British Decorative Arts (Page 10)

The British Decorative Arts tag explores the craftsmanship, design movements, and cultural influences shaping Britain’s decorative arts heritage. From the grandeur of Georgian interiors to the revolutionary Arts and Crafts movement, British decorative arts encompass furniture, textiles, ceramics, glass, metalwork, and more. This category highlights key periods, designers, and stylistic innovations that define British design traditions.

Topics include:

  • Georgian and Regency Elegance – The refined craftsmanship of Thomas Chippendale, Robert Adam, and Thomas Sheraton.
  • Victorian Ornamentation – The rise of eclecticism and industrial production in British decorative arts.
  • Arts and Crafts Movement – The impact of William Morris, Charles Voysey, and the Guild of Handicraft on handmade design.
  • British Ceramics and Porcelain – Iconic works from Wedgwood, Spode, and Royal Doulton.
  • Art Nouveau and Art Deco in Britain – Designers like Archibald Knox and Clarice Cliff who shaped British modernism.
  • Mid-Century and Contemporary Design – The influence of Terence Conran, Lucienne Day, and Tom Dixon on modern British decorative arts.
Alastair Morton textile

Morton joined his family’s Morton Sundour Fabrics in 1931 and oversaw the company’s first screen-printed fabrics. He was the artistic director and principal designer of Edinburgh Weavers in Carlisle, which was established in 1928 as Morton Sundour’s creative design unit from 1932 to 1935. From the 1930s, he was a supporter of the Modern movement, commissioning works from well-known painters and artists.Read More →

Blenko established the first American factory to produce sheet glass for stained glass windows. Blenko’s early successes include providing glass for St. Patrick’s Cathedral in New York City. The White House has a collection of Blenko table ware, used periodically. Wayne Husted pioneered the concept of “architectural scale” designs. Blenko’s “Historic Period” begins with Anderson in 1946 and includes work of Nickerson up to 1974.Read More →