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Liberty of London Tables

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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.

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Creator: Liberty of London
Arts & Crafts Carved Side Table by Liberty of London, 1905
By Liberty of London
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and elegant Arts & Crafts carved side table. Retailed by Liberty of London. Striking English design from the 1900s. Carved fruitwood base with original carved top with decor...
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Early 1900s British Arts and Crafts Antique Liberty of London Tables

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Fruitwood

ANTIQUE MOROCCAN HAND CARVED LIBERTY's LONDON MOTHER OF PEARL SILVER TEA TABLE
By Liberty of London
Located in GB
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...
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19th Century Moorish Antique Liberty of London Tables

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Hardwood

Liberty Table in Stained Wood, Oriental Style, England circa 1890
By Liberty of London
Located in Knutsford, GB
Liberty Table in Stained Wood, Oriental Style, England circa 1890 Deeply carved decorations on top and middle tier. 37 cm high x 46 cm diameter
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1880s British Art Nouveau Antique Liberty of London Tables

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Wood, Beech

SMALL ANTIQUE LIBERTY LONDON CIR 1880 INLAiD SYRIAN HAND CARVED FOLDING TABLE
By Liberty of London
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely small Syrian hand carved table retailed through Liberty's London circa 1880 Please note the del...
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1880s Syrian Victorian Antique Liberty of London Tables

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Hardwood

SMALL ANTIQUE LIBERTY VICTORIAN CIR 1880 INLAID SYRIAN HAND CARVED FOLDiNG TABLE
By Liberty of London
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely small Syrian hand carved table retailed through Liberty's London circa 1880 Please note the del...
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1880s Syrian Victorian Antique Liberty of London Tables

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Hardwood

FINE ANTIQUE LIBERTY ViCTORIAN CIR 1880 INLAID SYRIAN HAND CARVED FOLDING TABLE
By Liberty of London
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely and rare Syrian hand carved table retailed through Liberty's London circa 1880 Please note the ...
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1880s Syrian Victorian Antique Liberty of London Tables

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Hardwood

SUBLIME ANTiQUE CARVED LIBERTY'S LONDON MOROCCAN FOLDING TRAY TABLE ETCHINGS
By Liberty of London
Located in GB
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...
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1880s Burmese Late Victorian Antique Liberty of London Tables

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Brass

FINE 19TH CENTURY HAND CARVED LIBERTY'S LONDON MOORISH SiDE END LAMP WINE TABLE
By Liberty of London
Located in GB
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...
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19th Century Burmese Victorian Antique Liberty of London Tables

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Glass, Walnut

Liberty's London Three Monkey Hear See Speak No Evil Carved Coffee Side Table
By Liberty & Co., Liberty of London
Located in GB
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...
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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Liberty of London Tables

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Hardwood

ANTIQUE HAND CARVED LIBERTY'S LONDON MOROCCAN FOLDING TRAY TABLE ZODIAC ETCHINGs
By Liberty of London
Located in GB
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...
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Early 1900s Moroccan Late Victorian Antique Liberty of London Tables

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Brass

ANTIQUE HAND CARVED LIBERTY'S LONDON MOROCCAN FOLDiNG TRAY TABLE ANIMAL ETCHINGS
By Liberty of London
Located in GB
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...
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Early 1900s Moroccan Late Victorian Antique Liberty of London Tables

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Brass

ANTIQUE POLISHED CARVED LIBERTY'S LONDON MOROCCAN FOLDiNG TRAY TABLE ETCHINGS
By Liberty of London
Located in GB
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...
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Early 1900s Moroccan Late Victorian Antique Liberty of London Tables

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Brass

ANTIQUE LIBERTY'S ViCTORIAN CIRCA 1880 FLORAL MOROCCAN HAND CARVED TABLE
By Liberty of London
Located in GB
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...
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1880s Burmese Victorian Antique Liberty of London Tables

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Hardwood

ANTIQUE LIBERTY'S VICTORIAN CIRCA 1880 INLAID SYRIAN HAND CARVED FOLDiNG TABLE
By Liberty of London
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely and rare Syrian hand carved table retailed through Liberty's London circa 1880 Please note the ...
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1880s Syrian Victorian Antique Liberty of London Tables

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Wood

ORNATELY HAND CARVED ANGLO INDIAN BURMESE SiDE COFFEE LAMP WINE FOLDING TABLE
By Liberty of London
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this exquisite hand carved Burmese side or coffee table which folds Please note the delivery fee listed is ...
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20th Century Burmese Anglo-Indian Liberty of London Tables

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Hardwood

LOVELY CARVED BURMESE ANTiQUE OCTAGONAL SIDE END LAMP WINE FOLDING TABLE LIBERTY
By Liberty of London
Located in GB
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...
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1910s Burmese Edwardian Vintage Liberty of London Tables

Materials

Teak

Antique Liberty's Victorian circa 1880 Floral Syrian Hand Carved Folding Table
By Liberty of London
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely and rare Syrian hand carved folding table retailed through Liberty's London circa 1880 This pi...
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1880s Syrian High Victorian Antique Liberty of London Tables

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Hardwood

FINE LARGE ANTIQUE HAND CARVED LiBERTY LONDON MOORISH OCCASIONAL CENTRE TABLE
By Liberty of London
Located in GB
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...
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19th Century Burmese Victorian Antique Liberty of London Tables

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Hardwood

Hover to zoom Have one to sell? Sell it yourself FINE LARGE ANTIQUE HAND CARVE
By Liberty of London
Located in GB
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 Please note the delivery ...
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1880s British Victorian Antique Liberty of London Tables

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Hardwood

ViNTAGE HAND CARVED LIBERTY'S LONDON MOROCCAN EXTRA LARGE FOLDING TRAY TABLE
By Liberty of London
Located in GB
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...
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Late 19th Century Moroccan Late Victorian Antique Liberty of London Tables

