William Morris & Co. Tiles from Textiles
Many William Morris textile designs were also implemented in tile and stained glass. Here we take wallpaper, fabric, and tapestry patterns patterns and implement them as tile. Morris textiles can be divided into subgroups:
- Early textiles designed by William Morris and implemented by Jane Morris and the other ladies in their circle of friends. The first daisy pattern was designed by Morris and hand embroidered by Jane Morris on a blue serge material that she had found in a London shop. (1862-1865). (see Red House daisy patterns).
- Early Morris, Marshall and Faulkner offerings primarily designed by William Morris. A later version of the daisy pattern (1864) was produced during this period. (1865-1868)
- Later Morris, Marshall and Faulkner offerings created at based on William Morris designs but created by Kate Faulkner and others. William Morris designed Jasmine in this time frame. Bramble, designed by Kate Faulkner, was also produced during this period. (1868-1875)
- Early Morris & Co. designs by William Morris and others at Queen Square. Morris designed Acanthus at this time. (1875-1881)
- Merton Abby textiles textiles designed first by William Morris and later by John Henry Dearle, May Morris, and others. Morris designed Brother Rabbit during this period.
- Morris and Co. textiles textiles designed after Morris's attention had shifted to Kelmscott Press and Socialist issues, as well as after his death in 1896. During these years, the Firm was under the direction of John Henry Dearle for wallpaper and textiles and May Morris for embroidery. The new designs still showed a strong Morris influence. Dearle designed Anemone during this period.
How to Order Tiles
Ordering is easy.- Buy a sample tile.
- Place your order.
You can also request an invoice.
Sample Tiles
You can order a sample tile online or request an invoice.
The cost of your sample tile will be subtracted from the shipping costs of your completed order.
How to Care for Your Tile
You can clean ceramic tiles with any household non-abrasive cleaner and a soft cloth or sponge.
Installing Your Tile
Laying out your tile beforehand will make installation easier. In the case of murals and panels, the location is marked on the back of each tile.
Use only unsanded grout when setting your tile.
William Morris Tile: Tiles from Textiles
Tiles from Textiles
Top: Peony, Daisy, Artichoke (small), Willow. Custom Tile frame by David Eklund (dave @ customtileframes.com )
Top row: Acanthus, Brother Rabbit 1, Poppy, Anemone, Persian Floral*, Red House Daisy* Artichoke
Quantity: 8 tiles
Tile: Ceramic
Size: 6 inch square tiles (15.4 cm)
Thickness: 3/8 inch (1 cm)
Weight: 11.5 ounces (326 grams) each tile
Set of 8 tiles: $505
Willow
Panels: 8 tiles Tile: Ceramic Size: 6 inch square tiles (15.4 cm) Thickness: 3/8 inch (1 cm) Weight: 11.5 ounces (326 grams) each tile Set of 8 tiles: $455 (any combination of black and white)  Order a sample Willow tile - black Order a sample Willow tile - white
Daffodil
Quantity: 9 tiles Tile: Ceramic Size: 4.25 inch tiles (10.8 cm) Thickness: 3/8 inch (1 cm) Weight: 5.25 ounces (157 grams) each tile Any 9 earth tiles: $450/set (in six-inch tiles: $580 set) Order a sample Daffodil tile
Strawberry Thief Tiles
Quantity: 8 seamless tiles Tile: Ceramic Size: 6 x 8 inch tiles (15.4 cm x 20.32 cm.) Thickness: 3/8 inch (1 cm) Weight: 13.8 ounces (392.grams) Set of 8 seamless tiles: $530 Order a sample Strawberry Thief tile
|
