The Millinery Works GALLERY

THE LIBERTY STYLE

An exhibition to celebrate the one hundred and twenty fifth anniversary of Liberty & Co.

7 to 28 June 2000

    THE EXHIBITS: FURNITURE continued

11. A ‘Moorish’ two-tier occasional table in dark oak, circa 1890. 27½in (70cm) high x 21½in (54cm) wide x 21½in (54cm) deep. Below far right

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12. A large ‘Moorish’ two-tier occasional table in light oak, circa 1890. 28½in (72cm) high x 36in (91cm) wide x 22½in (57cm) deep. Above back right

13. A ‘Moorish’ chess table in satin birch with inlaid tiled board and turned side supports, circa1890. 25½in (65cm) high x 16½in (42cm) wide x 16½in (42cm) deep.

14. A ‘Moorish’ four-seater sofa in walnut with inlaid ebony, ivory and mother of pearl and Musharabiyeh turnings and upholstered in original stamped green silk to the back, circa 1885. 52in (132cm) high x 71in (180cm) wide x 23in (59cm) deep.

15. A ‘Moorish’ two-tier bookshelf in stained beech, circa 1890. 48in (122cm) high x 19in (48cm) wide x 19in (48cm) deep.

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16. A ‘Moorish’ three fold screen in walnut with Musharabiyeh turnings to the upper two sections and raised panels to the lower section. The upper middle section has a lamp holder and the outer two sections have opening panels, circa 1885. Similar examples illustrated: ‘Liberty a Biography of a Shop’ by Alison Adburgham. 61¾in (157cm) high x 72¾in (185cm) wide x 6in (15cm) deep.

17. A ‘Moorish’ plant stand in walnut with Musharabiyeh turnings, circa 1885. 35in (89cm) high x 11½in (29cm) wide x 12in (31cm) deep. 

18. A ‘Thebes’ stool in oak with upholstered saddle seat, circa 1890. 19 in (48 cm) high x 16 in (41 cm) wide x 11½ in (29 cm) deep. Back right below

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19. A ‘Thebes’ round top table in oak stamped Liberty & Co, Regent Street, London 0375, circa 1890. 18in (46cm) high x 15in (38cm) wide x 15in (38cm) deep. Font left above

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20. The ‘Valkyrie’ upright grand piano in oak with pewter and ebony inlaid stylised flower motif and steel strap hinges and feet, designed by Leonard F. Wyburd, and made by J. J. Hopkinson for Liberty, circa 1902. Illustrated in the Studio Year Book 1902. 51in (130cm) high x 73in (186cm) wide x 28in (71cm) deep.

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21. A ‘Thebes’ chair with Musharabiyeh turnings to the back and leather slung seat, circa 1890. 34in (86cm) high x 17½in (44cm) wide x 16in (41cm) deep.

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22. A ‘New Studio’ sideboard in oak with three cupboards and one drawer below leaded glass doors all with brass handles, labelled Liberty & Co, circa 1898. 80in (203cm) high x 95in (241cm) wide x 27in (69cm) deep.

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23. A sideboard in oak with copper strap hinges and bottle-eye glazing to the central door, labelled Liberty & Co, circa 1900. 70in (178cm) high x 75in (191cm) wide x 25in (64cm) deep.

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24. The ‘Celtic’ sideboard in English oak with carved entrellic design and Celtic hinges and with innovative integral electrical lighting, the metalwork designed by Archibald Knox, labelled Liberty & Co London. Illustrated in ‘Liberty, the Classic Years’ by Mervyn Levy, circa 1901. 76in (193cm) high x 88in (224cm) wide x 30in (76cm) deep.

25. A nursing chair in stained oak with stylised tulip slats inlaid with mother of pearl and boxwood, circa 1905. 36in (91cm) high x 19in (48cm) wide x 18in (46cm) deep.

26. A wing armchair in oak upholstered in green leather with large copper studs, circa I900. 45in (114cm) high x 32in (81cm) wide x 38in (97cm) deep.

