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Was William Morris a textile designer?
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Yes. William Morris is one of the most prolific textile designers, and was the founder of the Arts and Crafts movement of the late 1800s. His designs incorporated elaborate floral motifs of silk and linen embroidery. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of items with William Morris’ iconic designs from some of the top sellers around the world.
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Viennese Art Deco Footstool reupholstered in Botanical William Morris Fabric
Located in Vienna, AT
The piece has been professionally and freshly reupholstered in a stunning William Morris fabric featuring a vibrant green leaf motif, finished with matching dark green piping.
Category
Vintage 1930s Austrian Art Deco Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Mid Century Model 1672 Danish Armchair by Fritz Hansen in William Morris Fabric
By Fritz Hansen
Located in London, London
It is covered in a vibrant floral William Morris fabric, with a dense pattern of scrolling foliage and stylized blooms in soft greens, blues, and muted reds.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
The Forest Woven tapestry designed by William Morris. 1960s
By William Morris (English)
Located in Den Haag, NL
Fine quality Cotton jacquard woven Tapestry wall hanging depicting a scene from The Forest tapestry designed by William Morris.
Fabric is woven in Flanders by Master Weavers and lin...
Category
Vintage 1960s Belgian Arts and Crafts Tapestries
Materials
Fabric
Antique Queen Anne Style Footstool William Morriss Upholstery Cabriole Legs
Located in Bishop's Stortford, GB
It is upholstered in William Morris fabric. The approximate creation date is around 1900.
Category
Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Footstools
Materials
Oak
STUNNINGLY MODERN WILLIAM MORRIS STRAWBERRY THIEF FABRIC WINGBACK ARMCHAiR
By William Morris (English)
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
This is pretty much the most quintessentially English wingback armchair I have seen, the upholstery is as mentioned William Morris Strawberry Thief Tapestry, it has a lovely form an...
Category
20th Century English Victorian Wingback Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
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 ...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Queen Anne Armchairs
Materials
Cotton, Wood, Upholstery

