The creative force behind some of the most inventive furniture and interiors of the past 30 years, the Amsterdam-based Marcel Wanders continues to take his work in new directions.
Wanders, who launched his design career in 1994 as cofounder, with Renny Ramakers and Gijs Bakker, of Droog, has since built an international brand of his own, Marcel Wanders, embodying his sense that design should be playful, romantic, verging on surreal and — when there’s a choice between the two — over- rather than understated. Moooi, a furniture brand he cofounded with Revised’s Casper Vissers, was established in 2001.
Wanders's style might best be defined as contemporary Rococo. Individual pieces that have reached design icon status include his Knotted chair (1995–96), an international breakthrough for Wanders that he made of aramid-fiber cord for Cappellini; his Skygarden pendant lamp for FLOS (2007); his monumental Calvin floor lamp (also 2007). Then there’s the Happy Hour chandelier (2005), created by Wanders with choreographer Nanine Linning, which is part a design object, part a performance in which a “dancing angel” hangs from the center of the fixture, serving little spoons of chocolate mousse and champagne flutes to the people below.
Wanders’s studio collaborations include creating bespoke hides with leather artisans from Bill Amberg Studio and designing crystal game boards for Maison Baccarat, in addition to the handcrafted Nightbloom lamps for Lladró. Wanders is also known for designing what might be called experiential spaces — interiors imbued with his design ethos, as in the eclectic and theatrical Mondrian South Beach hotel, in Miami (2008), and the Andaz Amsterdam Prinsengracht hotel (2012).
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$6,188
H 13 in W 13 in D 12.21 in
Royal Delft Tulip Vase Tulpiere Blue White Earthenware spout vase Dragon Handle
By Delft, AK Dutch Delftware, Royal Delft
Located in Wommelgem, VAN
Iconic Royal Delft Tulip vase ‘spouted vase’ or Tulipiere. Style: Baroque, Antique Design: Royal Delft Colors: Blue and White Origin: The Netherlands,...
Ceramic, Earthenware, Delft
$1,200
H 14.57 in Dm 7.49 in
Oluf Jensen for Royal Copenhagen, Large Unique Porcelain Vase with Slim Neck
Located in København, Copenhagen
Oluf Jensen for Royal Copenhagen. Large unique porcelain vase with slim neck. Hand painted with flowers, 1921. Signed and dated: October 10th, 1921. Measures: 37.5 x 19 cm In very...
Porcelain
$2,113
H 11.42 in W 11.82 in D 11.82 in
Ercole Barovier for Barovier & Toso, Murano Blue “Rostrato” Vase, Italy, 1960s
By Barovier&Toso, Ercole Barovier
Located in BARCELONA, ES
This rare Murano “Rostrato” vase, designed by Ercole Barovier for Barovier & Toso circa 1960, exemplifies one of the most iconic glassmaking techniques of the 20th century. Craft...
Murano Glass
Blue Seguso Vase in Murano Glass, Italy, 1960
By Seguso
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Vase in blue and transparent Italian art glass Sommerso blown by hand. Attributed to seguso, murano Italy, and 1960s. This colorful vase has a beautiful design with drawn details and...
Crystal
$766 / item
H 7.29 in Dm 11.62 in
Murano Glass Macchia su Macchia Blue & Ivory Olla Vase by Stories of Italy
By Stories Of Italy
Located in Milano, IT
Discover the iconic "Macchia Su Macchia" collection by Stories of Italy, shaping contemporary Italian glass with its glossy speckled beauty. The combination of blue and white creates...
Murano Glass
$1,001
H 17.52 in W 12.6 in D 10.63 in
Italian mid-century modern Vase in white and blue ceramic, 1900-1950s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern Vase in white and blue ceramic, 1900-1950s Vase with lid entirely in white ceramic with blue designs. The subjects portrayed are of bucolic inspiration wit...
Ceramic
$1,376 / item
H 14.57 in Dm 7.49 in
Contemporary Tryst Ceramic Vase with Hand-Painted Motif in Blue and White
By Amy Hughes
Located in London, GB
Tryst – 1882 Ltd. with Amy J Hughes. Industry meets the studio maker head-on in this collaborative project between ceramicist Amy Jayne Hughes, the V&A and 1882 Ltd. Aiming to restore the humble vase to its former status as the Ultimate Accessory, the collection elevates the functional object to a design motif and a symbol of the ancient world… Amy Jayne Hughes was the V&A Ceramics Resident from April – September 2015. Gleaning inspiration from the museum’s comprehensive collections, she married elements of her own practice with traditional hand-decorating techniques and the skills and expertise of Stoke-on-Trent’s finest industry. Her mid-18th century-style porcelain vase is more appealing for today’s consumer. The decoration, taken from sprig moulds carefully cast from museum objects, pays homage to the originals whilst finding a new place in contemporary culture. Designed in London, produced in Stoke, each slip-cast fine bone china vase...
Ceramic
Art Nouveau vase in blue - white stoneware by August Fuchs (Amsterdam)
Located in Oostende, BE
Art Nouveau vase in blue - white stoneware by August Fuchs (Amsterdam)
Stoneware
$259 / set
H 15.75 in Dm 5.91 in
Dutch Delfts Blue colored Tulip vase set Designed by van Loes van Delft
Located in Delft, NL
Delfts Blue colored Tulip vase set Designed by van Loes van Delft These vases by Heinen Delfts Blauw, was designed by artist Loes van Delft. Loes van Delft'...
Ceramic
Petite Mid-Century Dutch Delft Faience Floral Vase
By Royal Delft
Located in Pearland, TX
A lovely miniature Dutch Delft faience knobble vase by Royal Delft, dated 1964. Signed on reverse. This charming petite vase is hand painted with floral decorations in the traditiona...
Delft
It may not be filled with helium, but it’s almost as light.
The creative force behind some of the most inventive furniture and interiors of the past 30 years, the Amsterdam-based talent continues to take his work in new directions.
