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-Moorish Arts & Crafts Walnut Fold over Card & Games Table
By Liberty & Co.
Located in London, GB
By Liberty & Co, a fold-over games and card table in walnut aligned to the Arts and Crafts movement (1880–1910), c.1890s. The top opens to a green baize playing surface. Below, a Moo...
Walnut
Liberty and Co. A rare and unusual Arts and Crafts oak corner dressing table
By Liberty & Co.
Located in London, GB
Liberty and Co. A rare and unusual Arts and Crafts oak corner dressing table. The mirror pulls up on a stop-and-stay system to adjust the angle. ...
Oak
Liberty and Co. An Arts and Crafts oak side table with a hexagonal top
By Liberty & Co.
Located in London, GB
Liberty and Co. An Arts and Crafts oak side table with a hexagonal top, dowelled from the top to the apron, standing on six baluster legs united by a hexagonal-shaped stretcher arran...
Oak
Liberty and Co. A scarce pair of Arts & Crafts oak side tables with plank sides
By Liberty & Co.
Located in London, GB
Liberty & Co. A scarce pair of well designed Arts and Crafts oak side or occasional tables with three plank sides, each having, above the shelves an arched top cut-out so as not to o...
Oak
William Birch for Liberty & Co. an Arts & Crafts Oak Fold Over Card Table
By William Birch, Liberty & Co.
Located in London, GB
William Birch for Liberty and Co. A good quality sturdy Arts & Crafts oak fold over card table with precise mitred corners to the top on splayed ring turned legs united by an H-stre...
Oak
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. A rare Moorish Anglo-Japanese walnut sidetable
By Liberty & Co.
Located in London, GB
Liberty and Co. A rare Moorish/Anglo Japanese walnut side table with Musharabieh turnings to the four opposite corners and Moorish arches between with turned bobbins to each side and...
Walnut
Hand Carved Occasional Side End Lamp Table, 1905 Liberty's London
By Liberty & Co.
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Liberty Hand Carved Side Table. Heavily Carved with Large Poppy Flowers. A very good-looking piece, it's hand-carved from top to bottom with floral detailing.
Wood
Liberty and Co. A robust Arts and Crafts oblong oak sidetable
By Liberty & Co.
Located in London, GB
Liberty and Co. A robust Arts & Crafts oblong oak sidetable with shaped top and lower shelf on splayed square legs.
Oak
Liberty & Co a Fine Arts & Crafts Mahogany Side Table with Pierced Heart Details
By Liberty & Co., Leonard Wyburd
Located in London, GB
Liberty & Co. London. Attributed to Leonard Wyburd. A rare Arts & Crafts, Mahogany side table with four finely made out swept upper supports, pierced to the tops with heart details,...
Mahogany
Liberty and Co Tudric 042 A large Arts and Crafts pewter tray with heart handles
By Liberty & Co.
Located in London, GB
Liberty and Co. A large Arts and Crafts pewter tray with riveted style heart shaped handles. Stamped Tudric 042.
Pewter
Liberty and Co English Pewter 0881. An Arts and Crafts unpolished pewter tray.
By Liberty & Co.
Located in London, GB
Liberty and Co. Stamped English Pewter 0881. An Arts and Crafts pewter tray. In original unpolished condition.
Pewter
William Birch for Liberty & Co. a Good Quality Arts & Crafts Oak Chess Table
By William Birch, Liberty & Co.
Located in London, GB
William Birch for Liberty & Co. A good quality Arts & Crafts oak chess table with hand painted glass to the underside of the chess playing board, with different marble effects and decorative floral boarders, a storage drawer below with the original brass swan neck handles, on ring turned legs and wonderful quarter sawn tiger figuring...
Glass, Oak
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
Liberty and Co made by William Haseler. A pair of Arts and Crafts pewter trays.
By Liberty & Co., William Hair Haseler
Located in London, GB
Liberty and Co made by William Haseler. A pair of Arts and Crafts pewter trays with shamrock decoration and hearts to the handles. stamped Made i...
Pewter
A Good Quality Arts & Crafts Oak Drop Leaf Side Table by Liberty and Co.
By Liberty & Co.
Located in London, GB
Liberty and Co. A quality Arts & Crafts oak drop-leaf table with subtle curves to the flaps and a lower shelf. With original Liberty Ivorene label. Measures: Height 24 1/2&q...
