Marc Newson is an Australian industrial designer born in 1963, who has worked and lived in several cities and currently resides in the UK where he established his company, Marc Newson Limited, in 1997. Newson's clientele consists of many high-end brands, and he has held senior positions at Qantas Airways and Apple. He co-founded the creative collective LoveFrom with Sir Jonathan Ive in 2019.

He began his career by hand-making furniture and timepieces in a workshop in Sydney, with early designs like the Super Guppy Lamp, Pod of Drawers, and Embryo Chair. At the age of 25, Newson created the Lockheed Lounge, a riveted aluminum chaise longue that has become one of the most iconic contemporary design works, setting four world record prices at auction for work created by a living designer.

Newson's design pieces are highly sought after on the secondary market and are more...

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A set of four Marc Newson 'Coastal' chairs for Magis,…

Marc Newson 'Coastal' Chairs for Magis, White with Red Wool

A set of four Marc Newson 'Coastal' chairs for Magis, Australian / Italian, circa 1990s, white pebbled moulded plastic with red wool upholstery, 79 cm high, 42 cm wide, 43 cm deep. Provenance: The John Henry collection, Melbourne

A Marc Newson 'Gluon' lounge chair & ottoman for Moroso,…

Marc Newson 'Gluon' Lounge Chair & Ottoman for Moroso

A Marc Newson 'Gluon' lounge chair & ottoman for Moroso, Australian / Italian, designed 1993, black leather, metal and moulded plastic with Moroso fabric label, the chair 67 cm high, 134 cm wide, 87 cm deep. Provenance: The John Henry collection, Melbourne

A Marc Newson 'Felt Chair' for Cappellini, Australian / Italian,…

Marc Newson 'Felt Chair' for Cappellini, circa 2000s, Provenance Melbourne

A Marc Newson 'Felt Chair' for Cappellini, Australian / Italian, circa 2000s, cobalt moulded fibreglass and chrome pole, 84 cm high, 67 cm wide, 104 cm deep. Provenance: The John Henry collection, Melbourne

Marc Newson wood chair, Tasmanian pine with stainless steel…

Newson Wood Chair: Tasmanian Pine and Stainless Steel Design

Marc Newson wood chair, Tasmanian pine with stainless steel screws. Manufactured c 1989 by James Bradley Pty Ltd. Australia, designed 1988, 66 cm high, 82 cm wide, 90 cm deep Provenance: Purchased from Geoffrey Hatty applied Arts c 1990s. Exhibited: the…

A Mark Newson Orgone table for Cappellini, Australian-Italian,…

Mark Newson Orgone Table for Cappellini, 1998, White Fibreglass, 50x181cm

A Mark Newson Orgone table for Cappellini, Australian-Italian, designed 1998, white gloss fibreglass material, 50 cm high, 181 cm wide, 38 - 74 cm deep

A Marc Newson Coast table and chair setting for Magis, Italian,…

1995 Marc Newson Coast Table and Chair Set for Magis

A Marc Newson Coast table and chair setting for Magis, Italian, circa 1995, white plastic, laminate with red and grey fabric seating, 73 cm high, 100 cm deep

A Marc Newson Orgone chair, Australian, designed 1993, blue…

Blue Marc Newson Orgone Chair, Australian Design, 1993, Polyurethane Material

A Marc Newson Orgone chair, Australian, designed 1993, blue polyurethane material with molded manufacturer's mark to underside, 83 cm high, 76 cm wide, 96 cm deep

A Marc Newson wooden chair for Cappellini, Australian-Italian,…

Marc Newson Wooden Chair for Cappellini, Australian-Italian, circa 1990's

A Marc Newson wooden chair for Cappellini, Australian-Italian, circa 1990's, bent beech, 88 cm high, 82 cm wide, 90 cm deep

Marc Newson (Australian, b. 1963), Embryo Chair, designed 1988,…

Marc Newson Embryo Chair: Iconic Design with Wear (1988)

