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.
