William Morris Reimagined: The Collaborators

OUR NEW DESIGNER COLLABORATION

FOR THE LOVE OF MORRIS

We’ve joined forces with 3 iconic designers to bring William Morris into the twenty-first century.

Continuing his spirit of creativity and collaboration, this capsule collection reimagines the legacy of William Morris for today. We’ve delved into the archives to dream up new versions of classic designs, with 3 designers who share our adoration of not just the prints, but the man behind them.

Featuring inspired perspectives from acclaimed interior designers, Ray Azoulay, Heidi Caillier and Pierce & Ward, this exclusive collaboration explores Morris’ values of creativity with purpose, art for all and connection to Nature, with a touch of his irreverent spirit - proving his vision wasn’t just ahead of its time, but still leads the way.

2 of William Morris’ most well-know prints, ‘Compton’ and ‘Foliage’ have been reinterpreted through colour, scale and updated designs, across 3 FSC Certified wallpapers and 1 British-made cotton-velvet fabric, bringing a fresh sensibility to his iconic motifs.

MEET THE DESIGNERS

Ray Azoulay

Ray Azoulay is the irreverent eye behind Obsolete, the cult-favorite Los Angeles interiors showroom where Ray makes magic from the margins of design history.

As a collector and designer, Ray curates spaces that blur the lines between past and present by envisioning antiques for the modern market, making them feel fresh, relevant, and undeniably cool.

Combining his love of antiques and theatrics, Ray has revitalised one of William Morris’ most loved prints, ‘Compton’ (originally designed by John Dearle for Morris & Co in 1896). In a wallpaper and British-made cotton-velvet fabric, the iconic acanthus leaves, tulips and poppies intertwine in molten golds, verdant greens and pinks against a backdrop of blue-tinted ‘Midnight’ black, to evoke a rich sense of drama in any space.

DISCOVER COMPTON MIDNIGHT

“The mood is classic, timeless, balanced.”

- Ray Azoulay

Pierce & Ward

Known for their richly layered, lived-in interiors, Los Angeles based design house Pierce & Ward was founded by Louisa Pierce and Emily Ward over a decade ago.

Guided by the belief that everything in a home should serve a purpose or have a story to tell, Pierce & Ward are perfectly aligned with William Morris’ ideals.

Using neutral, contrasting tones of black and ivory, the design duo have reimagined William Morris’ ‘Compton’ floral print. A nod to the noble craft of blackwork, COMPTON PARVUM is a scaled down version of the classic block printed design. In an FSC certified wallpaper, delicate acanthus leaves, tulips and poppies are emboldened by their inky linework, silhouetted against a backdrop of flaxen gold.

DISCOVER COMPTON PARVUM

“We always return to William Morris’ belief that everything in a home should either have clear function or bring beauty, and ideally, spark conversation.”

- Emily Ward

Heidi Callier

A master of reinventing tradition, Seattle-based designer Heidi Caillier embraces historical references, natural motifs and unexpected contrasts to create spaces that feel intimate, storied and timeless.

Drawing inspiration from both her and William Morris’ love of Nature, Caillier has reinvigorated Morris’ Arts & Crafts print, ‘Foliage’. Adding depth with an additional oak leaf motif, and texture reminiscent of the original block printed design, the warming tones of sepia brown, sage green and soft sky blue echo Caillier’s spirit of layered designs that are both classic and contemporary.

DISCOVER FOLIAGE MAGNA