Marc Newson (Australian, b. 1963), Embryo Chair, designed 1988, yellow neoprene upholstery, injection moulded polyurethane foam over a steel frame, significant wear (A/F), height 79 cm. Provenance: Christies, 1995, Private Collection, NSW, Reference: Cf.…

Marc Newson Embryo chair for Idee; Reupholstered by Idee in…

Newson's Embryo Chair: Reupholstered in Black Neoprene

Marc Newson Embryo chair for Idee; Reupholstered by Idee in Japan in brand new black neoprene. Aluminium, and polished metal. Australia / Japan; designed 1988; 79 cm high, 75 cm wide, 88 cm deep

Marc Newson Coast dining setting for Magis, plastic,…

Newson Coast Dining Set

Marc Newson Coast dining setting for Magis, plastic, polyurethane foam. Kavdrat Tonus fabric, Australia / Italy, designed 1995, table: 73 cm high, 106 cm wide, 106 cm deep, chairs: 79 cm high, 49 cm wide, 51 cm deep, chair seat height: 46

Marc Newson (Australian, b. 1963), Gello Table, designed 1994,…

Gello Table by Marc Newson

Marc Newson (Australian, b. 1963), Gello Table, designed 1994, for 3 Suisse, red plastic and clear acrylic, height 48.5 cm, diameter 60 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney, Labels: Alice Rawsthorn, Marc Newson, p. 103-107, 214

Marc Newson (Australian, b. 1963), Embryo Chair, designed 1988,…

Yellow Embryo Chair by Marc Newson

Marc Newson (Australian, b. 1963), Embryo Chair, designed 1988, yellow wool upholstery, aluminium and tubular steel, height 77 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, NSW

Marc Newson (Australian, b. 1963), Embryo chair, designed 1988,…

Embryo Chair by Marc Newson

Marc Newson (Australian, b. 1963), Embryo chair, designed 1988, yellow wool upholstery, aluminium and tubular steel, height 77 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, NSW

Marc Newson (Australian, b. 1963), wicker chair, designed 1990,…

Newson's Wicker Chair

Marc Newson (Australian, b. 1963), wicker chair, designed 1990, manufactured by Marc Newson studio, rattan and steel, height 76 cm

Marc Newson (Australian, b. 1963), set of five bar stools,…

Newson's Purple Leather Bar Stools (Set of 5)

Marc Newson (Australian, b. 1963), set of five bar stools, designed c. 1982, purple leather, steel (5), height 75 cm. Provenance: Burdekin Hotel, Oxford street, Sydney, c. 1982.

Marc Newson (Australian, b. 1963), Embryo chair, designed 1988,…

Yellow Wool Embryo Chair by Marc Newson

Marc Newson (Australian, b. 1963), Embryo chair, designed 1988, manufactured by Dedece, yellow wool upholstery, aluminium and tubular steel (A/F), height 80 cm. Provenance: Dedece, Sydney. Private Collection, Sydney.

Marc Newson (Australian, b. 1963) miniature Lockheed lounge,…

Newson's Miniature Lockheed Lounge, 1:6 Scale

Marc Newson (Australian, b. 1963) miniature Lockheed lounge, designed 1986 - Vitra design museum miniatures collection manufactured by Vitra, fiberglass, rubber and riveted sheet aluminium, retains manufacturer's label, with original box, reduced in size…

Marc Newson miniature 'Lockheed Lounge' for Vitra, fibreglass,…

Miniature Lockheed Lounge by Marc Newson for Vitra

Marc Newson miniature 'Lockheed Lounge' for Vitra, fibreglass, aluminium and rubber with original Museum box, designed 1986, 14.5 cm high, 10 cm wide, 27.5 cm deep

Marc Newson (Australian, b. 1963) wood chair, designed 1988/ c.…

Newson's Pine Chair

Marc Newson (Australian, b. 1963) wood chair, designed 1988/ c. 1989, first production run manufactured by James Bradley Pty Ltd, Tasmanian pine, stainless steel screws

