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. And while it became a reputable retailer over time, the original Liberty & Co. was a pivotal force in the development of the Aesthetic, Art Nouveau and the Arts and Crafts movements. As the champion of eclectic design throughout the centuries, Liberty continues to collaborate with designers to produce covetable interior fashion and accessories.
Arthur Liberty was born in 1843 in Buckinghamshire, England. His father, a draper, encouraged him to apprentice as a draper at age 16. Instead, he took an offer to work at Farmer and Rogers, a women’s fashion store. After ten years, he decided to strike out on his own. In 1875 he borrowed money from his father-in-law and leased a small store on the very prominent Regent Street, naming it the East India House.
Liberty’s store was very eclectic. It served as an emporium for Eastern imports, with a wildly varied collection of ornaments, fabrics and objects d’art — including imported antiques — on offer. In London, there was already a demand for and an interest in imported goods from India and elsewhere, so his business concept was an immediate success. He repaid his loan in less than two years and continually expanded by buying up all the buildings on his side of the street. His company was so successful that even the original Victoria and Albert Museum purchased Eastern textiles for its collection from his store.
By 1890, the firm came to be known as Liberty & Company. Liberty died in 1917, but the business continued to thrive. In 1924, the current iteration — and now world-famous — of the store was constructed. It was built in the Tudor Revival style and the structure's frame was made of wood salvaged from two British warships. In the 1950s and '60s, the store, now known as Liberty’s, helped spark the counterculture youth movements of the era as beatniks and hippies purchased fabrics and furnishings from this iconic store.
On 1stDibs, find antique Liberty of London tables, decorative objects, seating and more.
Pig Stool by Dimitri Omersa in Brown Leather, 1950s
By Dimitri Omersa, Liberty of London
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 '...
Leather
1960s Leather Kangaroo by Dimitri Omersa for Abercrombie & Fitch
By Liberty of London, Abercrombie & Fitch, Omersa, Dimitri Omersa
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-...
Leather
ANTIQUE HAND CARVED LIBERTY'S LONDON MOROCCAN FOLDING TRAY TABLE ZODIAC ETCHINGs
By Liberty of London
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this ornately hand carved Moroccan brass tray table retailed through Liberty's in the 1880-1900's with Zodia...
Brass
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...
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Blue Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Table Lamp with New Liberty London Floral Shade
By Flora Gouda, Liberty of London, Amitābha Studio
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
One-of-a-kind 1977 Dutch blue ceramic table lamp by Flora Gouda (Lotus series), paired with a new Liberty of London “Marquess Garden” floral shade in blue; finished with brass detail...
Brass
Pair of Dutch Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Table Lamps with New Liberty Lampshades
By Amitābha Studio, Liberty of London, Flora Gouda
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Graduated pair of blue-and-white 1977 Dutch Flora Gouda ceramic lamps with new Liberty floral shades; rewired w/ US plugs. 50cm/19.7in & 43cm/16.9in. Heights include lampshades. ...
Brass
Small Infant Liberty's London Omersa Brown Leather Hippopotamus Footstool
By Liberty of London, Dimitri Omersa
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...
Leather
Compton Pottery for Liberty’s Pair of Antique Neoclassical Terracotta Pots
By Liberty of London
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A matching pair of antique neoclassical style terracotta pots, stamped Liberty & Co and attributed to Compton Pottery. Dating from the early 20th century, these reclaimed terracotta...
Terracotta
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 ...
Leather
XXL Spanish Sculptural Turquoise Ceramic Table Lamp, 1960s, New Liberty Shade
By Cerámicas BONDIA, Amitābha Studio, Liberty of London
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Oversize Mid-century Manises sculptural turquoise ceramic lamp, attributed to the Bondia workshop (Valencia, Spain, 1960s–1970s) paired with a new bespoke Liberty London lampshade by...
Ceramic
PAIR OF LIBERTY'S OMERSA MOTHER & CALF LEATHER HIPPOPOTAMUS FOOTSTOOL HiPPO'S
By Liberty of London
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely sublime and very rare pair of original, circa 1940’s Liberty’s London Omersa brown leather H...
Leather
MEDiUM NEW OLD STOCK LIBERTY STYLE OMERSA BROWN BULL COW LEATHER FOOTSTOOL
By Liberty of London
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely sublime new old stock original Liberty’s London Omersa style brown leather hand dyed Bull fo...
Leather
Dutch Blue-and-White Ceramic Table Lamp, 1977, with New Liberty London Shade
By Amitābha Studio, Liberty of London, Flora Gouda
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
A one-of-a-kind mid-century Dutch ceramic table lamp featuring a rare hand-painted Flora Gouda Lotus vase in blue and white, paired with a bespoke Liberty of London floral lampshade;...
