Morris Chair, 1912-1916
Add to SetSummary
The "Morris" Chair is named after William Morris, a 19th century leader of the British Arts and Crafts movement. The characteristic of a Morris chair is the adjustable backrest which made them comfortable and consequently popular. Morris chairs came in many styles -- this chair was created in the American "Mission" style, made by Gustav Stickley's Craftsman Workshop and was widely imitated.
The "Morris" Chair is named after William Morris, a 19th century leader of the British Arts and Crafts movement. The characteristic of a Morris chair is the adjustable backrest which made them comfortable and consequently popular. Morris chairs came in many styles -- this chair was created in the American "Mission" style, made by Gustav Stickley's Craftsman Workshop and was widely imitated.
Artifact
Morris chair
Date Made
1912-1916
Creators
Craftsman Workshops (Eastwood, Syracuse, N.Y.)
Place of Creation
United States, New York, Eastwood
Creator Notes
Made by Gustav Stickley's Craftsman Workshops, Eastwood, New York
![Fully Furnished](https://www.thehenryford.org/images/default-source/on-exhibit/fully-furnished.jpg?Status=Master&sfvrsn=e4a32201_4)
On Exhibit
at Henry Ford Museum in Fully Furnished
Object ID
93.169.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Oak (Wood)
Leather
Upholstery
Color
Brown
Dimensions
Height: 38.625 in
Width: 31 in
Depth: 46 in