As an interior designer, Kelly Wearstler finds influence in Modernism and old Hollywood glamour as created by Dorothy Draper and William Haines, and the work of architect Aldo Rossi. Her style has been described as Hollywood Regency and Maximalism. She is credited, alongside Jonathan Adler and Miles Redd, to have brought “the florid and the decorative back to interior design”. Today, focusing on dining chairs, we bring you her fantastic products so you can get inspired.
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The Laurel Dining Chair features a dramatic and swooping open back, tight upholstered seat, and a softly rounded silhouette. It rests on tapered cast brass legs in burnished brass. Sublimely comfortable and ideal for casual dining, or occasional seating.
Inspired by Kelly’s love of architecture and sculptural form, this distinctive dining or occasional chair features romanesque arch legs finished in hand applied plaster. The tight upholstered seat cushion and back are offered in an array of fabrics and leathers hand-selected by Kelly.
This artisanal and rich texture, along with the hand-carved quality of the legs, give Canon Dining Chair casual dining option a singular level of refinement. The tightly upholstered inside and outside back and waterfall seat offer substantial comfort but keep the lines of this chair tailored and clean.
A bold interpretation of a classic form, the Melange Dining Chair is the paradigm in nuanced modern design. This dining chair features solid cast brass legs with an artisanal hand that’s been finished in a lightly polished burnished brass patina. The upholstered body is available in a selection of curated fabrics and leathers.
The first fully upholstered dining chair in the line, the Thayer Chair has a simple graphic charm. The wide front legs and solid back give this comfortable dining or occasional chair an architectural spirit. The hardwood frame features double-doweled joinery and is built for longevity.
The Heron Dining Chair is perfect for casual dining or as an occasional seating option. The solid sculptural Douglas Fir frame is sandblasted to reveal and accentuate the cathedral grain of the wood. A circular seat cushion and semi-circular back complete the elegant design. This chair is currently limited to our classic ebonized finish.
The Ardent Dining Chair is a casual seating option featuring a petite, tightly bolstered back and waterfall seat wrapped in a stainless steel frame. The elegantly curved frame is finished with a hand-applied aged pewter patina. The clean lines of this chair give it a modern sensibility while remaining approachable as either a formal dining or occasional chair.
With its cantilevered profile and clean modern lines, the Studio Dining Chair celebrates purity in form and function. This dining or occasional chair features solid brass bar-stock in a Burnished Brass or Oil Rubbed Brass finish. The seat and backrest are available in a selection of curated fabrics and leathers.
The clean, architectural lines and casual sensibility of the Zuma Dining Chair make this dining option a modern classic. The bent Oak frame with its sweeping curves comes in an Ebonized or Bleached finish with thoughtful brass detailing. The tightly upholstered seat back wraps trimly around the frame and the boxed seat has a self-welt detail. The underside of the seat features our Kelly Wearstler badging and a unique artfully printed dust cover.
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