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.
Acanthus Fabric
£109.00 /m
Acanthus Fabric designed by William Morris. This much-loved design from 1875 marked the beginning of a period in which Morris created large-scale designs for wallpaper. Printed here on a cotton/linen blend, scrolling layers of acanthus foliage create a dramatic three-dimensional effect. 60% Linen 30% Cotton 10% Nylon. 20,000 Rub Test.
Usage: Upholstery, Cushions, Curtains, Blinds.
Vertical Pattern Repeat 53.5cm. Horizontal Pattern Repeat 46cm. Straight Match. Width 140cm.
Acanthus Fabric
£115.00 /mVigorous, fluid curves and an unmistakable energy mark this iconic William Morris pattern from 1875. This folding design is translated onto hardy fabrics – for use in indoor or outdoor spaces – in four harmonious, organic palettes. Made fit for busy homes, gardens, patios and poolsides, this fabric is imbued with UV and water resistance, a wipeable finish, anti-microbial and colourfast properties. Available in three colourways: Nettle/Sky Blue, Indigo and Mineral Blue/Linen.
Acanthus Scroll Wallpaper
£105.00Acanthus Scroll Wallpaper designed by William Morris. Acanthus Scroll is a modern adaptation of Morris exuberant wallpaper Acanthus from 1875. Recoloured to depict the scrolling leaves in the foreground this dramatic version provides a more monotone wallcovering which manages to enhance the complex layers and three-dimensional quality of the original.
Vertical Pattern Repeat 45.7cm. Width 52cm. Half Drop Match. Sold as a 10.05m Roll.
Acanthus Tapestry Fabric
£169.00 /mAcanthus Tapestry Fabric designed by William Morris. This much-loved design from 1875 marked the beginning of a period in which Morris created large-scale designs for wallpaper. One of his most iconic patterns, it was the very first wallpaper released by Morris & Co. and now produced as a fabric and tapestry weave. With complex layering and vigorous curves, the scrolling acanthus foliage produces a three-dimensional effect and is available in diverse colourways. 90% Cotton 10% Nylon. 42,000 Rub Test.
Usage: Upholstery, Cushions, Curtains, Blinds.
Vertical Pattern Repeat 85cm. Horizontal Pattern repeat 66cm. Straight Match. Width 138cm.
Acanthus Velvet Fabric
£179.00 /mAcanthus Velvet Fabric designed by William Morris. This much-loved design from 1875 marked the beginning of a period in which Morris created large-scale designs for wallpaper. One of his most iconic patterns, it was the very first wallpaper released by Morris & Co. and now produced as a fabric. With complex layering and vigorous curves, the scrolling acanthus foliage produces a three-dimensional effect and is available in diverse colourways. 88% Cotton 12% Polyester 100% Cotton Pile. 20,000 Rub Test.
Usage: Upholstery, Cushions, Curtains, Blinds.
Vertical Pattern Repeat 84cm. Horizontal Pattern repeat 65cm. Straight Match. Width 130cm.
Acanthus Wallpaper
£135.00Acanthus Wallpaper designed by William Morris. This much-loved wallpaper design from 1875 marked the beginning of a period in which Morris created large-scale designs for wallpaper. One of his most iconic patterns, it was the very first wallpaper released by Morris & Co. With complex layering and vigorous curves, the scrolling acanthus foliage produces a three-dimensional effect and is available in diverse colourways and a fabric of the same name.
Vertical Pattern Repeat 64cm. Width 52cm. Straight Match. Sold as a 10.05m Roll.
Acanthus Wallpaper
£129.00Acanthus Wallpaper designed by William Morris. One of Morris’s most iconic patterns from 1875 and the very first wallpaper released by Morris & Co. Acanthus marked the beginning of a period in which Morris created large-scale designs for wallpaper. With complex layering and vigorous curves, the scrolling acanthus foliage produces a three-dimensional effect and is available in diverse colourways and a fabric of the same name.
Vertical Pattern Repeat 61cm. Width 52cm. Straight Match. Sold as a 10.05m Roll.
Acorn Wallpaper
£105.00Acorn Wallpaper designed by William Morris. A monotone wallpaper designed by Morris in 1879.
Vertical Pattern Repeat 46cm. Width 52cm. Straight Match. Sold as a 10.05m Roll.
Apple Wallpaper
£115.00Apple Wallpaper designed by William Morris. Curling acanthus leaves and speckled fruits animate this wallpaper originally designed by William Morris in 1877 and used to paper the walls of May Morris’s workroom at her Hammersmith home. Lovely block print edging adds delicate detail to Apple which has been redrawn and reproduced in a new range of colourways.
Vertical Pattern Repeat 30.5cm. 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 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.
