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The Morro Collection Began With One Custom Table

The latest from Kelly Wearstler is a family of furniture whose designs found inspirations in the forms and principals that defined French and Italian furniture in the 70s. The Morro Collection also borrows from mid-century Japanese design to create something fresh and new. Wearstler’s practice is known to draw upon multiple sources of inspiration to create a layered and evocative feeling, continuing to do so here.

styled interior space with long and low white soft and square coffee table

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“The Morro Collection’s bold and curvaceous shapes are at once elegant and playful, the true embodiment of Californian style,” said Wearstler. “Whether taking shape in wood, stone, or soft upholstery, the materials shine in their elemental shapes.”

styled interior space with sofa, two chairs, console, and round coffee table

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Wearstler shared that the Morro Collection began with a custom table designed for the Santa Monica Proper’s grotto. The first release includes tables, lounge chairs, and sofas, all upholstered in Wearstler’s latest collection for Lee Jofa. The series’ features low-profile pieces, solid oak feet, and seating that appears to float effortlessly. Conversely, bold design influences give each piece a monolithic feel, as though carved from one singular piece of material. Wearstler said she loves the collection as standalone pieces as much as grouped together as a family.

styled interior space with console and red chair

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styled interior space with white chair, side table, and floor lamp

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styled interior space with gold chaise

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styled interior space with red vanity chair

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styled interior space with white sofa and square coffee table

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gold chaise in white space with concrete floor

Morro Chaise

round coffee table in white space with concrete floor

Morro Coffee Table, Bleached Wood

overstuffed red chair in white space with concrete floor

Morro Lounge Chair

overstuffed white sofa in white space with concrete floor

Morro Sofa

two square coffee tables with orb legs in white space with concrete floor

Morro Square Coffee Tables

overstuffed red chair in white space with concrete floor

Morro Vanity Chair

To learn more about the Morro Collection, visit kellywearstler.com.

Kelly Beall is Director of Branded Content at Design Milk. The Pittsburgh-based writer and designer has had a deep love of art and design for as long as she can remember, from Fashion Plates to MoMA and far beyond. When not searching out the visual arts, she's likely sharing her favorite finds with others. Kelly can also be found tracking down new music, teaching herself to play the ukulele, or on the couch with her three pets – Bebe, Rainey, and Remy. Find her @designcrush on social.