Brass
LOVELY LIBERTY'S LONDON OMERSA LEATHER ELEPHANT FOOTSTOOL STOOL WiTH GLASS EYES
By Omersa, Liberty of London
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely sublime original 1930’s Liberty’s London Omersa leather hand dyed large stool Please note t...
Leather
ANTIQUE POLISHED CARVED LIBERTY'S LONDON MOROCCAN FOLDiNG TRAY TABLE ETCHINGS
By Liberty of London
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this ornately hand carved Moroccan brass tray table retailed through Liberty's in the 1880-1900's with fresh...
Brass
COLLECTABLE 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, 1930’s Liberty’s London Omersa brown leather hand dyed Hipp...
Leather
1905s Liberty's London Hand Carved Occasional Side End Lamp Table
By Liberty of London
Located in Pulborough, GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this beautiful Liberty's & Co Hexagonal hand carved end table. Solid and well made, beautifully crafted with floral design. Its hand carved from...
Hardwood
Pair of Antique Original Paint French Country Chairs Inc Liberty's London Fabric
By Liberty of London
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning and exceptionally rare pair of Antique, original paint side chairs with period Victorian Liberty's London upholstery. This suite i...
Upholstery, Pine
ANTIQUE LIBERTY'S ViCTORIAN CIRCA 1880 FLORAL MOROCCAN HAND CARVED TABLE
By Liberty of London
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely and rare Moroccan hand carved folding table retailed through Liberty's London circa 1880 Please...
Hardwood
Liberty of London Collectible Year Mugs 1979-1999, Set of 10
By Liberty of London
Located in Bradenton, FL
A collection of ten English ‘Liberty Year’ Mugs produced between 1979-1999 for Liberty of London, a luxury emporium described by Oscar Wilde as "the chosen resort of the artistic sho...
Ceramic, Ironstone
FINE LARGE ANTIQUE HAND CARVED LiBERTY LONDON MOORISH OCCASIONAL CENTRE TABLE
By Liberty of London
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this exquisite, hand carved from top to bottom, four tier Liberty's of London Moorish occasional table Ple...
Hardwood
Large Antique ARTS and CRAFTS hammered copper Charger Stickley era.
By Liberty of London
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
This is a SUPERB Antique Charger made in the early 1900s by LIBERTY OF LONDON. It is in excellent condition with no dents or any damage. It has the original patina with cut out. SI...
Copper
Liberty & Co Tudric Pewter Mantel Clock
By Liberty of London
Located in Norwich, GB
Liberty & Co Tudric Pewter Mantel Clock Liberty & Co Tudric mantel clock from a design by Archibald Knox, low arched English pewter case with foliate d...
Pewter
LOVELY HAPPY GLASS EYED LiBERTY'S LONDON LEATHER ELEPHANT FOOTSTOOL STOOL
By Liberty of London
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely sublime original 1930’s Liberty’s London leather hand ...
Leather
DECORATIVE LiBERTY'S LONDON OMERSA LEATHER ELEPHANT FOOTSTOOL STOOL GLASS EYES
By Omersa, Liberty of London
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this small absolutely sublime original 1930’s Liberty’s London Omersa leather hand dyed large stool Please ...
Leather
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
Circa 1905 Liberty's London Japanese Hand Carved Side Lamp Table Cutlery Drawers
By Liberty of London
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this exquisitely made original circa 1905 hand made in Japan, retailed through Liberty’s London, cutlery table A ve...
Oak
VINTAGE CIRCA 1930'S ENGLISH OAK ARMCHAIR WiTH LIBERTY'S LONDON IANTHE FABRIC
By Liberty of London
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale absolutely stunning vintage circa 1930's English Wingback armchair with removable Liberty's London Ianthe fa...
Upholstery, Oak
ANTIQUE HAND CARVED LIBERTY'S LONDON MOROCCAN FOLDiNG TRAY TABLE ANIMAL ETCHINGS
By Liberty of London
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this ornately hand carved Moroccan brass tray table retailed through Liberty's in the 1880-1900's Please no...
Brass
Exquisite Liberty's of London Burr Walnut Drinks Cabinet with Sliding Shelves
By Liberty of London, Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very fine original Victorian Liberty’s of London stamped burr walnut inlaid drinks cabinet with exceptional exhibition base This is one of be...
Walnut
SMALL SiZED LIBERTY'S LONDON OMERSA BROWN LEATHER HIPPOPOTAMUS FOOTSTOOL
By Omersa, 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, small sized 1930’s Liberty’s London Omersa brown leather han...
