Dutch-Kiwi designer Sabine Marcelis’s work is at the forefront of contemporary material innovation in product and installation design. She works with glass manufacturers and more, forging partnerships across her industry to bring her ambitiously experimental projects to fruition.
Marcelis’s focus is on allowing happenstance sensory experiences to emerge by juxtaposing combinations of unlikely materials and colors. She was educated at the Design Academy Eindhoven and since founding her eponymous studio in 2011 in Rotterdam in the Netherlands, she has built a remarkable roster of clients in fashion, architecture and art.
Marcelis has created signature pieces for the likes of Rem Koolhaas’s architecture firm OMA, high-fashion labels Fendi and Isabel Marant and luxury beauty brand Aēsop. She has also exhibited at the Salone del Mobile in Milan and won Wallpaper* magazine’s Designer of the Year award for 2020.
Marcelis was invited to create a sculptural intervention for the interiors of Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Lilly Reich’s iconic Barcelona Pavilion, which saw the debut of the pair’s timeless Barcelona chair in 1929. For her “No Fear of Glass” exhibition, the designer subverted the original request made to van der Rohe to “not use too much glass” by designing chaise longues, pillar lights and a fountain that feature glass as the main material. The rest of her work is informed by a similarly sophisticated playfulness, as evident in the charming forms she creates — she has designed doughnut-shaped rugs, the multifunctional resin Candy Cube side tables and colorful asymmetrical glass mirrors.
Marcelis has the rare ability to create dynamic and fluid experiences by pushing the limits of craftsmanship. While her enchanting seating, lighting and other furnishings may appear effortless due to their fluid and simple forms, they are the result of relentless attention to detail and venturesome experiments with materiality.
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Sabine Marcelis Off Round Bronze Mirror
By Sabine Marcelis
Located in Barcelona, ES
Sabine Marcelis Off Round Bronze From the series “Seeing glass” Manufactured by Sabine Marcelis Netherlands, 2014 Mirror, glass, colourfoil metal mountin...
Glass, Mirror
Fade mirror by Sabine Marcelis
By Sabine Marcelis
Located in Barcelona, ES
Netherlands, 2023 Mirror, Glass and Invisible Metal Wall Mounting System. 150 x 150h cm 59 x 59h in Exclusive for Side More colors and sizes available
Mirror
Unavailable|$4,698 / item
H 1.5 in Dm 30.32 in
Contemporary Round Mirror 77 cm, Seeing Glass Series by Sabine Marcelis, Gold
By Brit van Nerven, Sabine Marcelis
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Color options: Multicolor Cobalt Gold (pictured) Aubergine more colors available upon request In 2013 Sabine Marcelis and Brit van Nerven started col...
Foil
Orbis Bronze Tinted Round Mirror with Bronze Patina Frame, Large
By Alguacil & Perkoff Ltd.
Located in London, London
Contemporary bronze tinted Orbis™ round mirror with a solid brass frame with a bronze patina finish. Designed and handcrafted in London, UK. Our mirrors are designed with an integra...
Brass
Original Round Bronze Wall Mirror, Made to Order
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A Wyeth original, round mirror with a deep edged solid bronze frame, with a dark patinated finish. The bronze finish can be brushed, polished or patina...
Bronze
Organic Mirror by Hatsu
Located in Geneve, CH
Organic Mirror by Hatsu Dimensions: D 3.8 x W 59.7 x H 67 cm Materials: Plated stainless steel metal, mirror. All our lamps can be wired according to each country. If sold to the US...
Metal
$1,817 / item
H 0.71 in Dm 39.38 in
Orbis Bronze Tinted Round Contemporary Mirror with Bronze Patina Frame, XL
By Alguacil & Perkoff Ltd.
Located in London, London
Contemporary bronze tinted Orbis™ round mirror with a solid brass frame with a bronze patina finish. Designed and handcrafted in London, UK. Our mirrors are designed with an integra...
Bronze, Brass
Unavailable|$10,572 / item
H 47.25 in W 47.25 in D 0.79 in
Contemporary Green Wall Mirror Off Round Hue #5 by Sabine Marcelis
By Brit van Nerven, Sabine Marcelis
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Latest design in the Off Round Hue mirror series Sabine Marcelis and Brit van Nerven collaborated on the project ‘Seeing Glass’ - a series of gla...
Foil
$1,057 / item
H 0.71 in Dm 23.63 in
Orbis Bronze Tinted Round Modern Mirror with Bronze Patina Frame, Medium
By Alguacil & Perkoff Ltd.
Located in London, London
Contemporary bronze tinted Orbis™ round mirror with a minimalist solid brass frame with a bronze patina finish. Designed and made in London, UK. Our mirrors are designed with an int...
Bronze, Brass
Large Rustic Mirror in Pine and Faded Paint
Located in Tilburg, NL
Large Rustic Mirror in Pine and Faded Paint Beautiful and large wall mirror in pine with hints of faded old paint. The mirror has a wonderful rust...
Mirror, Wood, Pine
Unavailable|$4,698 / item
H 22.8 in W 21.26 in D 0.52 in
Contemporary Mirror Off Round Hue #1 by Sabine Marcelis, Sunrise Orange
By Brit van Nerven, Sabine Marcelis
Located in Copenhagen, DK
A contemporary design classic. In 2013 Sabine Marcelis and Brit van Nerven started collaborating on the project ‘Seeing Glass’ a series of glass objec...
Foil
Large Italian Faded Faded Stripped Gilt Wood Mirror
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Vintage Italian gilt wood mirror that has a faded stripped finish. Raw natural wood with remnants of bole and gilt leaving a natural raw patina. Size of Mirror 52” width x 59” heig...
Mirror, Wood, Giltwood
MOI Round Mirror in Textured Bronze by Soraya Osorio
By Soraya Osorio
Located in Vero Beach, FL
MOI Round Mirror — Textured Aged Bronze Frame & Bronzed Steel Support The MOI round mirror features a meticulously handcrafted textured aged bronze frame, offering depth, warmth, and sculptural presence. Its bronzed steel support allows for two installation options: • Recessed mounting for a clean, fully concealed appearance • Surface mounting with visible fasteners for an architectural, industrial detail ( Fasteners Not included ) The bronze frame projects 1 3/8" to 1 1/2" from the wall, creating a striking floating effect. Both the inner and outer edges of the frame are textured, showcasing exceptional craftsmanship and material richness. Measuring 36" in diameter and weighing approximately 26–30 Lbs, the MOI mirror is ideal for an entryway, vanity, bedroom, or living room. Customization available. Featured in Elle Décor...
Brass, Steel, Bronze
Illuminated mirror by Hillebrand
By Hillebrand
Located in Hannover, DE
A wall mirror with indirect lighting from the German manufacturer Hillebrand Lighting. It was manufactured in the 1970s. The frame accommodates 8 E14 light bulbs (max. 40W). The mirr...
Sheet Metal
Sabine Marcelis & Brit Van Nerven "Seeing Glass" Series Offround Mirrors
By Sabine Marcelis, Brit van Nerven
Located in Barcelona, ES
Sabine Marcelis & Brit Van Nerven. Wall mirrors in copper from the series “Seeing glass.” Rotterdam, 2016. Mirror, glass, color foil metal mounting ...
Glass, Mirror