Gaetano Pesce Decorative Objects
Italian, 1939-2024
Gaetano Pesce was of a generation of Italian architects who in the early 1960s rebelled against the industrial perfection of modernism by conceiving new furniture and objects that were at once expressive and eccentric in form; or you might say they were more like art than functionalist design.
Born in the picturesque coastal Italian city of La Spezia in 1939, Pesce was a precocious talent who could have forged a career as an artist but opted instead to go to Venice to study architecture because, as he has said, it was “the most complex of all the arts.” Rather than having new worlds opened to him at design school, however, Pesce found the rationalist curriculum oppressive in its insistence on standardization and prescribed materials and technologies.
Pesce wanted to explore the latest of both materials and technologies to create objects and buildings never before imagined, with what he called “personalities” that spoke to the issues of the day. He was keen to examine ways to diversify mass production so that each manufactured work could be distinct.
In 1964, Pesce met Cesare Cassina, of the forward-looking furniture company C&B Italia in Milan (now known as B&B Italia), for whom he would create many important designs, beginning with a collection of what he called “transformational furniture” — two chairs and a loveseat — made entirely out of high-density polyurethane foam. To make the pieces easy to ship and cost-efficient, he proposed that after being covered in a stretch jersey, they be put in a vacuum, then heat-sealed flat between vinyl sheets. Once the foam was removed from its packaging, the piece returned to its original shape — hence, the name Up for the series, which debuted in 1969.
In addition to these pieces, Pesce proposed for the collection something he referred to as an “anti-armchair,” which took the shape of a reclining fertility goddess, the iconic Donna.
Producing the piece's complex form turned out to be a technical challenge. Bayer, the foam’s manufacturer, deemed it impossible to accomplish. Pesce persisted and came up with a new procedure, demonstrating not only the designer’s key role in researching the nature and potential of new materials but also his vital importance in “doubting rules.” The Up chair and accompanying ottoman were born, and they were revolutionary in more ways than one.
In the early 1970s, Pesce began exploring one of his key concepts, the idea of the industrial originals. Employing a mold without air holes, and adding a blood-red dye to the polyurethane, he cast a bookcase that resembled a demolished wall, the rough edges of the shelves and posts resulting from fissures in the material made by trapped air.
Through his research into polyurethane, Pesce figured out a way to make a loveseat and armchair using only a simple wood frame and strong canvas covering as a mold. Since the fabric developed random folds during the injection process, the pieces were similar but not identical. Cassina named the suite of furnishings Sit Down and introduced it in 1975. By experimenting with felt soaked in polyurethane and resin, Pesce conceived I Feltri, another collection of armchairs introduced by Cassina in 1987.
Pesce went on to live a life that defied expectation and convention and along the way became one of the most seminal figures in art and design.
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Creator: Gaetano Pesce
Original Sculpture / Seat Mod Up7 Designed by Gaetano Pesce, B&B Italia
By Gaetano Pesce
Located in Ibiza, Spain
The large seat/sculpture mod. Up7, designed by the renowned Italian architect and designer Gaetano Pesce in 1969, represents a milestone in contemporary furniture design. Produced by B&B Italia as part of the UP series...
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Early 2000s Italian Gaetano Pesce Decorative Objects
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Plastic
Contemporary Gaetano Pesce Indian Summer L Vase Soft Resin Fuchsia Ocean Blue
By Gaetano Pesce
Located in barasso, IT
Indian Summer vase, clear light fuchsia and matt ocean blue.
Vase in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish Design collection.
Measures: L ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Gaetano Pesce Decorative Objects
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Resin
Contemporary Gaetano Pesce Spaghetti L Vase Soft Resin Orange Dark Lavender
By Gaetano Pesce
Located in barasso, IT
Spaghetti vase, clear orange, matt dark lavender.
Vase in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish Design collection.
Measures: L...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Gaetano Pesce Decorative Objects
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Resin
"Rock" resin vase designed by Gaetano PESCE for FISH Design. Italy, 2017
By Fish Design, Gaetano Pesce
Located in Torino, IT
Vaso in resina
Rock
design Gaetano PESCE
for FISH Design.
ORIGIN
Italy
PERIOD
2017
DESIGNER
Gaetano PESCE
MARK
FISH Design
MODEL
Rock
MATERIALS
Soft polychrome resin
DIMENSION...
