Liberty’s Furniture 1875 -1915: The Birth of Modern Interior Design
£16.90
- Liberty’s Furniture 1875-1915 includes beautiful photography which showcases a wide selection of Liberty Furniture
- Features photographs of original pieces
- This book gives particular attention to the work of one of Britain’s foremost Arts and Crafts furniture designers, Leonard Wyburd, whose name resonates internationally
‘Liberty’s Furniture 1875 -1915’ provides the clearest and most comprehensive account of early Liberty furniture to date. A definitive work of reference, the volume outlines the company’s unique contribution to the British Arts and Crafts style.Throughout the history of the Arts and Crafts Movement, Liberty & Co. always enjoyed a prominent position. With imaginative design, high quality construction, and state of the art marketing, the company was responsible for some of the most beautiful and enduring pieces of furniture from that period.
Drawing on archive material and reviews in contemporary journals and magazines, Liberty’s Furniture 1875-1915 examines the key features and different styles of Liberty’s furniture design, as it evolved through a variety of genres including Oriental, Arts and Crafts and ‘modern country cottage’. Illustrations from the Liberty catalogues enable readers to see how both the products and promotional styles of the company developed, whilst the many colour photographs show a wide selection of items – from the Athelstan suite and Culloden sideboard to the Thebes stools and Witlaf chairs. Giving particular attention to the work of Leonard Wyburd, the man responsible for some of the most important elements of the Liberty style, this volume represents an invaluable evidence base for collectors and auction houses alike.
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Additional information
| Publisher | ACC Art Books, Illustrated edition (6 Jun. 2012) |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Hardcover | 328 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 9781851496891 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1851496891 |
| Dimensions | 24.64 x 3.18 x 30.71 cm |
by Sam Palmer
A well researched book containing lots of illustrations and colour photographs. Excellent layout and very informative with regard to designers and makers.
by Chris Blanchett
Superb book, a wonderful resource of Liberty furniture design.
by Catfordcat
A very well researched, detailed but readable reference book. Quality product. Only wish I could afford more of the items.
by FreudBoy
Fabulous pictures and great background on why Liberty furniture was and remains supremely stylish and desirable. My only minor gripe is that perhaps more space could have been devoted to the high point of their furniture manufacture – the Arts & Crafts period from 1895-1910.
by Mr. Steven Forster
just not a very interesting or well written book
by Mr. Mg Johnson
I am new to Liberty furniture, though not to antique furniture in general, so was fascinated to see this area treated with seriousness for the first time. Daryl Bennett describes Liberty the man, the store, the ethos and how and where Liberty sat within the Arts and Crafts movement. The book is lavishly illustrated with some wonderful examples that I now covet – that’s the downfall of such a book if it can be described as such! There is also a great section on how to identify Liberty furniture bearing in mind that it was emulated by craftsmen at the time. I recommend it.