For all the people who think designer objects need to make bold statements with attention-grabbing forms and materials, the revered British designer Jasper Morrison has a message: The quieter objects are often the better products.
Some of Morrison’s earliest creations, such as the 1986 Thinking Man’s chair, with its snaking tubular steel armrests, and the 1991 3 sofa deluxe, whose sculpted seat resembles an enormous wave (both produced by the Italian manufacturer Cappellini, one of the planet's preeminent producers of cutting-edge home decor), display the eye-catching moves that were expected among his contemporaries.
At the same, Morrison was clearly searching for a different language. In 1988, just three years after he graduated from London’s Royal College of Art, he stunned many in the design world with “Some New Items for the Home,” an exhibition in Berlin featuring simple plywood furniture he had designed and made himself as a direct rebuke to the over-the-top colors and geometries of the Memphis movement. As Morrison increasingly came to see statement-making design as flawed and wasteful, he began producing the subtler objects that eventually became his greatest hits and inspired a new generation of designers.
Morrison’s Glo-Ball lamps for FLOS, for instance, feature opalescent blown-glass diffusers that resemble ever-so-slightly squished spheres with a striking visual softness. Designed in 1998, the pieces were instantly popular and have remained a best seller for the legendary Italian lighting maker. Morrison’s Cork Family stools for Vitra, designed in 2004, have proved similarly timeless, with simple silhouettes reminiscent of thread spools whose unexpected material — solid cork — makes them particularly alluring.
By 2005, Morrison had befriended another designer working in a similar manner — Japan’s Naoto Fukasawa. That year, Fukasawa introduced his Déjà-vu stool for Magis at the Salone del Mobile in Milan and was dismayed when fairgoers barely noticed it. Crestfallen, Fukasawa talked to Morrison, who saw the scenario differently: The fact that people instinctively used the stool meant that it was successful. To cheer up Fukasawa, Morrison described his design as “super normal.” Morrison and Fukasawa latched onto this phrase as an ideal term for what they were up to.
Launched in 2006, Morrison and Fukasawa’s “Super Normal” — a traveling exhibition and a book that served as a visual manifesto — documented more than 200 utilitarian yet beautiful objects, ranging from a paper clip, a plastic bucket and a ballpoint pen to an Alessi citrus basket, Vitsoe’s 606 universal shelving system by Dieter Rams and Vitra’s Joyn office system by Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec. That same year, Morrison began playing with extreme simplicity and introduced the Crate, a wooden bedside table for Established & Sons that was modeled on an old wine crate he used for his own bedside table.
Today, Morrison delights in finding the correct balance in his designs, turning out products that seem appealingly natural and precisely what they should be.
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Elan two-seater Sofa in feather by Jasper Morrison for Cappellini
By Jasper Morrison, Cappellini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An unstoppable commercial success, the Elan sofa continues to impress. Designed by Jasper Morrison in 1999, the range has expanded over the years, and now includes armchairs, two and...
Metal
Chair 'DECEMBER' by Jasper Morrison & Wataru Kumano, Oak & Nude Leather
By Wataru Kumano, Jasper Morrison
Located in Paris, IDF
DECEMBER Chair by Jasper Morrison & Wataru Kumano for Nikari Material : Ash or Oak Upholstery : 100% linen canvas / Nude natural tanned leather / Cognac natural tanned leather /...
Leather, Oak
Customizable Artifort Vega Armchair by Jasper Morrison
By Jasper Morrison
Located in New York, NY
Designed by Jasper Morrison, this refined and thoughtful collection of chairs seamlessly integrates circular design principles, functionality, and modern aesthetics. Vega is defined...
Upholstery
Lounge Chair 'DECEMBER' by Jasper Morrison & Wataru Kumano, Oak & Black Leather
By Wataru Kumano, Jasper Morrison
Located in Paris, IDF
DECEMBER Lounge chair by Jasper Morrison & Wataru Kumano for Nikari Material : Ash or Oak Upholstery : 100% linen canvas / Nude natural tanned leather / Cognac natural tanned le...
Leather, Oak
Chair 'DECEMBER' by Jasper Morrison & Wataru Kumano, Ash & Linen
By Jasper Morrison, Wataru Kumano
Located in Paris, IDF
DECEMBER Chair by Jasper Morrison & Wataru Kumano for Nikari Material : Ash or Oak Upholstery : 100% linen canvas / Nude natural tanned leather / Cognac natural tanned leather /...