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27. An armchair in oak with slatted sides running to ground stretchers with original burgundy leather upholstered seat and back and large brass studs, design attributed to Leonard Wyburd for Liberty, circa 1905. 39in (99cm) high x 33½in (85cm) wide x 33in (84cm) deep.

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28. A music armchair in oak with original studded leather seat designed by Richard Riemerschmid, circa 1900. 31in (79cm) high x 21in (53cm) wide x 17in (43cm) deep.

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29. An ‘Athelstan’ armchair in oak with splay arms and drop in rush seat, circa 1900. 37in (94cm) high x 27in (69cm) wide x 22½in (57cm) deep.

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30. A wing armchair in oak with carved stylised fruit tree to the wings and inset castors to the pierced block front legs and upholstered in ‘Hera’ Peacock Feather fabric designed by Arthur Silver, circa 1900. Illustrated in ‘The House of Liberty Masters of Style and Decoration’ by Stephen Calloway, 38in (96cm) high x 34in (86cm) wide x 34in (86cm) deep.

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31. A ‘Kentigern’ lounge armchair in oak with leather upholstered sling back seat and large copper studs and with fold-over extending book rest, circa 1910. 40in (102cm) high x 40¾in (103cm) wide x 36in (91cm) deep.

32. An ‘Argyl’ armchair in stained beech with strung seat, circa 1900. 37in (94cm) high x 21in (53cm) wide x 18in (46cm) deep.

33. A fireside armchair in oak with high slatted back and drop-in leather cushion, circa 1900. 41in (104cm) high x 31in (79cm) wide x 20in (51cm) deep.

34. An ‘Athelstan’ armchair in oak with splay arms and drop in rush seat, circa 1900. 37in (94cm) high x 27in (69cm) wide x 22½in (57cm) deep.

35. Pair of side chairs in oak with rush seats and geometric ebony and boxwood inlay to the central back splats from the Leonard Wyburd Studios, circa 1900. 39in (100cm) high x 17½in (44cm) wide x 17½in (44cm) deep.

36. A set of four ‘Homer’ dining chairs in oak with slatted backs extending below the rush seats, circa 1903. 36in (91cm) high x 17in (43cm) wide x 20in (51cm) deep.

37. A set of 6 dining chairs in oak with cut out motifs to the slatted back and upholstered seats, circa1905. 35½in (90cm) high x 17in (43cm) wide x 17in (43cm) deep.

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38. An octagonal top dining table in oak with four pegged legs and X stretcher, circa 1900. 29in (74cm) high x 41in (104cm) wide x 41in (104cm) deep.

39. A two-tier occasional table with square top in oak with incordate cut-out motifs, circa 1900. 28in (71cm) high x 18½in (47cm) wide x 18½in (47cm) deep.

40. A hanging bookshelf in oak labelled Liberty & Co London, circa 1900. 29in (74cm) high x 32in (81cm) wide x 7in (18cm) deep.

41. A wall cabinet in oak with copper repoussé strap hinges and incordate cut-out motifs, circa 1900. 21in (53cm) high x 21¼in (54cm) wide x 7in (18cm) deep.

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42. A three-sectioned corner cupboard in oak with three leaded glazed doors, circa 1900. 48in (122cm) high x 30in (76cm) wide x 23½in (60cm) deep.

43. A ‘Walcot’ table book-trough in oak with squashed heart motif, labelled Liberty & Co London, circa 1900. 8½in (22cm) high x 18in (46cm) wide x 8½in (22cm) deep.

44. A pair of picture frames in oak with yin-yan cut-out motifs, circa 1900. 18½in (47cm) high x 31½in (80cm) wide.

45. A three-fold panelled screen in oak with stylised poppy motifs, circa 1900. Illustrated in ‘The Folding Screen’ by Mark Aldbrook and Charles Hemming. 68½in (174cm) high x 59¼in (150cm) wide.

46. A three-fold panelled screen in oak with stylised poppy motifs, circa 1900. Illustrated in ‘The Folding Screen’ by Mark Aldbrook and Charles Hemming. 68½in (174cm) high x 59¼in (150cm) wide.

