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Kelly Wearstler

American, b. 1967

When Kelly Wearstler started her namesake business, in 1995, she worked alone out of her Los Angeles apartment. “Sixteen-hour days, seven days a week,” she recalls. “The studio has truly grown organically over the years.”

​​Wearstler’s work in the early 2000s was classified as the new Hollywood Regency — much to her dismay. It’s easy to understand her reaction. Although the glam quotient of her projects jibed with the style, her aesthetic was far more sophisticated than that of the many wannabe designers who were merely peddling Dorothy Draper and William Haines retreads.

Today, Wearstler presides over a behemoth, many-tentacled enterprise. One part is involved with residential interior design for such high-profile clients as Cameron Diaz, Gwen Stefani and Ben Stiller. There is also a team dedicated to hospitality design, including for projects like the recently opened Proper Hotels’ properties — developed by her husband, Brad Korzen’s Kor Group — in Austin and Santa Monica. Then, there are her ever-expanding product designs in a multitude of categories: In 2019, she added new carpets and runners to her collection with The Rug Company, collaborated with Georg Jensen on a tableware and centerpiece collection and partnered with Ann Sacks on a line of encaustic tiles and with Lee Jofa on a line of fabrics and wallcoverings. Each season sees fresh additions to Wearstler’s lighting lines, as well.

Wearstler is drawn to furniture that is boldly scaled and, often, graphically patterned, mixing such pieces with one-off creations by artist designers like Roland Mellan, Lindsey Adelman, Katie Stout, Misha Kahn, Entler Studios, Susan for Susan and Anton Alvarez.

“For me, it is the power of the line,” says Wearstler. “I think it goes back to my love for graphic design. There is so much strength and beauty in the simple line. Pair this with geometries and artisanal fabrication, beautiful materiality and you have exceptional pieces of furniture. In essence, furniture as sculpture.”

Of course, no matter how distinct in style, both the early and most recent work springs from the same impulse. Wearstler’s signature approach to interiors has been described as marching right up to “over the top” then taking a step back. In that sense, Wearstler is doing what she has always done, albeit in a more confident way, with bigger budgets, a larger proportion of important furnishings and art and more of her own designs. The Hollywood glamour that got her noticed decades ago toed the same elusive line of good taste that her blend of blue-chip pieces, Memphis Group furniture and challenging works by emerging artist-designers does today.

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Kelly Wearstler Adjustable Bronze and White Enamel Floor Lamp, USA 2015
By Kelly Wearstler
Located in Miami, FL
Versatile adjustable floor lamp, rendered in bronze height adjusting stem and legs and a white enamel. Designed by Kelly Wearstler, USA 2015.
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Pair of Kelly Wearstler Bronze and Grey Curly Mongolian Lamb Stools, USA 2015
By Kelly Wearstler
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of stunning stools or ottomans rendered in a heavy bronze patinated frame with upholstered seats in curly grey Mongolian lamb hide with adjustable feet. Designed by Kelly Wears...
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Kelly Wearstler Sculptural 84" Colina Credenza in Resin & White Plaster Finish
By Kelly Wearstler
Located in West Hollywood, CA
With its monolithic massing and sculptural play on materiality, the Colina Credenza is an approachable iteration of modern organic design. This three o...
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2010s American Modern Kelly Wearstler

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Pair of Contour Artic White Ceramic Table Lamps by Kelly Wearstler
By Kelly Wearstler
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of organic shaped ceramic table lamps designed by Kelly Wearstler. Shades not included. Measurement is for lamp base only to top of finial. Base is 20"H.
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Kelly Wearstler

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Kelly Wearstler x Rug Company 'Tracery' Large Wool and Silk Abstract Rug
By Kelly Wearstler
Located in Glasgow, GB
Presenting the ultimate in extravagance and sophistication—the Kelly Wearstler x Rug Company 'Tracery' Wool and Silk rug. Meticulously curated by the acclaimed K...
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2010s British Organic Modern Kelly Wearstler

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Wool, Silk

Cleo Table Lamp by Kelly Wearstler
By Kelly Wearstler, Visual Comfort
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Modern and sophisticated, the Cleo celebrates architectural geometry with Kelly Wearstler's signature use of mixed metals as well as white and black. This piece showcase sleek conica...
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2010s American Modern Kelly Wearstler

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Cleo Table Lamp by Kelly Wearstler
Cleo Table Lamp by Kelly Wearstler
H 18.75 in W 7 in D 9.5 in
Kelly Wearstler Signed Large Marble Sculpture on Lucite Base
By Kelly Wearstler
Located in Dallas, TX
Large marble sculpture signed by Kelly Wearstler. The sculpture with stand is 24"H. Without stand it is 21"H. Satin finish. This is very heavy and not recommended for parcel shipment.
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Kelly Wearstler

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Kelly Wearstler Evocative Style
By Kelly Wearstler, Rizzoli International Publications
Located in New York, NY
For her first book in ten years, Kelly Wearstler, one of the most irreverent and fascinating designers working today, continues to push boundaries with her inventive and opulent inte...
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Kelly Wearstler Evocative Style
Kelly Wearstler Evocative Style
H 12.31 in W 9.27 in D 1.13 in
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Kelly Wearstler furniture are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of fabric and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Kelly Wearstler furniture, although gray editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 2 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 180 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original furniture by Kelly Wearstler were created in the modern style in asia during the 21st century and contemporary. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by Illulian, Florian Pretet, Atelier Février, and Paul Smith. Prices for Kelly Wearstler furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $55 and can go as high as $62,640, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $13,015.
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  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Kelly Wearstler is an American designer who creates furniture, lighting and home decor. She began her career as an interior designer, creating the spaces of many luxury and boutique hotels. Find a selection of Kelly Wearstler furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Kelly Wearstler started her career as a designer by working as an intern for Milton Glaser in New York and Cambridge Seven Associates in Boston. After moving to Los Angeles and opening her own firm, she worked for real estate developer Brad Korzen, building an impressive portfolio that later helped her win projects from top boutique and luxury hotels. Shop a selection of Kelly Wearstler furniture on 1stDibs.
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    Kelly Wearstler is known for her work as an interior designer and for her brand of furniture, lighting and home accessories. Her designs for the Austin Proper Hotel, the Four Seasons Anguilla and BG Restaurant at Bergdorf Goodman helped solidify her as an innovative American designer. Find a collection of Kelly Wearstler furniture on 1stDibs.
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    Yes, Kelly Wearstler has won several prizes. They include spots on the Architectural Digest Top 100 American Designers, the Wallpaper Magazine Top 20 Designers, the ELLE Decor A-List and the Time Magazine The Design Top 100 lists. Shop a variety of Kelly Wearstler furniture on 1stDibs.
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    Kelly Wearstler went to school at the Massachusetts College of Art in Boston. After graduation, she worked as an intern for large design firms in Boston and New York before striking out on her own as an interior designer. Find a range of Kelly Wearstler furniture on 1stDibs.
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    Kelly Wearstler graduated from the Massachusetts College of Art in the early 1990s. She completed internships with prestigious interior designers in Boston and New York before moving to Los Angeles, where she established her own design firm. Shop a collection of Kelly Wearstler furniture on 1stDibs.

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