Libertys London Ianthe Upholstery Two-Three Seat Sofabed by Flemming and Howland

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Libertys London Ianthe Upholstery Two-Three Seat Sofabed by Flemming and Howland

About the Item

We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning Liberty London Ianthe upholstery Felmming & Howland sofabed A truly magnificent piece, the upholstery is just about a classic English country house as you will find anywhere, it screams style class and charm, everyone knows this fabric and everyone knows it from Liberty London The sofa is a vintage piece but the upholstery is pretty much perfect, there are two marks on the underside of two different cushions but they face into the sofa so you can’t see them, the mattress is a period and a little discolored, it can be professionally cleaned for £50. Even if you don’t need and will never use the sofabed function this is a very comfortable and charming sofa The concept for this furnishing fabric was created by well known French Art Nouveau designer, R. Beauclair, in approximately 1900. The Ianthe design was redrawn by David Haward's Studio and is a timeless and a true reflection of Liberty’s heritage. Ianthe is Greek for purple or violet flowers, suggesting that the flowers in the design may have originally been drawn from violet Sofa dimensions Height 75cm from the floor to the top of the frame, 86cm to the top of the cushion Width 185cm Depth 86cm with back to the wall to the front of the sofa, 90cm to the front of the cushion Bed frame dimensions Height 42cm to the top of the mattress Width 138cm frame edge Depth 190cm frame edge Please note all measurements are taken at the widest point. This item is available for collection from our Wimbledon warehouses. Condition Please view the very detailed pictures as they form part of the description around condition Please note vintage period and original items such as leather seating will always have natural patina in the form of cracking creasing and wear, we recommend regular waxing to ensure no moisture is lost, also hand dyed leather is not recommended to sit in direct sunlight for prolonged periods of time as it will dry out and fade. .

Creator:
Liberty & Co. (Retailer),Fleming & Howland (Designer)
Dimensions:
Height: 33.86 in (86 cm)Width: 72.84 in (185 cm)Depth: 74.81 in (190 cm)
Style:
Victorian (In the Style Of)
Materials and Techniques:
Fabric,Hand-Crafted
Period:
20th Century
Date of Manufacture:
20th Century
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use.
Seller Location:
GB
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU2823310619261

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Liberty & Co.

Long before Liberty became one of London’s most iconic luxury department stores, shoppers of the late 19th century knew it as Liberty & Co. — purveyors of fine silverware designed in the Art Nouveau style, Arts and Crafts-style furniture and an eclectic assortment of ornaments, fabrics, fashion and other goods from around the world.

British merchant Arthur Lasenby Liberty founded Liberty & Co. in 1875. Liberty dreamed of selling an assortment of fine wares he obtained in the Far East from a ship docked in the middle of one of London’s busiest shopping thoroughfares. However, he could only manage to borrow £2,000 from his father-in-law, so he settled for a small shop on Regent Street.

What began as a modest business grew exponentially over the next few years, and, by 1890, Liberty & Co. occupied most of Regent Street. Meanwhile, Liberty forged relationships with many British Art Nouveau artists and designers who were keen to work with one of the most prestigious retailers in London.

In 1899, Liberty & Co. hosted an exhibition showcasing a collection of silver pieces designed by notable silversmiths like Oliver Barker, Albert Edward Jones and Bernard Cuzner. A line of silverware called Cymric also debuted and was produced in partnership with silversmith W. H. Haseler of Birmingham and Liberty & Co.’s chief designer, Manx artist Archibald Knox. The innovative Cymric collection featured a blend of Art Nouveau with traditional Celtic style, including such pieces as candlesticks, spoons, bowls, tableware and jewelry.

Liberty & Co. also had a furniture workshop in Archway, London, run by Lawrence Turner and which employed carpenters to produce handcrafted, Arts and Crafts-style armchairs, stools, bookcases, cabinets, side tables and other furniture. Most of these high-quality and durable pieces were made of solid wood such as oak, mahogany and walnut. In addition to their own in-house creations, Liberty & Co. also sold furniture by other designers, including chairs by German architect Richard Riemerschmid.

Liberty died in 1917, and Liberty & Co. became Liberty of London after relocating to their iconic location on Great Marlborough Street in 1924. Ironically, the imposing Tudor Revival building is constructed from the timbers of two decommissioned British Navy ships — realizing Liberty’s original “ship-store” dream.

On 1stDibs, discover a range of antique and vintage Liberty & Co. serveware, seating and decorative objects.