William Benson was an associate of William Morris, an architect who designed metalwork, furniture and wallpapers, and worked closely with ‘The Firm’ of Morris. In his furniture he combined metalwork and wood inlays with rich woods such as mahogany. Unlike most of his colleagues, he embraced modern technology, using machinery extensively and manufacturing domestic metalwares.
Arthur Mackmurdo, an architect and designer, followed the fluid style of Morris in his designs for furniture, textiles and books. Derived from natural plant forms, his work had a stronger sense of movement than Morris’ and its dynamic quality and restless curves influenced Art Nouveau. However, like Voysey, he rejected the curvilinear design of Art Nouveau, calling it a ‘strange decorative disease’
William Benson was an associate of William Morris, an architect who designed metalwork, furniture and wallpapers, and worked closely with ‘The Firm’ of Morris. In his furniture he combined metalwork and wood inlays with rich woods such as mahogany. Unlike most of his colleagues, he embraced modern technology, using machinery extensively and manufacturing domestic metalwares. Arthur Mackmurdo, an architect and designer, followed the fluid style of Morris in his designs for furniture, textiles and books. Derived from natural plant forms, his work had a stronger sense of movement than Morris’ and its dynamic quality and restless curves influenced Art Nouveau. However, like Voysey, he rejected the curvilinear design of Art Nouveau, calling it a ‘strange decorative disease’
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