Collection: Golden Lily Collection

Golden Lily Collection inspired by William Morris | Willy Morris Home Emporium

Thoughtfully curated William Morris–inspired pieces to build cosy, layered spaces in your home.

The Golden Lily Collection inspired by William Morris, available at Willy Morris Home Emporium, is a stunning embodiment of timeless elegance and botanical beauty. Drawing inspiration from the rich heritage of the Arts and Crafts movement and the lush landscapes of the English countryside, each piece in this collection showcases the iconic Golden Lily pattern. Golden Lily Collection captures the essence of nature's splendour, bringing a sense of tranquility and sophistication to any space. Every item in this collection is crafted with impeccable attention to detail and uncompromising quality, making it a cherished addition to any discerning home seeking to evoke a sense of timeless charm and refined style.

With petals reflexed and stamens perfectly poised for a bee to land, Golden Lily is depicted as a haze of lilies in a bucolic English summer garden. Swirling tendrils, unfurling acanthus leaves, and swathes of flowers, sprangle and bloom. These are some of the hallmarks that make Golden Lily an archetypal Morris & Co. design. Yet, this work is frequently misattributed to William Morris, when it was in fact designed by John Henry Dearle when he was Head Designer of Morris & Co. (the decorative arts firm William Morris founded in 1861). Golden Lily was designed in 1899, three years after William Morris’s death.

It's partly a result of an obscuring historiography, where only until recent decades, design historians have been critically re-assessing John Henry Dearle as a designer in his own right. Dearle’s own rise within Morris & Co. is a fascinating story of its own and serves as a testament to the firm’s ideals that were radical to Victorian England at the time.