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William Morris's style was Arts and Crafts. In fact, the designer was responsible for helping to define and develop the style. The history of Arts and Crafts design has roots in 1860s England, with an emphasis on natural motifs and simple flourishes. Morris became known for reviving historical techniques such as embroidery and printed fabrics in his furnishings and influenced American Arts and Crafts designers like Gustav Stickley. Shop a selection of William Morris furniture on 1stDibs.
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ViNTAGE WILLIAM MORRIS FOREST VELVET 1960
S CLUB ARMCHAIR WITH FEATHER CUSHIONS
By William Morris (English)
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning lightly restored circa 1960's club armchair with William Morris Forest Linen upholstery which ...
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Vintage 1960s English Art Deco Club Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Blue and White Ceramic Table Lamp, William Morris Acanthus Shade, Dutch Vintage
By William Morris (English), Delft
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
This blue and white Delft table lamp features a vintage Dutch Delftware vase paired with William Morris's iconic Acanthus botanical pattern from the Arts and Crafts movement. The bes...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Arts and Crafts Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
$706 Sale Price
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8 Antique George III circa 1830 Thomas Chippendale Dining Chairs William Morris
By William Morris (English), Thomas Chippendale
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer this suite of eight period George III circa 1830 hand made in England Mahogany dining chairs after Thomas Chippendale with William Morris removeable seat co...
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Antique 1830s English Georgian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
Doris Leslie Blau Vintage 1930s William Morris Botanic Rug
By William Morris (English)
Located in New York, NY
Vintage 1930s William Morris Botanic Rug
Size: 12'7" × 14'1" (383 × 429 cm)
This exquisite vintage rug is a rare and beautifully preserved example of early 20th-century European desi...
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Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Original William Morris
Hammersmith
Rug woven 1885
By William Morris (English)
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
The William Morris 'Hammersmith' Carpet - 5'7" x 9'5" is a magnificent piece of British textile history, hand-knotted for Morris
Co. and designed by the renowned artist John ...
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Antique 1880s English Arts and Crafts Western European Rugs
Materials
Cotton, Wool
Vintage Wing Chair and Ottoman in William Morris Strawberry Thief Cotton Fabric
By William Morris (English)
Located in Morristown, NJ
A vintage, roomy wingback armchair and ottoman reupholstered in the iconic "Strawberry Thief" pattern crafted in the United Kingdom and created by renowned Arts & Crafts textile desi...
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Vintage 1950s American Queen Anne Armchairs
Materials
Cotton, Wood, Upholstery
