Vintage Aged Brown Leather Sofa with Liberty's of London Upholstered Cushions
View Similar Items
Vintage Aged Brown Leather Sofa with Liberty's of London Upholstered Cushions
About the Item
- Creator:Liberty of London (Retailer)
- Dimensions:Height: 32.29 in (82 cm)Width: 54.34 in (138 cm)Depth: 35.83 in (91 cm)Seat Height: 21.07 in (53.5 cm)
- Style:Art Deco (In the Style Of)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:20th Century
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Minor fading.
- Seller Location:GB
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU2823323279162
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.
On 1stDibs, find antique Liberty of London tables, decorative objects, seating and more.
- ViNTAGE CHESTNUT BROWN LEATHER LIBERTY'S ART NOUVEAU CLUB SOFA CARVED WOOD FRAMeBy Liberty of LondonLocated in GBRoyal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning vintage Chestnut brown leather sofa, made in the Liberty's Art Nouveau style with n...Category
20th Century English Art Nouveau Sofas
MaterialsLeather, Hardwood
- Pair of Harrods London Restored Bordeaux Brown Leather Chesterfield Tufted SofasBy Chesterfield, HarrodsLocated in GBWe are delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning pair of Vintage Harrods London Pegasus Bordeaux brown leather Chesterfield tufted sofas A very good looking well made ...Category
20th Century English Chesterfield Sofas
MaterialsLeather
- Fully Sprung Thomas Chippendale Restored Aged Brown Leather Chesterfield SofaBy Thomas ChippendaleLocated in GBWe are delighted to offer for sale this very rare absolutely stunning, circa 1930s fully restored Chesterfield aged whiskey brown leather gentleman’s club sofa with Thomas Chippendal...Category
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Settees
MaterialsLeather, Oak
- Antique Victorian Chesterfield Tufted Brown Leather Sofa Feather Filled CushionsBy ChesterfieldLocated in GBWe are delighted to offer this stunning fully restored Victorian hand dyed cigar brown leather Chesterfield tufted club sofa with feather filled cushions This sofa is as rare as t...Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Sofas
MaterialsLeather, Hardwood
- Vintage George Smith Kilim Upholstered Three Seat Couch or Sofa Feather CushionsBy George SmithLocated in GBWe are delighted to offer for sale this stunning original George Smith three seat sofa with the period Kilim upholstery and feather filled cushions A stunning sofa which is one of G...Category
2010s English Modern Sofas
MaterialsUpholstery
- Aged Knoll Style Brown Leather Two Seater Sofa Chesterfield Style ButtoningBy KnollLocated in GBWe are delighted to offer for sale this lovely Knoll style brown leather two seater sofa chesterfield style buttoning. This piece is good looking and super comfortable, everything compliments with the soft leather. The Knoll style makes it very stylish to add style to any room. The colour would uplift the interior space of any contemporary or modern home. The classic colour brings out its elegance and taste. I am also selling an armchair in a separated listing. Please have a closer look at the pictures because they form part of the description. Antique and vintage/used items will show signs of wear which form part of their character. All our items are cleaned thoroughly, then a coat of wax is applied to revive the leather/wood and finally hand polished. Dimensions (cm) Height 83/41 to...Category
20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Sofas
MaterialsLeather
- VINTAGE STUNNiNG CHOCOLATE BROWN LEATHER 2 TO 3 SEATER SOFALocated in Pulborough, GBWe are excited to present this stunning chocolate brown leather sofa. It can sit 2 up to 3 people comfortably. The sofa is in really good and clean order. After restoring the leather it came back as new and can go for many years onwards. We also have two matching wingback...Category
20th Century British Sofas
MaterialsLeather
$1,895 Sale Price20% Off - French Wrought Iron and Leather Upholstered SofaLocated in Stamford, CTVery handsome and elegant hand crafted wrought iron and leather sofa or settee. Some pieces of furniture just make you smile, this is one. The craftsmanship of the iron work is super...Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sofas
MaterialsWrought Iron
$3,600 Sale Price25% Off - Vintage Chocolate Brown Leather Two Seater Sofa by SofitaliaLocated in Pulborough, GBWe are delighted to Present This Stunning Chocolate Brown Leather Two Seater Sofa. The sofa is made by Sofitalia which is an established Italian company, the leather is of very go...Category
20th Century British Sofas
MaterialsLeather
$1,537 Sale Price20% Off - STUNNING VINTAGE CHOCOLATE BROWN LEATHER THREE SEATER SOFA BY SOFITALiALocated in Pulborough, GBWe are delighted to Present This Stunning Chocolate Brown Leather Three Seater Sofa. The sofa is made by Sofitalia which is an established Italian company. The leather is of ve...Category
20th Century British Sofas
MaterialsLeather
$1,793 Sale Price20% Off - Vintage English Chesterfield Leather Tufted Sofa Brown Terra Cotta Mid CenturyLocated in Tyler, TXTIMELESS Vintage Mid-Century English Leather Tufted Seat CHESTERFIELD 3-Seat Sofa Brown/Terra Cotta PERFECT ICONIC look for a gentleman's office, study, library, or cigar lounge~~fu...Category
Mid-20th Century English Chesterfield Sofas
MaterialsLeather
- Vintage Brown Leather Hand Dyed Howards & Sons Style 3 Seater Sofa FeatherBy Howard & Sons LtdLocated in Pulborough, GBWe are delighted to offer for sale this Gorgeous vintage brown leather hand-dyed Howards & Sons style three seater sofa. Very good looking and timeless model sofa. The back cushio...Category
20th Century British Victorian Sofas
MaterialsBrass
$7,173 Sale Price20% Off