Morris & Co.
Also known as: Morris, Marshall, Faulkner & Co. · Morris and Company · Morris & Company · Morris and Co. · Morris & Co. Decorators Ltd · Morris & Co. ArtWorkers Limited
- 1The firm was originally founded in 1861 as Morris, Marshall, Faulkner & Co.
- 2The successor entity, Morris & Co., operated from 1875 to 1940.
- 3The firm was established by William Morris and members of the Pre-Raphaelite movement.
Morris, Marshall, Faulkner & Co.
Connections2
commercial vehicle for his decorative arts
This firm, founded by Morris and his associates in 1861, was the primary business through which he produced his famous wallpapers, textiles, and stained glass.
commercial vehicle for movement aesthetics
This firm was the primary commercial entity through which William Morris and his associates produced and popularized the movement's signature decorative arts.
Morris & Co. was a highly influential manufacturer and retailer of furnishings and decorative arts. Originally founded as Morris, Marshall, Faulkner & Co. in 1861, the firm was established by William Morris and his associates from the Pre-Raphaelite circle.
A Morris & Co. stained-glass window to a design by Edward Burne-Jones installed in Malmesbury Abbey. The window shows characteristic themes based on Arthurian legends.Wikimedia Commons: File:William_Scott_Luce_Window_Malmesbury_Abbey.jpgDesign for Trellis wallpaper, 1862Wikimedia Commons: File:William_Morris_design_for_Trellis_wallpaper_1862.jpgThe Pond at Merton Abbey by Lexden Lewis Pocock is an idyllic representation of the works in the time of William Morris.Wikimedia Commons: File:LL_Pocock_The_Pond_at_William_Morris's_Works_at_Merton.jpgTextile printing at Merton Abbey ( c. 1890 ), from a booklet commemorating the 50th anniversary of the firm, 1911.Wikimedia CommonsThe Vision of the Holy Grail or The Attainment tapestry. Overall design by Morris, figures by Burne-Jones, and backgrounds by Dearle [ 21 ] Morris and Company, 1890Wikimedia Commons The company was defined by its commitment to hand-craftsmanship and a medieval-inspired aesthetic. Through its dedication to traditional textile arts and high-quality production, the firm exerted a profound influence on the interior decoration of homes and churches well into the early 20th century.