Ash, Linen
Chair 'December' by Jasper Morrison & Wataru Kumano, Ash & Black Leather
By Jasper Morrison, Wataru Kumano
Located in Paris, IDF
DECEMBER Chair by Jasper Morrison & Wataru Kumano for Nikari Material : Ash or Oak Upholstery : 100% linen canvas / Nude natural tanned leather / Cognac natural tanned leather / ...
Leather, Ash
Lounge Chair 'DECEMBER' by Jasper Morrison & Wataru Kumano, Ash & Linen
By Wataru Kumano, Jasper Morrison
Located in Paris, IDF
DECEMBER Lounge Chair by Jasper Morrison & Wataru Kumano for Nikari Material : Ash or Oak Upholstery : 100% linen canvas / Nude natural tanned leather / Cognac natural tanned le...
Linen, Ash
$1,243 / item
Customizable Artifort Vega Chair by Jasper Morrison
By Jasper Morrison
Located in New York, NY
Designed by Jasper Morrison, this refined and thoughtful collection of chairs seamlessly integrates circular design principles, functionality, and modern aesthetics. Vega is defined...
Upholstery
Lounge Chair 'DECEMBER' by Jasper Morrison & Wataru Kumano, Ash & Black Leather
By Wataru Kumano, Jasper Morrison
Located in Paris, IDF
DECEMBER Lounge chair by Jasper Morrison & Wataru Kumano for Nikari Material : Ash or Oak Upholstery : 100% linen canvas / Nude natural tanned leather / Cognac natural tanned le...
Leather, Ash
Magis Motta Chair - Jasper Morrison - Green Steel and Polypropylene - Set of 2
By Magis, Jasper Morrison
Located in Varedo, Lombardia
Brand: Magis Design: Jasper Morrison Model: Motta Price refers to the purchase of two chairs. Motta is a chair designed by Jasper Morrison for Magis, characterized by its essential...
Steel
Daybed fixed upholstery Méridienne by Jasper Morrison for Cappellini
By Cappellini, Jasper Morrison
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Daybed sofa by Jasper Morrison, also available in a meridiénne version, is an unmistakable expression of the London designer’s stylistic verve. Inspired by one of Morrison’s first p...
Metal
Lotus (Attesa) Armchair in fixed cover in fabric or leather by Jasper Morrison
By Cappellini, Jasper Morrison
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Optimal comfort for the Lotus (Attesa) chair, designed by Jasper Morrison. Both swivelling and tilting, the structure of the Lotus (Attesa) is made of beech plywood, with polyurethan...
Upholstery, Beech
Lounge Chair 'DECEMBER' by Jasper Morrison & Wataru Kumano, Ash & Nude Leather
By Jasper Morrison, Wataru Kumano
Located in Paris, IDF
DECEMBER Lounge Chair by Jasper Morrison & Wataru Kumano for Nikari Material : Ash or Oak Upholstery : 100% linen canvas / Nude natural tanned leather / Cognac natural tanned le...
Ash, Leather
Jasper Morrison 2 Soft Sim Stackable Chairs and a Stool
By Jasper Morrison, Vitra
Located in Delft, NL
Jasper Morrison (1959-) 2 soft sim stackable chairs 2004, Switzerland 2 chairs with 1 stool At the pictures you can see 4 chairs showing the stackable position, but selling ...
Chrome
Flos Smithfield E26 Suspension Dimmable Pendant Light in Mud
By Jasper Morrison
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Flos Smithfield E26 Suspension Dimmable Pendant Light in Mud by Jasper Morrison Smithfield Suspension LED version is now available in two color temp...
Aluminum
Bac Chair in massive ash by Jasper Morrison for Cappellini
By Jasper Morrison, Cappellini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Bac chair collection, designed by Jasper Morrison for Cappellini, is the natural evolution of the table of the same name, echoing its proportions and formal restraint. The projec...
Ash
$22,984 / item
Simplon Cabinet by Jasper Morrison for Cappellini
By Jasper Morrison, Cappellini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Simplon cabinet, designed by Jasper Morrison, is a sideboard equipped with drawers and hinged doors. The legs are in anodized aluminium, whereas the cabinet is made of poplar ply...
Aluminum
Flos Smithfield S LED 3000K Pendant by Jasper Morrison
By Flos, Jasper Morrison
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Part of the Smithfield family, the Smithfield S manages to be both grand and unassuming. Providing direct light through its aluminum body, it is well suited for a variety of environm...
