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August 9, 1935
The Gary American
Gary, Lake County, Indiana
What is this article about?
Article on William Morris, who nearly a century ago rebelled against ornate designs, promoting simple, natural, handicraft furniture like the Morris chair, influencing modern styles.
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ANTIQUE MORRIS CHAIR NOW ON MODERN LINES
Remember the comfortable old Morris chair? It was named for William Morris, an Englishmen who, nearly a century ago, rebelled against the over-ornate and meaningless designs of his time, and started a movement for simple lines, better proportions, less decoration.
So modern were many of his squareish tables, chairs, and bookcases, that they might be mistaken today for some of our contemporary furniture. Morris deserves his fame for he was among the first to place high value on natural woods, metal ware, rough textiles, and handicraft products as opposed to machine made stuff.
Remember the comfortable old Morris chair? It was named for William Morris, an Englishmen who, nearly a century ago, rebelled against the over-ornate and meaningless designs of his time, and started a movement for simple lines, better proportions, less decoration.
So modern were many of his squareish tables, chairs, and bookcases, that they might be mistaken today for some of our contemporary furniture. Morris deserves his fame for he was among the first to place high value on natural woods, metal ware, rough textiles, and handicraft products as opposed to machine made stuff.
What sub-type of article is it?
Biography
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Moral Virtue
Social Manners
What keywords are associated?
Morris Chair
William Morris
Furniture Design
Arts And Crafts Movement
Handicraft
Simple Design
What entities or persons were involved?
William Morris
Where did it happen?
England
Story Details
Key Persons
William Morris
Location
England
Event Date
Nearly A Century Ago
Story Details
William Morris rebelled against over-ornate designs, started a movement for simple lines and better proportions, and valued natural woods, metal ware, rough textiles, and handicraft products over machine-made items. His furniture designs remain modern-looking today.