William Morris Posters

Discover our William Morris posters: the most famous patterns by the master of Arts & Crafts, from Strawberry Thief to Willow Bough, reproduced in museum quality to bring the elegance of Victorian design to your walls.

William Morris posters: Arts & Crafts patterns for your walls

William Morris (1834–1896), designer, poet and leading figure of the Arts & Crafts movement, created some of the most famous floral patterns in the history of decorative arts. Our William Morris prints reproduce his wallpaper and textile designs, with their birds, foliage and intertwined flowers, for a look that is both vintage and timeless.

The most famous William Morris patterns

Strawberry Thief (1883). Morris’s best-known pattern: thrushes stealing strawberries, inspired by the birds he watched in the garden of his home at Kelmscott. Its indigo blues and deep reds make it a statement piece for a living room.

Willow Bough (1887). Light, swaying willow branches with a deep sense of calm. Ideal for a bedroom or a reading nook.

Acanthus (1875). Large acanthus leaves in powerful arabesques, one of Morris’s most dramatic designs. Perfect for a living or dining room.

Chrysanthemum (1877). Stylised intertwined flowers, both graphic and poetic, bringing a vintage touch to modern interiors.

Larkspur and Jasmine (1872). Delicate floral compositions full of the charm of English gardens.

Decorating with William Morris prints

  • A gallery wall: combine 3 to 5 patterns in matching frames, mixing one large print, such as Strawberry Thief, with smaller ones.
  • Natural materials: oak or walnut frames, rattan, houseplants, echoing Morris’s love of craftsmanship and nature.
  • The right room: bold patterns like Acanthus make a statement in a living room, delicate ones like Willow Bough calm a bedroom.
  • The frame: natural wood for an Arts & Crafts feel, brass or gold for Victorian grandeur, black for a gallery look.

Morris’s deep greens, ochres, blues and burgundies suit cottage and bohemian interiors as well as Scandinavian or dark academia ones.

Museum-quality prints

Each William Morris poster is printed in giclée on fine art paper with lightfast pigment inks, for faithful colours and every detail of the original patterns.

The legacy of William Morris

Facing the industrialisation of Victorian England, Morris championed craftsmanship and the idea that beauty belongs in everyday life. His patterns, born from patient observation of English gardens and countryside, still inspire designers and decorators more than a century later. Read more in our article William Morris and the Arts & Crafts movement.

FAQ

Is this wallpaper?

No. These are prints to frame, reproducing the wallpaper and textile patterns designed by William Morris.

What size William Morris print should I choose?

Above a sofa or a bed, go for a large format. Smaller sizes are perfect for a gallery wall, a hallway or a bathroom.

Can I mix different William Morris patterns?

Yes, Morris himself often combined several patterns in one room. Stay within one colour family, or pair a bold pattern like Acanthus with a delicate one like Jasmine.

How do I care for my print?

Keep it out of direct sunlight and frame it behind UV-protective glass to preserve its colours.

Black and white portrait of William Morris, Arts & Crafts writer and designer, in front of an old wooden door studded with iron

The hidden roots of fantasy

William Morris : The Forgotten Writer Who Inspired Tolkien and Dreamed of a Fairer World


William Morris (1834–1896) is often remembered for his floral designs and his role in the Arts and Crafts movement. Yet he was also a visionary writer: a medievalist poet, translator of Norse sagas, and one of the earliest pioneers of modern fantasy, whose tales wove myth, nature, and ideal societies into richly imagined worlds. Long before such concerns became widespread, his literary work carried a quiet but radical critique of industrial modernity and a dream of a more humane, enchanted way of living.

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