 90 x 240 cm, 140 x 200 cm, 170 x 240 cm...
Wool
