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The Morris & Co. Bower tall tapered shade features a narrow, elongated silhouette printed with the 'Bower' botanical pattern on cotton fabric. The tapered form narrows toward the base, giving the shade a distinctive upright profile that concentrates the printed design across a taller surface area. Herbal green and weld yellow tones combine to produce the multi-coloured foliage and floral motifs drawn from the original 1877 Morris design. The cotton material provides a soft diffusion of light while displaying the intricate printed detail clearly.
Emery Walker, a master engraver and close collaborator of William Morris, lived just a few hundred yards from Morris in Hammersmith, both enjoying views of the Thames. Among the wonderful designs created by Morris and found in Walker’s house is the enchanting 'Bower' pattern. Registered in 1877, 'Bower' evokes a floral wonderland, brimming with life and vitality. Its name perfectly captures the essence of a pleasant, shaded retreat under trees or climbing plants. We adore how this uplifting design, with its intricate foliage and flowers, has now been beautifully transformed into our lampshades, allowing Morris's timeless creations to live on in modern interiors.