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2010s Italian Gaetano Pesce Decorative Objects
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Resin
Meritalia Half Ball, Small / Green, Light Blue and Pink by Gaetano Pesce
By Meritalia, Gaetano Pesce
Located in Toronto, ON
Each vase by Edizioni del Pesce embodies a singular and unrepeatable identity, telling a different story through innovative shapes, intricate details and a varied chromatic range. Th...
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2010s Italian Post-Modern Gaetano Pesce Decorative Objects
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Resin
Gaetano Pesce Pompitu II Vase L Resin Green Gold
By Gaetano Pesce
Located in barasso, IT
Pompitu II vase, green and gold.
Vase in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish Design collection.
Measures: L - ø 22cm x H 36cm
Colours: green and gold.
Material: RE...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Gaetano Pesce Decorative Objects
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Resin
Design Vase "Goto", Designer Gaetano Pesce, 1995
By Gaetano Pesce
Located in Delft, NL
Design vase "Goto", Designer Gaetano Pesce 1995
Vase "Goto", sculpture-object in resin, designed by the Architect/Designer Gaetano Pesce, realized for the 'Caffè Florian' during t...
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20th Century Italian Gaetano Pesce Decorative Objects
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Plastic
Design Vase "Goto", Designer Gaetano Pesce, 1995
By Gaetano Pesce
Located in Delft, NL
Design vase "Goto", Designer Gaetano Pesce 1995
Vase "Goto", sculpture-object in resin, designed by the Architect/Designer Gaetano Pesce, realized for the 'Caffè Florian' during the temporary exhibition during the Venice Biennale of 1995.
The color is yellow, green (blue) and pink (orange)
The text on the vase is in Italian
"Brindiamo a Venezia", object-sculpture modeled with a mask depicting the head of the Lion of San MarCo...
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20th Century Italian Gaetano Pesce Decorative Objects
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Plastic
Fish Design Gaetano Pesce Big Collina Vase M Resin Yellow Lime Turquoise
By Corsi Design Factory, Gaetano Pesce
Located in barasso, IT
Big Collina Vase Extra Colour - clear yellow, matt lime, matt turquoise.
Vase in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish Design collection.
Colours: clear yellow, mat...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Other Gaetano Pesce Decorative Objects
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Resin
"Rock" resin vase designed by Gaetano PESCE for FISH Design. Italy, 2017
By Fish Design, Gaetano Pesce
Located in Torino, IT
Vaso in resina
Rock
design Gaetano PESCE
for FISH Design.
ORIGIN
Italy
PERIOD
2017
DESIGNER
Gaetano PESCE
MARK
FISH Design
MODEL
Rock
MATERIALS
Soft polychrome resin
DIMENSION...
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2010s Italian Gaetano Pesce Decorative Objects
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Resin
20th Century, Gaetano Pesce Resin Vase mod. Lava
By Gaetano Pesce
Located in Turin, Turin
Gaetano Pesce's works are generally eccentric, modern and carry a concept of "happening," which is the transformation of the object.
Experimenter of different forms and materials, hi...
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Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Gaetano Pesce Decorative Objects
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Resin
Italian Arty Vase Designed By Gaetano Pesce and Made of Colored Resin
By Gaetano Pesce
Located in Madrid, ES
Contemporary arty vase designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 and edited by Fish design. Made of colored soft resin. Unique piece. Italy
Elevate your home decor with the avant-garde bril...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Gaetano Pesce Decorative Objects
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Resin
Clear Special Extracolor Large Red Vase by Gaetano Pesce
By Gaetano Pesce, Corsi Design Factory
Located in Milan, IT
A strikingly singular addition to a personal art collection, this gorgeous vase is a veritable work of art of bold visual impact. Entirely crafted of soft resin, it boasts a magnific...
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2010s Italian Gaetano Pesce Decorative Objects
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Resin
Resin vase Prototipo Fioca by Gaetano Pesce for Fish Design, 2000s
By Fish Design, Gaetano Pesce
Located in MIlano, IT
Resin vase Prototipo Fioca by Gaetano Pesce for Fish Design, 2000s
Vase in resin model Prototipo Fioca, unique piece as it is a prototype of the vase later put into production.
The v...
