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Marcel Wanders

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Amsterdam
Marcel Wanders

His chief concern is to bring the human touch back to design, ushering in a ‘new age of design’, in which designer, craftsperson and user are reunited.

Marcel Wanders is a leading product and interior designer with over 2500+ iconic products and interior design experiences worldwide for private clients and premium brands. Marcel Wanders is a leading product and interior designer with over 1,900 + iconic product and interior design experiences all around the globe for private clients and premium brands such as Alessi, Baccarat, Bisazza, Christofle

, Kosé Corporation/ Decorté, Flos, KLM, Hyatt Hotels Corporation, LH&E Group, Louis Vuitton, Miramar Group, Morgans Hotel Group, Puma among scores of others. Marcel Wanders 30 years of design are celebrated in some of the most renowned art and design museums, including Centre Pompidou FR; Cooper-Hewitt National Design Museum, US; Metropolitan Museum of Art, US; Museum of Arts and Design, New York, US; Museum of Modern Art, US; Pinakotheke der Moderne, Munich, DE; Stedelijk Museum, Amsterdam, NL; Oita Prefectural Art Museum, JP among others. Regarded by many as an anomaly in the design world, Marcel Wanders has made his mission to “create an environment of love, live with passion and make our most exciting dreams come true.” The work excites, provokes, and polarises, but never fails to surprise for its ingenuity, daring and singular quest to uplift the human spirit, and entertain. In this process, Marcel Wanders defies design dogma, preferring instead to focus on holistic solutions rather than the technocratic. In this universe, the coldness of industrialism is replaced instead by the poetry, fantasy and romance of different ages, vividly brought to life in the contemporary moment. www.marcelwanders.com

20/08/2025

As Amsterdam prepares to celebrate its 750th birthday with Sail Amsterdam 2025, when the IJ-river and North Sea Canal will welcome Tall Ships from around the world, we look at Andaz Amsterdam Prinsengracht and how water, canals and boats shaped its design. Marcel Wanders drew deep inspiration from the city’s relationship with water to craft a space rich in symbolism and storytelling.

The hotel sits between two of Amsterdam’s most iconic canals, the Prinsengracht and the Keizersgracht. Fittingly, nautical references appear throughout the interior. From antique navigation maps to sculptural boats and aquatic details, every element honours the city’s history as a port and its future as a creative capital. Marcel has an affinity for taking things from different ages and vividly bringing them to life. He references the age of exploration through cosmic motifs and planetary alignments, while maps on the floors and walls deepen the sense of connection to place.

Fish motifs also play a central role in the visual narrative using the concept of polarities: combining two different narratives tied with the famous Amsterdam flag symbol, the x x x – St. Andrew Crosses. Fish paired with spoons, brushes, and vases appear in playful combinations across the interiors, embodying the spirit of Amsterdam itself, a city that embraces opposites and thrives on imagination. Through these symbols, Marcel invites guests to keep an open mind and to see how unexpected elements can be woven together to create something entirely new.

19/08/2025

“The Andaz is my gift to Amsterdam,” says Marcel Wanders. “As a designer, I always try to create with personality and character. I even hand-painted each wash basin in my One Minute style myself. They are all unique.” With this deeply personal approach, Marcel transformed the former public library at the heart of the city into the Andaz Amsterdam Prinsengracht, a luxury lifestyle hotel rooted in local identity.

The inspiration behind this interior design project was the city of Amsterdam itself and its long history of fostering creativity. This iconic hotel does more than welcome guests; it invites them to become part of the city’s spirit, open-minded, imaginative and full of wonder. A décor with an authentic local feel: acknowledging the library, wallpapers represent pages of ancient books that once lived in the building, their wisdom transferred to the walls; Delft blue motifs recall the Golden Age, and references to navigation and discovery reflect Amsterdam’s historic role as a centre of knowledge and trade. Every element, from the furniture to the textiles, carpets and wallpapers, is custom designed, each piece layered with meaning.

A thoughtful detail enhances the sense of home: each room number is hand-painted in the style of a traditional Dutch house facade. As Marcel explains, “The entire hotel is an invitation to dream bigger. And what better place to do that than where you sleep, right?”

18/08/2025

We continue the celebration of Amsterdam 750th years through the lens of Marcel Wanders’ designs dedicated to the city. Among the most symbolic pieces are the Amsterdam Table from 2000 and the visionary windmill project, Molen op de Kop, from 2011. Each creation reflects Marcel’s enduring admiration for Amsterdam and its rich cultural identity.