Leather
Fine Carved Burmese Antique Octagonal Side End Lamp Wine Folding Table Liberty
By Liberty of London
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely hand carved from solid Rosewood Burmese side table. A very good looking and decorative table, this would be used as a lamp wine or ...
Hardwood
Four Vintage of William Morris for Libertys London Early 20th Century Armchairs
By William Morris (English), Liberty of London
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale set of four early 20th century William Morris for Liberty London armchairs A very good looking and well made set of four highly decorative chair...
Upholstery, Wood
Solid Sterling Silver Liberty's London 1915 Miniature Carrage Clock Tudric Feel
By Tudric, Liberty of London
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this exceptionally rare and absolutely stunning fully hallmarked 1915 Liberty’s London Sterling Silver miniature carriage clock made in the Tudric style I have a few very high end Liberty's of London clocks...
Sterling Silver
Liberty's London Art Nouveau Handles Antique Revolving Book Case Table Drawers
By Liberty of London
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this exhibition quality Liberty's London style English Mahogany, circa 1880 revolving bookcase table with serpentine top and very rare small drawer section A good looking and well made piece, this is the first one I have seen with the small drawer section inside, it also has Liberty's London Art Nouveau handles...
Hardwood
307CM X 181CM LIBERTY'S ViNTAGE SILK ROAD 100% WOOL PILE HAND MADE CHINESE RUG
By Liberty of London
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely vintage circa 1940's Silk Road 100% wool pile rug hand made in China and bought from Liberty's L...
Wool
LOVELY CARVED BURMESE ANTiQUE OCTAGONAL SIDE END LAMP WINE FOLDING TABLE LIBERTY
By Liberty of London
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely Burmese heavily carved side table which was retailed through Liberty's London in 1890-1920 Ple...
Teak
Liberty's Carved Burmese Antique Octagonal Side End Wine Folding Table Liberty
By Liberty of London
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely, Liberty's London retailed, hand carved from solid Rosewood Burmese side table A very good looking and decorative table, this would...
Hardwood
ANTIQUE CIRCA 1880 LIBERTY LONDON ART NOUVEAU SMOKERS PIPE BOX + PERIOD PIPEs
By Liberty of London
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning Libertys of London Art Nouveau Smokers pipe box including two original antique pipes A very w...
Oak
VINTAGE CIRCA 1930's ENGLISH OAK ROCKING ARMCHAIR WITH LIBERTY'S LONDON IANTHE
By Liberty of London
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale absolutely stunning vintage circa 1930's English rocking armchair with removable Liberty's London Ianthe fabric cover Please note the delivery fee listed is just a guide, it covers within the M25 only for the UK and local Europe only for international, if you would like an accurate quote please send me your postcode and I’ll provide you with the exact price I have a matching wingback...
Upholstery, Oak
LIBERTY'S LONDON OMERSA LEATHER RHINOCEROS RHiNO FOOTSTOOL STOOL GLASS EYES
By Liberty of London, Omersa
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this small absolutely sublime original 1930’s Liberty’s London Omersa leather hand dyed stool Please note ...
Leather
Vintage Liberty of London Scarf Pillow with Irish Linen Barbie Purple Pin
By Liberty of London
Located in Belfast, Northern Ireland
Katie Larmour Studio is the original vintage scarf pillow maker. Gaining notability for her unique idea and creations back in 2013 - featured in the like...
Linen, Cotton
LUXURY LiBERTY'S LONDON OMERSA LEATHER ELEPHANT FOOTSTOOL STOOL GLASS EYES
By Omersa, Liberty of London
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this small absolutely sublime original 1930’s Liberty’s London Omersa leather hand dyed large stool Please ...
Leather
ViNTAGE HAND CARVED LIBERTY'S LONDON MOROCCAN EXTRA LARGE FOLDING TRAY TABLE
By Liberty of London
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this larger than normal, ornately hand carved Moroccan brass tray table retailed through Liberty's in the 1880-1900's Please note the delivery fee listed is just a guide, it covers within the M25 only for the UK and local Europe only for international, if you would like an accurate quote please send me your postcode and I’ll provide you with the exact price A good looking well made and decorative tray table, this piece is much larger than usual, they make very versatile serving tables as you simply remove the top and send it around the room The larger ones like this meant that you had butlers to actually serve people as its a two hand job...
Brass
Very Rare Original Liberty's London Signed Qing Dynasty Chair Floral Carving
By Liberty of London
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to this stunning and exceptionally rare original Liberty’s London signed Qing dynasty chair I have never seen one of these chair...
Wood
Antique Liberty's Victorian circa 1880 Floral Hand Carved Folding Table
By Liberty of London
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely and rare hand carved folding table retailed through Liberty's London circa 1880 This piece is a ...