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Early 2000s Italian Modern Gaetano Pesce Decorative Objects
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Resin
Bowl Tutti Frutti, by Gaetano Pesce for Fish Design, #72
By Gaetano Pesce
Located in Delft, NL
Bowl Tutti Frutti, by Gaetano Pesce for Fish Design
Large synthetic resin bowl, model Tutti Frutti, by Gaetano Pesce (1939-) for Fish design, 1990s
This bowl in the spaghetti techni...
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20th Century North American Gaetano Pesce Decorative Objects
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Resin
Contemporary Fish Design Gaetano Pesce Spaghetti L Vase Soft Resin Blue Lime
By Gaetano Pesce
Located in barasso, IT
Spaghetti special vase, clear blue and matt lime.
Vase in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish Design collection.
Measures: L - ø 22cm x H 36cm
Colours: Clear Blue...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Gaetano Pesce Decorative Objects
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Resin
Flower Vase L - Fish Design by Gaetano Pesce Pastel Orange, Clear Aqua, Ochre
By Corsi Design Factory, Gaetano Pesce
Located in barasso, IT
Flower Vase - Pastel Orange, Clear Aqua, Ochre
Vase in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce for Fish Design 1995 collection.
Measures: L - c.a ø 22 x h36cm
Colours: Pastel Orange, C...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Arts and Crafts Gaetano Pesce Decorative Objects
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Resin
Contemporary Gaetano Pesce Ogiva Basket M Clear Gold
By Gaetano Pesce, Corsi Design Factory
Located in barasso, IT
Ogiva basket - clear, gold
Basket in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish Design collection.
Dimensions: c.a ø 44cm x H 25cm
Colours: Clear, Gold
Vase in soft resi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Gaetano Pesce Decorative Objects
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Resin
Contemporary Gaetano Pesce Ogiva Basket L Resin Clear Gold
By Gaetano Pesce, Corsi Design Factory
Located in barasso, IT
Ogiva basket - clear, gold
Basket in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish Design collection.
Colours: Clear, gold
Dimensions: c.a ø 50cm x H 35cm
Material: RESIN
V...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Gaetano Pesce Decorative Objects
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Resin
Gaetano Pesce Ogiva Vase Medium Resin in Light Fuchsia Bronze
By Gaetano Pesce, Corsi Design Factory
Located in barasso, IT
Ogiva Vase - clear light fuchsia, bronze
Vase in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish Design collection.
Colours: Clear light fuchsia, bronze
Dimensions: ø 40cm x H...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Gaetano Pesce Decorative Objects
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Resin
Resin Vase Model Amazonia Designed by Gaetano Pesce Fish Collection Contemporary
By Gaetano Pesce
Located in Ibiza, Spain
Fish is a celebration of Gaetano Pesce’s boundless creativity, a master in blurring the lines between art and functionality. Inspired by the organic beauty of fishes and the movement...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Gaetano Pesce Decorative Objects
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Resin
Meritalia Candelabre / Red by Gaetano Pesce
By Meritalia, Gaetano Pesce
Located in Toronto, ON
"The flame: by definition lively, dancing. A free element, which cannot be controlled, but which can be captured to become part of special moments."
The unique candelabras by Edizio...
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2010s Italian Post-Modern Gaetano Pesce Decorative Objects
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Steel
Vase Mod. Clear Extc Designed By Gaetano Pesce, Italy
By Gaetano Pesce
Located in Madrid, ES
Contemporary vase designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 and edited by Fish design. Made of colored soft resin. Unique piece. Italy
Measurements: Diameter 22cm x H 36cm
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Gaetano Pesce Decorative Objects
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Resin
Meritalia Half Ball, Small / Orange, Blue and Red by Gaetano Pesce
By Meritalia, Gaetano Pesce
Located in Toronto, ON
Each vase by Edizioni del Pesce embodies a singular and unrepeatable identity, telling a different story through innovative shapes, intricate details and a varied chromatic range. Th...
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2010s Italian Post-Modern Gaetano Pesce Decorative Objects
Materials
Resin
Flower Vase (Large), Yellow, Bottle Green and Fuchsia by Gaetano Pesce
By Gaetano Pesce, Corsi Design Factory
Located in Toronto, ON
Large "Flower" Vase in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish Design collection.
Colour: Yellow, Bottle Green and Fuschia
*All the pieces are handmade therefore uniq...
