Liberty & Co. An Anglo-Japanese walnut plant stand
By Liberty & Co.
Located in London, GB
Liberty & Co, An Anglo-Japanese walnut plant stand.
Early 1900s English Anglo-Japanese Antique Liberty & Co. Pedestals
Walnut
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.
Liberty & Co. An Anglo-Japanese walnut plant stand
By Liberty & Co.
Located in London, GB
Liberty & Co, An Anglo-Japanese walnut plant stand.
Walnut
Liberty & Co in the style of E W Godwin. An Anglo-Japanese two tier plant stand
By Edward William Godwin, Liberty & Co.
Located in London, GB
Liberty and Co in the style of E W Godwin. An Anglo-Japanese two tier plant stand with shaped apron below the top. A well designed plant stand of elegant tapering form.
Walnut
Plant Stand by Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Plant Stand by Thonet in very good original condition with signs of usage.
Bentwood
Chinese Carved Rosewood Plant Stand / Pedestal
Located in San Diego, CA
High quality vintage Chinese carved rosewood plant stand / pedestal, circa 1970s. The stand is in very good vintage condition and measures 11.5...
Rosewood
Secession Plant Stand
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Secession plant stand with brass fittings. Professionally stained and repolished.
Brass
$1,295 / set
H 31 in W 9.5 in D 9.5 in
Mid-Century Neoclassical Style Iron & Travertine Plant Stands Pedestals - Set of
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a set of neoclassical style pedestals or plant stands dating to approximately the 40s or 50s. They are iron with travertine shelving. They are both in very good condition.
Travertine, Iron
$525Sale Price|41% Off
H 42 in W 15 in D 15 in
J&R Furniture Federal Walnut Hexagon Candle Stand Pedestal Table Kettle Plant
Located in Dayton, OH
Mid 20th century Federal inspired candle Stand by J&R Furniture Mfg Co of Salt Lake City Utah. Made from walnut with an inset hexagon top over turned column and tripod bade. Meas...
Walnut
Classic Mahogany Fern Plant Stands Like Pair
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Wonderfull like pair of tall mahogany plant or fern stands. Classic form. 46" tall and 14" in diameter. Professionally refinished.
Mahogany
Asian Style Small Rosewood Pedestal / Plant Stand
Located in San Diego, CA
Asian Style small rosewood pedestal / plant Stand, circa 1980s. The piece is in very good condition and measures 9"D x 8.5"H. A very attractive and functional piece! #2373.
Rosewood
$424Sale Price|25% Off
H 12.21 in Dm 14.18 in
Low Bamboo Plant Pedestal 'Burnt Tortoise' Plant Stand, Asia, 1970s, Chinoiserie
Located in Andernach, DE
A hand-crafted small low, wicker bamboo pedestal drink table/stand or plant stand. Around 1970, Asia. The piece comes in a hexagonal shape and features a ''burnt tortoise'' shell fin...
Bamboo
French Style Round Wood Pedestal Table or Plant Stand, 1950s
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage French style pedestal table. Made of wood with a triangular base that supports turned columns and a round wooden top.
Walnut
Asian Style Small Wooden Pedestal / Plant Stand
Located in San Diego, CA
Asian style small wooden pedestal / plant stand, circa 1980s. The piece is in very good condition and measures: 9" W x 9" D x 6.5" H. A very attr...
Wood
Jugendstil Plant Stand
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Jugendstil plant stand professionaly stained and repolished with french polish.
Brass
$2,800Sale Price|20% Off
H 16 in W 16.38 in D 16.38 in
1960s Cabin Modern Martz Table Walnut + Chocolate Ceramic Tile Plant Stand MCM
By Gordon & Jane Martz
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Harder to find, smaller Marshall Studios square tile side table, all original No chips to the ceramic tiles, and the glaze has held up very w...
Ceramic, Walnut
Sold
H 40 in W 22 in D 11 in
Liberty & Co. An Oak Plant Stand with Pierced Heart in the Style of C F A Voysey
By Liberty & Co., Charles Voysey
Located in London, GB
Liberty & Co. An Arts & Crafts oak plant stand in the style of C F A Voysey with a typical Liberty style squashed heart, a central tier with extending sides and a quartered oak lower...
Oak
Anglo-Moorish Walnut and Ebonized Lamp Standard by Liberty and Co.
By Liberty & Co.
Located in London, GB
Liberty and Co., an Anglo-Moorish walnut and ebonized lamp standard, circa 1890, with apron niches and mushribya panels to the two undertiers, the base ...
Walnut
Jacob & Co. is considered expensive for a few reasons. For one thing, the watch collectors of the world know the watchmaker for its multicolored-gemstone designs as well as its oversized and innovative complications. There are substantial costs related to the design, assembly and premium materials associated with Jacob & Co.’s luxury watches, which are painstakingly crafted in Switzerland and sold all over the world. The price tag reflects the brand’s use of meticulously sourced round brilliant cut diamonds and metals such as 18-karat gold. Additionally, only a limited number of timepieces leave the watchmaker's workshops each year, so demand usually far exceeds supply. Find Jacob & Co. watches for sale on 1stDibs.