Morgan has launched Lugano, a new lounge and dining collection designed by Rock Galpin.

Balancing a crafted timber frame with soft, enveloping upholstered elements, Lugano is inspired by human interactions, the idea of nurture and being nurtured. The collection is named after Lake Lugano in southern Switzerland’s Italian Ticino region, reminiscent of how the chair’s seat and body float within the frame which cradles them.

Lugano consists of a signature lounge chair, a small lounge chair and a dining chair, providing a complete collection for both dining and more relaxed environments.

In line with Morgan’s ongoing commitment to being an environmental leader, Galpin took a ‘make once, make well’ approach to designing Lugano, striving to achieve a sustainable product which will last a lifetime. This is embodied in the composition of the collection, featuring three separate elements which can be individually replaced or updated, avoiding the need for a complete product replacement and reducing environmental impact.

These individual elements, comprising the seat pad, back/arm rests and frame, provide interior designers greater artistic control through endless combinations of upholstery, material and finish options.

“I’ve always been fascinated by nature: the juxtaposition between fathomless complexity and singled mindedness and often harmonious simplicity,” comments designer Rock Galpin. “Lugano explores the relationship between warm embrace and focused empowerment, reflected in the contrasting strength of the base and gentle curves of the upholstery.”

“The structure of Lugano’s timber frame and how it connects with the upholstered body is something we had never explored at Morgan,” adds Morgan Design Manager Erin Johnson.

“As in so many relationships in life, the two parts are co-dependent: they have to work as one in order to achieve their strength and stability.”

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