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19th Century 'Sussex Chair' designed by Philip Webb for William Morris & co.
By William Morris (English)
Located in London, GB
. and continuously produced by Morris & Co. until the twentieth century.
The name ‘Sussex’ chair can be
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Arts and Crafts Chairs
Materials
Rush, Ash
H 19.69 in W 21.26 in D 17.33 in
EIGHT ORIGINAL ANTIQUE ViCTORIAN WILLIAM MORRIS PHILIP WEBB SUSSEX DINING CHAIRS
By William Morris (English)
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
collectable suite of eight original William Morris, Philip Webb, Rush seat Sussex chairs circa 1870-1880 as
Category
Antique 1870s English High Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rush, Rope, Beech
H 33.86 in W 21.26 in D 19.3 in
Antique Arts & Crafts Metamorphic Library Steps William Morris Carpet Upholstery
By William Morris (English)
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
steps chair in oak with William Morris Carpet steps
A very charming and highly collectable piece
Category
Antique 1880s English Arts and Crafts Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
H 34.26 in W 16.93 in D 17.13 in
PAiR OF WILLIAM MORRIS CHESTERFIELD TUFTED WINGBACK BROWN LEATHER ARMCHAIRS
By William Morris (English)
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
style and design, they have the much sort after William Morris flat top arms, these make the chairs
Category
20th Century English Regency Wingback Chairs
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
H 46.07 in W 31.11 in D 33.47 in
PAIR OF ORNATE ANTIQUE ITALIAN CAROLEAN / WILLIAM MORRIS WINGBACK ARMCHAIRs
By William Morris (English)
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
antique Italian / Carolean throne armchairs with ornately carved bases and William Morris style flat top
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Edwardian Wingback Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
H 45.28 in W 38.78 in D 39.38 in
Pair of Antique Georgian Deconstructed Wingback Armchairs William Morris Arms
By William Morris (English)
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Wingback armchairs with ornately carved cabriole legs and William Morris style flat top arms
This pair
Category
Antique 1820s English Georgian Wingback Chairs
Materials
Hardwood, Oak
H 46.86 in W 32.09 in D 29.93 in
PAIR OF RESTORED ANTiQUE WILLIAM MORRIS FOREST CLAW & BALL WINGBACK ARMCHAIRS
By William Morris (English)
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
fully restored early Victorian circa 1840 William Morris Wingback armchairs with hand carved Walnut Claw
Category
Antique 1840s English Early Victorian Wingback Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
H 45.28 in W 33.27 in D 33.08 in
Antique Pair of circa 1880 William Morris Carved Legged Wingback Armchairs
By William Morris (English)
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this pair of original circa 1860-1880 English William Morris
Category
Antique 1880s English High Victorian Wingback Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
H 38.39 in W 26.97 in D 22.05 in
PAIR OF RESTORED VINTAGE LEATHER WINGBACK ARMCHAIRS WILLIAM MORRIS FLAT TOP ARMs
By William Morris (English)
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
pair of chairs, the frames are solid beech, circa 1940-1950, they have traditional William Morris style
Category
20th Century English Victorian Wingback Chairs
Materials
Leather
H 36.62 in W 28.35 in D 33.86 in
8 Antique George III circa 1830 Thomas Chippendale Dining Chairs William Morris
By Thomas Chippendale, William Morris (English)
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Mahogany dining chairs after Thomas Chippendale with William Morris removeable seat covers
These chairs
Category
Antique 1830s English Georgian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
H 36.82 in W 21.46 in D 24.61 in
Pair of William Morris Flat Arm Chesterfield Wingback Bordeaux Leather Armchairs
By Chesterfield, William Morris (English)
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
design, they have the much sort after William Morris flat top arms, these make the chairs easier to get
Category
20th Century English Georgian Wingback Chairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
H 45.87 in W 31.3 in D 33.86 in
Morris Armchair, Arts & Crafts, United Kingdom, Circa 1900
By William Morris (English)
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
Morris armchair.
