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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Troy Swivel Chair by Marcel Wanders for MAGIS
By MARCEL WANDERS, Magis
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Swivel chair on 5 wheels with seat in polypropylene or beech plywood. Adjustable in height with gas piston. Frame in steel tube, chromed or painted in polyester powder.
Steel
$2,734
H 38 in W 19.49 in D 15.36 in
Chair Swivel Bar Stool White Plastic Chrome Italian Stefano Giovannoni Magis
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
- This iconic design is rotatable, adjustable in height and is made of high-quality materials. The seat is made of ABS (plastic) and the frame of chromium. - It is striking with a sleek seat, making a statement piece in the kitchen, dining room or office - Designed by Stefano Giovannoni for Magis - Functional, stylish, comfortable Stefano Giovannoni born in La Spezia, lives and works in Milan as Industrial designer, interior designer and architect. He graduated at the University of Architecture in Florence at the age of 23 and, in the same faculty, he taught and conducted research until 1991. In 1984 and 1985 he collaborated with Ettore Sottsass and Alchimia-Mendini. He taught at Domus Academy in Milan, SPD Milan, at Università del progetto di Reggio Emilia, at University of Architecture in Florence and in Genoa. He works as Industrial designer, designing many bestsellers and commercially successful products that awarded him as “Champion of Super and Popular of the years 2000” (Alberto Alessi), “King Mida of design” (Cristina Morozzi), “Most bankable designer” (Eugenio Perazza, Magis). He collaborated with companies, such as Alessi, first designer with more than 300 steel and plastic products, (remark products: the “Girotondo family” absolute bestselling series in the history of design-oriented companies with more than 10 millions products sold, the “Mami” series, “Il Bagno Alessi” and famous plastic products such as Lilliput, Magic Bunny and Merdolino), Magis (with “Bombo”stool...
Plastic
Swivel Chair by Chris Martin for Ikea, 2000s
By IKEA
Located in Praha, CZ
- Made in Sweden - Made of metal, plastic - Maker: Ikea - Good original
Metal
Louis Vuitton Lounge Chair Designed by Marcel Wanders
By Louis Vuitton, MARCEL WANDERS
Located in New York, NY
Louis Vuitton lounge chair designed by Marcel Wanders Studio. Marcel Wanders designed this lounge chair for the Objets Nomades collection. It looks like...
Leather
Reef Swivel Chairs by Piero Lissoni for Cassina
By Piero Lissoni, Cassina
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1990s. Italy. Price is for the set. Contact us if you’d like to purchase a single item. Corduroy fabric with grey leather trim. Chairs have a locking mechanism but can swivel fre...
Leather, Fabric
Sweden Beige Swivel Chair for Asko, 1970s
By Asko
Located in Praha, CZ
- Made in Sweden - Made of metal, leatherette - For Asko - Good, original condition.
Metal
$19,000 / set
H 28.25 in W 21 in D 24 in
Swiveling Lounge Chair by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Inc
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A sculptural swiveling and tilting slipper lounge chair having an expressive teardrop form floating on a circular walnut veneered base. Newly Upholstered in a cream bouclé with a ra...
Upholstery
Swivel Chair by Vincent Cafiero for Knoll
By Knoll, Vincent Cafiero
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A swivel lounge chair, with the original button-tufted black leather upholstery, on a five-point polished aluminum base. Upholstery required.
Aluminum
F588 Swivel chair by Geoffrey Harcourt for Artifort
By Geoffrey Harcourt, Artifort
Located in Ranst, VAN
A ‘F588’ swivel lounge chair, designed by Geoffrey Harcourt and made by Artifort in the Netherlands. This swivel chair has recently been reupholstered in soft black leather. Scratche...
Leather
Rosewood Swivel Lounge Chair by Hans Brattrud for Georg Eknes
By Hans Battrud
Located in Denton, TX
Hans Brattrud Scandia rosewood lounge chair by Georg Eknes, Norway, circa 1970, Scandia rosewood slatted lounge chair.
Chrome
Swivel Chair by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley
Located in Dallas, TX
An early swivel chair designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar with oak base and plush mohair upholstery.
Mohair, Oak
$17,500 / set
H 28 in W 30 in D 29 in
Leather Swivel Lounge Chairs Designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Dallas, TX
Add some playful elegance to your space with these swiveling Dunbar chairs designed by Edward Wormley, circa 1960's. His signature style, defined by clean lines and architectural sim...
Leather, Wood
Leather Swivel Chairs by Gardner Leaver for Steelcase, Pair
By Steelcase, Gardner Leaver
Located in Dallas, TX
A pair of well constructed side/guest chairs model 455-211 designed by Gardner Leaver, manufactured by the Steelcase Furniture company. Refreshingly modern the bold, curved design an...
Steel