William Morris was a central figure in the development of art and design during the second half of the 19th Century. Born from a privileged background and keenly interested in Medieval Revivalism and welfare, William Morris saw Art as the means to end social injustice by creating sustainable jobs people could take pride in. Morris is considered the father of the Arts & Crafts movement and his own designs in furniture, textiles and printing were a strong influence to those around him. Today works by William Morris and his company Morris & Co are eagerly collected for their visual appeal and quality. At LoveAntiques we have a good selection of original items designed by Morris as well as antique and vintage pieces inspired by him and his philosophy.