Oak
Liberty's London 1950s Hand Carved Occasional Side End Lamp Wine Table
By Liberty & Co.
Located in Pulborough, GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this Stunning 1950s Liberty's Oak Table. This Liberty's London 1950's hand-carved occasional side table is a true masterpiece of craftsmanship...
Oak
Liberty and Co. A rare and unusual Moorish oval eight leg side table
By Liberty & Co.
Located in London, GB
Liberty and Co. A rare and unusual Moorish oval eight leg side table with a brass removable top embossed with a medieval lioness holding a sword w...
Brass
Arts & Crafts oak table illustrated in the Liberty & Co 1907 furniture catalogue
By Liberty & Co.
Located in London, GB
Liberty and Co. An oak Arts and Crafts side table with a moulded edge and line decoration to the lower apron below, the splayed legs with turned and bulbous details to the centres, u...
Oak
FINE LIBERTY'S LONDON CiRCA 1900 BURMESE FOLDING TRAY TABLE EGYPTIAN BRASS TOP
By Liberty & Co.
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning Burmese Folding tray table with rare engraved top depicting Egyptian figures circa 1920's reta...
Brass
Liberty's London Three Monkey Hear See Speak No Evil Carved Coffee Side Table
By Liberty & Co., Liberty of London
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely large Liberty’s London 1905 Japanese mahogany side table depicting the three monkeys in the "Hear no e...
Hardwood
H 35.83 in Dm 13.39 in
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
H 22.75 in W 19.75 in D 21.25 in
English Liberty London Arts & Crafts Mahogany Side Table
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
English Arts & Crafts movement (late 19th/early 20th century) mahogany side table with original Liberty of London label underneath the top. Attributed to designer William Birch, ...
Mahogany
H 28.94 in W 38.19 in D 20.08 in
Antique Card Table, French, Burr Walnut, Fold over, Games, Victorian, circa 1870
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique card table. A French, burr walnut fold-over games table, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1870. Highly appealing, rare antique gaming table Displays a desirable aged patina Exquisite burr walnut shows fine grain interest Rich caramel hues shine through the wax polish finish The fold-over top offers a wonderful view of its quarter book-matched walnut Decorated with boxwood inlay and a gently chamfered edge Rotating through 90 degrees before folding out to reveal the playing surface Shaped, emerald green baize a treat for the eyes The brass hinges shaped to match the gaming surface Attractive carved front apron replete with scrolled foliate ormolu decoration to the knees Standing upon gently swept cabriole legs with brass tipped toes Vintage deck...
Walnut
H 17.33 in Dm 11.42 in
Antique Arts And Crafts Liberty & Co. Japanese Carved Side Table Wine Table
By Liberty & Co.
Located in London, GB
Antique Arts And Crafts Liberty & Co. Japanese Carved Side Table Wine Table Commissioned and retailed by Liberty & Co, London C.1900 A Japan...
Fruitwood
H 61.42 in W 46.46 in D 17.72 in
Art Deco Oak Dressing Table 1925 Holland
Located in Den Haag, NL
Superb Oak dressing table. Amsterdam School style 1925. Marble wood details. Ebony wood handles. Handmade. I also have the two nightstands. Very ...
Oak
H 39.38 in Dm 11.82 in
Secession Plant Stand
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Secession plant stand with brass fittings. Professionally stained and repolished.
Brass
H 57 in W 17 in D 28 in
Antique Victorian American Oak Washstand W/ Mirror Dressing Table Shaving Stand
Located in Dayton, OH
A quaint late Victorian washstand, circa 1900. Made from oak with a high back featuring a swivel mirror and towel bar. The base has one interior shelf with brass pull and is suppor...
Oak
H 18 in W 16 in D 16 in
Antique Arts & Crafts Side Tables /Stools/ Stands
Located in Southampton, NJ
A very sweet matching pair of Antique Arts & Crafts occasional side tables of solid Oak construction suitable for a variety of functions. Hand made; early 1900's.
Oak
H 16 in W 14 in D 14 in
Gustav Stickley Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Tabouret Side Table
By Gustav Stickley
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful antique Mission oak Arts & Crafts side table or tabouret By Gustav Stickley (signed with red decal) USA, Circa 1905 Oak, in original ebonized finish. Measures: 14"W x...
Oak
H 62 in W 37.25 in D 22.5 in
English Bamboo Dressing Table
Located in New York, NY
Impressive English bamboo dressing table adorned with beveled mirror. Beautifully lacquered top in a richly textured floral chinoiserie motif w...