Arts & Crafts.
United Kingdom, Circa 1900
Backrest inclination adjustable by rack
Category
Antique Early 1900s British Arts and Crafts Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Hans Wegner Dining Chairs in William Morris Blackthorn, Pair
By Hans J. Wegner, A. Mikael Laursen
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
This rare dining chair pair was such a find! The oak is in wonderful shape. We thought William
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Oak
Wood & Hogan New York Blenheim Wingback Walnut Armchair William Morris
By Wood and Hogan, William Morrison
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
model William Morris wingback armchair RRP £9000
This chair is pure quality, it can be found for sale
Category
20th Century American Victorian Wingback Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
H 43.71 in W 34.65 in D 30.52 in
Sublime Pair of Howard & Son's William Morris Walnut Framed Wingback Armchairs
By Howard and Sons, Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard Chairs Ltd.
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
stamped Victorian Howard & Son’s Berners street, William Morris style wingback armchairs with removable
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Wingback Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
H 42.33 in W 31.7 in D 32.88 in
Pair of Bobbin Turned Chairs
By William Morris (English)
Located in Greenwich, CT
Good pair of English late 19th Century ebonized and bobbin turned corner chairs with woven rush
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Corner Chairs
Materials
Rush, Beech
Vintage Wing Chair and Ottoman in William Morris Strawberry Thief Cotton Fabric
By William Morris (English)
Located in Morristown, NJ
Morris. The chair has large mahogany paw feet at front while the ottoman has claw and ball feet.
Though
Category
Vintage 1950s American Queen Anne Armchairs
Materials
Cotton, Wood, Upholstery
H 46 in W 39 in D 35 in
Art Nouveau Set, 1 Sofa, 2 Armchairs, 4 Chairs, 1890, Attributed William Morris
By William Morris (English)
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
the style for sale.
William Morris, (born March 24, 1834, Walthamstow, near London, England—died
Category
Antique 1890s English Art Nouveau Armchairs
Materials
Wood
H 16.54 in W 27.17 in D 49.22 in
Morris armchair / lounge chair, Arts & Crafts, United Kingdom, circa 1900
By William Morris (English)
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
Morris armchair / lounge chair, Arts & Crafts, United Kingdom, circa 1900
Superb Morris armchair
Category
Antique Early 1900s British Arts and Crafts Chaise Longues
Materials
Fabric, Velvet, Wood
H 37.41 in W 27.56 in D 61.03 in
Morris armchair / lounge chair in beech, Art Deco, France, Circa 1925
By William Morris (English)
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
"Morris" type armchair / lounge chair in beech.
Art Deco.
France, Circa 1925.
Manufacturer's plaque
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Chaise Longues
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 37.01 in W 26.78 in D 59.06 in
Sussex Chair Liberty Arts & Crafts William Birch E.G. Punnett Morris Style 1900s
By E. G. Punnett, Liberty & Co., William Birch
Located in London, GB
An outstanding and extremely rare William Morris style Arts & Crafts Sussex chair in wonderful
Category
Antique Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Armchairs
Materials
Rush, Ash
H 39.18 in W 22.45 in D 20.08 in
Antique 19th Century Set of Four Carved Mahogany Chippendale Dining Chairs 1890
Located in Portland, OR
recently been professionally recovered in a high quality William Morris style fabric, the chairs are raised
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
H 37.5 in W 28 in D 22.25 in
PAIR OF WILLIAM MORRIS FLAT ARM CHESTERFIELD WINGBACK BORDEAUX ARMCHAiRS
Located in Pulborough, GB
the pinnacle of style and design. Featuring the highly sought-after William Morris flat top arms
Category
20th Century British Armchairs
Materials
Leather
H 46.07 in W 32.29 in D 34.26 in
Arts and Crafts mahogany armchair with adjustable back, England circa 1870
Located in Macclesfield, Cheshire
A Mahogany Arts and Crafts Armchair with adjustable back, known as the William Morris Chair
Category
Antique 19th Century English Arts and Crafts Armchairs
Materials
Mahogany
H 39.38 in W 22.84 in D 31.5 in
Early 19th Century Lancashire Bobbin Rocking Chair
By William Morris (English)
Located in Tarleton, GB
Lancashire Bobbin rocking chair
An original Lancashire bobbin rocking chair.
