MOOOI design

I discovered the Moooi brand a few years ago, during Milan Design Week, and that was the opportunity to see their “Horse Lamp” (by Front) and I fell in love with it instantly.
Since then, I’ve always followed their new products.It’s difficult for me to express why I like an art or design object.
In my case, starting with the artist, the designer, the current trend, or market demand is probably the least of the reasons.
Perhaps the first thing is curiosity; I’m a curious person.
The “Horse Lamp” struck me for its size (it represents a life-size horse).
It looked like a real horse, there watching you.
For me, horses have always represented elegance and majesty, but also freedom, imagining them running along a beach or in a prairie.

But I also imagine them walking beside you, silently, and when they do so, they are showing you their trust and it is as if they were telling you “I am here beside you”.
I’ve never experienced it myself, but I’ve been told that when a horse stops in front of you and lets you pet its nose or rests its head on your shoulder, you feel like you’ve achieved something immense, a recognition that goes beyond words.
In speaking with various artists, I’ve been told that drawing or sculpting a horse is considered difficult due to its complex anatomy, defined musculature, and specific proportions.
Let’s just say that not everyone is capable of doing it, rendering it realistically.
In the case of the “Horse Lamp“, one can say the intent was successful because it seems genuine, real, and, as I said before, it’s as if it were saying, “I’m here beside you.”
Below, you’ll find some information about the company, and I’d like to take this opportunity to thank them for their kindness.
Enjoy your reading.
Gabriella Ruggieri for 1blog4u

When Marcel Wanders & Casper Vissers started Moooi in 2001, they promised each other to create a legendary brand.
Today, after more than twenty years, Moooi is still inspiring and seducing the world with breathtaking, innovative designs.
The extra “O” in Moooi is to convey something extra in terms of beauty and uniqueness.

“Our collection is always original, unexpected, eclectic, rebellious and sophisticated and is always on the edge of commercial reality and cultural interest. A well-curated mix of lighting, furniture and accessories that outlast everyday interiors, define personalities of spaces & deliver the extra touch of creativity and beauty that is always unexpected and yet so exquisitely welcome”.
“At Moooi, we don’t just create objects – we create experiences that surprise, delight and transform spaces into something extraordinary. With our new store in the centre of Milan and a bold presence at Salone del Mobile, we are embracing a new era for Moooi, one where imagination and innovation meet in unexpected ways.” (Marcel Wanders, founder and creative director MOOOI)

Marcel Wanders and CCD have joined forces at the Moooi Store in Milan.
During Milan Design Week 2025, Moooi hosted a signing ceremony with Cheng Chung Design (CCD) at the brand new Moooi Store in Milan.
This event marked the beginning of a creative collaboration between these design powerhouses, as CCD launched the Marcel Wanders + CCD Affiliated Design Studio.
With Moooi co-founder Marcel Wanders at the helm, the partnership is set to bring Moooi’s bold and unexpected designs to extraordinary interiors projects around the world.