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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Alias 796 Round Atlas Table in White Laminated Top and Lacquered Aluminum Frame
By Jasper Morrison, Alias
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Alias 796 Round Atlas Table in White Laminated Top and Lacquered Aluminum Frame by Jasper Morrison Round table with 80 mm diameter conic lacqu...
Aluminum
Alias Atlas Large Base Table in Sand Top with Lacquered Aluminium Frame
By Jasper Morrison, Alias
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Alias Atlas Large Base Table in Sand Top with Lacquered Aluminium Frame by Jasper Morrison Rectangular top in: - full color plywood (thickness 12 mm) -...
Aluminum
Alias 785 Square Atlas Table in Natural Maple Top with Lacquered Steel Frame
By Jasper Morrison, Alias
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Alias 785 Square Atlas Table in Natural Maple Top with Lacquered Steel Frame by Jasper Morrison Square table with 80 mm diameter conic lacquered steel leg; 530 mm diameter base in...
Steel
Alias Square Atlas Low Table O in White Top and Lacquered Steel Frame
By Jasper Morrison, Alias
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Alias Square Atlas Low Table O in White Top and Lacquered Steel Frame by Jasper Morrison Small table with round base (thickness 8 mm) and leg in conic lacquered steel. Top: - Fu...
Steel
Alias Square Atlas Low Table N in Black Top and Lacquered Steel Frame
By Jasper Morrison, Alias
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Alias Square Atlas Low Table N in Black Top and Lacquered Steel Frame Small table with round base (thickness 8 mm) and leg in conic lacquered ...
Steel
Magis Motta Chair - Jasper Morrison - Red steel and Polypropylene - Set of 2
By Jasper Morrison, Magis
Located in Alcamo, IT
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
Padded Chair Magis Motta by Jasper Morrison, Green Steel - Set of 2 chairs
By Jasper Morrison, Magis
Located in Alcamo, IT
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, defined by its essential struc...
Steel
Magis Air-Armchair by Jasper Morrison, Orange Stackable Outdoor Chair with Arms
By Jasper Morrison, Magis
Located in Alcamo, IT
Magis - Air-Armchair Brand: Magis Design: Jasper Morrison Model: Air-Armchair Air-Armchair is a stackable chair with armrests designed by Jasper Morrison for Magis. The design cont...
Plastic
Magis Motta Chair - Jasper Morrison - Brown Steel and Natural oak - Set of 2
By Jasper Morrison, Magis
Located in Alcamo, IT
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
Padded Chair Magis Motta by Jasper Morrison, Blue Steel - Set of 2 chairs
By Jasper Morrison, Magis
Located in Alcamo, IT
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, defined by its essential struc...
Steel
Magis Motta Chair - Jasper Morrison - Red Steel and Natural oak - Set of 2
By Jasper Morrison, Magis
Located in Alcamo, IT
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
Magis Air-Chair by Jasper Morrison, Orange Stackable Outdoor Chair, Set of 4
By Jasper Morrison, Magis
Located in Alcamo, IT
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
Magis "Air-Chair" by Jasper Morrison Anthracite Stackable Outdoor Chair Set of 4
By Jasper Morrison, Magis
Located in Alcamo, IT
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
Magis Air-Chair by Jasper Morrison, White Stackable Outdoor Chair, Set of 4
By Jasper Morrison, Magis
Located in Alcamo, IT
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
Magis Air-Chair by Jasper Morrison, Dark Green Stackable Outdoor Chair, Set of 4
By Jasper Morrison, Magis
Located in Alcamo, IT
Magis - Air-Chair 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...
Plastic
PAIR OF CAPPELLINI LOTUS OFFICE LOUNGE ARMCHAiRS BY JASPER MORRISON
By Cappellini, Jasper Morrison
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning pair of Cappellini Lotus office swivel lounge armchairs desing...
Chrome
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 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 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
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
Flos Smithfield C LED 2700 K Sconce Lamp by Jasper Morrison
By Jasper Morrison, Flos
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
2015 Hi-Pad Bar Stools by Jasper Morrison for Cappellini in Grey Leather
By Cappellini, Jasper Morrison
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Hi-Pad Bar Stool, originally designed by Jasper Morrison for Cappellini in 1999. The listed price includes one stool, and we have several availabl...
