William Morris
William Morris (1834–1896) was the single most influential designer of the nineteenth century. Today Morris & Co. guarantees authentic versions of those designs alongside new interpretations, using innovations in printing and weaving technology to create up-to-date fabric and wallpaper designs with timeless appeal.
Arbutus Wallpaper
£115.00
Arbutus Wallpaper designed by William Morris. Arbutus was designed by Kathleen Kersey a member of the Morris & Co. design studio on the eve of the First World War in 1914. Perfectly capturing the Morris & Co. style this was one of two patterns Kersey created for wallpaper.
Vertical Pattern Repeat 46cm. Width 52cm. Straight Match. Sold as a 10.05m Roll.
Arbutus Wallpaper
£115.00Arbutus Wallpaper designed by William Morris. Arbutus was designed by Kathleen Kersey a member of the Morris & Co. design studio on the eve of the First World War in 1914. Perfectly capturing the Morris & Co. style this was one of two patterns Kersey created for wallpaper.
Vertical Pattern Repeat 45.7cm. Width 52cm. Straight Match. Sold as a 10.05m Roll.
Artichoke Embroidery Fabric
£259.00 /mArtichoke Embroidery Fabric designed by William Morris.‘ Artichoke Embroidery’ is an exquisite embroidered silk. Inspired by Morris’ own design ‘Artichoke’ from 1877, it has repeating patterns of large traditional motifs, illustrating his preoccupation and love of near Eastern and Italian woven silks and velvets. Morris studied a number of these at the South Kensington Museum, now the Victoria & Albert Museum. 51% Viscose 35% Silk 14% Polyester.
Usage: Cushions, Curtains, Blinds.
Vertical Pattern Repeat 62cm. Horizontal Pattern Repeat 43.5cm. Straight Match. Width 131cm.
Bluebell Fabric
£119.00 /mPerhaps one of the most endearing qualities of William Morris was his love for ordinary flowers native to the UK. Bluebell is an 1876 design that takes as its subject the charming but common bluebell flower. Morris’s design is a richly packed symmetrical arrangement and continues his tradition of naming the design after the secondary flower. Framed by bold acanthus leaves and entwined by larger foliage the humble bluebell weaves this design together like it does the forest floor in spring.
Available in three colourways: Leafy Arbour Indigo/Rose and Leaf Green/Sweet Briar
Borage Fabric
£89.00 /mMorris & Co. are thrilled to re-introduce Borage an 1883 design by William Morris. Originally conceived as a furnishing fabric Borage’s spirited floral pattern and multiple axes of symmetry bring a lively point of visual interest to any furniture item. Beloved by bees and other pollinators Borage is a perfect example of William Morris drawing ideas about ornamenting interiors from the natural world.
Borage re-enters the Morris & Co. range due to the collaboration collection with Emery Walker’s House the historic home of noted typographer and close friend of William Morris. Walker dutiful to the design ideas of his friend William Morris has used Borage as a furnishing fabric in his drawing room to great effect.
Available in three colourways: Sunflower Indigo (loyal to Emery’s original) and Barbed Berry
Bower Fabric
£119.00 /mThe definition of a bower a pleasant shady place under trees or climbing plants in a garden or forest aptly describes this upliftingly rich design. Registered as a William Morris pattern in 1877 Bower depicts a floral wonderland of foliage and flowers ripe with life. The Bough’s Green/Rose colourway is the closest to the joyous original whilst Indigo and Barbed Berry/Indigo offer moodier and cooler hues respectively with Herball/Weld being a happy mid-tone.
Available in four colourways: Bough’s Green-Rose Herball/Weld Indigo and Barbed Berry/Indigo
Bower Wallpaper
£129.00Rising to the surface of this densely packed design is a forest floor full of floral delight. Influenced by the composition of medieval woodcuts William Morris designed Bower in 1877 as a vibrant tribute to the forest walks and flowers he so adored. Bough’s Green/Rose is the closest colour story to Morris’s original whilst Indigo and Herball offer cooler variations.
