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).
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Louis Vuitton Lune Rocking Chair by Marcel Wanders in Black Leather
By Louis Vuitton, MARCEL WANDERS
Located in Ulm, DE
An exceptional Louis Vuitton Lune Chair, designed by Marcel Wanders for the prestigious Objets Nomades collection. Introduced around 2017, this sculptural rocking chair combines Loui...
Chrome, Aluminum, Silver Plate, Brass
2022 Marcel Wanders for Moooi O. Rocking Chair in Terracotta 2x Available
By MARCEL WANDERS, Moooi
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a single O. Rocking Chair made of polyethylene resin in terracotta. Two are available, but they are priced individually. The rocking chair was designed by Marcel W...
Resin
2022 Marcel Wanders for Moooi O. Rocking Chair in Light Grey
By Moooi, MARCEL WANDERS
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 O. Rocking Chair in Light Grey
By Moooi, MARCEL WANDERS
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
$2,166
H 34.65 in W 22.84 in D 33.08 in
Rare Mid-Century Modern Design rocking chair by Takeshi Nii 1960 Black leather
By Takeshi Nii
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Introducing a stunning and iconic piece of mid-century modern furniture: this black leather rocking chair by Takeshi Nii, designed in 1960 in Japan. Crafted from premium black leather and chrome metal frame, this sleek and elegant rocking chair boasts smooth and clean lines that perfectly blend form and function. The chair's ergonomic and minimalist design provide the ultimate level of comfort, allowing you to sit back, relax and rock the stress away. And its ingenious design allows it to be folded to reduce storage space, simply incredible. The quality of construction and materials are apparent in every detail, from the sturdy chrome frame and the dark wood gliders...
Chrome
Milo Baughman Style Rocking Chair in Black Faux Leather, 1960s
By Milo Baughman
Located in Doylestown, PA
Elegant vintage midcentury rocking chair in the style of Milo Baughman. This comfortable rocker features a solid wood frame with ligh...
Wood, Faux Leather
$2,596 / item
H 31.89 in W 69.69 in D 34.65 in
Moooi Nest Double Seater Sofa in White Steel Frame by Marcel Wanders Studio
By MARCEL WANDERS, Moooi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Nest collection’s linear, clear metal structure lifts the plumpest and softest cushions from the floor. It is a comfy elevated nest for one or more people. For the lovers of fres...
Steel
$1,600
H 38.5 in W 19.5 in D 41 in
Midcentury Scrolled Chrome and Cane Rocking Chair in the Manner of Marcel Breuer
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Philadelphia, PA
One SOLD & Only one in stock! An awesome chrome scrolled rocker, giving a Classic a fresh modern look. It features a sturdy chrome tubular frame with wood framed caning seat and ba...
Chrome
$2,744
H 34.26 in W 22.84 in D 39.38 in
Original 1950s Japanese Rocking chair by Takeshi Nii in brown leather, aluminium
By Takeshi Nii
Located in København K, 84
An original 1950s Japanese rocking chair by designer Takeshi Nii, this exceptional piece is as much an engineering achievement as a design icon. Conceived to be folded and portable, ...
Aluminum
EARL Walnut, Black Leather Moresby Rocking Chair
By Chris Earl
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Solid wood construction with hand-cut joinery and custom upholstered seat and seat back. This Rocker shown in walnut and black leather. In stock leather choice: black, olive, camel ...
Leather, Oak, Walnut
$5,133
H 34.65 in W 45.28 in D 28.75 in
Sgarsul Rocking Chair by Gae Aulenti, Leather & Black Lacquer, 1962
By Gae Aulenti
Located in London, GB
“Sgarsul” rocking chair leather upholstered on a black lacquered bent wood structure designed by Gae Aulenti for Poltronova c.1962
Leather, Bentwood
Folding Leather Strap Rocking Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-century modern collapsible rocking chair with leather straps. Strong wood frame with thick leather. Easily foldable. Please confirm location NY or NJ
Leather, Wood
$3,911
H 32.29 in W 26.38 in D 37.01 in
1970s Italian Brass and Black Leather Rocking Chair by Luciano Frigerio
By Luciano Frigerio
Located in London, London
Rocking chair By Luciano Frigerio Solid brass or bronze New black leather cushions 1970s, Italy.
Brass
1950's Stitched leather rocking chair by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
A Rare French Midcentury Modern hand stitched leather Rocking chair by Jacques Adnet, circa 1955. Adnet had a rare talent for creating works that had used exquisite form and lines ...
Metal
Earl White Oak, Black Leather Moresby Rocking Chair
By Chris Earl
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Solid wood construction with hand-cut joinery and custom upholstered seat and seat back. This Rocker shown in white oak and black leather. In stock leather choice: black, olive, c...
Leather, Oak, Walnut
$4,573
H 40.95 in W 29.93 in D 29.93 in
Hans J. Wegner Rocking Chair by GETAMA, Black Leather, Oak, 1970s
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Hans J. Wegner lounge chair / rocking chair original black leather upholstery. Frame of soap treated oak Model Nøglehullet, made by GETAMA.
Leather, Oak