Steel
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Molteni & C Tea Dining Chair by Jasper Morrison
By Jasper Morrison, Molteni & C
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
Glas Italia Pirandello Rectangular Desk 80×49 cm (31.5×19.3in) - Jasper Morrison
By Jasper Morrison, Glas Italia
Located in Alcamo, IT
The Pirandello desk by Glas Italia, designed by Jasper Morrison, is a masterful example of minimalist elegance and refined craftsmanship. Constructed from extra-light transparent te...
Glass
Set of 2 Plato Chair in Black by Jasper Morrison for MAGIS
By Jasper Morrison, Magis
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
Set of 2 Plato Chair in White by Jasper Morrison for MAGIS
By Jasper Morrison, Magis
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
Alias 759 Atlas Adjustable Stool Backrest in Upholstery & White Lacquered Frame
By Alias, Jasper Morrison
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Alias 759 Atlas Adjustable Stool Backrest in Upholstery & White Lacquered Frame by Jasper Morrison Height adjustable stool with lacquered stee...
Steel
Alias 718 Tagliatelle Outdoor Stool in Grey Seat and Stainless Steel Frame
By Alias, Jasper Morrison
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Alias 718 Tagliatelle Outdoor Stool in Grey Seat and Stainless Steel Frame by Jasper Morrison Medium height stool for outdoor use with struct...
Steel
Alias Square Atlas Low Table N in Graphite Grey Top and Lacquered Steel Frame
By Alias, Jasper Morrison
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Alias Square Atlas Low Table N in Graphite Grey Top and Lacquered Steel Frame Small table with round base (thickness 8 mm) and leg in conic la...
Steel
Alias Square Atlas Low Table E in Natural Maple Top with Lacquered Steel Frame
By Alias, Jasper Morrison
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Alias Square Atlas Low Table E in Natural Maple Top with Lacquered Steel Frame by Jasper Morrison Small table with round base (thickness 8 mm)...
Steel
Alias 757 Atlas Adjustable Stool with Upholstery & White Lacquered Steel Frame
By Jasper Morrison, Alias
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Alias 757 Atlas Adjustable Stool with Upholstery & White Lacquered Steel Frame by Jasper Morrison Height adjustable stool with lacquered stee...
Steel
Alias Round Large Atlas Low Table I in Canaletto Walnut Oak Top & White Frame
By Jasper Morrison, Alias
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Alias Round Large Atlas Low Table I in Canaletto Walnut Oak Top & White Frame by Jasper Morrison Small table with round base (thickness 8 mm) and leg in conic lacquered steel. To...
Steel
Alias 717 Tagliatelle Outdoor Armchair in White with Stainless Steel Frame
By Jasper Morrison, Alias
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Alias 717 Tagliatelle Outdoor Armchair in White with Stainless Steel Frame by Jasper Morrison Stacking chair for outdoor use with arms with structure in brushed stainless steel 31...
Steel
Alias Round Atlas Low Table H in Black Top and Grey Lacquered Steel Frame
By Jasper Morrison, Alias
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Alias Round Atlas Low Table H in Black Top and Grey Lacquered Steel Frame Small table with round base (thickness 8 mm) and leg in conic lacque...
Steel
Alias Round Large Atlas Low Table H in Natural Maple Top & Lacquered Steel Frame
By Jasper Morrison, Alias
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Alias Round Large Atlas Low Table H in Natural Maple Top with Lacquered Steel Frame by Jasper Morrison Small table with round base (thickness 8 mm) and leg in conic lacquered stee...
Steel
Alias 796 Round Atlas Table in White Top with Lacquered Aluminum Frame
By Jasper Morrison, Alias
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Alias 796 Round Atlas Table in White Top with Lacquered Aluminum Frame by Jasper Morrison Round table with 80 mm diameter conic lacquered steel leg; 530 mm diameter base in lacque...
Aluminum
Set of 6 Air Chairs by Jasper Morrison for Magis, 1999
By Magis, Jasper Morrison
Located in Izegem, VWV
Air Chair was born out of a simple length of plastic moulded tube given to me by Perazza as a sample of a new plastic moulding technology called gas injection, which he suggested we ...