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Brass

NICE 19TH CENTURY HAND CARVED LIBERTY'S LONDON MOORISH SiDE END LAMP WINE TABLe
By Liberty of London
Located in GB
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...
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Late 19th Century English Moorish Antique Liberty of London Tables

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Glass, Walnut

Antique 1905 Liberty London Japanese Carved Side End Lamp Wine Table Jardiniere
By Liberty of London
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely Liberty’s London 1905 Japanese mahogany side table. A good-looking piece, its hand carved from top to bottom with floral detailing, ...
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Early 1900s Japanese Edwardian Antique Liberty of London Tables

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Hardwood

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...
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Early 19th Century British Edwardian Antique Liberty of London Tables

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Hardwood

Liberty's Carved Burmese Antique Octagonal Side End Wine Folding Table Liberty
By Liberty of London
Located in GB
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...
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19th Century Burmese Victorian Antique Liberty of London Tables

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Hardwood

Antique 1905 Liberty's London Qing Dynasty Stool / Side End Table Floral Carving
By Liberty of London
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning and exceptionally rare original Liberty’s London stool o...
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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Liberty of London Tables

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Hardwood

Fine Carved Burmese Antique Octagonal Side End Lamp Wine Folding Table Liberty
By Liberty of London
Located in GB
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 ...
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Early 20th Century Burmese Anglo-Indian Liberty of London Tables

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Hardwood

Circa 1905 Liberty's London Japanese Hand Carved Side Lamp Table Cutlery Drawers
By Liberty of London
Located in GB
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...
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Early 1900s Japanese Edwardian Antique Liberty of London Tables

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Oak

Hand Carved Burmese Folding Hardwood Antique Octagonal Side End Lamp Wine Table
By Liberty of London
Located in GB
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...
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19th Century Burmese Victorian Antique Liberty of London Tables

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Hardwood

Hand Carved Burmese Hardwood Antique Octagonal Side End Lamp Wine Folding Table
By Liberty of London
Located in GB
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...
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Liberty of London Tables

Materials

Hardwood

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Liberty Of London tables for sale on 1stDibs.

Liberty of London tables are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Liberty of London tables, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original tables by Liberty of London were created in the Victorian style in asia during the 20th century. Prices for Liberty of London tables can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $688 and can go as high as $3,821, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $1,231.
Questions About Liberty of London Tables
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 27, 2024
    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 ExpertFebruary 27, 2024
    A Liberty print is a pattern featured on fabrics made by the British company Liberty Fabrics. More than 45,000 of these prints have been unveiled since the founding of the brand in 1875. The company was initially called Liberty & Co. before the world came to know it as Liberty of London. Although they vary, Liberty prints typically share some similar characteristics, such as featuring natural motifs like flowers and leaves, flowing curved lines and patterning all over. Find a collection of vintage Liberty fabrics and furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
    Liberty fabrics are made near Lake Como, Italy. Every Liberty fabric begins with a pattern hand-drawn by in-house designers located in London. A team of skilled technicians oversees the production of the fabric, and Liberty Fabrics unveils around 150 new materials each year. On 1stDibs, shop an assortment of Liberty of London pieces.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 15, 2024
    To identify Liberty furniture, check discreet areas for a maker's mark. Most Liberty pieces feature a diamond-shaped tag made of ivorine or enameled brass that bears the Liberty name. Early pieces may feature a red or white paper label, while furnishings from select lines may feature an oval-shaped brass tag with the model and maker names. If you need help determining if a particular piece is a Liberty, a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer can assist you. On 1stDibs, explore a variety of Liberty furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 30, 2024
    The best known Liberty furniture is made of solid wood. Long before Liberty became one of London’s most iconic luxury department stores, 19th-century shoppers 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. 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 indeed 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. Find antique Liberty & Co. furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 30, 2024
    With respect to the British company called Liberty, where the furniture is made varies. Long before Liberty became one of London’s most iconic luxury department stores, 19th-century shoppers 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. 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. In addition to their own in-house creations, Liberty & Co. also sold furniture by other designers, including chairs by German architect Richard Riemerschmid. Find Liberty of London furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    London blue topaz is actually not from London. London refers to a specific shade of blue that London blue topaz bears. It's lighter than aquamarine but darker than a rich sapphire stone.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Peter Max's connection to the Statue of Liberty is that he created multiple paintings of the famous landmark. He made the first one for America's Bicentennial on July 4, 1976. You can shop a range of Peter Max art on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 29, 2024
    Yes, Yoko London is real pearls. The British luxury fashion house uses cultured freshwater pearls in its jewelry. Cultured pearls are real pearls that come from mollusks, but humans assist in the development process. Since naturally occurring pearls are very rare, most fine pearl jewelry features cultured pearls. Explore a collection of Yoko London pearl jewelry on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 30, 2024
    Yes, Links of London is real silver. Keep in mind that this doesn't mean its pieces are solid silver. The British maker produces many items out of sterling silver, which consists of 92.5% pure silver and 7.5% copper and other base metals. Find a variety of Links of London jewelry on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The font used on London street signs is usually Univers Bold Condensed. However, local councils have the freedom to choose their own fonts, so you may see variations from the usual typeface in some places. You'll find a large collection of typographic art on 1stDibs.
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    Several famous artists’ first exhibitions were held in London. Among the best-known is Damien Hirst, whose first exhibition, a group show called "Freeze," was held in a vacant London warehouse in 1988. Other notable artists whose first solo exhibitions were held in London include KAWS, Tracey Emin, Lauren Halsey, Mire Lee, Firelei Báez, Dominic Chambers, Krysia Nowak and Anthony Caro. Shop a collection of contemporary art on 1stDibs.

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