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Is Liberty of London worth it?
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Yes, many furniture lovers believe that Liberty of London is worth it. The Liberty of London department store, located in the fashionable West End of London in the United Kingdom, has been selling luxury items since 1875. From leather footstools in the shape of a hippo to elegantly hand-carved Moroccan coffee tables, there’s something to please every discerning collector. The original Liberty & Co. was a pivotal force in the development of the Aesthetic, Art Nouveau and Arts and Crafts movements. As an enduring champion of eclectic design, Liberty continues to collaborate with designers to produce covetable interior pieces and accessories. However, whether or not it’s worth investing in Liberty of London furniture is totally subjective! At 1stDibs, we believe in buying what you love. Our shopping experience enables discovery and learning, whether you are a seasoned connoisseur or just beginning your collection. Find a range of Liberty of London furniture on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertSeptember 27, 2024
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Pig Stool by Dimitri Omersa in Brown Leather, 1950s
By Liberty of London, Dimitri Omersa
Located in Barcelona, ES
Handsome handmade leather pig footstool / ottoman designed and manufactured at the 1950s by Dimitri Omersa for Liberty of London.
Pig ottoman first made in the 1930's for Liberty '...
Category
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Materials
Leather
Pair Antique Thebes Egyptian Revival Arts & Crafts Stools Liberty & Co 1900
By Leonard Wyburd, Liberty of London
Located in Portland, OR
Pair of antique Arts & Crafts walnut Thebes stools designed by Leonard Wyburd for Liberty of London, England, Circa 1900
An exceptional pair of Arts & Crafts carved oak Theb...
Category
Antique Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Stools
Materials
Walnut
1960s Leather Kangaroo by Dimitri Omersa for Abercrombie & Fitch
By Liberty of London, Omersa, Dimitri Omersa, Abercrombie & Fitch
Located in Beerse, VAN
Look at this beautiful leather kangaroo designed by Dimitri Omersa, made in England in the 1960s and produced for Liberty of London and Abercrombie & Fitch.
It is entirely hand-...
Category
Mid-20th Century British Arts and Crafts Animal Sculptures
Materials
Leather
Sterling Silver Enamel Liberty's 1911 Archibald Knox Miniature Carriage Clock
By Liberty of London, Archibald Knox
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to this exceptionally rare and absolutely stunning fully hallmarked 1911 Liberty’s London sterling silver & enamel miniature carriage clock made by the wonder that is Archibald Knox
I am now listing my three liberty’s clocks, I have one Tudric pewter and two miniature sterling silver & enamel fully restored carriage clocks, all listed under my other items and made by Archibald Knox
This clock has been fully restored, the case has been straightened and aligned and professionally polished, the movement removed and serviced. Its fully hallmarked with the sideways facing Lion for sterling silver, the ship Anchor for Birmingham, the date letter M for 1911, and lastly L&Co for Liberty and Co
Between the years of 1899 and 1910 Archibald Knox was one of the principal designers for the London department store Liberty & Co. He designed for many mediums including metal ware, jewellery, terracotta garden ware, and graphic design. He was responsible for many of the designs in their Cymric silver...
Category
Vintage 1910s English Edwardian Mantel Clocks
Materials
Sterling Silver, Enamel
LOVELY LIBERTY's LONDON OMERSA BROWN LEATHER HIPPOPOTAMUS FOOTSTOOL HIPPO
By Liberty of London
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely sublime very rare and original, 1920’s Liberty’s London brown leather hand dyed Hippo stool ...
Category
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Footstools
Materials
Leather
Small Infant Liberty's London Omersa Brown Leather Hippopotamus Footstool
By Dimitri Omersa, Liberty of London
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this absolutely sublime very rare and original 1930’s Liberty’s London Omersa brown leather land dyed infant Hippo stool or footstool with original glass eyes.
These come in varying sizes, this is the small sized infant, I have the matching medium sized male and female listed under my other items, I also have the extra large bench...
Category
Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Leather