A bobbin
Category
Antique 1830s British Victorian Rocking Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Ash
1930s Arts and Crafts William Morris Mahogany Lounge Chair
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Handsome William Morris longue chair in mahogany with an adjustable back support via a notched wood
Category
Vintage 1930s English Chaise Longues
Materials
Copper
Curious Surrealist Armchair in Cotton Velvet from William Morris
By William Morris (English)
Located in Culver City, CA
Curious Surrealist armchair in cotton velvet from William Morris
France circa 1940
Category
20th Century French Chairs
Materials
Cotton, Velvet, Wood
William Morris & Co Ebonized Arts and Crafts Sussex Armchair
By William Morris (English)
Located in London, GB
used by William and Jane Morris at Red House and Kelmscott House, and by their friends Edward Burne
Category
Antique 1880s British Arts and Crafts Chairs
Materials
Rush, Wood, Beech
Pair of Antique Ebonised William Morris Sussex Side Chairs Seen in v&a Museum
By William Morris (English)
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
1790 and 1820.
Ownership & Use
William Morris and his wife, Jane, used Sussex chairs in their
Category
Antique 1870s English High Victorian Side Chairs
Materials
Rush, Rope, Beech
H 33.86 in W 16.74 in D 16.34 in
EXQUISITE PAIR OF ANTIQUE ViCTORIAN 1870 WILLIAM MORRIS WINGBACK ARMCHAIRS
By William Morris (English)
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
pair of mid Victorian circa 1870 William Morris style wingback armchairs with ornately carved mahogany
Category
Antique 1870s English High Victorian Wingback Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
H 47.25 in W 39.38 in D 31.11 in
Four Vintage Oak Framed William Morris Cigar Brown Leather Wingback Armchairs
By William Morris (English)
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
William Morris style hand dyed cigar brown leather wingback armchairs with oak frames.
These chairs are
Category
20th Century English Victorian Wingback Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
H 53.75 in W 33.86 in D 36.23 in
Pair of Vintage William Morris Wingback Armchairs Hand Dyed Cigar Brown Leather
By William Morris (English)
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning pair of William Morris style fully restored
Category
Early 20th Century English Victorian Wingback Chairs
Materials
Leather
H 46.07 in W 29.53 in D 33.08 in
Pair of Vintage Oak Framed William Morris Cigar Brown Leather Wingback Armchairs
By William Morris (English)
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Morris style hand dyed cigar brown leather wingback armchairs with oak frames
These chairs are very fine
Category
20th Century English Victorian Wingback Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
H 53.75 in W 33.86 in D 36.23 in
Chesterfield William Morris Wingback Armchair & Footstool Cigar Brown Leather
By Chesterfield, William Morris (English)
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning William Morris style Chesterfield fully restored
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Wingback Chairs
Materials
Leather
H 46.86 in W 33.08 in D 31.89 in
Ebonised Antique Original William Morris Sussex Armchair Seen in the v&a Museum
By William Morris (English)
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
1790 and 1820.