Bachelors Button Fabric
£119.00 /mBachelors Button Fabric designed by William Morris. Inspired by an archive pattern book with Bachelors Button on the cover, we’re proud to say this design was the catalyst for Ben Pentreaths Queen Square Collection. Given a modern twist and an undeniable vibrancy, dramatic swirling leaves painted in the style of a medieval fresco coil amongst this show stopper of a fabric. Suitable for drapes and upholstery. P.S. Dont forget the Batchelors Button wallpaper (its an exact match!). 51% Cotton 49% Linen. 12,000 Rub Test.
Usage: Upholstery, Cushions, Curtains, Blinds.
Vertical Pattern Repeat 45.7cm. Horizontal Pattern Repeat 45.7cm. Straight Match. Width 137.2cm.
Bachelors Button Wallpaper
£115.00Bachelors Button by William Morris. This design was the catalyst for Ben Pentreath to design his Queen Square Collection. Given a modern twist and an undeniable vibrancy dramatic swirling leaves painted in the style of a medieval fresco coil around this show-stopper of a wallpaper.
Vertical Pattern Repeat 45.7cm. Width 52cm. Straight Match. Sold as a 10.05m Roll.
Bamboo Fabric
£109.00 /mBamboo Fabric designed by William Morris. Bamboo has been adapted from a design by E.W. Godwin of 1872. Like Morris Godwin was dedicated to beautifying the home and Oscar Wilde referred to him as One of the most artistic spirits of this century in England. Godwin was highly influenced by Japanese design and often used bamboo motifs in his work. 80% Viscose 20% Linen. 20,000 Rub Test.
Usage: Upholstery, Cushions, Curtains, Blinds.
Vertical Pattern Repeat 42cm. Horizontal Pattern Repeat 46cm. Straight Match. Width 137cm.
Bird & Anemone Wallpaper
£129.00Bird & Anemone Wallpaper designed by William Morris. Originally a monochrome precursor to Morris’ much-loved Strawberry Thief (1883) were thrilled that Ben chose this design from our archive transforming it into a vibrant strong Olive/Turquoise colourway. An evocation of the English hedgerow dating from 1882, this wallpaper features thrushes in a vertical entwine of flowers and foliage. Available in an Olive/Turquoise colourway.
Vertical Pattern Repeat 61cm. Width 52cm. Straight Match. Sold as a 10.05m Roll.
Bird & Pomegranate Wallpaper
£145.00This delightful wallpaper design shows birds swooping, perching and pecking amidst branches of foliage and pomegranate fruit. Dating from 1926, it was one of the last block printed wallpapers designed by Morris and Co. and inspired by the much earlier Fruit wallpaper. Its rich colourways replicate the deep tones of the original and introducing sophisticated neutral versions creates a lighter look. An embroidery fabric of the same name is also available.
Vertical Pattern Repeat 61cm. Width 52cm. Straight Match. Sold as a 10.05m roll.
Bird Tapestry Fabric
£349.00 /mPaired birds alternate between perched and in-flight in this serene 1878 tapestry design from William Morris. Surprising bursts of colour emerge upon closer inspection pulling the eye towards the original hand-driven jacquard loom production quality. William Morris designed Bird in 1878 to adorn the walls of his own drawing room in Kelmscott House. His friend and neighbour the noted typographer Sir Emery Walker adorned his dining room with an identical Bird tapestry after receiving an inheritance from either Morris or Philip Webb the famous Arts & Crafts architect.
Our modern Bird tapestry retains William Morris’s high regard for craftsmanship being woven by Morris & Co. craftspeople right here in the UK using a cotton-wool blend (80% wool).
Available in two colourways: Tump Green and Webb’s Blue
Bird Wallpaper
£145.00Translated on to wallpaper for the first time Bird is a serene pattern of paired birds alternating between perching and flight. Available in four rich colour stories bursts of saturated hues make Bird an incredibly striking addition to any wall. Inspired by an 1878 tapestry creation by William Morris it was the design of choice to adorn his own drawing room in Kelmscott House.
Available in four colourways: Bough’s Green Webb’s Blue Wooded Dell and Madder/Weld
Bramble Fabric
£109.00 /mBramble Fabric designed by William Morris. A stylised pattern of blackberry briars with berries and white flowers cover this upholstery fabric, designed in 1879 by Kate Faulkner – a talented sister of one of the partners of Morris & Co. Available as both a fabric and wide width wallpaper, this fabric design is produced in dramatic colourways. 100% Linen. 20,000 Rub Test.
Usage: Upholstery, Cushions, Curtains, Blinds.
Vertical Pattern Repeat 63.5cm. Horizontal Pattern Repeat 34cm. Straight Match. Width 137cm.
Bramble Wallpaper
£125.00Bramble Wallpaper designed by William Morris. A stylised pattern of blackberry briars with berries and white flowers cover this wallpaper designed in 1879 by Kate Faulkner – a talented sister of one of the partners of Morris & Co.
