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 Bart Footstool in Ultra White 41594 Upholstery
By Moooi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The indispensable items in a sitting room: poufs and footstools. The Bart Pouf and Footstool bring a cosy comfort in your home, combined with the Bart Sofa or Armchair, or as stand-a...
Upholstery
Moooi Sofa So Good Footstool in Solis Paper Upholstery & Polished Aluminum Feet
By MARCEL WANDERS, Moooi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The sofa so good Demi table is part of the modular sofa so good. It can act as a real centrepiece, or blend into your own Sofa So Good configuration. Versatile and sophisticated, it ...
Upholstery
Moooi Bart Footstool in Divina Melange 3, 147 Grey Upholstery
By Moooi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The indispensable items in a sitting room: poufs and footstools. The Bart Pouf and Footstool bring a cosy comfort in your home, combined with the Bart Sofa or Armchair, or as stand-alone pieces. Inspired by 18th-century Rococo, the Bart Pouf and Footstool bring 21st-century comfort with their friendly and rounded charm. Wooden frame covered in foam and dacron, foam seat. Additional information: Material: Foam, wood, dacron, upholstery Upholstery: Divina melange...
Upholstery
Moooi Boutique Footstool in Hallingdal 65, 143 Brown Upholstery & Steel Base
By MARCEL WANDERS, Moooi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Conceived, developed and designed by Marcel Wanders for Moooi, the Boutique sofa is timeless. The Boutique sofa contours, dimensions and sheer comfort makes it highly sitter-friendly...
Upholstery
Moooi Boutique 2-Seat Sofa in Divina 3, 836 Upholstery with Pawn Legs
By Moooi, MARCEL WANDERS
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Conceived, developed and designed by Marcel Wanders for Moooi, the Boutique sofa is timeless. The Boutique sofa contours, dimensions and sheer comfort makes it highly sitter-friendly...
Upholstery
Moooi Boutique 2-Seat Sofa in Spectrum Mineral 30160 Upholstery with Pawn Legs
By Moooi, MARCEL WANDERS
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Conceived, developed and designed by Marcel Wanders for Moooi, the Boutique sofa is timeless. The Boutique sofa contours, dimensions and sheer comfort makes it highly sitter-friendly...
Upholstery
2022 Marcel Wanders for Moooi Sofa So Good SSG Footstool Solis Paper
By MARCEL WANDERS, Moooi
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale are two Sofa So Good Footstools, priced individually. Each was made with a steel frame, tan wool fabric, and wood feet. The footstool was designed by Marcel Wanders a...
Steel
2022 Marcel Wanders Sofa So Good SSG Single Seat Lounge Chair SE01 Solis, Paper
By MARCEL WANDERS, Moooi
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a Sofa So Good Single Seat Lounge Chair made with a steel frame and tan wool fabric (Solis, paper fabric by Moooi). The chair was designed by Marcel Wanders and pr...
Steel, Aluminum
2022 Marcel Wanders 3Seat Sofa Zliq 270 Element Island Twill Melange, Lagoon Toe
By MARCEL WANDERS, Moooi
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a Zliq 270 three seat sofa made with a steel frame and light green/blue fabric. The sofa was designed by Marcel Wanders and produced by Moooi in the Netherlands. ...
Steel
2022 Marcel Wanders for Moooi Sofa So Good SSG Ottoman / Footstool Midnight
By MARCEL WANDERS, Moooi
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a Sofa So Good Footstool made with a steel frame, black cotton denim (midnight) fabric, and wood feet. The footstool was designed by Marcel Wanders and produced by...
Steel
2000s Marcel Wanders for MOOOI Bottoni Three Seat Sofa in Grey Fabric
By MARCEL WANDERS, Moooi
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Bottono Sofa, originally designed by Marcel Wanders for MOOOI in 2004. This particular example was produced in the 2000s. The sofa is comprised of a wooden frame with steel...
Steel
2022 Marcel Wanders for Moooi Zio Lounge Chair with Oak Frame CMHR Foam
By MARCEL WANDERS, Moooi
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a Zio Lounge Chair made with a dark brown oak frame and brown Spectrum leather. The chair was designed by Marcel Wanders and produced by Moooi in the Netherlands....
Leather, Wood, Foam
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.
