Marcel Wanders, Dutch contemporary furniture designer

Marcel Wanders was born in Boxtel, The Netherlands, in 1963. He studied design at the Hogeschool voor de Kunsten Institute of the Arts Arnhem, graduating cum laude in 1988. Wanders first gained international attention in 1996 with his iconic Knotted Chair, which he designed for Droog Design. The chair is made of a single piece of rope that is knotted and glued into shape, and it is a playful and whimsical take on traditional furniture design. Wanders' work is known for its eclectic mix of styles and influences. He draws inspiration from everything from traditional Dutch craftsmanship to modern art and pop culture. His designs are often characterised by their humour, wit, and sense of wonder.

In 2000, Wanders founded his own design studio, Moooi. Moooi has produced some of Wanders' most iconic designs, including the Monkey Table, the Bride's Veil lamp, and the Her Majesty armchair. Wanders has more... also designed for a wide range of other clients, including Alessi, Baccarat, Bisazza, Christofle, Flos, KLM, Hyatt Hotels Corporation, and Louis Vuitton.

In addition to his work as a product designer, Wanders is also a prolific interior designer. He has designed the interiors of hotels, restaurants, and retail stores all over the world. Wanders' approach to interior design is similar to his approach to product design: he creates spaces that are both functional and whimsical.

Wanders has received numerous awards for his work, including the Rotterdam Design Prize, the Kho Liang Ie Prize, and the Red Dot Award. He has also been named one of the "25 leaders of change" by Business Week magazine. Wanders' work is both timeless and contemporary.

His designs are a reflection of his own unique personality and his eclectic taste and his work is featured in major museums and design collections around the world, including the Museum of Modern Art in New York City, the Victoria and Albert Museum in London, and the Stedelijk Museum in Amsterdam. less...