William Morris (1834-96) was one of the key figures in the Arts and Crafts Movement.

The firm of Morris & Co. produced various types of furniture, mostly designed in collaboration with others and had an important influence in breaking with the over-ornate, vulgar and derivative traditions of the Victorian age.

The furniture was always very well made and always with an eye to beauty and originality of design, however plagiarized and hackneyed it may have become later on. But it was furniture intended for the machine age, and as Morris himself wrote: 'It is the allowing of machines to more...

William Morris (1834-1896) was an English designer, writer, and socialist activist who is widely regarded as one of the most important figures of the Arts and Crafts movement.

Morris was born in Walthamstow, Essex, to a wealthy family. He attended Oxford University, where he became interested in the works of John Ruskin, a prominent critic of industrialization and advocate for traditional craftsmanship. After graduating, Morris began a career in architecture, but soon shifted his focus to design, in 1861 founding the decorative arts company Morris, Marshall, Faulkner & Co. (renamed Morris & Co. in 1875).

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An important Arts & Crafts oak dining table by Ernest Gimson,…

Gimson Oak Dining Table, 1910s

An important Arts & Crafts oak dining table by Ernest Gimson, 1910s, circular, the four-plank top and its crossed bearers raised on four octoganal supports on a concave-sided square base with open centre, the four planks of the top with full-depth…

An important Arts & Crafts oak high dresser by Ernest Gimson,…

Arts & Crafts Oak High Dresser by Ernest Gimson (1910s)

An important Arts & Crafts oak high dresser by Ernest Gimson, 1910s, the upper part with four cupboards each with a pair of doors in a double bow front arrangement above an open plate shelf, the projecting lower part, rectangular with gently bowed centres…

Circle of William Morris, Arts & Crafts armchair in oak, with…

William Morris Oak Armchair with Ebony Inlay

Circle of William Morris, Arts & Crafts armchair in oak, with rush seat and back panels, ebony inlay (said to have come from the Barr-Smith sale)

An Arts and Crafts style oak stretcher-based armchair, early…

Arts and Crafts Oak Armchair with Morris Upholstery

An Arts and Crafts style oak stretcher-based armchair, early 20th century, with William Morris 'Golden Lily' upholstery to back and seat, 100 cm high, 60 cm wide, 70 cm deep

A pair of English oak Arts & Crafts Morris chairs, circa 1910,…

English Oak Arts & Crafts Morris Chairs, Circa 1910

A pair of English oak Arts & Crafts Morris chairs, circa 1910, 117 cm high, 72 cm across the arms

Morris & Co for Liberty London, late 19th century English Arts…

Morris & Co Arts & Crafts Armchair for Liberty London

Morris & Co for Liberty London, late 19th century English Arts & Crafts Lath-back armchair

William Morris & Co. Arts & Crafts ebonised Sussex armchair, c.…

Ebonised Sussex Armchair by William Morris & Co

William Morris & Co. Arts & Crafts ebonised Sussex armchair, c. 1880, with spindle turned back, conforming arm rests, above a later rush seat, height 85 cm. Provenance: The collection of Tony White, Sydney. Private Collection, Sydney

Five various late Victorian ebonised beech Sussex chairs,…

Late Victorian Sussex Chairs by Morris & Co

Five various late Victorian ebonised beech Sussex chairs, probably Morris & Co. Comprising two corner chairs, two chairs & a side chair. Each with turned uprights, spindle back & rush seats. Provenance: Estate Late John Schaeffer.

A pair of carved simulated bamboo armchairs, upholstered in…

William Morris Upholstered Simulated Bamboo Armchairs

A pair of carved simulated bamboo armchairs, upholstered in William Morris fabric

A Victorian mahogany camel-back three/four-seater sofa, the…

Victorian Mahogany Camel-Back Sofa in William Morris Style Fabric

A Victorian mahogany camel-back three/four-seater sofa, the scrolling frame upholstered in William Morris style fabric. 220 x 80 x 220 cm.

