PHILIP MORLEY is a custom furniture maker located near Austin, Texas where he resides with his four children and wife. Philip was originally trained at age 16 in carpentry and joinery under the City Guilds of London, England. His interest turned to furniture while working alongside a Rhode Island School of Design graduate. Philip quickly fell in love with the precision, craftsmanship, and creativity required in furniture making. He is known for his clean simplistic design style, while incorporating complex woodworking techniques and details in his pieces. He apprenticed under master craftsman Michael Colca and started his own business in 2017, building one-of-a-kind pieces. He has immensely enjoyed working out of his studio just outside of his hill country home. In addition to building furniture, Philip has been teaching classes throughout the United States. Philip has won several awards for his furniture, nationally and internationally, including “Best in Show” at the Texas Furniture Maker’s Show. He is a contributing author to Fine Woodworking magazine and has appeared in several other publications.