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STATEMENT SEATING

Characterised by their stylised flower and leaf forms, the patterns of artist and designer William Morris (1834-1896) have remained popular for over 150 years and continue to be refreshed and reimagined as tastes evolve. This season, has teamed up with Morris At Home – formed in partnership with the William Morris Gallery – to offer a curated selection of the iconic patterns over some of its upholstery ranges. ‘The velvet finish prints are ideal for upholstery, with the collection presenting a variety of scales to suit all designs,’ says Patricia Gibbons, head of buying at . ‘Small-scale designs, such as Marigold, are ideal for two-seater sofas, preventing a disproportionate appearance. For larger items like a three-seater sofa, the Indigo Pimpernel would make a real statement,.

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