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).
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Lladró Nightbloom Table Lamp in White by Marcel Wanders
By MARCEL WANDERS, Lladro
Located in New York City, NY
Porcelain table lamp with a spectacular design inspired by the petals of a flower delicately swaying in the breeze. This work is part of the lighting collection created by Marcel Wan...
Porcelain
$8,000Sale Price|20% Off
H 16.15 in W 7.49 in D 4.73 in
Penguin iluminated sculpture by Marcel André Bouraine
By Marcel-André Bouraine
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Penguin iluminated sculpture by Marcel André Bouraine (1886 -1948). Silverplated bronze and alabaster base with light. Bryan Catley (1978) "Art Deco ...
Alabaster, Bronze
Art Deco Table Lamp Sculpture
Located in Antwerp, BE
An Art Deco sculpture with three deer on a marble base. Measures: Width:43 cm. Depth:15 cm. Height:37 cm. Weight:10 kg.
Onyx, Marble
Theodore Waddell 7+ Table Lamp Sculpture
By Theodore Waddell
Located in Toronto, Ontario
A beautiful Waddell table lamp for Zanotta Italy ca. 1969. These pieces are functional as well as decorative in a sculptural form. Rare Italian modern design. This example has 1...
Metal
$4,208
H 22.45 in W 11.82 in D 11.03 in
Large One of a Kind Ceramic Sculpture Lamp base "Elephant" by Dalo
By Dalo
Located in Paris, FR
Large hand-sculpted ceramic lamp base, stylized elephant stoneware glazed in Khaki color enamel. One of a kind handmade piece signed by the French ceramicists Dalo The height dimens...
Ceramic
One of a Kind Ceramic Lamp Base or Sculpture Signed by Dalo
By Dalo
Located in Paris, FR
Hand-sculpted ceramic lamp base or sculpture "Nella" with stylized face, stoneware with white enamel. One of a kind handmade piece signed by the French ceramicists Dalo, 2021 The h...
Ceramic
One of a Kind Ceramic Lamp Base or Sculpture Signed by Dalo
By Dalo
Located in Paris, FR
Hand-sculpted ceramic lamp base or sculpture "Aloe" with stylized faces , Nude grey stoneware without enamel. One of a kind handmade piece signed by the French ceramicists Dalo, 2020...
Ceramic
One of a Kind White Ceramic Sculpture or Lamp Base Signed by Dalo
By Dalo
Located in Paris, FR
Hand-sculpted ceramic lamp base or sculpture "Salya" stylized face, stoneware white mat enamel (plaster like) One of a kind handmade piece signed by the French ceramicists Dalo, 202...
Ceramic
$4,208
H 18.9 in Dm 11.82 in
Large One of a Kind Ceramic Lamp Base or Sculpture Vase "Minotaure" Signed Dalo
By Dalo
Located in Paris, FR
Hand-sculpted ceramic lamp base or sculpture "Minotaure" with stylized face ( Nude grey stoneware without enamel pen and golden ) One of a kind handmade piece signed by the French c...
Ceramic
$4,208
H 22.45 in Dm 11.82 in
One of a Kind Large Yellow Ceramic Lamp Base or Sculpture Signed by Dalo
By Dalo
Located in Paris, FR
Hand-sculpted ceramic lamp base or sculpture "Soleil Citron" with stylized face medaillon, stoneware with shiny yellow enamel. One of a kind handmade piece signed by the French cera...
Ceramic
Isamu Noguchi Table Lamp
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Isamu Noguchi Table Lamp in perfect working condition.
Metal
Paavo Tynell Desk/Table Lamp
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Adjustable desk/table lamp, model no. 5305 by Paavo Tynell, 1950s. Brass and painted perforated metal. Manufactured by Taito, Finland. Underside impressed with TAITO/5305. Price redu...
Metal, Brass
Adjustable Italian Brass Table Lamp, 1970s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful adjustable brass table lamp, Italy, 1970s. The height can be adjusted from 12 inches up to 24 inches.
Brass
Isamu Noguchi Table Lamp, Akari Model 7A
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Isamu Noguchi Table Lamp, Akari Model 7A in perfect working condition.
Metal
Metal Wire Abstract Sculpture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very rare and unique abstract sculpture, aluminum silver color wire, 1970s.
Metal
Antique Stone Head Sculpture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Solid stone, antique head of a young man. Very unique decorative piece.
Stone
It may not be filled with helium, but it’s almost as light.
The creative force behind some of the most inventive furniture and interiors of the past 30 years, the Amsterdam-based talent continues to take his work in new directions.
