With its back, seat, and base elegantly integrated into a unified form, Jasper Morrison’s chair is a striking sculptural object that’s also refreshingly comfortable. Its heavily weighted base keeps the design stable, while an interior plastic shell reinforces the pliable, cushioned structure. Available in two leather covers, it makes a welcoming visitor chair and deferential companion to larger pieces in a lounge or reception area. Made in Germany by Vitra, a manufacturer of iconic modern furnishings that’s widely represented in MoMA’s collection.

London-born Jasper Morrison is a designer with international credentials. He studied at Kingston Polytechnic, London’s Royal College of Art, and HDK in Berlin and has design offices in both London and Paris. In 1995, his firm landed the design contract for the new Hannover Tram, a massive light rail project. Their work on the Tram earned an IF Transportation Design Prize and the Ecology award. Morrison also garnered the distinction of Royal Designer for Industry and has worked with a wide range of clients including FLOS, Vitra, and Muji. Morrison’s work is included in MoMA’s collection and in three of the Museum’s exhibitions, including Mutant Materials in Contemporary Design (1995).