M019 Libertys Furniture 1875-1915: The Birth of Modern Interior Design – Daryl Bennett

Liberty’s Furniture 1875-1915 by Daryl Bennett – Hard Cover. This superb Book includes beautiful photography which showcases a wide selection of Liberty Furniture This book gives particular attention to the work of one of Britain’s foremost Arts and Crafts furniture designers, Leonard Wyburd 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. 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. Contents: The Long Tradition: A Taste for the Exotic; The House Beautiful; Liberty: The Enchanted Cave; Furniture: 1883 – 1893; The Growth of an Influence; The End of an Era; The Later Years; Collecting Liberty Furniture; Brief Chronology; Liberty & Co. Catalogues at the National Art Library; Mottoes used on Furniture by Liberty & Co.

Daryl Bennett is to be congratulated on this super researched Book – Published by The Antique Collectors Club in 2012. Condition is Fair to Good with some wear to the base but this book is a sought after item. Hard Cover

Height 12″ (30.5cm) Width 9.5″ (14cm) €295