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.
$736 / item
H 29.53 in W 10.24 in D 10.24 in
Bookcase / Bookshelf Opinion Ciatti Ptolomeo 75 design Bruno Rainaldi - Black
By Opinion Ciatti
Located in Varedo, MB
Brand: Opinion Ciatti Model: Ptolomeo 75 Collection: Original Ptolomeo Design by: Bruno Rainaldi Original Ptolomeo is the self-standing bookcase that needs no introduction: essentia...
Steel
$953 / item
H 37.8 in W 14.18 in D 11.03 in
Rexite Venezia – Free-Standing Bookcase design Enzo Mari - Black - 5 Shelves
By Enzo Mari, Rexite
Located in Varedo, MB
Model: Venezia – Free-Standing Bookcase Design: Enzo Mari Free-Standing Bookcase Venezia is a column-style shelving system with softened lines, featuring rounded and shaped edges t...
Steel
$11,377Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 80.71 in W 86.62 in D 23.63 in
Modern Large Accent Bookcase with Shelves in High-Gloss & Matt Black Lacquer
By João Faria, EMOTIONAL OBJECTS
Located in Vila Nova Famalicão, PT
The Bookcase ExCentric 1.0 listed here is made in matt black lacquered wood and black high-gloss lacquered steel. However, we can also produce this in customized options: Structure: Stainless steel (polished or brushed), brass (polished or brushed), or lacquered steel (in any RAL colour). Shelves: Another kind...
Metal, Steel, Cut Steel, Stainless Steel
$2,751 / item
H 86.23 in W 88.59 in D 18.12 in
Pallucco Continua Black Wall-Mounted Bookcase with Desk design Hannes Wettstein
By Pallucco, Hannes Wettstein
Located in Varedo, MB
The Continua wall-mounted bookcase with desk by Pallucco, designed by Hannes Wettstein, is a modular shelving system characterized by its continuous architectural language and refine...
Aluminum
$665 / item
H 37.8 in W 14.18 in D 11.03 in
Rexite Venezia – Free-Standing Bookcase design Enzo Mari - Black - 3 Shelves
By Rexite
Located in Varedo, MB
Venezia – Free-Standing Bookcase Design: Enzo Mari Free-Standing Bookcase Venezia is a column-style shelving system with softened lines, featuring rounded and shaped edges that repe...
Steel
Pacifico Evolution Bookcase by Lapo Ciatti
By Opinion Ciatti
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Modular open steel bookcase, available in three versions. The shelf desk is made of water-repellent, flame-retardant compact multilayer without formaldehyd...
Steel
Cross Bookcase in Ashwood Black by Carlo Contin
By Carlo Contin
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Bookcase in ashwood, supported and structured by the primary design geometry of a diagonal cross. The distinctive feature of the Cross bookcase by Carlo Contin for Meritalia is its ...
Wood
$7,616Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 61.03 in W 86.62 in D 21.66 in
Modern Accent Bookcase with Shelves in High-Gloss & Matt Black Lacquer
By EMOTIONAL OBJECTS, João Faria
Located in Vila Nova Famalicão, PT
The ExCentric 1.0 Bookcase listed here is a limited edition of matt black lacquered wood and black high-gloss lacquered steel. However, we can also produce this in customized options: Structure: Stainless steel (polished or brushed), brass (polished or brushed), or lacquered steel (in any RAL colour). Shelves: Another kind...
Metal, Steel, Cut Steel, Stainless Steel
$5,020
H 106.3 in W 56.7 in D 19.1 in
Italian modern black wood bookcase E22 by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, 1970s
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern black wood bookcase E22 by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, 1970s Wall bookcase mod. E22 in wood and metal. It features three metal uprights, seven black lacquered wooden s...
Metal
$7,545 / item
H 100.4 in W 33.08 in D 19.69 in
Chelini Ludo Modular Black Bookcase by Filippo Montaina
By Chelini
Located in Milan, IT
A silent praise of minimalism, this black metal bookcase is an original design Filippo Montaina conceived as a synthesis of functionality and eleg...
Metal
In Stock in Los Angeles, Sawaya & Moroni Crypto Chair, Sido & François Thévenin
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Scroll down and click "view all from Seller" to see more than 500 other unique products. In Stock in Los Angeles This chair is part of a group of altogether four different “Crypto” ...
Bronze
In Stock in Los Angeles, Cuore Heart Cedar Wood Paperweight Small, Made in Italy
By Riva 1920
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Cuore Heart Cedar Wood Paperweight Small Dimensions: 11 x 11 x 5cm In stock in Los Angeles Riva 1920 produced the love symbol in scented cedarwood. To be used as paperweight or ...
Cedar
In Stock in Los Angeles, Marc Jacobs Illustrated by Grace Coddington
By Phaidon
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Marc Jacobs Illustrated (Hardcover) by Grace Coddington In stock in Los Angeles A unique monograph of over 50 collections created by the fashion desi...
Paper
In Stock in Los Angeles, Grey Kong Mini Portable Charger
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Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Kong mini power bank battery charger In stock in Los Angeles Easily transportable, Kong MINI becomes a Stand hugging the mobile phone and a...
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In Stock in Los Angeles, Purple Kong Mini Portable Charger
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Phillipe Starck Floor Length Mirror
By Philippe Starck
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Phillipe Starck Floor Length Mirror made of mirrored glass featuring a beautiful detail throughout. Mande in France. In excellent, like brand new cond...
Glass, Mirror