Bower returns to the Morris & Co. collection for the first time in many years in the Emery Walker’s House collection echoing the beautiful garden lovingly maintained by Dorothy Walker.
Available in three colourways: Indigo/Barbed Berry Herball/Weld and Bough’s Green-Rose
Brer Rabbit Wallpaper
£105.00Brer Rabbit Wallpaper designed by William Morris. Brer Rabbit also known as Brother Rabbit was inspired by a 17th century Italian silk first registered for fabric production in 1882 and named after the Uncle Remus childrens books popular at the time. The wallpaper has been reproduced from the original fabric and comes in a range of colours to co-ordinate with a new range of textiles.
Vertical Pattern Repeat 40.6cm. Width 52cm. Straight Match. Sold as a 10.05m Roll.
Chrysanthemum Toile Fabric
£95.00 /mChrysanthemum Toile Fabric designed by William Morris. Chrysanthemum was originally designed as a wallpaper by William Morris in 1877 with winding blooms against a foliage background. In this toile interpretation, elegant linework enhances the detail and form of the original pattern, recoloured here to sit alongside the Simply Morris collection. 90% Cotton 10% Linen. 20,000 Rub Test.
Usage: Upholstery, Cushions, Curtains, Blinds.
Vertical Pattern Repeat 53.5cm. Horizontal Pattern Repeat 28cm. Straight Match. Width 139cm.
Chrysanthemum Toile Wallpaper
£115.00Chrysanthemum Toile Wallpaper designed by William Morris. Chrysanthemum was originally designed as a wallpaper by William Morris in 1877 with winding blooms against a foliage background. In this toile interpretation, elegant linework enhances the detail and form of the original pattern, recoloured here to sit alongside the Simply Morris collection.
Vertical Pattern Repeat 52cm. Width 52cm. Straight Match. Sold as a 10.05m Roll.
Chrysanthemum Wallpaper
£115.00 – £129.00Chrysanthemum Wallpaper designed by William Morris. This wonderfully ornate Morris wallpaper design from 1877 was originally printed using wood blocks to imitate Japanese Leather papers, which was a technique perfected by Jeffrey and Co. in the 1880s. Todays version faithfully reproduces some of the earliest colourways whilst introducing a new softer palette with subtle metallic highlights.
Vertical Pattern Repeat 52.1cm. Width 52cm. Straight Match. Sold as a 10.05m Roll.
Chrysanthemum Wallpaper
£129.00Chrysanthemum Wallpaper designed by William Morris. This wonderfully ornate Morris wallpaper design from 1877 was originally printed using wood blocks to imitate Japanese Leather papers, which was a technique perfected by Jeffrey and Co. in the 1880s. Todays version faithfully reproduces some of the earliest colourways whilst introducing a new softer palette with subtle metallic highlights.
Vertical Pattern Repeat 54cm. Width 52cm. Straight Match. Sold as a 10.05m Roll.
Daffodil Fabric
£119.00 /mBen Pentreath has taken the distinctive daffodils that grace this design and amped up the colour! Created by John Henry Dearle c.1891, the original drawing survives and can be seen at the William Morris Gallery in London. Scaled down slightly and produced on a cotton/linen cloth, the Dark Olive colourway is utterly magical with its bright, almost electric blue ground and eye-catching teal detail. Archive is a much softer choice, retaining its original colours, but with a slightly intensified vibrancy. Suitable for drapes and upholstery. Available in two colourways: Archive and Dark Olive.
Usage: Curtains, Upholstery.
Width 137.2cm. Vertical Pattern Repeat 22.8cm. Horizontal Pattern Repeat 13.7cm. Straight Match.
Daisy Wallpaper
£115.00Daisy Wallpaper designed by William Morris. Daisy was the first wallpaper to be produced by Morris & Co. and was inspired by medieval illustrations. Morris created this design after embroidering daisy motifs on wallhangings for the Red House. This version retains the naively drawn daisies and ranunculuses of the wallpaper but has been simplified by the removal of background tufts of grass and is available in the original colourways.
Vertical Pattern Repeat 30.5cm. Width 52cm. Straight Match. Sold as a 10.05m Roll.