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2010s Italian Post-Modern Gaetano Pesce Decorative Objects
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Resin
Babel
Resin Wine Bucket by Gaetano Pesce for Fish Design Italy, 1990s, Signed
By Gaetano Pesce, Fish Design
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Limited edition 1990s flexible resin wine bucket by Gaetano Pesce for Fish Design, Italy. Numbered 182/1000.
Works great as an ice bucket, wine bucket, catch-all, vase, vessel, sculpture, planter, pot or jardinière. If you use it as a planter, we suggest an interior lining to protect the piece.
ABOUT THE ARTIST:
Gaetano Pesce, born on November 8, 1939, in La Spezia, Italy, is renowned as a leading figure in contemporary Italian design and architecture. Fearlessly experimental with materials and color, Pesce has collaborated with Italy’s foremost design companies, including Artemide, Vitra, Cassina, and B&B Italia.
Pesce began his journey into design at the University of Venice, where he pursued architecture and graduated in 1965. Influenced by prominent figures such as Ernesto Nathan Rogers and Mario Bellini at the Venice College of Industrial Design, Pesce embraced a commitment to novelty and avant-garde principles. He co-founded the avant-garde architectural collective "Gruppo N," inspired by the Bauhaus aesthetic, during his formative years.
Pesce’s portfolio encompasses a wide range of designs, from iconic furniture pieces to monumental architectural projects. His creations reflect a profound contemplation of modernity, exemplified by the La Mamma chair (1969), which evokes a prehistoric fertility figure, and the Organic Building in Osaka (1993), celebrated for its innovative hanging garden motif.
Among his most celebrated furniture designs are the Up series for B&B Italia, including the Up5 armchair (La Donna) and Up6 ottoman (La Mamma), which challenge traditional notions of form and function with their bold, anthropomorphic shapes. Other notable designs include the 357 Feltri chair...
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1990s Italian Post-Modern Gaetano Pesce Decorative Objects
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Resin
$2,700 Sale Price
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Senza Fine Basket by Gaetano Pesce
By Gaetano Pesce
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Senza Fine is a square basket designed by Gaetano Pesce for Meritalia in 2010. Known for his experimental approach to form and material, Pesce created this piece with his signature p...
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2010s Italian Modern Gaetano Pesce Decorative Objects
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Plastic
Meritalia Big Surprise 2, Small / Light Blue and Green by Gaetano Pesce
By Meritalia, Gaetano Pesce
Located in Toronto, ON
Each vase by Edizioni del Pesce embodies a singular and unrepeatable identity, telling a different story through innovative shapes, intricate details and a varied chromatic range. Th...
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2010s Italian Post-Modern Gaetano Pesce Decorative Objects
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Resin
Gaetano Pesce, Amazonia L, Vase in Flexible Blue Resin, Italy, 2013
By Gaetano Pesce
Located in New York, NY
From the eclectic architect and designer Gaetano Pesce's humorously eponymous Fish Design series, Amazonia L is a cheeky blue vase on feet. To create the works in this series intens...
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1910s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gaetano Pesce Decorative Objects
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Resin
Meritalia Big Surprise 1, Small / Green and Yellow by Gaetano Pesce
By Meritalia, Gaetano Pesce
Located in Toronto, ON
Each vase by Edizioni del Pesce embodies a singular and unrepeatable identity, telling a different story through innovative shapes, intricate details and a varied chromatic range. Th...
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2010s Italian Post-Modern Gaetano Pesce Decorative Objects
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Resin
Amazonia Vase by Artist Gaetano Pesce, Fish Design, Purchased in 1990
s NYC
By Fish Design, Gaetano Pesce
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Brilliant yellow and green soft resin. The colors blend together to form a fabulous example of Gaetano Pesce Amazonia Vase. Stamped Fish Design. P...
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1990s American Gaetano Pesce Decorative Objects
Goto Vase by Pesce Gaetano for Lavazza
By Gaetano Pesce
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
Vibrant red Goto Vase designed by Gaetano Pesce for his show at he Venetian Caffe Florian in 1995 during the Venice Biennale.
The vase is shaped like the head of the San Marco Lion ...
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1990s Italian Gaetano Pesce Decorative Objects
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Resin
Medusa Vase by Gaetano Pesce in Clear Yellow
Dark Ruby
By Gaetano Pesce
Located in New York, NY
Medusa Vase in Clear Yellow & Amber; Dark Ruby designed by Gaetano Pesce.