The Amsterdam Table is a stainless-steel side table with a surface etched with the map of the city. Simple in form yet deeply meaningful, it transforms a functional object into a poetic tribute.

The Molen op de Kop windmill envisioned a new symbol for the Dutch capital: a monumental windmill rising in the heart of Amsterdam. This CO2-neutral structure was designed to generate enough energy to power not only itself but also the entire Red Light District. Fusing cultural memory with sustainable ambition, the windmill was imagined as a public gathering space, a landmark for residents and visitors, and a beacon of innovation. With solar collecting glass, urban wind turbines, and rainwater systems, it represented a bold step toward a greener future. Marcel’s vision here goes beyond design as he reimagines Amsterdam’s skyline with purpose, crafting a powerful symbol of unity, progress and environmental responsibility.

14/08/2025

And while paying homage to Amsterdam, we arrived at one of the most important milestones: creating the legendary brand, Moooi. When Marcel Wanders & Casper Vissers started Moooi in 2001, they promised each other to create a legendary brand. A promise well kept, as today, Moooi is still inspiring the world with breathtaking, innovative designs. The extra “O” in the word Moooi (mooi means beautiful in Dutch) is to convey something extra in terms of beauty and uniqueness.

Marcel has always been fond of supporting design talents, and Moooi is the best place when it comes to accomplishing this mission. Moooi and Marcel Wanders are writing Dutch and international design history by spotting the talents of today and tomorrow. As Marcel states: “We don’t ask designers if they can do something for us at Moooi, but rather we ask them: what can we do for them? We listen to what they want to do and make their dreams come true.” And this is how Moooi collections are always original, unexpected, eclectic, rebellious and sophisticated: a well-curated mix of lighting, furniture and accessories that outlast everyday interiors.

The Moooi stores are always located on iconic streets of Amsterdam. The first Moooi gallery could be found on the Westerstraat, meanwhile, you can discover the new Moooi Store Amsterdam on Utrechtsestraat. Do not miss this opportunity to learn about a unique design brand store!

“We are intrinsically drawn to beauty and always on the lookout for original ideas.”

13/08/2025

After moving to Amsterdam, the next crucial milestone was creating an inspiring creative space in the city at Westerhuis: a former technical school for boys. Does the history of this creative hub building stretch back to 1867? So inspiring!

The former school, Westerhuis in the Jordaan was founded as a platform for the creative industries by Marcel Wanders. Four floors and 5,500 sqm of pure creativity! Every inch of Marcel’s studio is filled with iconic designs, Delft Blue patterns, and Personal Editions pieces: a carefully planned and designed interior. Meanwhile, you could find the unique Moooi brand store on the ground floor. Westerhuis had a significant impact on its direct environment. New ‘concept stores’ sprang up in the neighbourhood, advertising agencies were established, and creativity has become more visible. An absolute devotion to the flourishing creative industry of Amsterdam!

Somehow, the next ‘Wandersland’ found its home at a school building as well. Once used as the 2nd Melanchthon School, headed by the German philosopher and theologian, Phillip Melanchthon. This typical Amsterdam canal house is situated in the Plantage neighbourhood close to the city’s beloved botanical garden. Throughout the space, visitors discovered Marcel Wanders' designs everywhere: bespoke furnishings, one-of-a-kind objects, and exhibition pieces.

12/08/2025

Amsterdam celebrates its 750th birthday this year, and we are delighted to celebrate this unique city by presenting a selection of Marcel Wanders’ Amsterdam milestones and essential spots within the Dutch capital. So many creative ideas and memories!

Almost 30 years ago, this ‘unique relationship’ between Marcel and Amsterdam began. He recalls, “If you are born here, then you own the city, but for people like me, Amsterdam is like a gift, and for that I am grateful. I get all the beauty, all the connections, the sense of history and community, all for free, just by walking around. This city is full of value and opportunities.”

As he admits, it became clear to him how he could realise his ideals to achieve sustainability and humanist design in Amsterdam. Marcel explains further why Amsterdam is such a fantastic place for creatives. “Creativity is deeply entrenched in Amsterdam’s culture. For hundreds of years, the city has welcomed talented people from across the world into an open-minded, inviting and tolerant society. The city has its own genetic formula and exerts an immense influence on people in that way. It encourages them to suck up the identity of the community and to contribute to it.”

And the story continues, but first: Happy 750th Birthday, Amsterdam!

08/08/2025

Some of the most impressive and original of the Globe Trotter collection are the Up Lampadaire, the Wonder sideboard and cabinet and the Dojo bookcase.

