I had a chance to visit the Morson Collection for the first time since they relocated to Lincoln St, and I have to say, I’m impressed. It’s a beautiful new showroom. Two walls of windows really make all the beautiful, Italian-made furniture shine.
I only had a few minutes to spend, so I made a quick round of the store and took a few shots of some of my favorite chairs at the Morson Collection – pieces that I could see somehow fitting into my decor (whether current or dream decor is up for debate).
The Francine Club Chair, designed by Studio F & L, has a classic, almost midcentury, square shape blended with chrome steel feet for a very up-to-the minute look. I could see this chair in the living room of my brownstone apartment in Charlestown.
The wide, low profile of this Diller lounge chair suggests a subtle sophistication. Its tubular steel legs hints back to such icons as the Wassily Chair. It’s the type of chair I could see in my bedroom – if I had the room for such a thing.
Like many of his pieces, Philippe Starck’s magnificent Monseigneur Armchair takes a classic shape and updates it. This chair will sit as comfortably with modern pieces as with antiques, and could even be the bridge between the two. I absolutely love the floating chrome front legs/armrests with the ebonized back legs – like a furniture version of “putting your best foot forward.”
The Hopper Armchair, designed by Rodolpho Dordoni, has a striking, laid back feel. The cowhide gives the square-framed chair the perfect amount of texture (you can see the solid version on the Morson Collection site). I can see this chair in Kevin and Joyce’s loft, a well-curated space filled with relaxed, thoughtful designs.
The Morson Collection is continuously updating their inventory, so they consistently have amazing deals on floor unit models. In fact, the basement level is reserved solely for discontinued floor models at steep discounts. One floor model was this Bertoia Diamond Side Chair, reduced to only $317! I immediately took a photo with my phone and texted it to Christopher, who is a big Bauhaus/black-and-chrome fan.
This is of course only a small taste of what The Morson Collection offers. I love their new space, and their ever evolving line of furniture. I’m going to visit there again soon when I have more time to spend!
The Morson Collection
76 Lincoln St
Boston, MA 02111
617-482-2335
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