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Four Vintage of William Morris for Libertys London Early 20th Century Armchairs

About the Item

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 chairs. They were sold to me as William Morris made for Liberty’s London. They are clearly made by a master craftsman, just looking at the minute carved round balls of timber around the edges of the backrest and the quality of the inlay inside the backrest. Perhaps they were simply upholstered with a Liberty fabric and not retailed by Liberty’s, either way they are a cracking set of chairs They have been extensively restored over the years, there are old repairs, new repairs, metal plates and brackets have been fitted here and there, I can see a new piece of timber under one seat pad and so on. We have cleaned waxed and polished them, the frames have been checked glued and clamped as required The upholstery is in good order, both carver chairs have cold sprung bases which has dropped a little but are still in good working order Carver dimensions: Height 85cm Width 63cm Depth 62cm Standard dimensions: Height 96cm Width 45.5cm Depth 51cm This item is available for collection from our Wimbledon warehouses. Condition: Please view the very detailed pictures as they form part of the description around condition Please note vintage period and original items such as leather seating will always have natural patina in the form of cracking creasing and wear, we recommend regular waxing to ensure no moisture is lost, also hand dyed leather is not recommended to sit in direct sunlight for prolonged periods of time as it will dry out and fade.

Creator:
Liberty of London (Retailer),William Morris (English) (Maker)
Dimensions:
Height: 33.47 in (85 cm)Width: 24.81 in (63 cm)Depth: 24.41 in (62 cm)
Sold As:
Set of 4
Style:
Art Deco (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Upholstery,Wood,Hand-Crafted
Place of Origin:
England
Period:
Early 20th Century
Date of Manufacture:
Early 20th Century
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use. Minor structural damages. Minor fading.
Seller Location:
West Sussex, GB
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU2823317255081

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Liberty of London

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.

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