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 BFF Triple Seater TE01 Low Sofa in Divina MD, 683 Purple Upholstery
By Moooi, MARCEL WANDERS
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The award-winning BFF Sofa by Marcel Wanders is everyone's new best friend! A high quality, soft yet firm modular sofa system, consisting of a wide variety of modules for endless con...
Upholstery
Moooi Bart Canape Sofa in Divina 3, 666 Purple Upholstery
By Moooi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Have you ever thought of bringing a touch of grandeur to your home, without the formality of genuine antiques? Inspired by 18th-century Rococo, the Bart Sofa reinterprets such splend...
Upholstery
Moooi BFF Triple Seater TE01 Low Sofa in Divina 3, 626 Pink Upholstery
By Moooi, MARCEL WANDERS
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The award-winning BFF Sofa by Marcel Wanders is everyone's new best friend! A high quality, soft yet firm modular sofa system, consisting of a wide variety of modules for endless con...
Upholstery
Moooi BFF Double Seater DE01 Low Sofa in Divina MD, 613 Pink Upholstery
By Moooi, MARCEL WANDERS
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The award-winning BFF Sofa by Marcel Wanders is everyone's new best friend! A high quality, soft yet firm modular sofa system, consisting of a wide variety of modules for endless configurations. A modular sofa system that will befriend any interior. The BFF Sofa is available in more than 200 fabrics. Wooden frame, steel springs, foam. Additional information: Material: Steel, foam, wood, upholstery Upholstery: Divina MD...
Upholstery
Moooi Boutique 3-Seat Sofa in Tonica 2, 672 Upholstery with Pawn Legs
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 Bart Basic Sofa in Harald 3, 652 Purple Upholstery
By Moooi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Have you ever thought of bringing a touch of grandeur to your home, without the formality of genuine antiques? Inspired by 18th-century Rococo, the Bart Sofa...
Upholstery
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 Canvas 230 Three Seat Sofa in Justo, Alge
By MARCEL WANDERS, Moooi
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a Canvas 230 Sofa made with a steel frame and light green fabric. The sofa was designed by Marcel Wanders and produced by Moooi in the Netherlands. It dates to ci...
Steel
2022 Marcel Wanders SSG Sofa So Good Sectional w/ Chaise Lounge in Dodo Pavone
By MARCEL WANDERS, Moooi
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a Sofa So Good Sectional Sofa made up of the Chaise Longue Left and Right arm two seater parts. The sofa is made with a steel frame on polished aluminum feet, upho...
Steel
Form Modular Sofa by Formiing, Harald Cotton Velour, Lavender Purple, Setup 15
By Formiing
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Form Modular Sofa by Formiing, Setup 15 (1x Chaise Lounge-F1M, 1x Armrest-F1B) Fabric: Harald 632 Modular Sofa: Assemble different modules for your own composition. Available in wid...
Cotton
2000s Marcel Wanders for MOOOI Bottoni Three Seat Sofa in Grey Fabric
By Moooi, MARCEL WANDERS
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
Form Modular Sofa by Formiing, Harald Lavender Purple, L-Shaped Design, Setup 9
By Formiing
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Form Modular Sofa by Formiing, Setup 9 (1x Left Armrest Chaise Lounge-F1M, 1x Center-F1C, 1x Armrest-F1B) Fabric: Harald 632 Modular Sofa: Assemble different modules for your own co...
Wool
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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.