Marc Newson (Australian, b. 1963) wood chair, designed 1988/ c.…

Newson's Pine Wood Chair with Stainless Steel Screws

Marc Newson (Australian, b. 1963) wood chair, designed 1988/ c. 1989, first production run manufactured by James Bradley Pty Ltd, Tasmanian pine, stainless steel screws, one slat restored

A Marc Newson Sci-Fi vase, white ceramic 'S.F.' vase, designed…

Newson's Sci-Fi Ceramic Vase

A Marc Newson Sci-Fi vase, white ceramic 'S.F.' vase, designed 1993, impressed artist's signature and monogram of manufacturer Cor Unum. Large, footed form with centre and side opening covered in white high-glaze, height 33 cm, width 31 cm, depth 26 cm

A Marc Newson Sci-Fi vase in black, a ceramic 'S.F.' vase,…

Marc Newson Ceramic Sci-Fi Vase

A Marc Newson Sci-Fi vase in black, a ceramic 'S.F.' vase, designed 1993, impressed artist's signature and monogram of manufacturer Cor Unum. Large, footed form with centre and side opening covered in white high-glaze, height 33 cm, width 31 cm, depth 26…

Marc Newson (Australian, b. 1963), Embryo chair, designed 1988,…

Newson's Embryo Chair

Marc Newson (Australian, b. 1963), Embryo chair, designed 1988, manufactured by Dedece, black synthetic upholstery, supported by three chromed tubular steel legs, height 79 cm. Provenance: Purchased from Dedece, Sydney. Private Collection, Sydney

Marc Newson (Australian, b. 1963), wooden chair, designed 1988,…

Marc Newson Wooden Chair, 1988

Marc Newson (Australian, b. 1963), wooden chair, designed 1988, manufactured by Cappelli, bent beech wood, retains manufacturer's label, height 66 cm width 83 cm, cf. For comparison Alice Rawsthorn, Marc Newson, 1999, p. 34-37

Marc Newson 'Orgone' coffee table for Cappellini, polished…

Newson's Orgone Coffee Table for Cappellini

Marc Newson 'Orgone' coffee table for Cappellini, polished white lacquer, Italy, designed 1998, 35 cm high, 160 cm wide, 70 cm deep,

Marc Newson Embryo chair, red neoprene, metal frame, Australia,…

Red Neoprene Embryo Chair by Marc Newson

Marc Newson Embryo chair, red neoprene, metal frame, Australia, designed 1988

Marc Newson 'Rocky' rocking horse for Magis, white…

Newson's Rocky Rocking Horse for Magis

Marc Newson 'Rocky' rocking horse for Magis, white rotational-moulded polyethylene, Italy, c 2000s, 72 cm high, 75 cm wide, 50 cm deep,

Marc Newson (Australian, b. 1963), Sci-Fi vase, designed 1993,…

Sci-Fi Porcelain Vase by Marc Newson

Marc Newson (Australian, b. 1963), Sci-Fi vase, designed 1993, manufactured by Cor Unum Ceramics & Art, glazed porcelain, height 33.5 cm

Marc Newson (Australian, b. 1963), Embryo Chair, designed 1988,…

Embryo Chair by Marc Newson

Marc Newson (Australian, b. 1963), Embryo Chair, designed 1988, manufactured by Dedece, purple wool upholstery, brushed aluminium and tubular steel base, height 85 cm

Marc Newson for Cappellini, wood chair 1988, constructed from…

Beechwood Chair by Marc Newson

Marc Newson for Cappellini, wood chair 1988, constructed from beech hardwood.