Walnut armchair, late 19th century, after Dante Gabriel…

19th Century Walnut Armchair after Rosetti's Design

Walnut armchair, late 19th century, after Dante Gabriel Rosetti's 'The Rosetti Armchair' by Morris and Co spindle back with splayed legs and rush seat, height 93 cm

A late Victorian ebonised elm 'Sussex' armchair, probably by…

Victorian Morris & Co. Sussex armchair with rush seat

A late Victorian ebonised elm 'Sussex' armchair, probably by Morris & Co. With turned uprights, spindle details, rush seat. Height 84 cm, width 53 cm, depth 43 cm

After Gustav Stickley (American, 1858-1942) pair of Morris…

Gustav Stickley Morris Armchairs and Footstool with Labels

After Gustav Stickley (American, 1858-1942) pair of Morris armchairs, designed c. 1910/ c. 1970 manufactured by the Michael Company Sacremento, Ca, oak and brown leather cushions, adjustable back, together with matching footstool, retain manufacturer's…

Eight George III & later Hepplewhite mahogany chairs comprising…

George III Mahogany Chairs with Tapestry Seats

Eight George III & later Hepplewhite mahogany chairs comprising of 6@ circa 1780 and 2@ 20th century made to match, with tapestry seats. Purchased John G. Morris, Susse@ 1981

A late Victorian ebonised beech Sussex single chair probably…

Late Victorian Morris & Co Sussex Chair with Rush Seat

A late Victorian ebonised beech Sussex single chair probably Morris & Co, with turned uprights triple top rail and spindle detail with central cross, oval rush seat, triple front stretcher, height 81 cm, width 15 cm, depth 41 cm

A late Victorian ebonised beech Sussex arm chair probably…

Victorian Sussex Arm Chair by Morris & Co

A late Victorian ebonised beech Sussex arm chair probably Morris & Co, with arched top rail above a wheat sheaf spindle, the oval rush seat on turned legs with spindle turned front stretcher, height 89 cm, width 52 cm, depth 46 cm

A late Victorian ebonised beech Sussex three seater settee,…

Victorian Sussex Settee by Morris & Co

A late Victorian ebonised beech Sussex three seater settee, probably Morris & Co, with turned uprights, triple top rail and spindle detail with central cross, rush seat, double front stretchers, height 85 cm, width 125 cm, depth 43 cm. Other Notes:…

Arts & Crafts extension dining table with carved square legs…

Arts & Crafts Extension Dining Table with Carved Legs

Arts & Crafts extension dining table with carved square legs and extension wind mechanism, includes 4 castor cups to raise table height, 229 cm long including 2 extension leaves 91 cm, 138 cm wide, 76.5 cm high 79.5 cm with castors. Reference: Morris 1900…

A set of six blackwood dining chairs, early 20th century with…

Early 20th Century Blackwood Dining Chairs with Morris Style Seats

A set of six blackwood dining chairs, early 20th century with William Morris style upholstered drop in seats

A Victorian burr walnut breakfront wardrobe, the central door…

Victorian Burr Walnut Breakfront Wardrobe with Mirror

A Victorian burr walnut breakfront wardrobe, the central door with a mirror, the interior with three drawers and four slides, the two side cupboards lined with William Morris style fabric, the arched pediment with carved detail to the centre, raised on…

Carver chairs oak, set of four, with rush seats, original…

SA Oak Carver Chairs with Rush Seats, Morris Style (4)

Carver chairs oak, set of four, with rush seats, original condition, made in SA in the Morris arts and craft style. Provenance: made for the Hawker Family

Two William Morris style dining chairs, with fret work backs,…

Morris-inspired Dining Chairs with Bird and Floral Upholstery

Two William Morris style dining chairs, with fret work backs, and bird and floral seat upholstery

A William Morris style rush seat stool, 35 cm high, 37 cm wide,…

William Morris-inspired Rush Seat Stool

A William Morris style rush seat stool, 35 cm high, 37 cm wide, 33 cm deep

An English Arts and Crafts style oak armchair, circa 1920,…

Arts and Crafts Oak Armchair with Morris Fabric Upholstery

An English Arts and Crafts style oak armchair, circa 1920, upholstered in William Morris fabric

An elm upholstered armchair and footstool, circa 1850, of grand…

William Morris Inspired Upholstered Armchair and Footstool

An elm upholstered armchair and footstool, circa 1850, of grand proportions with a high back and covered arms with extendable knop lopers, upholstered in William Morris inspired tapestry with button studs, upon turned legs with a conforming H-stretcher…

Morris & Co. chair, padded seat, spindle stretcher. Height 78 cm

Morris & Co. Spindle Chair with Padded Seat

Morris & Co. chair, padded seat, spindle stretcher. Height 78 cm