Emerys Willow Wallpaper
£105.00A new addition to the Morris & Co. wallpaper range Emery’s Willow features unmistakable bubble-like shapes as a backdrop introducing an element of play to this 1874 design. The willow tree with its delicately entwining branches and curling leaves is a motif William Morris returned to throughout his creative life.
Emery’s Willow is inspired by a wallpaper design hung in the drawing room of esteemed typographer book printer and friend of William Morris Sir Emery Walker. It re-enters the Morris & Co. range as a result of the collaboration collection between Morris & Co. and Emery Walker’s House.
Available in four colourways: Emery Blue (loyal to Emery’s original) Herball Citrus Stone and Chrysanthemum Pink
Fruit Wallpaper
£129.00Fruit Wallpaper designed by William Morris. An abundance of ripened pomegranates hang from the branches of an overflowing tree amongst flora and fauna, printed over fine branches to give the design greater depth. One of the earliest Morris wallpaper designs first produced in 1864, it has been reproduced in original colourways and updated with modern mica printing inks to create metallic finishes.
Vertical Pattern Repeat 54cm. Width 52cm. Straight Match. Sold as a 10.05m Roll.
Grapevine Fabric
£99.00 /mGrapevine Fabric designed by William Morris. The recurring theme of the vine and grapes appears on this linen-blend fabric and is reminiscent of the illustrations used in the borders of Morris’ printed manuscripts. This design is available in diverse and versatile colourways and can be used to bring texture and pattern into a room that is predominantly neutral. 80% Viscose 20% Linen. 20,000 Rub Test.
Usage: Upholstery, Cushions, Curtains, Blinds.
Vertical Pattern Repeat 45cm. Horizontal Pattern Repeat 45.5cm. Straight Match. Width 137cm.
Honeysuckle Fabric
£109.00 /mHoneysuckle Fabric designed by William Morris. Honeysuckle designed by May Morris in 1883 is a realistic arrangement of rambling flowers and entwining leaves. Although best known for her work with embroidery Morris youngest daughter May also designed several wallpapers. Reproduced from samples in the Morris & Co. archive Honeysuckle is available in classic and naturalistic colourways on printed cotton. 100% Cotton. 20,000 Rub Test.
Usage: Upholstery, Cushions, Curtains, Blinds.
Vertical Pattern Repeat 45cm. Horizontal Pattern Repeat 45cm. Straight Match. Width 137cm.
Honeysuckle Wallpaper
£129.00Honeysuckle Wallpaper designed by William Morris. Honeysuckle designed by May Morris in 1883 is a realistic arrangement of rambling flowers and entwining leaves. Although best known for her work with embroidery Morris youngest daughter May also designed several wallpapers.
Vertical Pattern Repeat 45cm. Width 52cm. Straight Match. Sold as a 10.05m Roll.
Jasmine Wallpaper
£115.00Jasmine Wallpaper designed by William Morris. An intricate background pattern of hawthorn leaves with blossom covers this wallpaper with a meandering trail of jasmine printed over the top.
Vertical Pattern Repeat 61cm. Width 52cm. Straight Match. Sold as a 10.05m Roll.
Larkspur Wallpaper
£115.00Larkspur Wallpaper designed by William Morris. One of the prettiest Morris wallpaper designs with delicate flowers floating amongst spiralling leaves set upon a background of dainty dots. William Morris revised the original design in 1875 which required 12 wood blocks, producing a of great depth and rich in colour. The wallpaper is available in pale, usable colourways inspired by the Morris palette.
Vertical Pattern Repeat 45.7cm. Width 52cm. Straight Match. Sold as a 10.05m Roll.
Lodden Fabric
£99.00 /mLodden Fabric designed by William Morris. Quintessentially Morris, scrolling flowers and foliage cover this 100% cotton upholstery fabric design from 1883. Originally discharge printed at Merton Abbey, great care has been taken to maintain the marks, textures and colours of the hand block-printed fabric. It is printed in two original colourways along with three modern options. 100% Cotton. 20,000 Rub Test.