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Late 20th Century Italian Gaetano Pesce Decorative Objects
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Resin
Meritalia Candelabre / Black by Gaetano Pesce
By Meritalia, Fish Design, Gaetano Pesce
Located in Toronto, ON
The flame: by definition lively, dancing. A free element, which cannot be controlled, but which can be captured to become part of special moments."
The unique candelabras by Edizion...
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2010s Italian Post-Modern Gaetano Pesce Decorative Objects
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Steel
Meritalia SENZAFINE Round Basket, Medium / Black by Gaetano Pesce
By Gaetano Pesce, Meritalia
Located in Toronto, ON
Tangled polyurethane is used in Edizioni del Pesce to create a series of vases with various shapes: Senzafine by Gaetano Pesce. This intrinsic variety infuses each piece with its own...
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2010s Italian Post-Modern Gaetano Pesce Decorative Objects
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Plastic
Meritalia Candelabre / Yellow by Gaetano Pesce
By Fish Design, Meritalia, Gaetano Pesce
Located in Toronto, ON
"The flame: by definition lively, dancing. A free element, which cannot be controlled, but which can be captured to become part of special moments."
The unique candelabras by Edizio...
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2010s Italian Post-Modern Gaetano Pesce Decorative Objects
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Steel
Gaetano Pesce vase from the goto series 1995 Venice Bienale
By Gaetano Pesce
Located in Vigevano, PV
Vase "Goto" designed and created by Gaetano Pesce for the "Temporary" exhibition of Caffè Florian, on the occasion of the Venice Biennale in 1995.
The vase has the shape of the head...
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1990s Italian Post-Modern Gaetano Pesce Decorative Objects
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Plastic
Meritalia Big Surprise 1, Small / Red and Orange by Gaetano Pesce
By Meritalia, Gaetano Pesce
Located in Toronto, ON
Each vase by Edizioni del Pesce embodies a singular and unrepeatable identity, telling a different story through innovative shapes, intricate details and a varied chromatic range. Th...
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2010s Italian Post-Modern Gaetano Pesce Decorative Objects
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Resin
Monumental Gaetano Pesce Vase, 26"H
By Gaetano Pesce
Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL
Artist/Designer; Manufacturer: Gaetano Pesce (Italian, 1939-2024)
Marking(s); notes: signed, marking(s)
Materials: sculpted resin
Dimensions (H, W, D): 26"h, 16.5"dia
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Post-Modern Gaetano Pesce Decorative Objects
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Resin
Medusa Vase (Large), Matte White by Gaetano Pesce
By Gaetano Pesce, Corsi Design Factory
Located in Toronto, CA
Matte White 'Medusa' Vase in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish Design collection.
*All the pieces are handmade and therefore unique. Variations in the dimensions...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Post-Modern Gaetano Pesce Decorative Objects
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Resin
Gaetano Pesce Tutti Frutti I Special M Resin Basket Ochre Fuchsia
By Gaetano Pesce, Corsi Design Factory
Located in barasso, IT
Tutti frutti I special basket - ochre, fuchsia
Basket in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish Design collection.
Colours: ochre, fuchsia
Dimensions: ø 30cm x H 20cm...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Gaetano Pesce Decorative Objects
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Resin
Gaetano Pesce BIG SURPRISE II Centerpiece / Vessel
By Gaetano Pesce
Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL
Artist/Designer; Manufacturer: Gaetano Pesce (Italian, 1939-2024); Meritalia (Italy)
Marking(s); notes: signed, Meritalia impressed mark
Materials: sculpted resin, ribbon
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Late 20th Century Italian Gaetano Pesce Decorative Objects
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Resin, Ribbon
$2,450 Sale Price
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Pompitu II Vase (Large), Clear Red and Matte Red by Gaetano Pesce
By Gaetano Pesce, Corsi Design Factory
Located in Toronto, CA
Vase in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish Design collection.
*All the pieces are handmade and therefore unique. Variations in the dimensions, hues and colours’ d...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Post-Modern Gaetano Pesce Decorative Objects
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Resin
Gaetano Pesce Goto vase Domus Caffe Florian 1995
By Gaetano Pesce
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
This charming vase designed by Gaetano Pesce and made by Caffe Florian in 1995 was created to mark the G. Pesce show at the Caffe Florian during the Venice Biennale in 1995. The vase is shaped like the head of the Lion of San Marco, and it has the Italian text "Toast to Venice" molded onto it. On the bottom, you'll find the words "Florian Temporanea." Each Goto vase...