Ownership & Use
William Morris and his wife, Jane, used Sussex chairs in their
Category
Antique 1870s English High Victorian Side Chairs
Materials
Rush, Rope, Beech
H 33.86 in W 18.9 in D 21.66 in
PAIR OF WILLIAM MORRIS CHESTERFIELD TUFTED WiNGBACK BROWN LEATHER ARMCHAIRS
By Chesterfield, William Morris (English)
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
style and design, they have the much sort after William Morris flat top arms, these make the chairs
Category
20th Century English Victorian Wingback Chairs
Materials
Leather
H 45.87 in W 31.7 in D 31.7 in
RESTORED PAIR OF WiLLIAM MORRIS BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFIELD WINGBACK ARMCHAIRS
By William Morris (English), Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
fully restored, hand dyed Cigar Brown leather William Morris style Wingback armchairs that have been
Category
20th Century English Chesterfield Wingback Chairs
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
H 43.31 in W 31.89 in D 33.47 in
Pair of William Morris Chesterfield Victorian Wingback Armchairs Brown Leather
By William Morris (English)
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning pair of fully restored William Morris style
Category
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Wingback Chairs
Materials
Leather
H 42.72 in W 31.3 in D 33.47 in
Pair of Victorian Club Armchairs in William Morris Upholstery Fabric Part Suite
By William Morris (English), William Morrison
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely pair of William Morris upholstered Victorian club
Category
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Club Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
H 32.29 in W 31.5 in D 29.53 in
Phillip Webb for William Morris, An Original Pair of Sussex Ebonised Side Chairs
By Philip Webb, William Morris (English)
Located in London, GB
Phillip Webb for William Morris, An original pair of Sussex Ebonised and rush seat side chairs
They
Category
Antique 1870s English Arts and Crafts Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Beech
H 34 in W 18 in D 21 in
William Morris Liberty London Sussex Rush Seat Set of Four Walnut Dining Chairs
By William Morris (English), Liberty & Co.
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
chairs in the style of the original William Morris Sussex chair.
These chairs are a style and design
Category
20th Century English Arts and Crafts Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
H 35.04 in W 17.92 in D 15.56 in
PAIR OF ANTIQUE WILLIAM MORRIS WiNGBACK ARMCHAIRS HAND DYED CIGAR BROWN LEATHER
By William Morris (English), Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
by William Morris
As mentioned, these chairs are fully restored, our leather polishers have lightly
Category
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Wingback Chairs
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
H 45.67 in W 29.53 in D 34.26 in
Pair of Chesterfield Oxblood Leather William Morris Armchairs with Footstool
By Leather Chairs of Bath, William Morrison
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
dyed aged oxblood leather with wide and straight back William Morris Style Wingback Queen Anne
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Victorian Wingback Chairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
H 48.63 in W 33.67 in D 33.08 in
Pair of William Morris Chesterfield Wingback Armchairs & Footstool Brown Leather
By William Morrison
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning pair of William Morris style Victorian wingback
Category
20th Century British Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Leather
H 13.39 in W 26.38 in D 37.01 in
William Morris Arm Chair
By Morris & Co.
Located in New York City, NY
Antique William Morris painted black arm chair with classic spindle arms and back, turned legs
Category
Antique 19th Century English Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Upholstery, Linen
Morris & Co. an Ebonised Rush-Seat Sussex Side Chair by Daniel Gabriel Rossetti
By William Morris (English), Dante Gabriel Rossetti
Located in London, GB
Morris and Co. a single ebonised rush-seat Sussex side chair designed by Daniel Gabriel Rossetti in
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Arts and Crafts Chairs
Materials
Beech
H 34.25 in W 17.5 in D 16 in
A William Morris Style 19thc Rocker
Located in Bellport, NY
A Classic William Morris Style 19thc Rocker with a hunter green leather seat and American Oak Frame.
Category
20th Century American Chairs
Midcentury French Lounge Chairs in William Morris Blackthorn, Pair
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
The traditional floral of William Morris on such a modern silhouette! We love it. The lines on
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Mahogany Morris Chair
Located in Petaluma, CA
This is the earliest known recliner. Originally invented by the Englishman William Morris, these
Category
Early 20th Century American Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
Arts and Crafts 'Prie Dieu' Chair
By William Morris (English)
Located in London, GB
An Arts and Crafts 'Prie Dieu' chair with velvet upholstery and carved oak feet, Probably retailed
Category
Antique 1890s British Arts and Crafts Lounge Chairs
Materials
Oak, Velvet
William Morris, Five Ebonized Rush Seat Sussex Side Chairs and Matching Armchair
By William Morris (English)
Located in London, GB
William Morris, five ebonized rush seat Sussex side chairs and a matching armchair.
