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The Morris & Co. Bower straight empire lamp shade features the 1877 registered Bower pattern by William Morris, printed onto cotton in an indigo and barbed berry colourway. The design combines dense foliage with intricate floral detailing, with the printed cotton construction allowing the pattern's depth and colour contrast to read clearly across the 35cm shade. Its straight empire form provides an even canvas for the all-over repeat, while the cotton fabric diffuses light softly through the printed surface.
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.