Vertical Pattern Repeat 64cm. Width 68.6cm. Straight Match. Sold as a 10.05m Roll.
Branch Wallpaper
£105.00Branch Wallpaper designed by William Morris. A wallpaper in its own right, this design also features as an underprint for the Scroll wallpaper design, designed by William Morris in 1871 . Featuring a simple all-over leaf pattern available in versatile colourways, this wallpaper design provides the perfect complement to more decorative furnishings and wallpapers from the Morris collections.
Vertical Pattern Repeat 61cm. Width 52cm. Straight Match. Sold as a 10.05m Roll.
Brer Rabbit Fabric
£109.00 /mBrer Rabbit Fabric designed by William Morris. Morris’ design influences could be visual or literary, demonstrated here with Brer Rabbit, a mischievous folk hero from a popular 19th century childrens book. Recoloured by Ben Pentreath, the designs large scrolling leaves and symmetrical oak trees imbue a 1960s and 1970s feel with bold colour combinations inspired by the Morris & Co. archive. 51% Cotton 49% Linen. 12,000 Rub Test.
Usage:Upholstery, Cushions, Curtains, Blinds.
Vertical Pattern Repeat 64cm. Horizontal Pattern Repeat 34.3cm. Straight Match. Width 137.2cm.
Brophy Embroidery Fabric
£159.00 /mTaken from our archive this design was originally a ceiling paper by Arts and Crafts designer Andrew Brophy (1844-1912). We’ve recreated the structure of the trellis and added flowers and leaves from one of May Morris’s authentic designs to create Brophy Trellis an incredibly usable embroidery which pairs beautifully with other Morris & Co. fabrics and wallpapers. Available in three colourways: Indigo Bayleaf and Wine.
Width 137.5cm, V Repeat 46.5cm, H Repeat 45cm.
Chrysanthemum Fabric
£109.00 /mChrysanthemum Fabric designed by William Morris. Morris 1877 wallpaper design Chrysanthemum has been reproduced on fabric in a classic palette of colours to co-ordinate with the wallpapers. 100% Cotton. 20,000 Rub Test.
Usage: Upholstery, Cushions, Curtains, Blinds.
Vertical Pattern Repeat 54cm. Horizontal Pattern Repeat 27.5cm. Straight Match. Width 137cm.
Chrysanthemum Fabric
£119.00 /mChrysanthemum Fabric designed by William Morris. Prepare to be wowed by the vibrancy of this 1960s inspired Morris & Co. fabric recoloured by Ben Pentreath in his signature palette. With a powerful Japanese influence and full of personality, coral and turquoise tones pair wonderfully with an olive ground to give this 1886 adaptation of a Jeffrey & Co. wallpaper a modern twist. Suitable for drapes and upholstery. Suitable for drapes and upholstery. 51% Cotton 49% Linen. 12,000 Rub Test.
Usage: Upholstery, Cushions, Curtains, Blinds.
Vertical Pattern Repeat 51.5cm. Horizontal Pattern Repeat 28cm. Straight Match. Width 142cm.
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 Fabric
£109.00 /mChrysanthemum Fabric designed by William Morris. Chrysanthemum Toile has been adapted from a wallpaper sample produced by Jeffrey & Co. in 1886 which imitated the fashionable but expensive gilded embossed leather hangings imported from Japan at that time. The pattern itself is an outline of the multicoloured wallpaper Chrysanthemum designed by Morris in 1877. 60% Linen 30% Cotton 10% Nylon. 40,000 Rub Test.
Usage: Upholstery, Cushions, Curtains, Blinds.
Vertical Pattern Repeat 66cm. Horizontal Pattern Repeat 34.5cm. Straight Match. Width 137cm.
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.
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.
Double Bough Wallpaper
£135.00Double Bough Wallpaper designed by William Morris. Scrolling acanthus leaves and abundant blooms feature in this beautiful Morris & Co. wallpaper taken from our archive. Beaded detail adorns the motif reflecting the light and introducing a subtle shimmer to Double Bough’s painterly design.
Vertical Pattern Repeat 64.1cm. Width 52cm. Straight Match. Sold as a 10.05m Roll.
Forest Fabric
£129.00 – £189.00 /mForest Fabric designed by William Morris. Designed by Alison Gee in 2013, this printed fabric depicts scrolling acanthus leaves, peacocks, hares and foxes amongst bunches of wild flowers, digitally printed on velvet and linen for added luxury and inspired by the Forest Tapestry by Morris & Co. Use alongside rich antique wood and painted panelling. 85% Viscose 15% Linen. 20,000 Rub Test.
Usage: Upholstery, Cushions, Curtains, Blinds.
Vertical Pattern Repeat 90.5cm. Horizontal Pattern Repeat 139cm. Straight Match. Width 139cm.
