Liberty & Co. Furniture
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.
1880s English Aesthetic Movement Antique Liberty & Co. Furniture
Beech
1910s British Edwardian Vintage Liberty & Co. Furniture
Silver
Late 19th Century English Arts and Crafts Antique Liberty & Co. Furniture
Upholstery, Wood, Oak
1890s British Arts and Crafts Antique Liberty & Co. Furniture
Copper
Early 20th Century English Art Nouveau Liberty & Co. Furniture
Ceramic, Pottery
19th Century English Victorian Antique Liberty & Co. Furniture
Hardwood
1890s English Arts and Crafts Antique Liberty & Co. Furniture
Beech, Mahogany
Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Liberty & Co. Furniture
Brass
Early 1900s American American Classical Antique Liberty & Co. Furniture
Wood
20th Century English Liberty & Co. Furniture
Pewter
20th Century English Liberty & Co. Furniture
Pewter
19th Century English Arts and Crafts Antique Liberty & Co. Furniture
Copper
Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Liberty & Co. Furniture
Silver Plate
Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Liberty & Co. Furniture
Oak
Late 19th Century English Antique Liberty & Co. Furniture
Ceramic
20th Century British Liberty & Co. Furniture
Oak
1910s Japanese Art Deco Vintage Liberty & Co. Furniture
Wood
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Liberty & Co. Furniture
Brass
1950s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Liberty & Co. Furniture
Leather, Mahogany
Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Liberty & Co. Furniture
Wood, Oak
Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Liberty & Co. Furniture
Copper
20th Century British Liberty & Co. Furniture
Hardwood
Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Liberty & Co. Furniture
Hardwood
1920s English Arts and Crafts Vintage Liberty & Co. Furniture
Sterling Silver
Late 19th Century Syrian Aesthetic Movement Antique Liberty & Co. Furniture
Mother-of-Pearl, Ebony
Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Liberty & Co. Furniture
Sterling Silver
Early 1900s Italian Folk Art Antique Liberty & Co. Furniture
Wood
19th Century English Victorian Antique Liberty & Co. Furniture
Wood
Late 20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Liberty & Co. Furniture
Leather
1930s English Arts and Crafts Vintage Liberty & Co. Furniture
Sterling Silver
20th Century English Arts and Crafts Liberty & Co. Furniture
Oak
Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Liberty & Co. Furniture
Oak
Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Liberty & Co. Furniture
Enamel, Pewter
1890s English Arts and Crafts Antique Liberty & Co. Furniture
Oak, Rush
Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Liberty & Co. Furniture
Oak
1890s English Moorish Antique Liberty & Co. Furniture
Walnut
Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Liberty & Co. Furniture
Pewter
1880s English Victorian Antique Liberty & Co. Furniture
Fabric, Walnut
Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Liberty & Co. Furniture
Pewter
1890s Japanese Art Nouveau Antique Liberty & Co. Furniture
Fruitwood
Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Liberty & Co. Furniture
Oak
Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Liberty & Co. Furniture
Rush, Oak
20th Century English Arts and Crafts Liberty & Co. Furniture
Silver, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Liberty & Co. Furniture
Brass
Early 1900s English Victorian Antique Liberty & Co. Furniture
Sterling Silver
1920s European Art Deco Vintage Liberty & Co. Furniture
Sterling Silver
20th Century English Arts and Crafts Liberty & Co. Furniture
Wrought Iron
1950s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Liberty & Co. Furniture
Silver Plate
Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Liberty & Co. Furniture
Pewter
Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Antique Liberty & Co. Furniture
Beech
Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Liberty & Co. Furniture
Rush, Beech
1890s English Art Nouveau Antique Liberty & Co. Furniture
Wood
Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Liberty & Co. Furniture
Terracotta
Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Liberty & Co. Furniture
Copper, Wrought Iron
1920s English Art Deco Vintage Liberty & Co. Furniture
Agate, Sterling Silver
1890s English Moorish Antique Liberty & Co. Furniture
Walnut
1890s English Arts and Crafts Antique Liberty & Co. Furniture
Glass, Oak
1880s English Aesthetic Movement Antique Liberty & Co. Furniture
Walnut, Paper
Liberty & Co. furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
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