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, Stedelijk Chair, Set of 2, Aluminium, Modernism, 2024
By Sabine Marcelis
Located in Barcelona, ES
The Stedelijk Chair is the first chair by Dutch designer Sabine Marcelis. Commissioned by the Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam, renowned for its design collection, it has a strong characte...
Aluminum
Sabine Marcelis, Stedelijk Chair, Aluminium, Modernist, 2024
By Sabine Marcelis
Located in Barcelona, ES
The Stedelijk Chair is the first chair by Dutch designer Sabine Marcelis. Commissioned by the Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam, renowned for its design collection, it has a strong characte...
Aluminum
Cream Stedelijk Chair by Sabine Marcelis, Modernist, 2025
By Sabine Marcelis
Located in Barcelona, ES
Cream Stedelijk Chair by Sabine Marcelis Soft and understated, the Cream Stedelijk Chair highlights Sabine Marcelis’ mastery of form through a warm, neutral tone that enhances its s...
Aluminum
Vermillion Stedelijk Chair by Sabine Marcelis, 2025, Modernist
By Sabine Marcelis
Located in Barcelona, ES
Vermillion Stedelijk Chair by Sabine Marcelis Bold and luminous, the Vermillion Stedelijk Chair brings a vibrant energy to Sabine Marcelis’ sculptural design. The rich, fiery hue ac...
Aluminum
Black Stedelijk Chair by Sabine Marcelis
By Sabine Marcelis
Located in Barcelona, ES
Black Stedelijk Chair by Sabine Marcelis Refined and architectural, the Black Stedelijk Chair embodies Sabine Marcelis’ minimalist vision with a bold, contemporary edge. The deep ma...
Aluminum
Cream Stedelijk Chair by Sabine Marcelis
By Sabine Marcelis
Located in Barcelona, ES
Cream Stedelijk Chair by Sabine Marcelis Soft and understated, the Cream Stedelijk Chair highlights Sabine Marcelis’ mastery of form through a warm, neutral tone that enhances its s...
Aluminum
Vermillion Stedelijk Chair by Sabine Marcelis
By Sabine Marcelis
Located in Barcelona, ES
Vermillion Stedelijk Chair by Sabine Marcelis Bold and luminous, the Vermillion Stedelijk Chair brings a vibrant energy to Sabine Marcelis’ sculptural design. The rich, fiery hue ac...
Aluminum
$994Sale Price / item|20% Off
STEDELIJK COLOUR Chair by Sabine Marcelis for BD Barcelona
By Sabine Marcelis, BD Barcelona Design
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Stedelijk Chair is the first chair by born Dutch designer Sabine Marcelis. Originally created in raw aluminum for the Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam, it now comes in a selected palet...
Aluminum
Sabine Marcelis, Stedelijk Chair, Aluminium, Modernism, 2024
By Sabine Marcelis
Located in Barcelona, ES
The Stedelijk Chair is the first chair by Dutch designer Sabine Marcelis. Commissioned by the Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam, renowned for its design collection, it has a strong characte...
Aluminum
Black Stedelijk Chair by Sabine Marcelis, 2025, Modernist
By Sabine Marcelis
Located in Barcelona, ES
Black Stedelijk Chair by Sabine Marcelis Refined and architectural, the Black Stedelijk Chair embodies Sabine Marcelis’ minimalist vision with a bold, contemporary edge. The deep ma...
Aluminum
Sabine Marcelis, Stedelijk Chair, Set of 3, Aluminium, Modernist, 2024
By Sabine Marcelis
Located in Barcelona, ES
The Stedelijk Chair is the first chair by Dutch designer Sabine Marcelis. Commissioned by the Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam, renowned for its design collection, it has a strong characte...
Aluminum
Sabine Marcelis, Stedelijk Chair, Set of 2, Aluminium, Modernist, 2024
By Sabine Marcelis
Located in Barcelona, ES
The Stedelijk Chair is the first chair by Dutch designer Sabine Marcelis. Commissioned by the Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam, renowned for its design collection, it has a strong characte...
Aluminum
$1,243Sale Price / item|20% Off
STEDELIJK Chair by Sabine Marcelis for BD Barcelona
By Sabine Marcelis, BD Barcelona Design
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Stedelijk Chair is the first chair by Dutch designer Sabine Marcelis. Commissioned by the Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam, renowned for its design collection, it has a strong characte...