Aluminum
Orla Modular Two-seater sofa by Jasper Morrison for Cappellini
By Cappellini, Jasper Morrison
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Classic and contemporary shapes define the Orla sofa by Jasper Morrison, true icon of contemporary design. With flowing lines and generous, comfortable cushions, this sofa combines s...
Leather, Fabric, Upholstery, Plywood
Flos Smithfield LED 3000K Suspension Dimmable Pendant Light in Green
By Jasper Morrison
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Flos Smithfield LED 3000K Suspension Dimmable Pendant Light in Green by Jasper Morrison Smithfield Suspension LED version is now available in two co...
Aluminum
Daybed fixed upholstery Sofa by Jasper Morrison for Cappellini
By Cappellini, Jasper Morrison
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Daybed sofa by Jasper Morrison, also available in a meridiénne version, is an unmistakable expression of the London designer’s stylistic verve. Inspired by one of Morrison’s first p...
Metal
Simplon Dining Rectangular Table by Jasper Morrison for Cappellini
By Jasper Morrison, Cappellini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The delicacy of the contours define the Simplon table, designed for Cappellini by Jasper Morrison. The range includes tables and side tables with a base made of anodised aluminium, a...
Aluminum
Flos Smithfield C LED 3000 K Sconce Lamp by Jasper Morrison
By Flos, Jasper Morrison
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Part of the Smithfield family, the Smithfield C ceiling-mounted lamp manages to be both grand and unassuming. Providing direct light through its aluminum body, it is well suited for ...
Aluminum
$10,274 / item
Orla Modular Sofa by Jasper Morrison for Cappellini
By Cappellini, Jasper Morrison
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Classic and contemporary shapes define the Orla sofa by Jasper Morrison, true icon of contemporary design. With flowing lines and generous, comfortable cushions, this sofa combines s...
Leather, Fabric, Upholstery, Plywood
Flos Oplight W1 Small Wall Sconce in Textured White by Jasper Morrison
By Jasper Morrison
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Flos Oplight W1 Small Wall Sconce in Textured White by Jasper Morrison Oplight is Jasper Morrison's latest design for Flos. A new, minimalist wall sconce that illuminates a whole ro...
Aluminum
Simplon Dining Table by Jasper Morrison for Cappellini
By Jasper Morrison, Cappellini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The delicacy of the contours define the Simplon table, designed for Cappellini by Jasper Morrison. The range includes tables and side tables with a base made of anodised aluminium, a...
Aluminum
Flos Smithfield LED E26 Ceiling Lamp in Red by Jasper Morrison
By Jasper Morrison
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Flos Smithfield LED E26 Ceiling Lamp in White by Jasper Morrison Smithfield Ceiling LED version is available in two color temperatures 2700K, 3000K and 35...
Aluminum
$7,766 / item
Orla Small sofa by Jasper Morrison for Cappellini
By Cappellini, Jasper Morrison
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Classic and contemporary shapes define the Orla sofa by Jasper Morrison, true icon of contemporary design. With flowing lines and generous, comfortable cushions, this sofa combines s...
Leather, Fabric, Upholstery, Plywood
Magis Air-Chair by Jasper Morrison, Red Stackable Outdoor Chair, Set of 4
By Magis, Jasper Morrison
Located in Varedo, Lombardia
Brand: Magis Design: Jasper Morrison Model: Air-Chair Price refers to the purchase of four chairs. Air-Chair is a stackable chair designed by Jasper Morrison for Magis, appreciated...
Plastic
Flos Oplight W2 Large Wall Sconce in Textured White by Jasper Morrison
By Jasper Morrison
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Flos Oplight W2 Large Wall Sconce in Textured White by Jasper Morrison Oplight is Jasper Morrison's latest design for Flos. A new, minimalist wall sconce that illuminates a whole ...
Aluminum
Low Pad Small Armchair in fixed cover in fabric or leather by Jasper Morrison
By Jasper Morrison, Cappellini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Maximum comfort, minimum dimensions: this was the underlying study behind this design by Jasper Morrison. The Low Pad has a shell made of curved beech plywood paired with perfectly s...
Upholstery, Beech
Bac Large Rectangular Table by Jasper Morrison for Cappellini
By Cappellini, Jasper Morrison
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Bac table, designed by Jasper Morrison, is made of solid ash wood with a bleached, oak-stained, black-stained or Shanghai blue finish. Available in round and rectangular version...
Ash
Simplon coffee Table in Carrara Marble Top by Jasper Morrison for Cappellini
By Cappellini, Jasper Morrison
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The delicacy of the contours define the Simplon table, designed for Cappellini by Jasper Morrison. The range includes tables and side tables with a base made of anodised aluminium, a...
