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Morris and Co Wallpaper Designs. Arts & Crafts Movement icon William Morris designed dozens of wallpapers, fabrics and other interior decorations during his many decades with Morris & Co. The environmentalist, philosopher, designer and labor rights advocate breathed new life into the British interior design world. By producing pieces that touched on Britain’s beautiful countryside and rich history, Morris encouraged buyers to turn away from cheap, mass-produced pieces. Morris & Co wallpapers can still be found in a number of historic homes across the US and the UK. One might recognize a few in both Morris’ own Kelmscott Manor and Emery Walker’s House. Today, the designer wallpaper remains some of the most revered and most coveted. Interior designers and homeowners often seek out Morris and Co wallpapers for their vibrant colorways, stunning botanical illustrations and extraordinary craftsmanship. 160 years later, these designer wallpapers continue to capture the imaginations of people all over the world.

With our product filtering tool, you can shop dozens of Morris and Co wallpaper options. In doing so, you can find the exact print, color, price and style to fit your home’s or commercial space’s needs. Inspired by his own interactions with birds outside the kitchen of Kelmscott Manor, Morris and Co Strawberry Thief Wallpaper is a frequent favorite. Other popular prints and styles include those below.

 

Morris and Co Wallpaper Prints We Love

The designer spent much of his career advocating for everyday British laborers. He also lobbied for architectural and environmental conservation across Britain, inspired by the nation’s natural beauty and rich history. This love of nature, country and craftsmanship comes across in each and every wallpaper design. It has existed since the beginning with its very first design in 1864. Fighting the ills of industrialization, which plagued both the natural world and the British working people, William Morris politicized his wallpaper company. Started alongside his Pre-Raphaelite friends Charles Faulkner and P. P. Marshall, Morris & Co. quickly became a driving force in 19th century British design. Founded shortly before Morris and Co, Sanderson Design Group acquired the wallpaper and fabric company in 1940. These include the famous Willow Bough, Pimpernel and Strawberry Thief wallpapers. Today, Sanderson Design Group also represents Zoffany, another heritage wallpaper brand rooted in British history. To learn more about the designer wallpapers, read our recent blog post “160 Years of Iconic Morris and Co Wallpaper Designs.”

Interior designers across the States shop L.A. Design Concepts’ extensive collection of Morris and Co wallcoverings for their projects. At L.A. Design Concepts, you can purchase wallcoverings from both their heritage collections and their newest launches which include


Morris and Co Owl and Willow Wallpaper

Morris and Co's Owl and Willow design represents the intricate artistry of the designers Arts and Crafts movement in the late 19th century. This pattern depicts owls perched amidst stylized willow branches to capture nature's tranquility and elegance; celebrated for its meticulous craftsmanship and earthy colors palette making this design a timeless choice for textiles and wallpapers. "Owl and Willow" represents Morris's philosophy of integrating beauty and craftsmanship into daily life; emphasizing harmony between nature and art while at once combining beauty and craftsmanship into daily life; reflecting both nature and art harmoniously in harmony between nature and art - as reflected by nature itself being at once!


Morris and Co Pimpernel Wallpaper

Morris and Co Pimpernel Wallpaper is another popular pattern from the British wallcoverings and textile design. First produced in 1876, the delicate floral Pimpernel print was one of few designs to touch on international influences. At the time, wallpapers from China and Japan were incredibly popular in Britain. However, these designs typically featured only exotic plants and birds completely removed from the UK.

The designer chose instead to render an indigenous British plant when designing the Pimpernel wallpaper. The designer’s Pimpernel wallpaper can still be found in a number of historic interiors. These include William Waldorf Astoria’s Two Temple Place mansion in London and Morris’ own Kelmscott Manor. Today, shoppers can find Pimpernel Wallpaper in five colorways. Colorways available through L.A. Design Concepts include Bullrush/Russet, Fig/Sisal, Bayleaf/Manilla and Brick/Olive.


Morris and Company Botanical Wallpapers

Other botanical wallpapers designed by Morris and inspired by the British countryside are Morris & Co Strawberry Thief wallpaper and Arbutus wallpaper. A third is Chrysanthemum wallpaper, which remains a favorite years later. Morris and Co Strawberry Thief wallpaper was designed by the designer himself in 1883. He created the print after a series of interactions between the artist and thieving birds outside Kelmscott Manor. Strawberry Thief is one of few wallpaper prints produced in the indigo discharge method. This method is an ancient Eastern technique of applying dye to fabric and paper. Pure Strawberry Thief wallpaper is available in five colorways through L.A. Design Concepts.

Arbutus Wallpaper is another historic print. This print was created by the design studio just before World War I began in 1914. One of only two prints crafted by British designer Kathleen Kersey for Morris and Co, Arbutus is delicate and lovely. Original editions of Arbutus can be found in the Victoria and Albert Museum’s permanent collection. Shoppers can find Arbutus in nine different colorways through L.A. Design Concepts. Another beautiful botanical wallpaper produced by the brand is Chrysanthemum wallpaper. Toile wallpapers typically feature dreamy pastoral scenes, complete with idealized figures, animals and botanical illustrations. All decorative elements are usually printed in a single color while the background remains neutral. According to Sanderson Design Group, Morris Co Chrysanthemum toile was inspired by late 19th century wallpaper produced by Jeffrey Co. The China Blue/Cream and eggshell gold colorways are arguably the most classic of those available in the Chrysanthemum Toile wallpaper.


Requesting Morris and Co Wallpaper Samples from L.A. Design Concepts

Through L.A. Design Concepts, you can shop and purchase samples in every color, neutral, material and print. We always encourage shoppers to select multiple samples, particularly in different hues, so you can compare and contrast them at home.

At L.A. Design Concepts, we take pride in offering the world’s largest selection of designer wallpaper and fabric – including discount wallpaper. Each of our wallpapers is exclusively 40% off, a discount you can’t find elsewhere. Our selection includes the world’s premier brands as well as luxury boutique brands you can’t find anywhere else online.

Buy Morris Co wallpaper for less, exclusively through L.A. Design Concepts. Please contact us for more information about product delivery, a pattern number, sample wallpapers, a range of colors and similar fabrics. We can also help with additional information about cost per roll, wallpaper width, roll length, roll width, method paste and more.

 

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