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What was William Morris famous for?
William Morris was famous for his work as a designer. During the Victorian era, his intricate floral prints appeared on wallpaper and textiles and set interior design trends. Morris' work helped define the Arts and Crafts Movement. He was also a mathematician and a well-known poet. On 1stDibs, find a variety of William Morris pieces.
1stDibs ExpertMay 30, 2024
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

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Upholstery

8 Antique George III circa 1830 Thomas Chippendale Dining Chairs William Morris
By Thomas Chippendale, William Morris (English)
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

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

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

Arts and Crafts Style William Morris Pillow/Cushion Reinterpreted Ben Pentreath
By Morris & Co., William Morris (English)
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

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Fabric, Velvet, Cotton

Blue and White Ceramic Table Lamp, William Morris Acanthus Shade, Dutch Vintage
By Delft, William Morris (English)
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

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Brass

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