Plastic
Padded Chair Magis Motta by Jasper Morrison, Red Steel - Set of 2 chairs
By Magis, Jasper Morrison
Located in Alcamo, IT
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, defined by its essential struc...
Steel
Padded Chair Magis Motta by Jasper Morrison, Brown Steel - Set of 2 chairs
By Magis, Jasper Morrison
Located in Alcamo, IT
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, defined by its essential struc...
Steel
Magis Motta Chair - Jasper Morrison - Blue Steel and Natural oak - Set of 2
By Magis, Jasper Morrison
Located in Alcamo, IT
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
Magis Motta Chair - Jasper Morrison - Blue Steel and Polypropylene - Set of 2
By Jasper Morrison, Magis
Located in Alcamo, IT
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
Magis Motta Chair - Jasper Morrison - Brown steel and Polypropylene - Set of 2
By Jasper Morrison, Magis
Located in Alcamo, IT
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
Magis RE Air-Armchair by Jasper Morrison, Grey - Chair with Arms - Set of 4
By Jasper Morrison, Magis
Located in Alcamo, IT
Brand: Magis Design: Jasper Morrison Model: RE Air-Armchair RE Air-Armchair is a stackable chair with armrests designed by Jasper Morrison for Magis. The chair represents a sustaina...
Plastic
Magis Air-Armchair by Jasper Morrison, Green - Chair with Arms - Set of 4
By Jasper Morrison, Magis
Located in Alcamo, IT
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 Air-Armchair by Jasper Morrison, Grey - Chair with Arms - Set of 4
By Jasper Morrison, Magis
Located in Alcamo, IT
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 Air-Armchair by Jasper Morrison, Beige Stackable Outdoor Chair with Arms
By Jasper Morrison, Magis
Located in Alcamo, IT
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 Air-Armchair by Jasper Morrison, White Stackable Outdoor Chair with Arms
By Jasper Morrison, Magis
Located in Alcamo, IT
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 RE Air-Chair by Jasper Morrison, Stackable Chair in Recycled Plastic
By Jasper Morrison, Magis
Located in Alcamo, IT
Magis - RE Air-Chair Brand: Magis Design: Jasper Morrison Model: RE Air-Chair RE Air-Chair is a stackable chair designed by Jasper Morrison for Magis, developed as an environmental...
Plastic
Magis Air-Chair by Jasper Morrison, Beige Stackable Outdoor Chair, Set of 4
By Jasper Morrison, Magis
Located in Alcamo, IT
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
2022 Jasper Morrison for Cappellini Elan Element Two Seat Sofa / Loveseat
By Jasper Morrison, Cappellini
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is an Elan Element Two Person Sofa/Chaise Lounge made with a metal frame and tan fabric. The sofa was designed by Jasper Morrison and produced by Cappellini in Italy...
Metal
2022 Jasper Morrison 94in Loveseat Sofa Oblong System in Ultrasede Alcantara
By Cappellini, Jasper Morrison
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is an Oblong System Loveseat Sofa made with a metal frame and tan ultra suede (Alcantara) upholstery. This is sold together as a 94.5 inch sofa/loveseat, so both piec...
Metal
2022 Jasper Morrison for Cappellini Oblong System Sofa Alcantara / Ultrasuede
By Cappellini, Jasper Morrison
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is an Oblong System Sofa Module made with a metal frame and a tan ultra suede (alcantara) upholstery. This is the right arm module. The sofa module and system was des...
Metal
4er Set Vitra Stühle HAL Wood mit Sitzpolster Jasper Morrison Design
By Jasper Morrison, Vitra
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
December Chair with Canvas Upholstery by Jasper Morrison & Wataru Kumano
By Jasper Morrison
Located in Fiskars, FI
December chair is designed by Jasper Morrison and Wataru Kumano, 2012. The chair is light and comfortable, and thanks to its simple Nordic design it sui...
Canvas, Ash, Oak
December Chair with Leather Upholstery by Jasper Morrison & Wataru Kumano
By Jasper Morrison
Located in Fiskars, FI
December chair is designed by Jasper Morrison and Wataru Kumano, 2012. The chair is light and comfortable, and thanks to its simple Nordic design it sui...
Leather, Ash, Oak