Aluminum
Flos Oplight W1 Small Wall Sconce in Satin Black by Jasper Morrison
By Jasper Morrison
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Flos Oplight W1 Small Wall Sconce in Satin Black by Jasper Morrison Oplight is Jasper Morrison's latest design for Flos. A new, minimalist wall sconce that illuminates a whole roo...
Aluminum
Bac fixed upholstery Chair in massive ash by Jasper Morrison for Cappellini
By Jasper Morrison, Cappellini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Bac chair collection, designed by Jasper Morrison for Cappellini, is the natural evolution of the table of the same name, echoing its proportions and formal restraint. The projec...
Ash
FLOS Smithfield C Halogen Flush Mount Light in Black by Jasper Morrison
By Flos, Jasper Morrison
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Part of the Smithfield family, the Smithfield C ceiling-mounted lamp manages to be both grand and unassuming. Providing direct light through its aluminum body, it is well suited for ...
Aluminum
FLOS Smithfield S Halogen Pendant Light in White by Jasper Morrison
By Jasper Morrison, Flos
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Part of the Smithfield family, the Smithfield S manages to be both grand and unassuming. Providing direct light through its aluminium body, it is well suited for a variety of environ...
Aluminum
Magis Air-Armchair by Jasper Morrison, Grey - Chair with Arms - Set of 4
By Magis, Jasper Morrison
Located in Varedo, Lombardia
Brand: Magis Design: Jasper Morrison Model: Air-Armchair Air-Armchair is a stackable chair with armrests designed by Jasper Morrison for Magis. The design continues the philosophy o...
Plastic
FLOS Smithfield S Dimmable Fluorescent Pendant Light in Mud by Jasper Morrison
By Flos, Jasper Morrison
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Part of the Smithfield family, the Smithfield S manages to be both grand and unassuming. Providing direct light through its aluminum body, it is well suited for a variety of environm...
Aluminum
Set of 2 Folding Air Armchair in White by Jasper Morrison for MAGIS
By Magis, Jasper Morrison
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Air-Family takes its name from the “air-moulding” technology that makes it possible to create highly resistant yet super-lightweight products out of polypropylene added with fibregla...
Plastic
$6,088 / item
Bac Round Table by Jasper Morrison for Cappellini
By Jasper Morrison, Cappellini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Bac table, designed by Jasper Morrison, is made of solid ash wood with a bleached, oak-stained, black-stained or Shanghai blue finish. Available in round and rectangular version...
Aluminum
Jasper Morrison oak model "Module" series stacking tables for Cappellini Italy
By Jasper Morrison, Cappellini
Located in Skokie, IL
Oak Table Module Design: Jasper Morrison Series of detachable rectangular low tables, superposable and stackable. Tops surface have circular marks to let elements be superposable. To...
Oak
2000s Set of Four Air Chairs by Jasper Morrison for Magis Italy in Green
By Jasper Morrison, Magis
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a set of four Air Chairs in green, designed by Jasper Morrison for Magis in 2000. The listed price includes the set of four side chairs, and we have two sets available for pu...
$1,708Sale Price / item|30% Off
Molteni & C Tea Dining Chair by Jasper Morrison
By Molteni & C, Jasper Morrison
Located in Boston, MA
Designed by Jasper Morrison The Tea chair is a tribute to lightness. The structure, completely made of solid wood, outlines and reveals the profile of the chair in its entirety. Wi...
Leather, Oak
Set of 4 Air chair in White by Jasper Morrison for MAGIS
By Magis, Jasper Morrison
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Air-Family takes its name from the “air-moulding” technology that makes it possible to create highly resistant yet super-lightweight products out of polypropylene added with fibregla...
Plastic
Set of 2 Pipe Stacking Chair by Jasper Morrison for MAGIS
By Magis, Jasper Morrison
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pipe is an essential chair. It has an aluminium tube structure and an option of seat and back in punched aluminium plate with holes (in white, black or mustard colours) for outdoor u...
Beech
2022 Jasper Morrison for Cappellini Simplon Rectangular Table in Palisander
By Jasper Morrison, Cappellini
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a Simplon Rectangular Table made with an aluminum frame. The table was designed by Jasper Morrison and produced by Cappellini in Italy. It dates to circa 2022 and...
