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 Moooi, Bertjan Pot, MARCEL WANDERS
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 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 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 MARCEL WANDERS, Moooi
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
$1,868Sale 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 Pair of Marcel Wanders for Moooi Nut Dining Chairs in Canvas Natural Oil
By MARCEL WANDERS, Moooi
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
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
$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 Moooi, MARCEL WANDERS
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
$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
$3,106 / item
H 31.5 in W 22.05 in D 15.75 in
Moooi Monster Diamond Chair with Arms in 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
$2,346 / item
H 31.5 in W 16.54 in D 15.75 in
Moooi Monster Diamond Chair in Black with Embroidery 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
$2,721 / item
H 31.5 in W 22.05 in D 15.75 in
Moooi Monster Diamond Chair with Arms in Divina 3, 542 Orange 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
$2,939 / item
H 40.56 in W 16.15 in D 20.08 in
Moooi Monster Diamond High Barstool in Divina MD, 633 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...
Upholstery
$1,647 / item
H 31.5 in W 16.54 in D 15.75 in
Moooi Monster Naked Chair in Justo, Sennep Yellow 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
$1,540 / item
H 36.23 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in
Moooi Carbon High Bar Stool in Black Carbon Fiber and Epoxy Resin by Bertjan pot
By Moooi, Bertjan Pot
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A taller relative of the Carbon Chair, the Carbon Barstool embodies the same passion for craftsmanship, but literally takes it to another level… Lean and ...
Resin
$2,275 / item
H 40.56 in W 16.15 in D 20.08 in
Moooi Monster Naked High Barstool in Divina 3, 666 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...
Upholstery
$1,383 / item
H 31.11 in W 18.51 in D 19.3 in
Moooi Carbon Chair in Black Fiber with Epoxy Resin by Bertjan Pot
By Bertjan Pot, Moooi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Carbon Chair of Bertjan Pot and Marcel Wanders speaks of dedicated craftsmanship in connection to high tech materials only made possible by personal excitement, passion and enlightment. The Carbon Bar Stool...
Epoxy Resin
$2,939 / item
H 40.56 in W 16.15 in D 20.08 in
Moooi Monster Diamond High Barstool in Canvas 2, 974 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...
Upholstery
$1,000 / set
H 29.34 in W 18.9 in D 17.52 in
Pregnant chair by Trent Jansen and Marcel Wanders for Moooi, 2008
By Moooi, MARCEL WANDERS, Trent Jansen
Located in Steenwijk, NL
This is a very special, fun and playful chair. The so called 'Pregnant Chair' was designed by Trent Jansen in cooperation with Marcel Wanders for Moooi....
Wood
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 Magis, MARCEL WANDERS
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