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).
Find a collection of authentic Marcel Wanders sofas, chairs, tables and other furniture on 1stDibs.
Moooi Monster Diamond Chair with Arms in Divina Melange 3, 180 Black Upholstery
By MARCEL WANDERS, Moooi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A soft, puffy and stylish chair as symbol of the eternal battle between opposite forces that take place in life and can be easily recognized inside ourselves, if we have the courage ...
Upholstery
Moooi Monster Naked Chair in Solis, Dawn Dark Grey Upholstery
By Moooi, MARCEL WANDERS
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A soft, puffy and stylish chair as symbol of the eternal battle between opposite forces that take place in life and can be easily recognized inside ourselves, if we have the courage ...
Upholstery
Moooi Monster Diamond Chair in Denim Indigo Upholstery
By Moooi, MARCEL WANDERS
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A soft, puffy and stylish chair as symbol of the eternal battle between opposite forces that take place in life and can be easily recognized inside ourselves, if we have the courage ...
Upholstery
Moooi Monster Diamond Chair in Denim Light Wash Blue Upholstery
By MARCEL WANDERS, Moooi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A soft, puffy and stylish chair as symbol of the eternal battle between opposite forces that take place in life and can be easily recognized inside ourselves, if we have the courage to open our eyes. Scary? Not at all! You forget all about the monster once you sit down and enjoy the chair’s comfort and softness. The signature version, the fearless leader of our Monster family, comes upholstered in Moooi Original Black Synthetic Leather with an embroidered face. Steel frame, foam. Additional information: Material: Steel, foam, upholstery Upholstery: Denim Light...
Upholstery
Moooi Monster Diamond Chair with Arms in Denim Midnight Black Upholstery
By Moooi, MARCEL WANDERS
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A soft, puffy and stylish chair as symbol of the eternal battle between opposite forces that take place in life and can be easily recognized inside ourselves, if we have the courage ...
Upholstery
Moooi Monster Diamond Chair with Arms in Denim Light Wash Blue Upholstery
By MARCEL WANDERS, Moooi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A soft, puffy and stylish chair as symbol of the eternal battle between opposite forces that take place in life and can be easily recognized inside ourselves, if we have the courage to open our eyes. Scary? Not at all! You forget all about the monster once you sit down and enjoy the chair’s comfort and softness. The signature version, the fearless leader of our Monster family, comes upholstered in Moooi Original Black Synthetic Leather with an embroidered face. Steel frame, foam. Additional information: Material: Steel, foam, upholstery Upholstery: Denim Light...
Upholstery
2022 Marcel Wanders for Moooi Monster Dining Chair Diamond with Arms
By MARCEL WANDERS, Moooi
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a Monster Dining Arm Chair made with a steel frame and multi-red, diamond quilted fabric. The chair was designed by Marcel Wanders and produced by Moooi in the Ne...
Steel
2022 Marcel Wanders for MOOOI Monster Chair in Naked Steelcut Trio 3, 645
By MARCEL WANDERS, Moooi
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a Monster Dining Chair made with a steel frame and multi-brown fabric (Naked Steelcut Trio 3, 645 by Kvadrat). The chair was designed by Marcel Wanders and produce...
Steel
2022 Moooi Works + Bart Schilder for Moooi Bart Lounge Armchair in Grey Fabric
By Bart Schilder, Moooi
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a Bart Armchair made with a wood frame and grey twill fabric. The chair was designed by Moooi Works and Bart Schilder. It was produced by Moooi in the Netherlands...
Foam, Wood, Fabric
2022 Marcel Wanders for Moooi Monster Chair w/ Embroidery and Arms 5x Available
By MARCEL WANDERS, Moooi
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a single Monster Dining Chair (five are available, though they are priced individually), made with a steel frame and embroidered beige fabric. The fabric appears t...
Steel
2022 Marcel Wanders for Moooi Cocktail Armless Lounge Chair in Grey Boucle
By MARCEL WANDERS, Moooi
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a Cocktail Chair made with a steel frame, solid wood legs, and a multi-grey color tone boucle fabric. The chair was designed by Marcel Wanders and produced by Mooo...
Steel
2022 Marcel Wanders for MOOOI Love Dining Chair in COM Fabric
By MARCEL WANDERS, Moooi
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a Love Dining Chair made with black stained legs and light grey fabric. The chair was designed by Marcel Wanders and produced by Moooi in the Netherlands. It date...
Steel
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.