A Marc Newson 1st edition 'Embryo' chair manufactured for Idee…

Newson's Embryo Chair: Neoprene Edition

A Marc Newson 1st edition 'Embryo' chair manufactured for Idee Japan black neoprene (wetsuit material) 79 cm high, 83 cm wide, 80 cm deep

Marc Newson (Australian, b. 1963). Proto-type chair, designed…

Carbon Chair Prototype by Marc Newson

Marc Newson (Australian, b. 1963). Proto-type chair, designed 2005 carbon fibre

Marc Newson (b. 1963). Embryo chair, designed 1988 manufactured…

Embryo Chair by Marc Newson

Marc Newson (b. 1963). Embryo chair, designed 1988 manufactured by Dedece, mustard wool upholstery, tubular steel and brushed aluminium

Marc Newson (b. 1963). Black Orgone chair, designed 1983…

Black Orgone Chair by Marc Newson

Marc Newson (b. 1963). Black Orgone chair, designed 1983 rotation-molded polyethylene, with molded mark 'Orgone chair http://www.marc-newson.com' and molded facsimile signature 'Marc Newson'

Marc Newson (b. 1963). Yellow Orgone chair, designed 1983…

Yellow Orgone Chair by Marc Newson

Marc Newson (b. 1963). Yellow Orgone chair, designed 1983 rotation-molded polyethylene, with molded mark 'Orgone chair http://www.marc-newson.com' and molded facsimile signature 'Marc Newson'

Marc Newson (b. 1963). Red Orgone chair, designed 1983…

Red Orgone Chair by Marc Newson

Marc Newson (b. 1963). Red Orgone chair, designed 1983 rotation-molded polyethylene, with molded mark 'Orgone chair http://www.marc-newson.com' and molded facsimile signature 'Marc Newson'

Four Marc Newson chairs, damage to one

Newson Chairs Set with Minor Damage

Four Marc Newson chairs, damage to one

Marc Newson design catalogue, with original plastic sleeve cover

Newson's Design Catalogue: Innovative and Timeless

Marc Newson design catalogue, with original plastic sleeve cover

Marc Newson (b. 1963), Embryo chair, designed 1988 tubular…

Embryo Chair by Marc Newson

Marc Newson (b. 1963), Embryo chair, designed 1988 tubular steel frame, black neoprene upholstery. Height 79 cm, width 73 cm, depth 70 cm. Provenance: Themes and Variations, London

Marc Newson (Australian, born 1963) Po 9369 vase, design…

Newson's Po 9369 Vase for Cappellini

Marc Newson (Australian, born 1963) Po 9369 vase, design introduced 1993, manufactured by Cappellini, Italy, glazed ceramic 33 cm high

Marc Newson (Australian, born 1963) felt chair, design…

Red Fibreglass Felt Chair by Marc Newson

Marc Newson (Australian, born 1963) felt chair, design introduced 1993, manufactured by Cappellini, Italy red polished fibreglass 67 x 106 x 32 cm

Marc Newson (Australian, born 1963) TV chair, design introduced…

Newson's Orange TV Chair

Marc Newson (Australian, born 1963) TV chair, design introduced 1993, manufactured by Morosso, Italy, orange wool fabric and aluminium

Marc Newson, Gluon Chair and matching ottoman steel with swivel…

Gluon Chair and Ottoman by Marc Newson

Marc Newson, Gluon Chair and matching ottoman steel with swivel bases, white leather upholstery, designed 1990s, later edition

Marc Newson (born 1963), Orgone chair, design introduced 1993…

Orgone Chair by Marc Newson

Marc Newson (born 1963), Orgone chair, design introduced 1993 acrylic

Marc Newson (born 1963), Nimrod chair, acrylic, upholstery

Nimrod Chair by Marc Newson

Marc Newson (born 1963), Nimrod chair, acrylic, upholstery

Marc Newson, prototype chair, c. 1982, unique handmade chair,…

Newson's Prototype Chair, 1980s Memphis Design Movement

Marc Newson, prototype chair, c. 1982, unique handmade chair, hand stitched vinyl cushions, original condition, reflective of 1980's Italian Memphis design movement (A/F). Height 74 cm. Provenance: Gifted by the artist. Private Collection, Sydney

A 20th century contemporary bentwood chair, in the manner of…

Newson-inspired bentwood chair

A 20th century contemporary bentwood chair, in the manner of Marc Newson