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.
2022 Bertjan Pot and Marcel Wanders for MOOOI Carbon Fiber Dining Chair in Black
By Bertjan Pot, MARCEL WANDERS, Moooi
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Carbon chair, designed by Bertjan Pot and Marcel Wanders. This example was produced by MOOOI in the Netherlands in 2022. The Carbon chair is com...
Epoxy Resin, Carbon Fiber
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 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 Marcel Wanders for MOOOI Love Dining Chair in COM Fabric
By Moooi, MARCEL WANDERS
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
$1,882Sale 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 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 for Moooi Nut Dining COM Fabric, Black and Orange
By Moooi, MARCEL WANDERS
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a Nut Dining Chair made with a black oak frame and cognac / orange colored fabric. The chair was designed by Marcel Wanders and produced by Moooi in the Netherlan...
Fabric, Plywood, Wood
2022 Marcel Wanders for Moooi Monster Dining Chair Diamond with Arms
By MARCEL WANDERS, Moooi
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a Monster Dining Arm Chair made with a steel frame and multi-red, diamond quilted fabric. The chair was designed by Marcel Wanders and produced by Moooi in the Ne...
Steel
2022 Pair of Marcel Wanders for Moooi Nut Dining Chairs in Canvas Natural Oil
By Moooi, MARCEL WANDERS
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a pair of Nut Dining Chairs made with a natural oiled oak frame and yellow canvas fabric (Canvas 2, 446 by Kvadrat). The chairs were designed by Marcel Wanders and...
Fabric, Plywood, Wood
$1,800Sale Price / set|25% Off
H 32 in W 19.5 in D 20 in
Set of 4 Chrome Dining Chairs by Wolfgang Hoffmann for Howell Co.
By Wolfgang Hoffmann
Located in Dallas, TX
Fabulous set of 4 vintage dining chairs by Wolfgang Hoffmann for Howell Co. Flat chromium plated steel frames support upholstered seats and bac...
Stainless Steel, Chrome
Set of Four Chrome Dining Chairs by Bertoia for Knoll
By Knoll, Harry Bertoia
Located in New York, NY
Set of matching Bertoia side, or dining, chairs in chrome with original white pad seat covers. This nice set is in very fine, original, clean and ready to use condition, the only cav...
Chrome
Capper Side Chair with Upholstered Base by Phase Design
By Reza Feiz, Phase Design
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Listed price is for the Upholstered Base- Static version and Comfort Zone by HBF fabric. COM is also available, with a List price of $ 2,530.00. Swivel version is also available with a List price of $ 3,548.00 in Comfort Zone by HBF fabric, and $ 2,940.00 in COM. Prices exclude packing. Collection of sofas, lounge chairs, side chairs, and stools with common design language of capped tops and formed back rest system. Lounge chairs can be specified with swivel or static base, metal base...
Leather, Fabric, Velvet
Vintage 1960s Chrome and Vinyl Tubular Chairs, a Set
Located in Germantown, MD
Set of 3 Vintage 1960s Chrome and Vinyl Tubular Chairs. Good vintage condition. Chrome in very good shape and vinyl has some spots wear appropriate with age and use. Measures 15.5...
Chrome
$2,400 / set
H 30 in W 22.5 in D 18.5 in
Set of Midcentury Italian Postmodern Black and Chrome Mesh Dining Chairs Set
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A handsome set of four dining chairs made in Italy circa 1980s. They feature chrome frames, enameled mesh backs, and leather seats. Marked: ITALY.
Steel, Chrome
PH Chair, Chrome, Leather Natural Un-Dyed
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
In creating the PH chair, Poul Henningsen sought to reinvent a number of Classic furniture designs that had traditionally been constructed of wood, such as th...
Chrome
PH Chair, chrome, leather extreme walnut
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
In creating the PH Chair, Poul Henningsen sought to reinvent a number of classic furniture designs that had traditionally been constructed of wood, such as th...
Chrome
$16,800 / set
H 36 in W 20 in D 20 in
Set of 8 Chrome Dining Chairs by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin in COM
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in New York, NY
Set of eight (8) dining chairs in COM / COL with tubular frame in polished chrome finish, designed by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin. USA, circa 1960. Price Includes custom re-u...
Chrome
Pair of Side Chairs in Chrome and Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of dining chairs, leather and chrome-plated steel, Europe, 1970s. These well-executed chairs feature a modern construction. The large seat and backrest are composed of a curve...
Chrome
PH Chair, chrome, leather extreme indianred
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
In creating the PH Chair, Poul Henningsen sought to reinvent a number of classic furniture designs that had traditionally been constructed of wood, such as th...
Chrome
PH Chair, chrome, leather extreme mocca
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
In creating the PH Chair, Poul Henningsen sought to reinvent a number of classic furniture designs that had traditionally been constructed of wood, such as th...
Chrome
$3,106 / item
H 31.5 in W 22.05 in D 15.75 in
Moooi Monster Diamond Chair with Arms in Black with Embroidery 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
Sold
H 32.5 in W 22 in D 15.7 in
2022 Marcel Wanders for Moooi Monster Chair Diamond w/ Arms Solis Sunset Fabric
By MARCEL WANDERS, Moooi
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a Monster Dining Chair made with a steel frame and multi-red/brown, diamond quilted fabric (Solis, Sunset by MOOOI). The chair was designed by Marcel Wanders and p...
Steel
Sold
H 30.56 in W 16.54 in D 19.3 in
Very rare set of "Sparkling" Chairs by Marcel Wanders for Magis. Signed.
By MARCEL WANDERS
Located in London, GB
Sparkling Chair In 2010 at the Salone Internasional del Mobile Dutch designer Marcel Wanders presented a chair made by the same blow-Moulding technique...
Plastic
Sold
H 27.56 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Marcel Wanders Sparkling Chair for Magis, Free Delivery, See Video
By MARCEL WANDERS, Magis
Located in London, GB
With the blowing of air into the Sparkling Chair (2010), strength and sturdiness is breathed into the chair. Made out of PET and produced using the sam...
Plastic