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.
$10,123 / item
H 88.98 in W 94.49 in D 13.78 in
NOBRE Contemporary Bookcase in White Lacquered Finish, Modern Bookshelves
Located in Frazão, Porto
Elevate your interior with the NOBRE Bookcase by Casa Magna – a refined shelving unit that blends architectural balance with timeless elegance. Designed to bring sophistication to an...
Wood, Lacquer
$739 / item
H 29.53 in W 10.24 in D 10.24 in
Bookcase / Bookshelf Opinion Ciatti Ptolomeo 75 design Bruno Rainaldi - White
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 - White - 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
$1,233 / item
H 35.44 in W 22.84 in D 14.18 in
21st Century Modern Steel White Bookshelves Wave Made in Italy
By Favaretto & Partners
Located in Sant'Elena, IT
The Wave series is the result of a gesture, a natural movement that gives birth to sinuous and minimal forms without neglecting the functionality of the object. It consists of wall s...
Steel
$667 / item
H 37.8 in W 14.18 in D 11.03 in
Rexite Venezia – Free-Standing Bookcase design Enzo Mari - White - 3 Shelves
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
$1,907 / item
H 75.6 in W 19.69 in D 11.82 in
Bookshelf / Bookcase Opinion Ciatti Ptolomeo x2 Design Bruno Rainaldi - White
By Bruno Rainaldi, Opinion Ciatti
Located in Varedo, MB
Brand: Opinion Ciatti Model: Ptolomeo x2 Design by: Bruno Rainaldi Ptolomeo grows, evolves, and multiplies-"it starts a family," as Bruno Rainaldi loved to say. Ptolomeo x2 is born ...
Steel
$2,558 / item
H 47.25 in W 9.06 in D 11.42 in
Spacco 120 Vertical Bookcase in Bianco Carrara Marble by Bufalini Marmi
Located in Geneve, CH
Spacco 120 Vertical Bookcase in Bianco Carrara Marble by Bufalini Marmi Dimensions: D 29 x W 23 x H 120 cm. Materials: Carrara marble. Available in five different size options and ...
Marble
White Surfer Bookcase, Bookshelves, Design object
By kontra
Located in İstanbul, İstanbul
"Add a Touch of Contemporary Artistry to Your Space with the White Surfer Bookcase Bookshelves Design Object Elevate your interior decor with the White...
Oak
$1,969 / item
H 35.44 in W 9.06 in D 11.42 in
Spacco 90 Vertical Bookcase in Bianco Carrara Marble by Bufalini Marmi
Located in Geneve, CH
Spacco 90 Vertical Bookcase in Bianco Carrara Marble by Bufalini Marmi Dimensions: D 29 x W 23 x H 90 cm. Materials: Carrara marble. Available in five different size options and tw...
Marble
Cross Bookcase in Ashwood White 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
In stock in Los Angeles, Gold / White Vase, by Stefania Boemi, Made in Italy
By Stefania Boemi
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Scroll down and click "view all from Seller" to see more than 400 other unique products. (2) In Stock in Los Angeles A poetic ode to traditional craftsmanship and modern sensibility...
Gold Leaf
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, 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, Grey Kong Mini Portable Charger
By Stefano Giovannoni
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...
Plastic
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
In Stock in Los Angeles, Purple Kong Mini Portable Charger
By Stefano Giovannoni
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 an external battery for fast charging mo...
Plastic
