Sanderson - Morris Wallpaper

The Sanderson William Morris Wallpaper Collection features a range of wallpapers inspired by the designs of William Morris, one of the most influential figures in the Arts and Crafts Movement. The collection was created in collaboration between the British wallpaper brand Sanderson and the Morris Estate, which holds the rights to his work.

William Morris (1834–1896) was a designer, craftsman, poet, and social activist who founded the Morris & Co. company. He was known for his distinctive textile and wallpaper designs, which were characterized by intricate patterns based on natural motifs, such as flowers, leaves, and birds. His work emphasized craftsmanship, a return to hand-made artistry, and a reaction against industrialization.

The Sanderson William Morris Wallpaper Collection typically includes re-imagined versions of Morris's iconic designs, such as:

1. "The Willow Bough" – A design featuring flowing, graceful willow branches and leaves.
2. "Fruit" – A design filled with ripe fruits, vines, and tendrils.
3. "Trellis" – A highly detailed geometric pattern with flowers and climbing plants.
4. "Anemone" – A floral design featuring stylized anemone flowers.
5. "Golden Lily" – An elegant pattern with lilies and other ornamental plants.

These wallpapers are often printed in rich, earthy color palettes that reflect Morris's love for nature and traditional handcrafts. Sanderson, known for its high-quality production, brings these historic designs to life with modern printing techniques, often making them more accessible to contemporary interiors while maintaining the spirit of Morris’s original vision.

The collection featured here allows people to bring the beauty of Arts and Crafts design into their homes, whether in traditional or modern settings, with a touch of timeless elegance.

Ancient Canopy Sap Green Wallpaper

Sap Green

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This impressionist scene of ancient trees and arched, bowing branches, creates a dense canopy, drawing the eye towards a secluded glade. 

Andhara Wallpaper

Rose/Cream

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A Sanderson classic, this archive wallpapers birds of paradise, delicate dragonflies, plump peonies and dainty butterflies have been repainted by hand, showing a lovely gradation of colour across a textural, mottled ground.

Bamboo & Birds Wallpaper

Mandarin Red/Olive

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Inspired by a wallpaper from the archive, Japanese influences feature in this surface printed design that retains a hand block printed look. 

Calathea Wallpaper

Botanical Green

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Originating in Brazil, the Calathea or Prayer Plant was a favourite for illustration in the late 19th century due to its remarkable decorative foliage.

Chestnut Tree Wallpaper

Grey Blue/Sage

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Trails of horse chestnut blossom have been painted in watercolour with pencil detailing creating a modern interpretation to a traditional floral wallpaper.

Dune Hares Wallpaper

Mist/Pebble

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Using a matt/mica printing treatment to add to the visual intrigue these Dune Hares epitomise the effortless harmony of nature found along the coastline.

Elysian Geese Wallpaper

Amsterdam Green

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This wide-width wallpaper displays a flock of geese in flight on a sumptuous chalky background and is created using special printing techniques to retain the exquisite detail of the original artwork and the dreamy colourways. 

Evesham Deer Wallpaper

Silver Grey

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Majestic and proud, Evesham Deer is a smart, well-spaced wallpaper ideal for modern living spaces. Contemporised by using subtle golden metallic inks beneath the hand drawn penwork.

Farne Grasses Wallpaper

Willow/Pebble

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Up-scaled sketchbook studies of delicate grasses and elegant wild flowers bring harmony and a sense of the British countryside to your home.

Fernery Wallpaper

Botanical Green

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Inspired by the nineteenth century craze for fern collecting and the drawings in subsequent botanists publications, this beautifully illustrated Sanderson wallpaper displays diverse and characterful leaf shapes and fragile fronds.