Thebes Stool Attributed to Leonard F. Wyburd for Liberty & Co

Iconic British design by L Wyburd for Liberty & Co with a ‘D’ shaped seat on tripod spayed leg supports joined by a triangular stretcher. Beautifully made and designed object, solid ...

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...

Early 20th century, Egyptian Revival, medium-toned maple, Thebes stool styled after the stools of ancient Egyptian royalty, attributed to Liberty & Co.

A Liberty & Co oak Thebes stool. Circa 1915. The stool has a dished seat raised on three splayed supports and retains the original finish, which has been lightly waxed. It is a good...

CIRCA 1890 Curved seat frame on four turned legs united by stretchers, with interlaced seat Excellent condition.

Egyptian Revival Thebes stool in oak w/ overall beautifully aged original rich surface color patina. Eight slat concave seat / spindle stretch...