Bamboo
H 29.5 in W 11.5 in D 11.5 in
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
H 22.05 in Dm 21.86 in
Scandinavian Arts & Crafts Oak Side Table, Early 20th Century
By Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Karis, Nyland
A compact oak side table with a round top and a sculptural pedestal base, made in the early 20th century. The table is crafted from solid oak, finished in a warm, dark tone that high...
Metal
H 24.41 in W 18.12 in D 14.97 in
Moresque Walnut Side Table By Liberty & Co
By Liberty & Co.
Located in Petworth, GB
Moresque 2 tier side table in walnut With mashrabiya panelling and decorative frieze Circa 1885 Liberty & Co
Walnut
H 50.79 in W 24.02 in D 15.36 in
Liberty & Co Arts & Crafts Bureau Writing Desk 1895
By Liberty & Co.
Located in Norwich, GB
Liberty & Co Arts & Crafts ash bureau writing desk. Circa 1895. Labelled. Retaining the red Liberty & Co paper label to the inside drawer. This design is also illustrated in Daryl B...
Ash
H 24.41 in W 18.12 in D 14.97 in
Moresque Walnut Side Table By Liberty & Co
By Liberty & Co.
Located in Petworth, GB
Moresque 2 tier side table in walnut With mashrabiya panelling and decorative frieze Circa 1885 Liberty & Co
Walnut
H 27.17 in W 24.02 in D 31.5 in
Arts & Crafts Tea Table by Liberty & Co
By Liberty & Co.
Located in Petworth, GB
Arts & Crafts oak drop leaf tea table With two fold out flaps Shaped under tier By Liberty & Co Circa 1900 Height 69cm. Depth 61cm Width 28cm (Folded) Height 69cm. Depth 61cm. Wid...
Oak
H 26.78 in W 38.19 in D 20.87 in
Arts & Crafts Tea Table Designed By Leonard Wyburd For Liberty & Co
By Liberty & Co.
Located in Petworth, GB
Arts and Crafts “Tea Table” in Mahogany with shaped top, flat plank legs inlaid with various woods depicting stylised poppy design. Over hanging shaped under-tier shelf with architec...
Mahogany
H 24.22 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Arts & Crafts Table by Liberty
By Liberty & Co.
Located in London, GB
A fine oak side table by Liberty and Co, the chamfered top above a vented apron, resting on four slender tapered legs. England, Circa 1900
Oak
H 27.37 in W 27.96 in D 19.89 in
Leonard Wyburd for Liberty & Co. Rare Arts & Crafts two tier Walnut side table
By Liberty & Co.
Located in London, GB
Leonard Wyburd for Liberty and Co. A rare Arts and Crafts two tier walnut side table, inlaid with three pewter florets with ebonized highlig...
Walnut
H 22.45 in W 19.69 in D 17.33 in
Oak Side Table By Liberty & Co
By Liberty & Co.
Located in Petworth, GB
Hexagon oak side table Moresque Style Liberty & Co Circa 1890 Height 57cm. Width 50cm. Depth 44cm
Oak
H 28.01 in W 24.01 in D 18.01 in
Liberty & Co. An Arts & Crafts oak oval top side table with heart cut-outs
By Liberty & Co.
Located in London, GB
Liberty and Co. An Arts & Crafts oak oval top side table, with stylised heart cut-outs to the apron and square tapering legs, united by lower shelf.
Oak
H 27.01 in W 18.01 in D 18.01 in
Liberty and Co. An Arts and Crafts oak side table
By Liberty & Co.
Located in London, GB
Liberty and Co. An Arts Crafts oak side table, with stylised cut-outs to the apron and square tapering legs, united by lower shelf.
Oak
H 29.01 in W 19.51 in D 19.51 in
Liberty and Co. An intricately carved Arts and Crafts sidetable
By Liberty & Co.
Located in London, GB
An intricately carved Arts and Crafts sidetable attribured to Liberty and Co with a stylised star and floral carvings to the circular top and...
Walnut
H 27.96 in W 37.01 in D 31.5 in
Liberty & Co. An Arts & Crafts walnut centre table with arched aprons
By Liberty & Co.
Located in London, GB
Liberty & Co. An Arts and Crafts walnut centre table with arched apron on ring turned legs united by star shaped stretchers. The period image attached here is variation of the same t...
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.