Ray Azoulay is the irreverent eye behind Obsolete, the cult-favorite Los Angeles interiors showroom where Ray makes magic from the margins of design history. 

As a collector and designer, Ray curates spaces that blur the lines between past and present by envisioning antiques for the modern market, making them feel fresh, relevant, and undeniably cool.

 Combining his love of antiques and theatrics, Ray has revitalised one of William Morris’ most loved prints, ‘Compton’ (originally designed by John Dearle for Morris & Co in 1896). In a wallpaper and British-made cotton-velvet fabric, the iconic acanthus leaves, tulips and poppies intertwine in molten golds, verdant greens and pinks against a backdrop of blue-tinted ‘Midnight’ black, to evoke a rich sense of drama in any space.

A master of reinventing tradition, Seattle-based designer Heidi Caillier embraces historical references, natural motifs and unexpected contrasts to create spaces that feel intimate, storied and timeless. 

Drawing inspiration from both her and William Morris’ love of Nature, Caillier has reinvigorated Morris’ Arts & Crafts print, ‘Foliage’. Adding depth with an additional oak leaf motif, and texture reminiscent of the original block printed design, the warming tones of sepia brown, sage green and soft sky blue echo Caillier’s spirit of layered designs that are both classic and contemporary.