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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
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...
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Vintage 1960s Belgian Arts and Crafts Tapestries

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Fabric

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 ...
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Vintage 1950s American Queen Anne Armchairs

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Cotton, Wood, Upholstery

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

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

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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

STUNNINGLY MODERN WILLIAM MORRIS STRAWBERRY THIEF FABRIC WINGBACK ARMCHAiR
By William Morris (English)
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning Victorian Style William Morris Wingback armchair upholstered in William Morris Strawberry thie...
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20th Century English Victorian Wingback Chairs

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Upholstery, Hardwood

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