Javier Mariscal Furniture
Javier Mariscal made a name for himself as a multidisciplinary creative — with such a fascinating range of projects under his belt, it would be difficult to confine him to labels such as artist, graphic designer or furniture maker.
While Mariscal integrates generous portions of plastics, polished chrome and other manmade materials into the creation of his furniture and decor, his work is stylish and forward-looking in a manner that dispenses with the institutional look of synthetic design. Vintage Javier Mariscal stools, lighting and tables are playful and lively, and are demonstrative of venturesome experimentation with form.
Born in Valencia, Spain, Mariscal attended the Elisava School in Barcelona in the 1970s to study design. He left school early, driven to learn from the world around him. His first major experience in real-world artistic pursuits was as an illustrator for a Spanish-language comic book in the mid-1970s. By 1979, Mariscal had shifted to product and furniture design. He created his distinctive chrome and leather Duplex stool that year, a piece that was manufactured by BD Barcelona Design for Bar Dúplex — a bar he co-owned and designed in his hometown.
Throughout the 1980s, Mariscal created some variations of the Duplex stool, developed furniture for iconic postmodern design collaborative the Memphis Group and made a foray into textiles. He created a range of rug designs that culminated in an exhibition at the Vinçon salon in Barcelona and led to collaborations with legendary textiles brand nanimarquina, which was established by designer Nani Marquina in 1987.
In 1989, the International Olympic Committee chose Mariscal's entry Cobi — a mountain dog designed in the Cubist style — as the official mascot of the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona. To date, Cobi stands as one of the most recognizable Olympic mascots of all time.
Also in 1989, he opened his own studio — Estudio Mariscal. There he immersed himself in countless projects, collaborating with many notable names such as the famous Spanish architect Alfredo Arribas and Japanese architect Arata Isozaki. In 1999, the Spanish Department of Industry and the BCD Foundation recognized Mariscal for his many contributions to art across a wealth of industries.
Mariscal has since explored a variety of disciplines, from painting murals to drawing and co-directing for animated films including the 2010 feature-length animated movie Chico and Rita. He currently lives and works in Barcelona.
On 1stDibs, browse Javier Mariscal seating, rugs and tables.
1980s Spanish Post-Modern Vintage Javier Mariscal Furniture
Paper
1980s Spanish Post-Modern Vintage Javier Mariscal Furniture
Marble, Aluminum, Steel
1980s Spanish Post-Modern Vintage Javier Mariscal Furniture
Metal
Late 20th Century Spanish Post-Modern Javier Mariscal Furniture
Aluminum, Chrome
1980s Spanish Post-Modern Vintage Javier Mariscal Furniture
Steel
1990s European Post-Modern Javier Mariscal Furniture
Metal, Steel
1980s Spanish Post-Modern Vintage Javier Mariscal Furniture
Metal
1980s German Post-Modern Vintage Javier Mariscal Furniture
Ceramic
2010s Italian Post-Modern Javier Mariscal Furniture
Aluminum, Steel
Late 20th Century Post-Modern Javier Mariscal Furniture
Chrome
2010s Spanish Post-Modern Javier Mariscal Furniture
Paper
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Javier Mariscal Furniture
Metal
Late 20th Century Spanish Post-Modern Javier Mariscal Furniture
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Javier Mariscal Furniture
Wool
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Javier Mariscal Furniture
Wool
1980s American Modern Vintage Javier Mariscal Furniture
Cut Glass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Javier Mariscal Furniture
Metal
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Javier Mariscal Furniture
Metal
1990s Italian Modern Javier Mariscal Furniture
Steel
1960s Italian Space Age Vintage Javier Mariscal Furniture
Aluminum
Early 2000s Italian Post-Modern Javier Mariscal Furniture
Glass, Wood, Paper
2010s Italian Post-Modern Javier Mariscal Furniture
Cement, Marble, Stone, Iron
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Javier Mariscal Furniture
Steel
1980s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Javier Mariscal Furniture
Paper
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Javier Mariscal Furniture
Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Javier Mariscal Furniture
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Javier Mariscal Furniture
Steel
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Javier Mariscal Furniture
Upholstery, Laminate, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Javier Mariscal Furniture
Steel
Late 20th Century Post-Modern Javier Mariscal Furniture
Chrome
1980s Spanish Post-Modern Vintage Javier Mariscal Furniture
Aluminum, Steel, Chrome
Late 20th Century Post-Modern Javier Mariscal Furniture
Chrome
1980s Spanish Post-Modern Vintage Javier Mariscal Furniture
Steel
1990s Italian Post-Modern Javier Mariscal Furniture
Wood, Fabric
1990s Italian Post-Modern Javier Mariscal Furniture
Leather
Late 20th Century Post-Modern Javier Mariscal Furniture
Chrome
Late 20th Century Post-Modern Javier Mariscal Furniture
Chrome
Late 20th Century Post-Modern Javier Mariscal Furniture
Chrome
1980s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Javier Mariscal Furniture
Paper
1990s Italian Modern Javier Mariscal Furniture
Leather, Wool, Wood
1980s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Javier Mariscal Furniture
Marble, Steel, Sheet Metal