You can see this bed and the noted about it on another page. The suite is in a Reformed Gothic style, the chunky shapes possess great charm. It is shown above painted a 'Morris' green, matching the original colour. The simplicity of the suite anticipated the Arts & Crafts Movement by decades, and had a great influence on the work of designers around the turn of the century. Although shown as a single bed this could be supplied as a double bed. Or we can do variations of the bed in the same style, changing the proportions is ok.

Single & Double bed versions;

Even seemingly 'simple' furniture such as this requires time and skill, and therefore cost, to produce properly. Morris ruefully acknowledged this in 1881. The suite comprises a single bed, washstand vanity unit, clothes horse, Chest of drawers, dressing table, dressing table mirror & wardrobes. The washstands, chests of drawers & wardrobes are discussed in more detail on other pages.

This cartoon, one of many by his friend Burne-Jones, shows Morris snoring happily away in the Artisan bed, c.1861.

Just because the original Artisan range was green colour doesn't mean we have to follow that. Morris & Co. furniture came in many finishes. Why not a Morris blue or dragons blood red, or a wood finish ? Or a more modern colour. Made bespoke to order.

Single & Double bed versions;