MARCANTONIO Chairs
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.
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern MARCANTONIO Chairs
Brass
2010s Italian Modern MARCANTONIO Chairs
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern MARCANTONIO Chairs
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern MARCANTONIO Chairs
Leather, Wood, Foam, Resin
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern MARCANTONIO Chairs
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern MARCANTONIO Chairs
Plastic
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern MARCANTONIO Chairs
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern MARCANTONIO Chairs
Leather, Resin, Foam, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern MARCANTONIO Chairs
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern MARCANTONIO Chairs
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern MARCANTONIO Chairs
Hardwood
2010s Italian Modern MARCANTONIO Chairs
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary European Mid-Century Modern MARCANTONIO Chairs
Bentwood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern MARCANTONIO Chairs
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern MARCANTONIO Chairs
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern MARCANTONIO Chairs
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern MARCANTONIO Chairs
Linen, Rope
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern MARCANTONIO Chairs
Ash
2010s Finnish Post-Modern MARCANTONIO Chairs
Ash
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern MARCANTONIO Chairs
Walnut
2010s Danish MARCANTONIO Chairs
Teak
21st Century and Contemporary Italian MARCANTONIO Chairs
Metal, Aluminum, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern MARCANTONIO Chairs
Ash
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage MARCANTONIO Chairs
Fabric, Rosewood
1980s Mid-Century Modern Vintage MARCANTONIO Chairs
Mahogany, Leather
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern MARCANTONIO Chairs
Faux Leather, Foam
20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency MARCANTONIO Chairs
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern MARCANTONIO Chairs
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern MARCANTONIO Chairs
Ash, Papercord
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern MARCANTONIO Chairs
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern MARCANTONIO Chairs
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern MARCANTONIO Chairs
Brass
2010s Italian Modern MARCANTONIO Chairs
Brass