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William Morris was famous for his work as an artist. He was well-known for creating beautiful floral-patterned paintings that were turned into textiles and wallpaper. In addition, Morris designed furniture and helped define the Arts and Crafts movement. Also a writer, he penned several books, including News from Nowhere and The Earthly Paradise. Find a range of William Morris art and furniture on 1stDibs.
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Vintage Morris Reclining Armchair
By William Morris (English)
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Dimensions: H 37.5” x W 28.5” x D 35” x SH 15”
Morris Reclining armchair, designed by William Morris’s Factory, backrest inclination adjustable by rack system, original upholstery.
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Antique Late 19th Century British Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
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
Wool, Cotton
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 ...
Category
Vintage 1960s English Art Deco Club Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
$3,645 Sale Price
20% Off
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
Jerk Werkmäster, Scandinavian ceramic table lamp, Nittsjö, Sweden, 1940s
By William Morris (English), Nittsjo Keramik, Jerk Werkmaster, Nittsjo
Located in Forserum, SE
An exquisite table lamp designed by Jerk Werkmäster circa 1940 for the Swedish ceramics studio Nittsjö. The base is crafted from cream-glazed earthenware and features a delicate flor...
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Arts and Crafts Style William Morris Pillow/Cushion Reinterpreted Ben Pentreath
By William Morris (English), Morris
Co.
Located in London, GB
We love this amazing interpretation of the Willow Bough fabric, originally designed by William Morris in 1887. Coloured by Ben Pentreath, richly saturate...
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21st Century and Contemporary English Arts and Crafts Pillows and Throws
Materials
Fabric, Velvet, Cotton
