Early Years and Founding (1861–1875) Morris, Marshall, Faulkner & Co., a British decorative arts company, was founded in 1861 by William Morris, along with his friends from the Pre-Raphaelites. Initially known as morris, marshall, faulkner & co., the company was renamed to morris & co. in 1875. This period marked a significant influence on the decoration of churches and houses into the early 20th century. The company’s vision was to revive the art of hand-making items for the home, rejecting the mass production techniques that dominated Victorian society. Inspired by the medieval aesthetic c…