Usage: Upholstery, Cushions, Curtains, Blinds.
Vertical Pattern Repeat 60cm. Horizontal Pattern Repeat 46cm. Straight Match. Width 138cm.
Marigold Fabric
£109.00 /mMarigold Fabric designed by William Morris. This design from 1875 is hugely versatile, working with ease in any part of the home it also looks beautiful on cushions, blinds or chairs. Crisscrossing an entire spectrum of colour, choose from the nostalgic versatility of Olive/Pink, the retro vibes of Orange/Pink, the contrasting vibrant pops of Turquoise/Navy and the striking embossed look of Navy/Orange. P.S. Dont forget to add co-ordinating Marigold wallpaper. Available in four colourways: Navy/Turquoise, Orange/Pink, Olive/Pink and Navy/Burnt Orange. 51% Cotton 49% Linen. 12,000 Rub Test.
Usage: Upholstery, Cushions, Curtains, Blinds.
Vertical Pattern Repeat 33.3cm. Horizontal Pattern Repeat 35.4cm. Straight Match. Width 142cm.
Marigold Wallpaper
£115.00This design from 1875 is hugely versatile, working with ease in any part of the home. Chocolate the closest colourway to the original archive document, which is Ben’s take on a neutral tone. Contrast with the strength of Aqua a real statement piece filled with saturated and regal hues. For something different the coral tones of Pink/Olive provide added intrigue. Marigold fabric in Ben’s incredible colour palette completes the scheme. P.S. Don’t forget to add co-ordinating Marigold fabric.
Vertical Pattern Repeat 26cm. Straight Match. Width 52cm. Sold as a 10.05m Roll.
Mary Isobel Embroideries Silk Fabric
£235.00 /mMary Isobel Embroideries Silk Fabric designed by William Morris. Mary Isobel is a beautifully ornate design created by John Henry Dearle and originally sold as an embroidery kit by Morris & Co. circa 1890. Named after the lady who embroidered it Mary Isobel comes richly embroidered on linen and on 100% silk and is also available in a printed fabric in the Morris V Collection. 60% Silk 40% Viscose.
Usage: Cushions, Curtains, Blinds.
Vertical Pattern Repeat 77cm. Horizontal Pattern Repeat 66cm. Straight Match. Width 137cm.
Mary Isobel Fabric
£109.00 /mMary Isobel Fabric designed by William Morris. Adapted from an embroidery designed by J.H. Dearle this colourful design depicts a large fruiting tree with tulips and acanthus leaves. It has been interpreted as a print with delicate line work to imitate stitches and is on linen. 100% Linen. 6,000 Rub Test.
Usage: Upholstery, Cushions, Curtains, Blinds.
Vertical Pattern Repeat 91cm. Horizontal Pattern Repeat 68cm. Straight Match. Width 135cm.
Mary Isobel Wallpaper
£115.00Mary Isobel Wallpaper designed by William Morris. Scrolling acanthus leaves and flowers adorn this wallpaper, adapted from an embroidery designed in the 1890s by J. H. Dearle. Also available as a embroidered silk and linen-blend fabric, the wallpaper version is available in joyful colourways including a shimmering pale Silk Blue version printed in mica inks.
Vertical Pattern Repeat 76.2cm. Width 52cm. Straight Match. Sold as a 10.05m Roll
Meadow Sweet Wallpaper
£115.00Meadow Sweet Wallpaper designed by William Morris. Whimsical and full of nostalgic charm, symmetrical plant motifs are arranged in a formal design over this wallpaper typical of the Arts & Crafts style. Originally designed by J.H. Dearle in 1904, this wallpaper is mainly produced in light, airy colourways with one dramatic charcoal colourway with contemporary appeal.
Vertical Pattern Repeat 61.5cm. Width 52cm. Straight Match. Sold as a 10.05m Roll.
