May Morris Hornpoppy Ceramic Planters by Emma Lacey

A new and exclusive collection of decorative ceramic homewares celebrating the legacy of Arts and Crafts pioneer, May Morris.

Crafted by designer Emma Lacey, each hand-finished piece is a tribute to Morris’s delicate embroidery motifs and love of natural forms.

Hand-thrown on a traditional potter’s wheel in North London, this collection of planters and decorative finger plates perfectly blends ornamental charm with everyday function.

Featuring softly flowing lines and botanical patterns inspired by May Morris’s wallpapers held within William Morris Gallery Archives, including the 1886 “Arcadia” and 1885 “Hornpoppy,” these ceramics evoke the English countryside through a feminine, timeless lens.

A true statement of artistry and heritage, this collection honours one of the most influential yet often overlooked figures in decorative arts. As part of the Gallery’s special Archive Collection, every purchase directly supports the maker and the traditional craft practices that bring these beautiful pieces to life.

 In a world of mass production, Emma Lacey’s work offers a source of solace—connecting the maker with the user and creating objects that are not only joyful to use but
are made to stand the test of time.

As Emma says, “I want people to fall in love with my pieces rather than have a brief affair with them.”

Support British craft and the William Morris Gallery’s vital work in conservation and exhibitions with every purchase.

About Emma Lacey 

Combining expertise in ceramic making skills with a sensibility for good design, Emma Lacey makes contemporary, functional ceramics which are joyful to use and will stand the test of time. Emma’s work celebrates the power of connecting the maker with the person using the object every day.

In a world where our relationship with ‘stuff’ is increasingly complex, Emma Lacey’s handmade functional wares offer an alternative to the mass-produced mayhem, while honouring the need for timeless designs that will not go out of fashion. 

Emma Lacey’s hand thrown ceramics have been featured in The Great British Bake Off and The Great Pottery Throwdown as well as British Vogue, ELLE Decoration, House and Garden, Stylist and Livingetc magazines.

Care & Information

• Hand thrown fine British stoneware , Hand-Stamped with matt & satin glazes 
• Dimensions: Large 13cm, Medium 11cm approx
• Please note due to the hand made nature of these items, sizes may range and each item is unique. 
• Food Safe Glaze
• Hand Wash Only
• Made in North London
• Exclusive to William Morris Gallery
• Range features May Morris designs held in William Morris Gallery Archive - Arcadia 1886, Honeysuckle, 1862 & Hornpoppy, 1885