Aluminum
Sabine Marcelis, Stedelijk Chair, Set of 3, Aluminium, Modernism, 2024
By Sabine Marcelis
Located in Barcelona, ES
The Stedelijk Chair is the first chair by Dutch designer Sabine Marcelis. Commissioned by the Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam, renowned for its design collection, it has a strong characte...
Aluminum
Contemporary Resin SE69 armchair 2019 by Sabine Marcelis
By Sabine Marcelis, Martin Visser
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Edition of 25, signed and numbered The SE69 was designed by Martin Visser exactly 60 years ago in 1959. Sabine’s signed and numbered Limited Edition of 25 is an homage to Visser’s achievement in Dutch furniture design...
Steel
$11,500 / set
H 34 in W 20 in D 20 in
Eight Modernist Dining Chairs Designed by Edmund Karpinski for Drexel
By Drexel
Located in Dallas, TX
Revamp the look of your dining room with this hard to find a set of eight modernist chairs designed by Edmund Karpinski for Drexel Heritage Furniture's "Collage" Collection, circa 19...
Bouclé, Wood
$812 / item
H 31.89 in W 18.12 in D 20.08 in
Mosquito Chair in Vermillion Red Oak, Wooden Frame + Plywood, Mid-Century Modern
By Niko Kralj
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Named after its wing-like seat, the Mosquito chair is a genuine eyecatcher, an elegant piece with a touch of poetry. This innovative design proved too d...
Oak
Black Kilta Chair by Olli Mannermaa
By Martela Oy, Olli Mannermaa
Located in Dronten, NL
This elegant Kilta chair was designed by Finland designer Olli Mannermaa for Martela. The Kilta chair is a Finnish design Classic. Kilta’s timeless design and very comfortable seati...
Steel
$5,648 / item
H 19.69 in Dm 13.39 in
Contemporary Resin Stool or Side Table by Sabine Marcelis, matte, Ice Lavender
By Sabine Marcelis
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Sabine Marcelis’ new ice-lavender SOAP column stools in matte resin are unveiled at NOMAD Monaco 2018, creating a pastel and sculptural mise-en-scéne...
Resin
Brazilian Modernist Chair by Acácio Gil Borsoi, Brazil 1950s
By Acácio Gil Borsoi
Located in Aartselaar, BE
Brazilian mid-century design is considered the pinnacle of 20th-century furniture, celebrated for its bold forms, masterful craftsmanship, and use of luxurious materials. This rare G...
Wood, Fabric
$5,610
H 38.19 in W 17.33 in D 21.66 in
Lola Chair in Cream Shagreen with Cream Upholstered Seat by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by skilled artisans, ultimately making each piece unique, designed in Paris and produced in the Philippines. The Lola chair...
Shagreen Stingray
Modernist brazilian chair
Located in Marinha Grande, PT
Modernist chair from the 50s/60s from Brazil. Seat and back in imitation leather. Wooden structure Metal base with original black paint Comfortable and solid
Metal
Aluminium Easy Chair
By Mats Theselius, Källemo
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mats Theselius designed the Aluminum armchair in 1990. Today it belongs to the real Swedish classics and is used extensively both in homes and in the public environment. Manufactured...
Leather, Foam
$5,465 / item
H 18.9 in Dm 13.39 in
Contemporary Resin Stool or Side Table by Sabine Marcelis, matte, Salmon Pink
By Sabine Marcelis
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Sabine Marcelis’ new salmon pink soap column stools in matte resin are unveiled at Nomad Monaco 2018, creating a pastel and sculptural mise-en-scéne ...
Resin
$310 / item
H 34.65 in W 22.45 in D 19.69 in
Folding White Aluminium Outdoor Director's Chair, Made in Italy
By Giovanni Battista Crema
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Scroll down and click "view all from Seller" to see more than 400 other unique products. (1.8) Folding White Aluminum Outdoor Director's Chair Director's chair in aluminium, finishe...
Aluminum
Set of 4 Classe Cream Chairs by Mowee
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 4 classe cream chairs by MOWEE Dimensions: D52 x W52 x H77 cm (Seat Height 45 cm) Material: Polypropylene resin with fiberglass. Weight: 4.6 kg ...
Other
$3,262 / item
H 31.89 in W 20.87 in D 21.26 in
DOOQ! NEW! Organic Modernist Cindy chair without arms in Cream
By DOOQ
Located in Lisbon, PT
DOOQ! NEW! Organic Modernist Cindy chair without arms Introducing Cindy, our latest addition embodying the essence of the new wave movement. With its sle...
Fabric, Oak