Aluminum
Set of 2 Plato Stacking Chair by Jasper Morrison for MAGIS
By Magis, Jasper Morrison
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Plato chair designed by Jasper Morrison is versatile in use and well suited for domestic, professional, and public spaces - indoors and outdoors. Under- stated and with a neoclassical inspiration, hence the name that references one of the pillars of ancient philosophy, the Plato chair is the manifestation of a perfect balance between form and function. It features a sleek yet robust structure with a curved seat for maximum comfort. As Jasper Morrison declares, “a fully recyclable chair...
Aluminum
Customizable Artifort Vega Lounge Chair by Jasper Morrison
By Jasper Morrison
Located in New York, NY
Designed by Jasper Morrison, this refined and thoughtful collection of chairs seamlessly integrates circular design principles, functionality, and modern aesthetics. Vega is defined...
Upholstery
Indoor/outdoor "Thinking Man's" lounge Chair by Jasper Morrison for Cappellini
By Jasper Morrison, Cappellini
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Thinking Man’s Chair is a minimal lounge chair created by London-based designer Jasper Morrison for Cappellini Indoor/outdoor 'Thinking Man's' lounge Chair by Jasper Morrison for Cap...
Steel
Flos Oplight W1 Small Wall Sconce in Textured Anthracite by Jasper Morrison
By Jasper Morrison
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Flos Oplight W1 Small Wall Sconce in Textured Anthracite by Jasper Morrison Oplight is Jasper Morrison's latest design for Flos. A new, minimalist wall sconce that illuminates a w...
Aluminum
Flos Oplight W2 Large Wall Sconce in Textured Metallic Grey by Jasper Morrison
By Jasper Morrison
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Flos Oplight W2 Large Wall Sconce in Textured Metallic Grey by Jasper Morrison Oplight is Jasper Morrison's latest design for Flos. A new, minimalist wall sconce that illuminates a ...
Aluminum
Flos Oplight W2 Large Wall Sconce in Textured Anthracite by Jasper Morrison
By Jasper Morrison
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Flos Oplight W2 Large Wall Sconce in Textured Anthracite by Jasper Morrison Oplight is Jasper Morrison's latest design for Flos. A new, minimalist wall sconce that illuminates a who...
Aluminum
Flos Oplight W1 Small Wall Sconce in Textured Metallic Grey by Jasper Morrison
By Jasper Morrison
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Flos Oplight W1 Small Wall Sconce in Textured Metallic Grey by Jasper Morrison Oplight is Jasper Morrison's latest design for Flos. A new, minimalist wall sconce that illuminates a ...
Aluminum
C. 2021 Jasper Morrison for Emeco Navy Officer Desk Chair in Aluminum and Vinyl
By Emeco, Jasper Morrison
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These are Navy Officer Swivel Armchairs, originally designed by Jasper Morrison for Emeco in 2020, as a refined version of the 1948 examples. These particular examples were produced ...
Aluminum
4er Set Vitra Stühle HAL Wood mit Sitzpolster Jasper Morrison Design
By Vitra, Jasper Morrison
Located in Berlin, DE
Wir bieten ein wunderschönes 4er Set Vitra HAL Wood Stühle mit Sitzpolstern zum Verkauf an. Die Stühle stammen aus dem Jahr 2021 und weisen nur geringe Gebrauchsspuren auf. Insgesamt...
Plastic, Oak
Flos Smithfield C LED 2700 K Sconce Lamp by Jasper Morrison
By Flos, Jasper Morrison
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Part of the Smithfield family, the Smithfield C-ceiling-mounted lamp manages to be both grand and unassuming. Providing direct light through its aluminum body, it is well suited for ...
Aluminum
Magis Air-Armchair by Jasper Morrison, Red - Chair with Arms - Set of 4
By Jasper Morrison, Magis
Located in Varedo, Lombardia
Brand: Magis Design: Jasper Morrison Model: Air-Armchair Air-Armchair is a stackable chair with armrests designed by Jasper Morrison for Magis. The design continues the philosophy o...
Plastic
Magis Motta Chair - Jasper Morrison - Brown steel and Polypropylene - Set of 2
By Jasper Morrison, Magis
Located in Varedo, Lombardia
Brand: Magis Design: Jasper Morrison Model: Motta Price refers to the purchase of two chairs. Motta is a chair designed by Jasper Morrison for Magis, characterized by its essential...
Steel
$1,113Sale Price / set|30% Off
Vitra Hal Sledge Chairs by Jasper Morrison, Set of Five
By Vitra, Jasper Morrison
Located in Rochester, England
Introducing the Hal Sledge Chair by renowned designer Jasper Morrison for Vitra. This sleek and modern chair features a minimalist design with a comfortable sled base, making it the ...
Plastic
