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The Morris & Co. Bower empire lamp shade combines the 1877-registered 'Bower' pattern with a classic tapered empire form in a versatile 25cm diameter. The printed cotton fabric carries the design's signature interlocking foliage and floral motifs in herbaceous green and weld yellow, with additional multi-coloured detailing throughout. Cotton construction allows the print to retain fine line quality and tonal variation from the original Morris artwork. The 25cm size suits a range of pendant, table, and floor lamp fittings.
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.
