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 Zio Dining Chair in Justo, Bred Upholstery with Oak Natural Oil Frame
By MARCEL WANDERS, Moooi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Dining at home acquires a whole new meaning with the classic elegance and contemporary comfort of the Zio dining chair by Marcel Wanders. Sitting in its sol...
Upholstery
Moooi Zio Dining Chair in Divina 3, 552 Upholstery with Oak Natural Oil Frame
By MARCEL WANDERS, Moooi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Dining at home acquires a whole new meaning with the classic elegance and contemporary comfort of the Zio dining chair by Marcel Wanders. Sitting in its solid, sculptured wooden stru...
Upholstery
Moooi Zio Dining Chair in Divina MD, 733 Upholstery with Oak Natural Oil Frame
By MARCEL WANDERS, Moooi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Dining at home acquires a whole new meaning with the classic elegance and contemporary comfort of the Zio dining chair by Marcel Wanders. Sitting in its solid, sculptured wooden stru...
Upholstery
Moooi Zio Dining Chair in Vesper Aluminum Seat with Oak Stained Cinnamon Frame
By MARCEL WANDERS, Moooi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Dining at home acquires a whole new meaning with the classic elegance and contemporary comfort of the Zio dining chair by Marcel Wanders. Sitting in its sol...
Upholstery
Moooi Zio Dining Chair in Griffin Upholstery with Oak Stained Cinnamon Frame
By MARCEL WANDERS, Moooi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Dining at home acquires a whole new meaning with the classic elegance and contemporary comfort of the Zio dining chair by Marcel Wanders. Sitting in its sol...
Upholstery
Moooi Zio Dining Chair in Steelcut 2, 625 Upholstery with Oak Natural Oil Frame
By MARCEL WANDERS, Moooi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Dining at home acquires a whole new meaning with the classic elegance and contemporary comfort of the Zio dining chair by Marcel Wanders. Sitting in its solid, sculptured wooden stru...
Upholstery
Moooi Zio Lounge Chair in Solis, Dawn Upholstery with Oak Stained Grey Frame
By Moooi, MARCEL WANDERS
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 Zio Lounge Chair in Canvas 2, Green Upholstery with Oak Natural Oil 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 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 Monster Diamond Chair with Arms in Denim Midnight 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 Zio Lounge Chair in Rendezvous Tokyo Velvet Seat & Oak Natural Oil Frame
By Moooi, MARCEL WANDERS
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 Monster Diamond Chair in Divina 3, 173 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 Cocktail Chair in Vesper, Aluminum Upholstery with White Wash 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
Magis Cyborg Lady Chair with Arms by Marcel Wanders, Ochre Kvadrat Remix 433
By MARCEL WANDERS, Magis
Located in Varedo, MB
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 Varedo, MB
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 Varedo, MB
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 Varedo, MB
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 Varedo, MB
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...
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Magis Cyborg Lord Chair with arms Marcel Wanders Polycarbonate Dark Grey Kvadrat
By Magis, MARCEL WANDERS
Located in Varedo, MB
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 Varedo, MB
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 Varedo, MB
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