Timeless glassware from William Morris Gallery x Stewart Hearn
This Summer, bring timeless craftsmanship to your alfresco dining with the launch of the Philip Webb Glassware Collection — a series of hand-blown glassware by Stewart Hearn, created exclusively for William Morris Gallery.
The collection reimagines 19th-century glass vessels designed by Philip Webb, architect of William Morris’s iconic Red House and a founding figure of the Arts and Crafts Movement.
Stewart Hearn has re-imagined Phillip Webb’s designs using an optic mould, where hot glass is dipped before blowing to create ribs in the body of the glass. Each glass is a unique object in a series, hand-made in small numbers exclusively for the Gallery.
From ribbed goblets and footed pitchers to delicate bon bon bowls, these heirloom-quality pieces bring understated elegance and artisanal flair to any Summer dinner party.
Every purchase directly supports the maker and the traditional practice of art and crafts within the UK, while also supporting William Morris Gallery’s work, helping to fund education initiatives, conservation efforts and world-class exhibitions.
William Morris Gallery says: “Stewart Hearn’s Archive Collection is a remarkable collaboration that embodies the spirit of craftsmanship championed by William Morris and Philip Webb. Each piece is a testament to the enduring relevance of handmade design and the importance of preserving our artistic heritage.”
Stewart Hearn adds: “Reinterpreting Philip Webb’s original designs has been a creative honour. I hope the collection inspires a deeper appreciation for handmade work and the stories it carries—as these pieces grace dinner parties and become part of new memories.
These pieces are part of the Gallery's wider Archive Collection, a range of products from contemporary UK designers reimagining objects from the William Morris Gallery archive.
Collection highlights include:
Philip Webb Large Goblet – RRP £85
Canton Stemmed Wine Glass – RRP £80
Clouds Stemmed Wine Glass – RRP £80
Whitelands Footed Pitcher Jug – RRP £175
Greyfriars Pitcher Jug – RRP £165
Philip Webb Bon Bon Bowl – RRP £120
William Morris Gallery’s Archive Collection is available exclusively online.
Photo Credit: Graham Pearson