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1990s Italian Post-Modern Gaetano Pesce Decorative Objects
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Rubber
Indian Summer Vase (Large), Clear Orange and Pastel Pink by Gaetano Pesce
By Gaetano Pesce, Corsi Design Factory
Located in Toronto, CA
"Indian Summer" Vase in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish Design collection. Handmade in Italy by Corsi Design.
*Due to the handmade nature of the piece, variati...
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2010s Italian Post-Modern Gaetano Pesce Decorative Objects
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Resin
Amazonia Vase (Large), Matte Navy, Red and Yellow by Gaetano Pesce
By Gaetano Pesce
Located in Toronto, ON
Large "Amazonia" Vase in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish Design collection.
Matte Navy, Red and Yellow.
*All the pieces are hand-made and therefore unique. Va...
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2010s Italian Gaetano Pesce Decorative Objects
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Resin
Vase Mod. Amazonia Designed By Gaetano Pesce, Italy
By Gaetano Pesce
Located in Madrid, ES
Contemporary vase designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 and edited by Fish design. Made of colored soft resin. Unique piece. Italy
Measurements: Diameter 22cm x H 36cm
Bibliography
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Gaetano Pesce Decorative Objects
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Resin
Extra Large Indian Summer Vase, Clear Pink and Matte Lime by Gaetano Pesce
By Gaetano Pesce, Corsi Design Factory
Located in Toronto, ON
Extra Large "Indian Summer" Vase in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish Design collection.
Colour: Clear Pink and Matte Lime
*All the pieces are hand-made and the...
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2010s Italian Post-Modern Gaetano Pesce Decorative Objects
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Resin
Large Resin Bowl by Gaetano Pesce for Fish Design, 2012
By Fish Design, Gaetano Pesce
Located in Brescia, Brescia
This stunning large bowl, designed by Gaetano Pesce for Fish Design in 2012, is a vibrant example of contemporary Italian design. Crafted from high-quality resin, the bowl features an eye-catching blend of white and yellow, embodying Pesce's signature style that merges art and functionality. Renowned for his innovative use of materials and bold color choices, Pesce creates pieces that challenge traditional design boundaries. This bowl is no exception, serving as both a practical object and a striking piece of art. It is in very good condition, with minimal to signs of use, retaining its vibrant colors and smooth finish. Gaetano Pesce's work is celebrated for its playful yet sophisticated approach, often pushing the limits of design and materiality. This large resin bowl...
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2010s Italian Modern Gaetano Pesce Decorative Objects
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Resin
Senzafine Square Medium bowl by designed Gaetano Pesce for Meritalia, Italy 2000
By Gaetano Pesce, Meritalia
Located in Milano, IT
Senzafine Square Medium bowl, designed by Gaetano Pesce for Meritalia, Italy, 2000.
Immerse yourself in the groundbreaking world of Gaetano Pesce with the exquisite "Senzafine" bowl...
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Early 2000s Italian Post-Modern Gaetano Pesce Decorative Objects
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Plastic
Modern Vase Resin Vase - Fish Design by Gaetano Pesce -Pastel Yellow Blue
By Corsi Design Factory, Gaetano Pesce
Located in barasso, IT
Moss Vase - Matt Pastel Yellow, Blue
Vase in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce for Fish Design 1995 collection.
Measures: L - ø 26cm x H 38cm
Colours: ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Arts and Crafts Gaetano Pesce Decorative Objects
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Resin
Vase Mod. Amazonia Designed By Gaetano Pesce, Italy
By Gaetano Pesce
Located in Madrid, ES
Contemporary vase designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 and edited by Fish design. Made of colored soft resin. Unique piece. Italy
Measurements: Diameter 22cm x H 36cm
Bibliography
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Gaetano Pesce Decorative Objects
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Gaetano Pesce Pompitu II Vase L Resin Blue Brown Bronze
By Gaetano Pesce
Located in barasso, IT
Pompitu II vase, clear blue, brown and matt bronze
Vase in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish Design collection.
