Moooi Amsterdam
Would you like to tour the fabulous Moooi in Amsterdam with me today? I was recently there and asked permission to shoot some photos for decor8 and they were happy to welcome me and so I did my thing — snap, snap, snap!
I have always had this great love affair with the white paper chandelier ever since first spotting it five years ago and I’m still absolutely lusting for it after all of this time. I saw an XXL version as I walked into Moooi and laughed as I imagined a scenario where my husband would come home one afternoon and see it hanging in our entryway — I can picture his face! I can’t imagine owning a space large enough to fit the massive version of the paper chandelier, but I can definitely see using the “normal” size chandy over my dining room table or in the entry of my new home so I will contact their German agent soon to see if the price tag is even close to something that I can afford. I don’t know though… Here it is in the entry of the store as I walked in. Isn’t it lovely?
I also love the lolita table lamps, you can see a white one in the photo directly above — it reminds me of a little hat with delicate trimwork… it is such a precious light and I like that it also comes in gray as a pendant because I think that would look lovely in a kitchen, don’t you? I currently have the Clusterlamp in my kitchen but I’m thinking of moving it to the guest bathroom once I move… When I look at Moooi lighting I think I could fill my entire home only with their lighting and live happily ever after! I was counting over the weekend, in my new home I need to buy 13 pendants. Can you imagine? THIRTEEN. This is because we have 6 rooms plus a kitchen, 2 baths a hall and an entry room plus two enclosed winter gardens (they are like 3 season glass enclosed porches). I hope that I win the lottery soon.
Did you enjoy this little Moooi visit with me today? I hope that you did. I shot this store on a very rainy Wednesday when no one was around so I had the place to myself. I wanted to photograph more close ups of products but I felt I would have overstayed my welcome so I took these snaps above and got going… I ended up in a charming little corner cafe eating apple cake and sipping tea as the rain poured — it was quite a romantic little afternoon!
Visiting London? Moooi is set to open the doors of its first permanent showroom & UK headquarters in London on September 16th over at Portobello Dock!
(images: Holly Becker for decor8)
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August 16th, 2010 at 5:32pm
If there was ever a showroom I would want to live in…this is it! Thank you for posting these great shots!
Ashleigh Clark´s last [type] ..Mouth Watering
August 16th, 2010 at 5:42pm
If there was ever a showroom I could live in…this is it! Thank you for posting the lovely shots!
Ashleigh Clark´s last [type] ..Mouth Watering
August 16th, 2010 at 6:18pm
Fabulous eye candy for those of us who can’t visit. Thanks.
Thea S´s last [type] ..The Good- The Bad & The Ugly
August 16th, 2010 at 6:23pm
Wow! I’m in love! I was trying to pick my one favorite thing, but that was impossible! Although, anything that makes me laugh, just standing there like that horse lamp, is high on the list! Thanks for sharing.
August 16th, 2010 at 6:32pm
Great shop, I really like their lighting too. However, I think I may try the DIY that I posted on my blog once, it seems pretty easy and could save me about $1000. The shipping to USA for the pendants are what’s costly…
;)
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August 16th, 2010 at 6:57pm
The white and yellow table lamp just stole my heart. Adorable!!
La Belle Vie´s last [type] ..Classic Charm
August 16th, 2010 at 7:26pm
hahahaha, I did the same last Friday! Love your picks as always, talk soon, irene xx
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August 16th, 2010 at 8:07pm
Eye candy galore!
Juliet´s last [type] ..Surface
August 16th, 2010 at 9:16pm
Hey, look! I can comment now! :)
I love Moooi. One of these days there will be a Random Light in black in my living room, you mark my words.
Anna @ D16´s last [type] ..Attack of the 16-foot planter!
August 16th, 2010 at 9:26pm
I’ve always loved Moooi, even before that, I loved Marcel!
So happy to see this blog, I have my heart set on Dutch people bc they have so many amazingly creative artists coming from that country! I would furnish my home with everything Moooi if I could. That red area rug with elephants had me at hello.
August 16th, 2010 at 10:00pm
Irene – Were you in Amsterdam last Friday? I have to go read your blog now!!
August 16th, 2010 at 10:06pm
Hi Holly,
Did you know that ‘mooi’ stands for ‘beautiful’ in Dutch? Marcel Wanders of Moooi just added one more ‘o’.
You could check some prices at Poaa.com. Repeat with me: l.o.t.t.e.r.y.
August 16th, 2010 at 10:25pm
What an inspiring store! Thank you for sharing!
August 17th, 2010 at 2:13am
I love it when you take me shopping with you! You choose the best places. Next time, let’s stop for a little lunch too!
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August 17th, 2010 at 3:52am
Love the images… Great post!
August 17th, 2010 at 5:14am
Oh, delightful! The lamps… I am in love with the lamps.
Kate @ Songs Kate Sang´s last [type] ..Back to School With Purpose
August 17th, 2010 at 5:16am
I am having a love affair with the red rug!!!
August 17th, 2010 at 7:15am
LOVING the light fixtures and the black bell bottom dining chairs! Thank you for sharing.
Laura
August 17th, 2010 at 8:40am
Love the black chairs with chequered frame
rdeco´s last [type] ..bloom!
August 17th, 2010 at 12:53pm
Such a beautiful place and the horse lamp is just AMAZING!
August 17th, 2010 at 2:10pm
oh yes the paper chandelier…. sigh, i love that one! Way toooo expensive for me :( maybe one day…
I love their horse lamp too, but not only the price tag would be a problem but also my space ;)
August 17th, 2010 at 6:02pm
Love the lamps!!
August 17th, 2010 at 6:27pm
I am a new follower of your blog, all the way from Finland. ;) I just love, love, love Moooi! They have so many inspiring pieces! Thank you for sharing these shots. :)
Inka-Inari´s last [type] ..Mustaa ja valkoista
August 18th, 2010 at 1:12am
I would love to be IN Amsterdam today. :-)
Fondly,
Glenda
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August 18th, 2010 at 6:45pm
Where is the white wardrobe from?
August 18th, 2010 at 6:55pm
@st – Moooi
August 21st, 2010 at 4:50am
i would buy everything at Moooi!!! everything looks great there! oh i love dutch design! thanks thanks to share it!
August 28th, 2010 at 9:40am
What a great looking shop, really nice to look around it with you! I work with http://www.occa-home and we stock Moooi’s fabulous products, including the horse lamp…I love that piece! So does Robbie Williams…did you see it in his wedding photos?