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 Nut Lounge Chair in Oray Ray, Chestnut Upholstery with Oak Black Frame
By MARCEL WANDERS, Moooi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
It’s the perfect companion while dining, cozily reading a good book or relaxing in front of the TV. Its cushions enclose you in the comfortable embrace of Marcel Wander’s signature t...
Upholstery
Moooi Nut Lounge Chair in Hairy Upholstery with Oak Stained Grey Frame
By Moooi, MARCEL WANDERS
Located in Brooklyn, NY
It’s the perfect companion while dining, cozily reading a good book or relaxing in front of the TV. Its cushions enclose you in the comfortable embrace of Marcel Wander’s signature t...
Upholstery
Moooi Zio Lounge Chair in Solis, Dawn Upholstery with Oak Stained Grey Frame
By MARCEL WANDERS, Moooi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Lean back, close your eyes, relax your arms on the smooth armrests and grant yourself the time to drift your imagination away, beyond your surroundings, into the street, beyond the s...
Upholstery
Moooi Shift Lounge Chair in Blue Grey Upholstery & Steel Frame by Jonas Forsman
By Jonas Forsman, Moooi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
When folded, the chair is flat to facilitate shipping and storing, yet once unfolded it acquires a rounded, three-dimensional shape thanks to its comfy outfit, with a soft knitted backrest and padded seat. The Shift Launch Chair fits & shifts comfortably in any space, from a small metropolitan apartment to a villa. Additional information: Material: Steel, foamed seat, polyester knitted covers...
Upholstery
Moooi Monster Naked Chair in Justo, Flod Navy Blue 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 Nut Lounge Chair in Oray Ronan Cream Upholstery with Oak Natural Oil Frame
By MARCEL WANDERS, Moooi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
It’s the perfect companion while dining, cozily reading a good book or relaxing in front of the TV. Its cushions enclose you in the comfortable embrace of Marcel Wander’s signature t...
Upholstery
2022 Marcel Wanders for Moooi Nut Lounge Chair Divina Melange White Wash Oak
By MARCEL WANDERS, Moooi
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a Nut Lounge Chair made with a wood frame, solid oak legs, and a blue wool fabric. The chair was designed by Marcel Wanders and produced by Moooi in the Netherlan...
Oak, Plywood, Fabric
2022 Jonas Forsman for Moooi 3D-Knitted Shift Lounge Chair in Blue Grey
By Jonas Forsman, Moooi
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a Shift Lounge Chair made with a steel frame and upholstered with blue and grey fabrics. The stool was designed by Jonas Forsman and produced by Moooi in the Neth...
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
Zanotta Nena Armchair in Blue Fabric Upholstery with Matt Black Frame
By Zanotta, Lanzavecchia + Wai
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Zanotta Nena Armchair in Blue Fabric Upholstery with Matt Black Frame by Lanzavecchia + Wai Steel frame varnished graphite or matt black. Seat and cushion upholstered with polyure...
Upholstery
2022 Marcel Wanders for Moooi Nut Dining COM Fabric, Black
By MARCEL WANDERS, Moooi
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a Nut Dining Chair made with a black oak frame and COM (custom supplied) black fabric. The chair was designed by Marcel Wanders and produced by Moooi in the Nethe...
Fabric, Plywood, Wood
Ola Armchair in Vip Blue Upholstery & Black Nickel Legs by Saba
By Saba Italia
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Ola originates from a simple idea but at the same time represents a complex concept – a welcoming arm chair created utilising four individual curved sheets. Each sheet converges towa...
Upholstery
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.
