inspired by the streamlined forms of aviation and boatmaking design, james murphy is a man who knows good wood. his flight deck table (one of the winners of interior design’s “future furniture” competition) is the product of simple, beautiful design combined with the best materials and detailed, handcrafted construction. but flight deck is only one of many pieces designed by murphy that reflects a love of quality over a desire for mass production.

handcrafted and made of only the finest materials, murphy’s furniture represents a purity of design that comes only with furniture dedicated to the natural state of its material. this is what i love about these pieces the most- the way they let the materials shine. murphy didn’t feel the need to mess around with the design or complicate it with detailed decoration and fancy joinery- he let the wood speak for itself. and if you look at the american walnut and cherry he uses, you can see why these pieces deserve to be noticed.

in essence- murphy’s designs are gorgeous pieces (my favorite? it’s a tie between the wing shelf and flight deck…) handcrafted out of the finest materials and committed to showcasing the beauty of wood in its natural state. these no fuss pieces would be elegant additions to any new york (or non-new york) apartment.

you can find more information on james and his designs at jamesmurphydesign.com

WING IT [wing shelf*james murphy] simply beautiful

FLY ME AWAY [flight deck*james murphy] gorgeous, gorgeous.

CROSS MY HEART [cross table*james murphy] asian inspired wood brilliance

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