William de Morgan (1839-1917) was Britain's
most talented pottery and tile designer. A life-long friend
of William Morris, he designed tiles, stained glass and
furniture for Morris & Co.from 1863-1872. His tiles
are often based on medieval designs or Persian patterns,
and he experimented with innovative glazes and firing
techniques. Galleons and fish were popular motifs, as
were "fantastical" birds and other animals.
Many of de Morgan's tile designs were planned to create
intricate patterns when several tiles were laid together.
All tiles have a high-gloss finish which is not plainly
visible in the images below.
William de Morgan Designed Tiles
Suitable for Victorian or Arts & Crafts homes
6" x 6" tiles
1/4 " thick, slightly stepped edge
Top smooth, high-gloss glaze.
Suitable for walls; fireplaces; other decoration; trivets $26. each tile
William de Morgan Designed Tiles
Suitable for Victorian or Arts & Crafts homes Stork and Fish Two Tile Set
Designed c 1890 $ 52. for two tile set Exotic Bird Three Tile Set
Designed c 1890 Right Hand set only $ 78. for three tile set
6" x 6" tiles
1/4 " thick, slightly stepped edge
Top smooth, high-gloss glaze.
Suitable for walls; fireplaces; other decoration; trivets
6961
Stork and Fish
Two Tile Set
6969
Exotic Bird Right
Three Tile Set
William de Morgan Designed Tiles
Suitable for Victorian or Arts & Crafts homes
This design is sometimes also attributed to William Morris
6" x 6" tiles
5/16 " thick, square edge
Top smooth, high-gloss glaze.
Suitable for walls; fireplaces; other decoration; trivets $32. each tile
