VINTAGE CIRCA 1930'S ENGLISH OAK ARMCHAIR WiTH LIBERTY'S LONDON IANTHE FABRIC
About the Item
- Creator:Liberty of London (Retailer)
- Dimensions:Height: 38 in (96.5 cm)Width: 30.71 in (78 cm)Depth: 32.88 in (83.5 cm)Seat Height: 16.54 in (42 cm)
- Style:Art Deco (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1930s
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Minor fading.
- Seller Location:GB
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU2823331192602
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.
- ShippingRetrieving quote...Ships From: United Kingdom
- Return PolicyA return for this item may be initiated within 14 days of delivery.
- VINTAGE CIRCA 1930's ENGLISH OAK ROCKING ARMCHAIR WITH LIBERTY'S LONDON IANTHEBy Liberty of LondonLocated in GBRoyal 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...Category
Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Rocking Chairs
MaterialsUpholstery, Oak
- Vintage Liberty's London Ianthe Upholstered Pitch Pine Pew Bench & FootstoolBy Liberty of LondonLocated in GBWe are is delighted to offer for sale this lovely vintage Liberty’s London Ianthe upholstered pitch pine pew bench and matching footstool A good looking a...Category
20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Benches
MaterialsUpholstery, Pine
- Four Vintage of William Morris for Libertys London Early 20th Century ArmchairsBy William Morris (English), Liberty of LondonLocated in GBWe 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...Category
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Armchairs
MaterialsUpholstery, Wood
- ORIGINAL ANTIQUE LIBERTY'S LONDON JAPANESE QING DYNASTY ARMCHAiR FLORAL CARVINGBy Liberty of LondonLocated in GBRoyal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning and exceptionally rare original Liberty’s London Japanese ...Category
Antique Early 1900s Chinese Edwardian Furniture
MaterialsHardwood
- Pair of Antique Original Paint French Country Chairs Inc Liberty's London FabricBy Liberty of LondonLocated in GBWe 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...Category
Antique 1880s French Victorian Chairs
MaterialsUpholstery, Pine
- Pair of Libertys London Style Art Nouveau Chesterfield Brown Leather ArmchairsBy Liberty of London, Liberty & Co., Archibald KnoxLocated in GBWe are delighted to offer for sale this exceptionally rare pair of Victorian Chesterfield library armchairs with Liberty’s of London style Art Nouveau carved frames What a pair of...Category
Antique 19th Century English Art Nouveau Armchairs
MaterialsLeather, Oak
- Circa 1750, English Georgian ii Period Mahogany Armchair with Modern FabricLocated in Chicago, ILCirca 1750 English Georgian II period mahogany armchair. The George II period was most noted for its intricate chairs. Like the other Georgian periods, this one was named after the monarch during the time. Under George II, mahogany became the predominant wood used for fine furniture. Many of the styles were symmetrical and had architectural curves, inspired by the Gothic. These works were very expensive and only the rich could afford and buy them. This specific armchair has a frame entirely carved from mahogany, which was a strong and durable wood that was also naturally water resistant and offers natural resistance against pests. The back of the chair has a splat design. Splats were an important element of eighteenth-century English chairs, offering support. It originated from the importation of Chinese Ming Dynasty chairs...Category
Antique 1750s English George II Armchairs
MaterialsMahogany
- Armchair J. S. Henry Arts and Craft Oak with Period FabricBy J.S. HenryLocated in Mombuey, ZamoraJ S Henry Arts and Craft walnut armchair with Period Fabric 1890s Chair with high back and sinuous shapes, Art Nouveau style very characteristic of some o...Category
Antique 1890s British Art Nouveau Armchairs
MaterialsOak
- English Armchair, circa 1910Located in London, GBEnglish armchair, circa 1910 An English library armchair c.1910. Tapered legs on original brass castors, supporting a fine padded back, arm...Category
20th Century English Armchairs
MaterialsBrass
- English Jacobean Style Oak Wainscot ArmchairLocated in Troy, NYOpen Armchair of typical Wainscot form, the straight paneled back adorned with carved lettering probably documenting family event, wavy armrests with Primitive carved decoration, pan...Category
Antique 19th Century English Jacobean Armchairs
MaterialsOak
- English Arts and Crafts Oak ArmchairLocated in Greenwich, CTGood English Arts and Crafts period armchair, the shaped crest over slatted back, the arms similarly slatted, standing on square legs on original brass and ceramic castors, the uphol...Category
Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Armchairs
MaterialsOak
- 19th Century English Oak ArmchairLocated in Savannah, GA19th century English oak armchair upholstered in linen.Category
Antique 19th Century English Armchairs
MaterialsLinen, Oak