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The Morris & Co. Bower empire lamp shade carries the 'Bower' pattern, registered in 1877, printed onto cotton in an indigo and barbed berry colourway. The design's dense foliage and floral arrangement is reproduced across the straight empire form, with the printed cotton allowing the pattern's layered detail to remain visible when lit. The 45cm diameter provides substantial coverage, making the shade's surface pattern a prominent feature of the fitting.
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.