The three UP LAMPS are subtly inspired by the shape and delicacy of hot-air balloons. The lamps appear to emerge from the base, whereas their movement seems to be suspended in motion.

Like a little submarine, the WONDER BUFFET SIDEBOARD features a porthole offering a glimpse of a treasure inside. But its interior holds another secret: the spectacular, vibrant and poetic fresco from the Globe Trotter collection.

The DOJO BOOKCASE was inspired by traditional Japanese sliding partitions and features five black shelves, four mobile geometric shapes in front and three fixed shapes in the back.

Together, these pieces turn interiors into curated journeys, offering a passport to imagination and design without borders.

Roche Bobois

07/08/2025

The Globe Trotter reminds us of the wonder and excitement that comes with travelling, the unpredictability of travel and the joy of finding treasures; meanwhile, we discover new cultures and meet cosmopolitan people. The mythical places and objects found on these fantastical journeys through space and time are the framework for this ‘promenade’ collection.

Have you noticed the exquisite graphic details and narrative symbols? From London to Paris, from Istanbul to Japan, each piece invites us to follow a path filled with stories and visual richness.
The MONTGOLFIÈRE SOFA features a strong, yet graceful silhouette framed by two armrests inspired by the hot-air balloons invented by the Montgolfier brothers. The cushions, dressed with images from the Globe Trotter fresco, invite one to take a journey through imaginary worlds.

The modular and versatile CERF-VOLANT SOFA appears to have wings: the side and back panels are covered with quilted fabric, leather, or wood. It is upholstered in the exclusive fabrics of the collection and accented by cushions with patterns from the fresco.

The soft curves of the LA PARISIENNE TABLE are paired with a matte top and glossy lacquered underside. Its slender legs, dressed in Globe Trotter fabrics like a pair of elegant tights, add a unique touch. The OPÉRETTE CHAIR, in oak, is adorned with graphics that celebrate faraway destinations. Meanwhile, the CHESS TABLES turn into a grand game board for imaginative minds. Roche Bobois

06/08/2025

Summer is the perfect season to draw inspiration from travel and exploration. Designed by Marcel Wanders for Roche Bobois, the Globe Trotter furniture collection pays tribute to legendary adventurers who journeyed across the globe to discover new cultures and rare treasures: perhaps the kind we all once dreamed of seeking?

“A journey is a transformative experience, and each piece captures the feeling of bringing home worldly treasures from faraway places. The idea was not to make a chair or a table, but to make a universe,” says Marcel about this eclectic collection.

The collection expresses openness, freedom and inspiration, meanwhile showcasing Marcel’s signature design style. Paying homage to the legendary inventors and brothers, Joseph-Michel and Jacques-Étienne Montgolfier, who invented the first hot air balloon to make a manned flight, as well as explorers and enthusiasts enthralled by the cultures they discovered. The heart of the Globe Trotter collection is a fresco depicting a magnificent voyage to a wonderland, with this motif adorning tufted rugs, cushions, and furnishings, along with chairs, tables, sofas, lamps, sideboards that combine history with adventures.

Are you ready to discover this poetic and imaginative world?

01/08/2025

Tears-Tank creates an impressive journey through an emotional landscape rarely acknowledged. This rain is not symbolic but actively generated by a system that captures the emotional state of men in the present moment.

A central walkway leads individuals through a space where it is perpetually ‘raining’ tears as an artistic representation of the ongoing emotional experiences of men across the globe. This poetic system gives form to a shared understanding of masculinity, where vulnerability is not hidden but honoured. The rainfall is driven by a real-time algorithm that tracks the emotional state of men worldwide, transforming individual feelings into collective experience.

31/07/2025

Tears-Tank by Marcel Wanders is a space for reflection that challenges the silence often surrounding male emotion. Inside the Tears-Tank, visitors encounter something magical: a continuous rainfall of tears.

Through this concept, Marcel Wanders invites us to consider emotion as presence rather than absence. Tears-Tank becomes a place where quiet truths are given space, and where the value of emotional expression is made beautifully and powerfully visible.

30/07/2025

Marcel Wanders presents his new and immersive design, Tears-Tank, a monument created for men to honour their emotional depth and inner reflection. This groundbreaking and monumental installation invites visitors into a vast space where it is always raining. Its bold structure, topped with twelve luminous tanks of saline water, offers a physical expression of inner struggle. The fragmented facade suggests the quiet weight many carry behind composed exteriors.

Tears-Tank is a powerful reminder that male vulnerability is worthy of recognition. The tears of men, often hidden or dismissed, are here transformed into the most emotionally charged material in the world.

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