Morris Chair, 1912-1916
THF159902 / Morris Chair, 1912-1916
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Artifact Overview
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 Details
Artifact
Morris chair
Date Made
1912-1916
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Made by Gustav Stickley's Craftsman Workshops, Eastwood, New York
Location
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
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Related Content
SetAmerican Arts and Crafts Movement
- 22 Artifacts
The Arts and Crafts movement emerged in the 1860s and 1870s in England, then the most industrialized country in the world. Theorists and designers promoted a return to an idealized past where artists and craftsmen collaborated to create beautiful and useful objects. Many of the movement's ideas spread to the United States by 1900. Here is a representative group of objects from our collection, featuring high-end to mass-market examples.