Crochet Chair by Marcel Wanders
The Crochet Chair is designed by Marcel Wanders. The chair is constructed from individual, hand-sewn crochet flowers that are stitched together, formed over a mould and stiffened with resin. It is manufactured by Moooi.The chair was launched at Smart Deco, a collaborative show held at Design Miami by New York design gallery Barry Friedman Ltd and Dutch collective Droog.
Marcel Wanders grew up in Boxtel, the Netherlands, and graduated cum laude from the School of the Arts Arnhem in 1988. Marcel Wanders’ fame started with his iconic Knotted Chair, which he produced for Droog Design in 1996. He is now ubiquitous, designing for the biggest European contemporary design manufacturers like B&B Italia, Bisazza, Poliform, Moroso, Flos, Boffi, Cappellini, Droog Design and Moooi of which he is also art director and co-owner. Founded in 2000, Moooi has grown into an internationally renowned design label. Additionally, Marcel Wanders works on architectural and interior design projects and recently turned his hand to consumer home appliances.
March 9, 2007 - Category: Furniture - Posted by: Hans - Comments: 1
May 21st, 2007 at 6:46 am
[...] Marcel Wanders in Milan presents his new collection for Moooi. Internationally recognised for its unique and innovative interpretation of design, Moooi was founded in 2001 by Marcel Wanders, a trend-setting designer of international fame and Art Director of the company, and by Casper Vissers, Managing Director with responsibilities both in organisational areas and commercial development. [...]