"Sometimes Failure Leads To Success"

As discussed in the previous post, "From Delicateness to Strength," Wanders had taken his prototype of the Lace Tables and transformed it into something that is now sold in stores and at his own company, Moooi.  

Crochet Tables

These "Crochet Tables" represent the softness and delicate ornate patterns of the doilies while subtly displaying the minimal structural form of a cube.  Although this piece may be simplistic in design, it is heavy in its conceptual design.   It is a piece full of contrasts.  The "Crochet Tables" is an expression of beauty versus functionality. By manipulating its form into a box-like, angular shape using epoxy resin,  it challenges the softness of the materials.  It also mixes the old traditional, kitsch doilies that has been part of the Dutch culture with the new, contemporary designs.  Wanders has manipulated the "closed volume" nature of a cube by creating a hollow form using an "open web" material.  He was able to make a form that feels heavy and full of volume, feel light, delicate and beautiful.

This is an example of Wanders' ability to make the expected, unexpected.  He believes that there are no boundaries when it comes to design.  It just shows that sometimes ideas are limitless as long as you allow your mind to explore new things.  The crochet cubes set an example of Marcel's love for playing with "under-experimented" textiles and materials because of their "structural complexity."
 

Wanders didn't stop with just the "Crochet Tables".  He also designed a "Crochet Chair" along with many other functional pieces.  The "Crochet Chair", also made of handmade crochet cotton that has been hardened with epoxy resin, speaks out form and function in the most minimal design.  The simplicity of the shape is intensified through the use of handcrafted, floral doilies that have been joined together to form a beautiful pattern.  It allows you to appreciate the beauty of the old kitsch design in a whole different light and larger scale. 

These Crochet Chairs add great texture to a minimalist space,  It also creates beautiful shadows as the light travels through the hollow form and transfers the intricate patterns of the doilies onto the ground.

Here are some other products from the Crochet Series featured by Moooi.

Topiaries

Crochet Lamp Blossom