Morris Chair Debut

When the Alvin Museum Society took possession of what is now the Marguerite Rogers House Museum at 113 E. Dumble, a dilapidated Morris Chair was found among the items left there. Thanks to the donated services of James Pierce, a restoration Master of antique furniture, and the Alvin Antique Guild for providing fabrice, the chair has now been restored and has a special place in the house museum.

A Morris Chair is an early type of reclining chair. The design was adapted by William Morris' firm from a prototype owned by E. Colman in England. It was first marketed around 1866. Based on what we know about William Morris and John G. Slover, it is reasonable to believe that the museum's Morris Chair is among the earliest ones made.

Come visit the Marguerite Rogers House Musuem and see this beautifully crafted piece of furniture. Tour days are Thursdays and Fridays, and the first Saturday of each month from 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Admission $3.00