These consist
Category
Antique 1870s English Arts and Crafts Armchairs
Materials
Beech
H 34 in W 18 in D 21 in
Rare Pair of Georgian Irish Brown Leather Wingback Armchairs William Morris Arms
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
brown leather armchairs with William Morris style flat top arms
A good looking and well made set
Category
Antique 18th Century Irish Georgian Wingback Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
H 43.31 in W 34.26 in D 34.26 in
Lovely Pair of Victorian George I Style Wingback Armchairs William Morris Style
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
/ William Morris style
A very nice well-proportioned pair of wingback armchairs with styling for the mid
Category
Antique 19th Century British George I Wingback Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
H 47.25 in W 34.65 in D 33.47 in
Arts & Crafts Style Oak Bow Arm Lounge Chair by Stickley
By Stickley Brothers, William Morris American
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stickley Mission collection oak bow arm Morris recliner
A piece that calls to mind William
Category
Vintage 1980s North American Arts and Crafts Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Stunning Heavily Carved Base Frame Hand Dyed Brown Leather Wingback Armchair
By William Morris (English)
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
than normal, it has William Morris type flat top arms which have been antique studded all over, the top
Category
20th Century English Victorian Wingback Chairs
Materials
Leather
H 51.19 in W 32.29 in D 33.27 in
Arts and Crafts Armchair in the Style of William Morris
By Morris & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Classic 'William Morris' lounge / club chair / chaise longue with adjustable back support via a
Category
20th Century English Arts and Crafts Armchairs
Antique Howard & Sons Bridgewater Armchair William Morris Strawberry Thief
By Howard Chairs Ltd., Howard & Sons Ltd, William Morris (English), Howard and Sons
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
sofas listed under my other items.
This is a rare chair, it is the original and most collectable
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
H 31.89 in W 27.96 in D 36.82 in
His & Her's Pair of Victorian Claw & Ball Feet Wingback Armchairs Colefax Fowler
By John Colefax, William Morris (English)
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
wingaback with mahogany frame and Claw & Ball feet, it has the William Morris flat top arms which are the
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Wingback Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
H 32.68 in W 31.89 in L 32.68 in
Bevan Funnell November Chesterfield Oxblood Leather Wingback Armchair
By Bevan Funnell Ltd., William Morris (English)
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
November William Morris style oxblood leather wingback armchair RRP £3,320
Please note the delivery fee
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Victorian Wingback Chairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
H 46.46 in W 31.89 in D 27.96 in
Eight English Sussex Armchairs
By William Morris (English), Philip Webb
Located in Houston, TX
, this collection represents the work of two late 19th century rival furniture makers: William Morris
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Regency Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rush, Beech
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- What is a Morris chair worth?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021A Morris chair's worth depends on age, condition and history, as with any antique furniture. From about 1895 to 1914, Morris's chair designs were more ornate, boasting curved legs and feet. These early examples are worth more due to their style and rarity. Find a wide range of Morris chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 30, 2024William 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.
- What was William Morris' style?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024William Morris's style was Arts and Crafts. In fact, the designer was responsible for helping to define and develop the style. The history of Arts and Crafts design has roots in 1860s England, with an emphasis on natural motifs and simple flourishes. Morris became known for reviving historical techniques such as embroidery and printed fabrics in his furnishings and influenced American Arts and Crafts designers like Gustav Stickley. Shop a selection of William Morris furniture on 1stDibs.