Hardwood
Fully Restored Liberty's London Thebes Stool L Wyburd Original Antique Victorian
By Liberty of London, Leonard Wyburd
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this absolutely sublime fully restored Victorian Liberty’s London Thebes stool designed by L Wyburd This piece is as iconic and stylish as they come, anyone who knows and follows fine furniture will recognise this piece instantaneously The design of this three-legged stool is based on an ancient Egyptian prototype, an example of which, dating to 1550-1300 BC, is in the collection of the British Museum (EA 2481). The Liberty stool, patented in 1884, is one of three models, copying Egyptian originals, retailed by the firm. For a full discussion of the nineteenth century’s fascination with Egyptian stools see Donato Esposito, ‘From Ancient Egypt to Victorian London: the impact of ancient Egyptian furniture...
Oak
SUBLIME ANTiQUE CARVED LIBERTY'S LONDON MOROCCAN FOLDING TRAY TABLE ETCHINGS
By Liberty of London
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this ornately hand carved Moroccan brass tray table retailed through Liberty's in the 1880-1900's with fresh...
Brass
FINE HAPPY GLASS EYED LiBERTY'S LONDON OMERSA LEATHER ELEPHANT FOOTSTOOL STOOL
By Liberty of London, Omersa
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely sublime original 1930’s Liberty’s London Omersa leather hand dyed large stool Please note ...
Leather
LIBERTY'S LONDON CAMEL SCULPTURE WiTH LOVELY AGED LEATHER ON HAND CARVED WOOD
By Liberty of London
Located in Pulborough, GB
We are excited to present this camel sculpture with lovely aged leather on hand-carved wood. It has been made for Liberty's in London. This lovely camel has both great aesthetic and decretive value. It has been made for the kids of the wealthy people that shopped by Liberty's. Underneath the leather, the hide is a very well-carved wooden sculpture which is why the sizeable camel has such realistic features. We feel that the maker of this work of animal art has beautifully captured the look and soul of this majestic desert animal...
Leather
COLLECTABLE LiBERTY'S LONDON OMERSA LEATHER ELEPHANT FOOTSTOOL STOOL GLASS EYES
By Liberty of London, Omersa
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely sublime original 1930’s Liberty’s London Omersa leather hand dyed large stool Please note t...
Leather
ANTIQUE MOROCCAN HAND CARVED LIBERTY's LONDON MOTHER OF PEARL SILVER TEA TABLE
By Liberty of London
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this exquisite, hand carved from top to bottom, multi tiered Liberty's of London Moorish occasional table si...
Hardwood
EXQUISITE ViNTAGE HAND CARVED ART NOUVEAU PINE WARDROBE NUDE NYMPHS INSIDE
By Liberty of London
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this Exquisite Liberty's of London Art Nouveau style, hand carved Pine wardrobe depicting Nude Nymphs inside...
Pine
NICE 19TH CENTURY HAND CARVED LIBERTY'S LONDON MOORISH SiDE END LAMP WINE TABLe
By Liberty of London
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this very nicely crafted late 19th century Morrish side table which was retailed through Liberty's London P...
Glass, Walnut
SERENE LOOKING LiBERTY'S LONDON LEATHER ELEPHANT FOOTSTOOL STOOL GLASS EYES
By Liberty of London
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this small absolutely sublime original 1930’s Liberty’s London leather...
Leather
Large Antique Hand Carved & Painted Burmese Liberty's London Overmantle Mirror
By Liberty of London
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale stunning original plate glass Victorian over mantle mirror with hand carved and painted frame retailed ...
Mirror, Oak
Hand Carved Burmese Folding Hardwood Antique Octagonal Side End Lamp Wine Table
By Liberty of London
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely hand carved from solid Rosewood Burmese side table of large proportions. A very good looking and decorative table, this would be use...
Hardwood
Hand Carved Burmese Hardwood Antique Octagonal Side End Lamp Wine Folding Table
By Liberty of London
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely hand carved from solid Rosewood Burmese side table A very good looking and decorative table, this would be used as a lamp wine or s...
Hardwood
FINE 19TH CENTURY HAND CARVED LIBERTY'S LONDON MOORISH SiDE END LAMP WINE TABLE
By Liberty of London
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this very nicely crafted late 19th century Morrish side table which was retailed through Liberty's London P...
Glass, Walnut
HUGE 1.07 METERS TALL LiBERTY'S LONDON OMERSA LEATHER ELEPHANT BENCH STOOL
By Omersa, 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 1930’s Liberty’s London Omersa leather hand dyed extra large...
Leather