Form follows function, with
style. Style derives from love of the materials, delight in the arts
and crafts, and knowledge of the natural order. In these early collections
of Morrelli furniture his joyous interpretation of cultures is represented
in the lines, shapes and ornament. Now he is producing several new
collections all with the magical touch of Morrelli. To maintain the
exclusive nature of these items, and prevent duplication, this furniture
is available only in signed and numbered limited editions of 50. Please
contact us to check for availability. All Morrelli furniture is made,
carved and polished with great care to last for generations. Accept
no substitute.
Anasazi Derived from the ceremonial and utilitarian
styles of Native American art. This accent furniture has the Morrelli
touch of art deco.
Fechin Derived from the rustic style of the
old country of Kazan, and tribute to the artist Nicolai Fechin.
Harmony and balance in its rustic form pervades this collection
with humor and joy.
Oba Derived from the ceremonial art of ancient
kingdom of Benin, this collection is a tribute to the majestic dignity
of the African peoples. The African kingdom of Benin, was a glorious
city, as big as Venice, made of Ebony with bronze ornament. The
people were foremost in the world in the art of bronze casting,
and rich with culture and social infrastructure ruled by the Oba.
The British destroyed Benin in 1887, its city burned, its kings
and people slaughtered, as revenge for an accident. (The punitive
expedition) The few bronze castings that survived in the cities
ashes are in various museums and private collections. These collections
inspired several great artists early last century. The mudfish chair
is dedicated to the Picasso in all of us.