- Why was William Morris famous?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024William Morris was famous for his work as an artist. He was well-known for creating beautiful floral-patterned paintings that were turned into textiles and wallpaper. In addition, Morris designed furniture and helped define the Arts and Crafts movement. Also a writer, he penned several books, including News from Nowhere and The Earthly Paradise. Find a range of William Morris art and furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 7, 2024Which William Morris designs are the most famous is open for debate. However, some patterns of William Morris wallpaper have consistently remained in style since their debut in the 19th century. They include Larkspur, Jasmine, Marigold, Wreath, Willow Boughs, Acanthus, Strawberry Thief and Chrysanthemum. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of William Morris furniture and decorative objects.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024Opinions vary as to what William Morris's most famous piece is. However, art historians generally agree that the British designer's intricate floral motifs were a landmark in 19th-century design. Some contenders for the title of "most famous" work by Morris include the decorative patterns Lodden, Branch, Four Fruits, Marigold, Chrysanthemum and Larkspur. Explore a selection of William Morris art on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes. 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, William Morris made furniture. While William Morris is best known for being a textile designer, poet and artist, he also designed furniture. William Morris’s furniture was inspired by nature and his belief in socialism, with designs focused on creating affordable and long-lasting furniture that everyone could enjoy. Shop a selection of William Morris furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, William Morris made some tapestries. William Morris was a true artisan and delved into a variety of different areas. He’s also credited with ushering in the Arts and Crafts movement in England. He held a lot of respect for those who could produce tapestries and made his first one in 1879. He learned more and created more tapestries but also established a small tapestry workshop where he employed tapestry weavers. Shop a collection of tapestries from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022William Morris used a variety of fabrics to produce wallpaper, floor coverings and other textiles. However, cotton and linen were the most common materials. His workshop became known for producing intricate hand-blocked prints on textiles. Find a variety of William Morris rugs and textiles on 1stDibs.
- How old is a Morris chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The Morris chair was first created in the 1860s. William Morris designed the Morris chair, and it is known to be one of the earliest styles of reclining chairs. Coveted for their versatile design, Morris chairs continue to be a favorite seating option for the home. Shop a collection of Morris chairs on 1stDibs.
- What is a Morris-style chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A Morris-style chair is a type of furniture used for seating. The name comes from Morris & Company, the original manufacturer of the chair. It features a boxy reclining backrest, a matching upholstered seat cushion and wide wooden arms. Shop a selection of Morris-style chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024To identify a Morris chair, start with the back. An adjustable backrest that allows users to gently recline while seated is the defining characteristic of a Morris chair. Next, examine the sides. Morris chairs usually have exposed wooden arms supported by either turned or smooth rails. In some cases, a maker's mark may also be a good indication that your piece is of the Morris style. Stickley Furniture is famous for developing the Morris chair. However, other makers continue to produce examples to this day. If you're still uncertain about the style of your chair, consult a knowledgeable expert, such as an appraiser or antique dealer. Explore a variety of Morris chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 26, 2024The difference between a Morris chair and a Stickley chair comes down to origins and characteristics. A Morris chair gets its name from William Morris, one of the founders of the British company Morris, Marshall, Faulkner & Co. During the late 1860s, the company began producing the Morris chair, which has a reclining seat back and an intricately carved wood frame. This design spread to the U.S., where it was seen by Gustav Stickley. Drawing inspiration from it, Stickley produced the Stickley chair in 1904. Like the Morris chair, the piece has a reclining back but a simpler slatted frame that aligns with the American Arts and Crafts design style. Due to its origins, some people call the Stickley chair the Stickley Morris chair or the Mission Morris chair. Explore a collection of Stickley chairs and Morris chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022To tell if a Morris chair is a Stickley, look for the furniture designer's mark. Often, Gustav Stickley marked his pieces with a compass logo, his signature and the phrase "Als ik kan." The phrase roughly means "to the best of my ability." On 1stDibs, shop a collection of expertly vetted Stickley chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021How much a Morris chair is worth usually depends on when it was manufactured. They can be worth anywhere between $500 to $700. Morris chairs were first manufactured in England and were the first reclining chairs to be produced. Find a collection of antique and vintage Morris chairs on 1stDibs.
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