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When Emily Ward and Louisa Pierce, cofounders of interior design firm Pierce & Ward, dropped their first collection with West Elm last year, it was an instant hit. Every item punched above its weight, and we saw lacquered nightstands, striped duvet covers, and burl wood dressers become cult favorites. Today, the studio’s second collaboration with the retailer launches, filled a 200-piece assortment that showcases richer colors, more upholstered furniture, and an eclectic mix of patterns.
The pair, known for their high-low approach and deft use of vintage in interiors, was excited to take what resonated in the first line and push it further. “The first collection had standout moments, but now that energy carries throughout the collection more consistently,” says Ward. “We expanded into new spaces, like the bathroom, and also literally increased scale—making chairs larger, turning the couch into a sectional, and creating pieces that feel more expansive overall.”
After focusing on staples in the first drop, Ward says they wanted to include more unique styles this time around—corner units and objects that feel funkier, like they were sourced from your favorite antique shop. “We wanted to bring more of the folk art movement into this collection, like tramp art elements and pieces with a more handcrafted, folky feel,” she acknowledges. It all naturally works together, as both collections are meant to mix and match.
Ahead, 15 products from the collaboration that we’d recommend scooping up before they most definitely sell out.
The Bedding
The striped bedding was particularly popular in Pierce & Ward’s first collection, and the duo is back with more florals and repeating patterns this time around. The woven check blanket also reminds us of all the Welsh throws we’ve seen across beds lately.
The Corner Cabinet
A take on the corner curio, this cabinet offers open and closed shelving—it’d be as lovely in a guest bedroom as it is in the dining room or kitchen.
The Flush Mounts
Flush mount fixtures don’t usually have this much personality. “We’re really excited about lighting, especially flush mounts that can replace recessed lighting, particularly in high-traffic spaces like kitchens,” says Ward. A silver frame and ruched fabric for one, and a tomato-hued frame and parchment paper shade for the other—both make a bolder statement.
The Side Tables
Choose from black and brown burl or notched wood with these accent pieces—and find them a home in the living room, entry, or reading nook.
The Metal Accessories
The metal forms of this butter dish and these napkin rings could certainly fool us into believing they’d been sourced vintage. Both make lovely gifts, especially at this price point.
The Entry Bench
It’s an entryway solution all packed into one piece. The drawer offers a spot for hats, gloves, and pet accessories; a tall mirror reflects light, has affixed coat knobs, and gives you the chance for a last-minute check; and the striped seat lets you pop a squat to put on shoes.
The Tramp Art Decor
When our home editor Lydia Geisel first caught wind of the collection’s tramp art inspiration, she was immediately smitten. A 19th-century woodworking style, tramp is characterized by notches and folk motifs such as hearts, anchors, crosses, and flowers. Today, original pieces are costly; these interpretations make them a good entry point to the style.
The Rugs
“By mixing patterns and having something that gives dimension and depth, like a stripe or check that feels maybe more masculine, then you can introduce something more feminine like floral to balance a room,” Ward notes. Case in point: the new rugs in the collection, which integrate scattered clovers, graphic borders, and vines into the floor coverings.
The Bistro Table
Ward loves the versatile yet fresh shape and hue of the bistro table. “It feels vintage and of so many eras,” she says. “It feels bold and can go in any room but we’ve also never seen anything like it before and it’s totally unique. It’s so easy to use, functional or decorative.”