47. A hall seat in mahogany with high slatted back and blanket box base, labelled Liberty & Co, circa 1900. 60in (153cm) high x 48½in (123cm) wide x 20in (51cm) deep.

48. A ‘Compton’ magazine rack in oak with squashed heart and stylised tulip motifs, circa 1900. 18in (46cm) high x 19in (48cm) wide x 9in (23cm) deep.

49. A pair of jardinières in oak with copper strapping on oak stands, circa 1900. 42½in (108cm) high x 16in (41cm) wide x 16in (41cm) deep.

50. A umbrella-stand in oak with copper strap hinges to the glove box and with squashed heart and stylised tulip cut-out motifs, circa 1900. 36in (91cm) high x 30in (76cm) wide x 11in (28cm) deep.

51. A umbrella-stand in oak with heart cut-out motifs, labelled Liberty London, circa 1900. 28½in (72cm) high x 12in (30cm) wide x 9in (23cm) deep.

52. A two-tier occasional table in mahogany with rectangular top and four stretchers running between the end legs, circa 1900. 26½in (67cm) high x 22in (56cm) wide x 16in (41cm) deep.

53. A card table in oak with squashed heart motif and double stretcher, circa 1900. 29½in (75cm) high x 21in (51cm) wide x 15in (38cm) deep.

54. A ‘Hillingdon’ wall shelf in black stained oak attributed to George Walton, labelled Liberty & Co, circa 1903. 13in (33cm) high x 29in (74cm) wide x 6½in (16cm) deep.

55. A ‘Hillingdon’ wall shelf in black stained oak attributed to George Walton, circa 1903. 13in (33cm) high x 29in (74cm) wide x 6½in (16cm) deep.

56. A two-tier occasional table in mahogany with copper repoussé top, circa 1895. 23in (59cm) high x 16in (41cm) wide x 16in (41cm) deep.

57. A piano stool in oak with cane seat and copper studs to the side designed by Richard Riemerschmid, circa 1900. 19½in (50cm) high x 19in (48cm) wide x 16½in (42cm) deep. 

58. A chest of drawers in oak with 3 long and 2 short drawers with circular copper handles on plates, stamped Liberty & Co London, circa 1900. 45in (114cm) high x 30in (76cm) wide x 18in (46cm) deep.

59. A two tier buffet in oak with single drawer on turned splayed legs,  circa 1900. 39in (99cm) high x 42½in (108cm) wide x 22in (56cm) deep.

60. An occasional table in walnut inlaid with mother of pearl and fruit woods designed by the Leonard Wyburd Studios, circa 1900. Illustrated in ‘The Liberty Style’ by Mervyn Levy. 26in (66cm) high x 26in (66cm) wide x 14½in (37cm) deep.

61. A dressing table in oak on turned splayed legs, labelled Liberty & Co, circa 1895. 38in (97cm) high x 42in (107cm) wide x 20½in (52cm) deep.

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62. The ‘Moreton’ bedroom suite in oak comprising a single wardrobe, a washstand with dark green inset tiles and a dressing chest of drawers, circa 1911. Wardrobe: 78in (198cm) high x 39in (99cm) wide x 21¾in (55cm) deep, Washstand: 53½in (136cm) high x 37½in (95cm) wide x 20in (51cm) deep, Dressing Chest: 63½in (161cm) high x 40½in (103cm) wide x 19½in (49cm) deep.

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63. The ‘Athelstan’ bedroom suite comprising a double wardrobe, a washstand with dark green inset tiles and towel rail, a dressing chest of drawers and a mirror all with heart cut-out motifs, labelled Liberty & Co London, circa 1900. Wardrobe: 84in (214cm) high x 67½in (171cm) wide x 21½in (54cm) deep, Washstand: 55½in (141cm) high x 31½in (80cm) wide x 23in (58cm) deep, Chest of drawers: 54in (137cm) high x 36in (92cm) wide x 20½in (52cm) deep, Mirror: 36in (92cm) high x 24in (61cm) wide.

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