Measures: L - ø 22cm x H 36cm
Colours: Clear blue...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Gaetano Pesce Decorative Objects
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Resin
Gaetano Pesce Tutti Frutti I Special L Resin Basket Ochre Fuchsia
By Corsi Design Factory, Gaetano Pesce
Located in barasso, IT
Tutti frutti I special basket - ochre, fuchsia
Basket in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish Design collection.
Colours: ochre, fuchsia
Dimensions: ø 40cm x H 24cm...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Gaetano Pesce Decorative Objects
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Resin
Meritalia Tall Vase / Blue and Red by Gaetano Pesce
By Gaetano Pesce, Meritalia
Located in Toronto, ON
Each vase by Edizioni del Pesce embodies a singular and unrepeatable identity, telling a different story through innovative shapes, intricate details and a varied chromatic range. Th...
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2010s Italian Post-Modern Gaetano Pesce Decorative Objects
Materials
Resin
Fish Design Gaetano Pesce Big Collina Vase L Resin Yellow Lime Turquoise
By Gaetano Pesce, Corsi Design Factory
Located in barasso, IT
Big Collina Vase Extra Colour - clear yellow, matt lime, matt turquoise.
Vase in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish Design collection.
Colours: clear yellow, mat...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Gaetano Pesce Decorative Objects
Materials
Resin
Gaetano Pesce Medusa Vase L Resin Blue
By Gaetano Pesce
Located in barasso, IT
Medusa vase, clear blue
Vase in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish Design collection.
Measures: L Ø 22cm x H 36cm
Colours: Clear blue.
Material: RESIN
Vase in sof...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Gaetano Pesce Decorative Objects
Materials
Resin
$813 / item
"Tutti Frutti" Gaetano Pesce Fish Design Green Resin Bowl
By Fish Design, Gaetano Pesce
Located in Brescia, IT
Tutti Frutti basket
Green soft resin
designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish Design collection.
With original box
Excellent condiction.
Category
Early 2000s Italian Post-Modern Gaetano Pesce Decorative Objects
Materials
Resin
Gaetano Pesce Tutti Frutti II Basket XXL Resin Fluo Yellow
By Gaetano Pesce, Corsi Design Factory
Located in barasso, IT
Tutti frutti II basket - matt fluo yellow
Basket in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish Design collection.
Colours: Matt fluo yellow
Dimensions: ø 60-70cm x H 32cm...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Gaetano Pesce Decorative Objects
Materials
Resin
Gaetano Pesce FARE/ROUND Vase / Vessel
By Meritalia, Gaetano Pesce
Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL
Artist/Designer; Manufacturer: Gaetano Pesce (Italian, 1939-2024); Meritalia (Italy)
Marking(s); notes: signed, Meritalia impressed mark
Materials: sculpted resin, fabric ribbon
Dime...
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20th Century Italian Gaetano Pesce Decorative Objects
Materials
Resin, Ribbon
$2,450 Sale Price
30% Off
Gaetano Pesce decorative objects for sale on 1stDibs.
Gaetano Pesce decorative objects are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of resin and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Gaetano Pesce decorative objects, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 18 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 183 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original decorative objects by Gaetano Pesce were created in the modern style in italy during the 21st century and contemporary. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider decorative objects by Carlo Moretti, Driade, and Fulvio Bianconi. Prices for Gaetano Pesce decorative objects can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $200 and can go as high as $10,430, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $745.
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Questions About Gaetano Pesce Decorative Objects
- Why is Gaetano Pesce famous?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertJanuary 27, 2025Gaetano Pesce is famous because he was of a generation of Italian architects who, in the early 1960s, rebelled against the industrial perfection of modernism by conceiving new furniture and objects that were at once expressive and eccentric in form. Pesce wanted to explore the latest in materials and technologies to create objects and buildings never before imagined, with what he called “personalities” that spoke to the issues of the day. He was keen to examine ways to diversify mass production so that each manufactured work could be distinct. Through his research into polyurethane, Pesce figured out a way to make a loveseat and armchair using only a simple wood frame and strong canvas covering as a mold. Since the fabric developed random folds during the injection process, the pieces were similar but not identical. Cassina named the suite of furnishings Sit Down and introduced it in 1975. By experimenting with felt soaked in polyurethane and resin, Pesce conceived I Feltri, another collection of armchairs introduced by Cassina in 1987. On 1stDibs, explore a diverse assortment of Gaetano Pesce furniture.
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