With his sleek, glossy and dynamic designs, Marc Newson creates cutting-edge work that embodies notions of speed, luxury and progress. His work — be it his now-iconic Event Horizon table, an Italian speed boat, Nike shoes, or an Ikepod wristwatch — manifests a jet-set lifestyle redefined for the 21st century.
A Sydney native, Newson lived in Tokyo for several years and currently resides in London. He has created everything from furniture and jewelry to sneakers and dish racks. Given his globetrotting lifestyle, it’s easy to see why one of his best-known designs is the Lockheed lounge chair — a curvy, pod-shaped piece crafted from the same riveted aluminum that encases airplanes. You may also have spotted one of Newson’s many collaborations with luxury fashion houses — such as Louis Vuitton and Hermès — in a first-class departure lounge.
One of the most influential (and certainly one of the most prolific) industrial designers of the late 20th and early 21st centuries, Newson preaches the gospel of good design with messianic fervor. His work appears in dozens of museum collections around the world, and consistently fetches high prices at auction.
Newson has long been captivated by the space-age modernism of the early 1960s — indeed, his famed Embryo chair for Cappellini would fit right into the Jetsons’ living room. With such a long and impressive list of futuristic design bona fides, as you will see on these pages, Marc Newson is clearly a designer on the move.
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A Gluon Lounge Chair & Ottoman by Marc Newson for Moroso
By Marc Newson, Moroso
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A set of futuristic and finely constructed swiveling Gluon lounge chairs designed by Marc Newson, each having chromed pedestal bases, seats and backs of steel covered with injected f...
Steel
Chair and Ottoman GLUON by Marc Newson, Moroso, 1993
By Marc Newson
Located in PARIS, FR
“Gluon” chair and pouf by Marc Newson, Moroso, 1993 A revolutionary swivel chair and ottoman designed by Marc Newson in 1993. Original fabrics and Moros labels present. This arm...
Steel
$5,412 / set
H 34.65 in W 25.99 in D 32.68 in
Set of 2 Moroso Gluon Reception Chairs by Marc Newson, 1990s
By Moroso, Marc Newson
Located in CULEMBORG, GE
For sale is this lovely and rare set of two Gluon Chairs by Marc Newson, produced by Moroso in the ‘90s, and no longer in production today. The Gluon Cha...
Steel
A Gluon Lounge Chair & Ottoman by Marc Newson for Moroso
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A futuristic and finely constructed swiveling Gluon lounge chair with ottoman each having chromed pedestal bases and seats of steel covered with injected foam, and sides made of lacq...
Upholstery
Cappellini Felt Chair by Marc Newson
By Marc Newson, Cappellini
Located in CULEMBORG, GE
In 1989, Marc Newson dived into the oeuvre of German artist Joseph Beuys — in particular his works in felt. This sturdy, utilitarian textile was simultaneously structured and pliable...
Aluminum
Magis Nimrod – Armchair by Marc Newson
By Magis, Marc Newson
Located in Alcamo, IT
Product: Armchair Model/Brand: Magis Nimrod Designer: Marc Newson, 2009 Product Type: Armchair Description: The Magis Nimrod Armchair, designed by Marc Newson in 2009, is a modern a...
Fabric, Plastic
$7,628 / item
H 12.8 in W 26.38 in D 41.74 in
Felt Armchair in fiberglass by Marc Newson for Cappellini
By Marc Newson, Cappellini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An explosion of vitality: Felt Chair by Marc Newson has a reinforced fibreglass shell that can be varnished with a glossy finish in a vast array of colours: orange, red, blue, white ...
Steel
$6,011 / item
H 27.17 in W 20.87 in D 25.2 in
Knotted Armchair in “knotted” rope by Marc Newson for Cappellini
By Marc Newson, Cappellini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The iconic Knotted Chair is a brilliant adult interpretation of the tiny chairs used to decorate a doll’s house, a visionary creation by designer Marcel Wanders. This project has bee...
Carbon Fiber
$9,141 / item
H 19.69 in W 29.14 in D 71.26 in
Orgone Chaise longue in Fiberglass by Marc Newson for Cappellini
By Marc Newson, Cappellini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Also suitable for use in outdoor settings, the Orgone bench was designed by Marc Newson. This chaise longue has fluid lines and is made entirely of glossy lacquered fibreglass. The a...
Fiberglass
Set of 2 "TV chairs" by Marc Newson, Moroso, 1993
By Marc Newson
Located in PARIS, FR
Set of 2 "TV chairs" by Marc Newson, Moroso, 1993 Painted steel tube, self-skinning injection-molded polyurethane foam 2 stackables chair, the shape is an e...
Steel
1950s Crystal Chandelier by Marc Lalique
By Marc Lalique
Located in Bridgewater, CT
"Monaco" chandelier designed by Marc Lalique in the 1950s, featuring an octopus-like shape created by multiple crystal elements.
Glass
Pair of Figural Art Deco Sconces by Marc Lalique
By Marc Lalique
Located in Bridgewater, CT
Pair of Art Deco sconces by Marc Lalique, circa 1950s, on a mirrored back with frosted glass shades. One pair has original French sockets, the other has A...
Glass, Mirror
Longwy vase "Music"
By Faïenceries et Emaux de Longwy
Located in Bridgewater, CT
Monumental Longwy Musique Faience Vase Designed by Danillo Curetti, late 20th century Marks: FOLMOUTH'S, jm, TIRAGE NUMEROTE No 8, DECORÉ à la MAIN, (crown-coat of arms), EMAUX DE LO...
Faience
French Modernist Ceiling Fixture by Martin Et Guenier
By Martin et Guenier
Located in Bridgewater, CT
A French modernist ceiling fixture by Martin et Guenier, from circa 1930s, in frosted glass.
Glass
Orrefors Vase
By Orrefors
Located in Bridgewater, CT
Ariel girl and dove vase by Edvin Öhrström for Orrefors of blue, silver and clear glass. Signed and dated.
Glass
French Fireside Chair
Located in Bridgewater, CT
French chauffeuse with ottoman, 1950s, sycamore frame, the circular seat resting on sycamore boomerang legs with cream ribbed fabric upholstery.
Fabric, Sycamore
