About Austen / Morris Furniture
Austen / Morris is a design and build studio based in Washington, DC, creating high-quality hardwood furniture finished with natural oils. Each piece is designed and crafted by hand in our Mt. Rainier workshop, combining traditional and modern techniques to create a new kind of timeless furniture. We use premium, sustainably sourced lumber, often harvested locally from the mid-Atlantic region.
Established in 20201stDibs seller since 2025
Featured Pieces
Dot Dash Chair
Located in Mount Rainier, MD
A solid hardwood dining chair defined by bold joinery, clean lines, and a quiet architectural presence. Exposed finger joints and split-leg detailing celebrate the honesty of its con...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Ash, Cherry, Maple, Oak, Walnut
Hand turned pedestal table in solid Oak or Walnut
Located in Mount Rainier, MD
A timeless hardwood table designed for kitchens, breakfast nooks and smaller dining areas. Available from 36” to 48” wide, its proportions balance everyday function with sculptural s...
Category
2010s American Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Ash, Maple, Oak, Walnut
Waterfall Bench by Austen / Morris
Located in Mount Rainier, MD
The Mo Bench is a simple, hardwood form that highlights the natural flow of grain as it cascades cleanly over each mitered edge. Dovetail splines strengthen and accent the joints, re...
Category
2010s North American Scandinavian Modern Benches
Materials
Ash, Cherry, Maple, Oak, Walnut
DL Night Stands (each)
Located in Mount Rainier, MD
The DL Night Stand reflects a Japanese-inspired approach to simplicity and balance. Its form is quiet and purposeful, defined by clean lines and exposed joinery that celebrate the ho...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Ash, Cherry, Maple, Walnut, Fir
LM Night Stands (pair)
Located in Mount Rainier, MD
The LM Night Stands embody the collection’s quiet, utilitarian spirit. Built with straightforward joinery and balanced proportions, they offer a sense of calm order beside the bed. The design is pared down to its essentials—solid wood, clean lines, and subtle detailing that reveals the care in their making. A single drawer provides functional storage without interrupting the simplicity of the form. Made to order in a range of hardwoods and finishes, the LM Night Stands pair...
Category
2010s American Scandinavian Modern Night Stands
Materials
Ash, Cherry, Maple, Walnut, Fir
DL Dresser
Located in Mount Rainier, MD
The DL Dresser is a simple, Japanese-inspired piece that celebrates honest construction through exposed joinery and a calm, balanced design. Each detail is intentional—from the subtl...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Ash, Maple, Oak, Walnut
AYT Banquette Table
Located in Mount Rainier, MD
The AYT Table was designed specifically for banquette seating and narrow spaces, with proportions that maximize legroom and comfort.
Its simple, architectural form balances strength...
Category
2010s North American Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Cherry, Acrylic, Ash, Maple, Oak, Walnut
Modern Organic Coffee Table by Austen / Morris
Located in Mount Rainier, MD
The JJ Coffee Table is a meeting between organic curves and clean geometry. Its form contrasts natural, flowing lines with the simple shapes we use to bring structure to the world. T...
Category
2010s North American Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Ash, Walnut, Oak, Maple, Cherry
DL Night Stands (pair)
Located in Mount Rainier, MD
The DL Night Stand reflects a Japanese-inspired approach to simplicity and balance. Its form is quiet and purposeful, defined by clean lines and exposed joinery that celebrate the ho...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Ash, Cherry, Maple, Walnut, Fir
LM Night Stands (each)
Located in Mount Rainier, MD
The LM Night Stands embody the collection’s quiet, utilitarian spirit. Built with straightforward joinery and balanced proportions, they offer a sense of calm order beside the bed. T...
Category
2010s American Scandinavian Modern Night Stands
Materials
Ash, Fir, Walnut, Maple, Cherry
Batter Console
Located in Mount Rainier, MD
The Batter Console draws subtle inspiration from Brutalist architecture, balancing strength with refinement. Its zigzag front creates a rhythmic play of light and shadow, giving the ...
Category
2010s American Brutalist Credenzas
Materials
Ash, Maple, Oak, Walnut
LM Platform Bed
Located in Mount Rainier, MD
The LM Platform Bed is straightforward and composed, defined by clean lines, precise joinery, and balanced proportions. Nothing is hidden or unnecessary—...
Category
2010s American Scandinavian Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Ash, Cherry, Maple, Oak, Walnut, Fir
