A chair full of contrasts, Cyborg Elegant was created for Magis by the talented Marcel Wanders. This chair is the result of a harmonious combination of two radically different materials. As its name suggests, Cyborg Elegant is a fusion of the natural and the artificial. The backrest is made of wicker, while the seat and base are made of polycarbonate. Marcel Wanders presents a surprisingly small armchair with elegance and finesse, suitable for all interiors. Wicker departs from its traditional uses, here, and is combined with polycarbonate to create a highly contemporary effect. A bold and original aesthetic for manufacturing process involving a technical feat. You are sure to fall for this armchair in wicker, woven to create beautiful patterns.
Born in the Netherlands in 1963, Marcel Wanders obtained his art degree from the Arnhem School of Art in 1988. He worked for two years in one of the leading Dutch design studios, and in 1992 became one of the four partners of WAAC's Design&Consultancies, rapidly becoming one of the most recognised studios in the Netherlands. Marcel Wandersfounded Moooi in 2001 with Casper Vissers, whose designs are renowned for their originality and fun. The company has grown and collaborated with well-known designers such as Maarten Baas, Ross Lovegrove and Studio Job. The brand's creations can be found in many museums around the world, including MoMA in New York and the Victoria & Albert Museum in London. Marcel Wanders creates furniture and decorative objects for some of the world's leading brands, including B&B Italia, Cappellini, Poliform, Magis (Cyborg armchair) and Baccarat, with its exceptional decanters and candleholders. Marcel Wanders is also called upon for architectural and interior design projects such as the Mondrian South Beach Hotel in Miami, and his collaboration with the Hyatt Hotels Corporation. Among his many awards, he received the prestigious Design Excellence Award for his significant contribution to the field of design in 2009.