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 Dining Chair in Grey Stained Oak & Spectrum Red Brown 30172 Upholstery
By MARCEL WANDERS, Moooi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Sitting in the warm embrace of the Nut dining chair by will make you feel protected and as precious as the most beautiful pearl in the sea. The exquisite flavour of its design and th...
Oak
Moooi Monster Diamond Chair with Arms 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 Cocktail Chair in Oray Ray, Flamboyant Upholstery & Cinnamon Stained Legs
By Moooi, MARCEL WANDERS
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mix the lightness of your favourite cocktail with the weight of Dutch historical heritage, while comfortably lounging in Marcel Wanders’ Cocktail chair. Its straightforward design is...
Upholstery
Moooi Monster Diamond Low Bar Stool in Orginal Black by Marcel Wanders Studio
By Moooi, MARCEL WANDERS
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A soft, puffy and stylish barstool 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 coura...
Steel
Magis Cyborg Lady Chair with Arms by Marcel Wanders, Ochre Kvadrat Remix 433
By MARCEL WANDERS, Magis
Located in Alcamo, IT
Brand: Magis Design: Marcel Wanders Model: Cyborg Lady Cyborg Lady is a chair with arms designed by Marcel Wanders for Magis, part of the Cyborg collection that explores the relatio...
Fabric, Plastic
Magis Cyborg Lady Chair with Arms by Marcel Wanders, Green Kvadrat Remix 933
By MARCEL WANDERS, Magis
Located in Alcamo, IT
Brand: Magis Design: Marcel Wanders Model: Cyborg Lady Cyborg Lady is a chair with arms designed by Marcel Wanders for Magis, part of the Cyborg collection that explores the relatio...
Fabric, Plastic
Magis Cyborg Lady Chair with Arms by Marcel Wanders, Pink Kvadrat Remix 612
By MARCEL WANDERS, Magis
Located in Alcamo, IT
Brand: Magis Design: Marcel Wanders Model: Cyborg Lady Cyborg Lady is a chair with arms designed by Marcel Wanders for Magis, part of the Cyborg collection that explores the relatio...
Fabric, Plastic
Magis Cyborg Lady Chair with Arms by Marcel Wanders, Grey Kvadrat Remix 143
By Magis, MARCEL WANDERS
Located in Alcamo, IT
Brand: Magis Design: Marcel Wanders Model: Cyborg Lady Cyborg Lady is an armchair designed by Marcel Wanders for Magis, part of the Cyborg collection that explores the relationship ...
Fabric, Plastic
Magis Cyborg Lord Chair with arms Marcel Wanders Polycarbonate and Beige Kvadrat
By MARCEL WANDERS, Magis
Located in Alcamo, IT
Magis - Cyborg Lord Armchair Brand: Magis Design: Marcel Wanders Model: Cyborg Lord Cyborg Lord is an armchair designed by Marcel Wanders for Magis, part of the Cyborg collection t...
Fabric, Plastic
Magis Cyborg Lord Chair with arms Marcel Wanders Polycarbonate Dark Grey Kvadrat
By Magis, MARCEL WANDERS
Located in Alcamo, IT
Brand: Magis Design: Marcel Wanders Model: Cyborg Lord Cyborg Lord is an armchair designed by Marcel Wanders for Magis, part of the Cyborg collection that explores the contrast betw...
Fabric, Plastic
Magis Cyborg Lord Chair with arms Marcel Wanders Polycarbonate - Pink Kvadrat
By Magis, MARCEL WANDERS
Located in Alcamo, IT
Magis - Cyborg Lord Armchair Brand: Magis Design: Marcel Wanders Model: Cyborg Lord Cyborg Lord is an armchair designed by Marcel Wanders for Magis, part of the Cyborg collection t...
Fabric, Plastic
Magis Cyborg Lord Chair with arms Marcel Wanders Polycarbonate - Blue Kvadrat
By Magis, MARCEL WANDERS
Located in Alcamo, IT
Brand: Magis Design: Marcel Wanders Model: Cyborg Lord Cyborg Lord is an armchair designed by Marcel Wanders for Magis, part of the Cyborg collection that explores the contrast betw...
Fabric, Plastic
Magis Cyborg Lord Chair with arms Marcel Wanders Polycarbonate and Green Kvadrat
By Magis, MARCEL WANDERS
Located in Alcamo, IT
Brand: Magis Design: Marcel Wanders Model: Cyborg Lord Cyborg Lord is an armchair designed by Marcel Wanders for Magis, part of the Cyborg collection that explores the contrast betw...
Fabric, Plastic
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
2022 Marcel Wanders for Moooi Cloud Footstool EA, Blushing Sloth Woolly Mohair
By MARCEL WANDERS, Moooi
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a Cloud Footstool made with a steel frame and beige mohair fabric. More specifically, it is the Blushing Sloth Woolly Mohair fabric. The footstool was designed by ...
Steel
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 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 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 Marcel Wanders Jackson Lounge Chair w/ Signature Leather Embroidery Black
By MARCEL WANDERS, Moooi
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a Jackson Lounge Chair made with a steel frame and black embroidered leather. The chair was designed by Marcel Wanders Studios and produced by Moooi in the Nether...
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
$1,892Sale Price|20% Off
Unique Prototype Chair by Marcel Wanders with Chrome Flower Décor
By MARCEL WANDERS
Located in Doornspijk, NL
Unique piece by world famous Dutch designer Marcel Wanders. It was sold during a sample sale at MOOOI in Amsterdam in 2005. The chrome has a flower pattern. This chair never actuall...
Chrome
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 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
2022 Marcel Wanders for Moooi O. Rocking Chair in Light Grey
By MARCEL WANDERS, Moooi
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is an O. Rocking Chair made of polyethylene resin in Light Grey color. The rocking chair was designed by Marcel Wanders and produced by Moooi in the Netherlands, dat...
Resin
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
2022 Pair of Marcel Wanders for Moooi Charles Armchairs in Harald 182 Chrome
By MARCEL WANDERS, Moooi
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a pair of Charles Armchairs made with a chromed steel frame and dark grey velour fabric (Harald 182 by Kvadrat). The chairs were designed by Marcel Wanders and pro...
Steel, Chrome