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.
Extra Large Sofa Table by Marcel Wanders for Moooi done in solid oak
By MARCEL WANDERS, Moooi
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find an extremely rare Postmodern Extra Large Low Sofa Table "Double Decker" designed by Marcel Wanders for Moooi. Table is done in solid oak and is extremel...
Oak
$5,734 / item
H 27.96 in W 82.68 in D 51.19 in
Moooi Container 210 Dining Table in Black Base & Oak Top, Marcel Wanders Studio
By Moooi, MARCEL WANDERS
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The container table classic, designed by Marcel Wanders studio, is the foundation you build your home around. This lightweight design is easy to move a...
Oak
$4,083 / item
H 27.96 in Dm 47.25 in
Moooi Container 120 Dining Table with Black Oak Top, Marcel Wanders Studio
By MARCEL WANDERS, Moooi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Container Table Classic, designed by Marcel Wanders studio, is the foundation you build your home around. This lightweight design is easy to move around, but once it’s found its ...
Oak
$3,460 / item
H 11.82 in W 23.63 in D 11.82 in
Moooi Large Crochet Table in Cotton and Epoxy Resin by Marcel Wanders Studio
By MARCEL WANDERS, Moooi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Who would have ever thought of a laced crochet in the shape of a table? Defying all fabric capabilities, the laced Crochet table is the ultimate accessory for any interior. Additi...
Epoxy Resin
$7,147 / item
H 29.53 in W 74.81 in D 35.44 in
Moooi Zio Small Dining Table in Cinnamon Stained Oak by Marcel Wanders Studio
By MARCEL WANDERS, Moooi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
In most households the table is the central piece of the dining room, the heart around which families gather, entertain and relax. Many special memories revolve around its steady pre...
Oak
$5,176 / item
H 11.82 in W 43.31 in D 43.31 in
Moooi Zio 110 Coffee Table in Natural Oil Oak by Marcel Wanders Studio
By MARCEL WANDERS, Moooi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The perfect living room mates any time of the day. Marcel Wanders’ Zio coffee tables bring a touch of playful elegance to your afternoons, either entertaining friends or while enjoyi...
Oak
$4,296 / item
H 27.96 in Dm 55.12 in
Moooi Container 140 Dining Table in White Oak Top, Marcel Wanders Studio
By Moooi, MARCEL WANDERS
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Container Table Classic, designed by Marcel Wanders studio, is the foundation you build your home around. This lightweight design is easy to move a...
Oak
$8,354 / item
H 29.53 in W 98.43 in D 39.38 in
Moooi Zio Medium Dining Table in Cinnamon Stained Oak by Marcel Wanders Studio
By MARCEL WANDERS, Moooi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
In most households the table is the central piece of the dining room, the heart around which families gather, entertain and relax. Many special memories revolve around its steady pre...
Oak
Moooi Urbanhike in Chromed Steel by Marcel Wanders Studio
By MARCEL WANDERS, Moooi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Travelling is a lot like love. The Urbanhike table by Marcel Wanders is a symbol of Moooi's journey to reach the highest peaks of quality, innovation and style by spreading its desig...
Steel
$5,734 / item
H 27.96 in W 82.68 in D 51.19 in
Moooi Container 210 Dining Table with Black Oak Top, Marcel Wanders Studio
By Moooi, MARCEL WANDERS
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Container Table Classic, designed by Marcel Wanders studio, is the foundation you build your home around. This lightweight design is easy to move a...
Oak
$9,961 / item
H 29.53 in W 122.05 in D 39.38 in
Moooi Zio Large Dining Table in Cinnamon Stained Oak by Marcel Wanders Studio
By MARCEL WANDERS, Moooi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
In most households the table is the central piece of the dining room, the heart around which families gather, entertain and relax. Many special memories revolve around its steady pre...
Oak
$4,303 / item
H 11.82 in W 57.09 in D 43.31 in
Moooi Zio 145 Coffee Table in Natural Oil Oak by Marcel Wanders Studio
By MARCEL WANDERS, Moooi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The perfect living room mates any time of the day. Marcel Wanders’ Zio coffee tables bring a touch of playful elegance to your afternoons, either entertaining friends or while enjoying a quick coffee on a busy day...
Oak
$4,303 / item
H 11.82 in W 57.09 in D 43.31 in
Moooi Zio 145 Coffee Table in White Wash Stained Oak by Marcel Wanders Studio
By MARCEL WANDERS, Moooi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The perfect living room mates any time of the day. Marcel Wanders’ Zio coffee tables bring a touch of playful elegance to your afternoons, either entertaining friends or while enjoyi...
Oak