Morris Seaweed Fabric
£109.00 /mMorris Seaweed Fabric designed by William Morris. A free-flowing fabric pattern, capturing the underwater movement of plants and inspired by the sinuous curves of Art Nouveau. This authentic reproduction from a document in the Morris & Co. archive, designed by J. H. Dearle in 1901, is printed on 100% cotton in jewel-like colourways for curtains and upholstery, and also available as a wallpaper. 100% Cotton. 20,000 Rub Test.
Usage: Upholstery, Cushions, Curtains, Blinds.
Vertical Pattern Repeat 70.5cm. Horizontal Pattern Repeat 69.5cm. Straight Match. Width 139cm.
Pimpernel Fabric
£115.00 /mPimpernel Fabric designed by William Morris. Pimpernel is an unusual figure of eight design inspired by the 1876 wallpaper of the same name. Featuring tulip leaves and flowers in a graphic modern style, this iconic Morris & Co. design is produced on a fine cotton linen blend. 90% Cotton 10% Linen. 20,000 Rub Test.
Usage: Upholstery, Cushions, Curtains, Blinds.
Vertical Pattern Repeat 35cm. Horizontal Pattern Repeat 46cm. Straight Match. Width 139cm.
Pimpernel Wallpaper
£135.00Pimpernel Wallpaper designed by William Morris. The swirling rhythms and complex structure of this wallpaper made it the choice for Morris himself when decorating his dining room at Kelmscott House. Designed in 1876, this surface printed wallpaper is available in feminine yet robust colourways.
Vertical Pattern Repeat 45.5cm. Straight Match. Width 52cm. Sold as a 10.05m Roll.
Pink & Rose Fabric
£109.00 /mPink & Rose Fabric designed by William Morris. Curvaceous and entwined, this floral trailing fabric was designed by William Morris in 1890 and originally a large-scale block-printed wallpaper. This stylised design has now been re-drawn and adapted as a furnishing fabric that recreates the subtle effects of the transparent inks used to print the original. It is also available as a wallpaper. 80% Viscose 20% Linen. 20,000 Rub Test.
Usage: Upholstery, Cushions, Curtains, Blinds.
Vertical Pattern Repeat 100cm. Horizontal Pattern Repeat 70cm. Straight Match. Width 137cm.
Pink & Rose Wallpaper
£115.00Pink & Rose Wallpaper designed by William Morris. Intertwining roses and meandering flowering carnations meander over this wallpaper creating a vertical pattern repeat. Originally conceived in 1890 by Morris, it was hand-printed using two sets of wood blocks.
Vertical Pattern Repeat 76.2cm. Width 52cm. Straight Match. Sold as a 10.05m Roll.
Pure Bachelors Button Wallpaper
£125.00 – £139.00Pure Bachelors Button Wallpaper designed by William Morris. Shimmering background. Dramatic swirling leaves coil around on this beautiful shining light reflecting wallpaper. The Morris & Co. studio enlarged the original 1892 design and painted it in the style of medieval frescos with dramatic effect creating a show stopping, 140cm width wallpaper. Also available as a normal non shiny metallic wallpaper, printed fabric and woven cloth.
Vertical Pattern Repeat 123.2cm. Width 140cm. Straight Match. Sold as a 1m Roll.
Pure Brer Rabbit Wallpaper
£125.00Pure Brer Rabbit Wallpaper designed by William Morris. This charming wallpaper from 1882 has been reproduced to allow the application of special printing techniques, including grit and mica, giving relief and texture to this two-colour wallpaper design. A fabric of the same name is also available.
Vertical Pattern Repeat 64cm. Width 68.6cm. Straight Match. Sold as a 10.05m Roll.
Pure Brer Rabbit Weave Fabric
£129.00 /mPure Brer Rabbit Weave Fabric designed by William Morris. This charming Morris fabric design from 1882 has been woven with a linen warp and combined with a viscose weft to create a slight sheen. Ideal for creating rooms with a calm atmosphere, teamed with natural wood and other subtle patterns. 55% Linen 30% Viscose 15% Polyester.
Usage: Cushions, Curtains, Blinds.
Vertical Pattern Repeat 69.5cm. Horizontal Pattern Repeat 35cm. Straight Match. Width 140cm.
