A c1910 Arts & Crafts armchair, carved in Japan and sold through Liberty & Co London, as part of their "Exotic" Range. Cleverly designed to flat-pack, the furniture was hand carved by Japanese fishermen, made in numbered sections for easy packing and transportation, and assembled at the “Eastern Bazaar” at their Regent Street headquarters in London. A perfect feature, corner or hall chair for your home.
Measurements: 88cm total height of backrest x 60cm wide x 50cm deep
Condition: Great overall cosmetic and structural condition. No evident notable chips, cracks or breakages. No visible restorations. Some light sun fading noted to the left hand side (please view image 9 for reference), however not substantial. Some light expected creeks can be heard when you move the chair as no glue is used to hold it together.
About Liberty & Co: As the Arts and Crafts movement developed in the latter years of the 19th Century, the most prestigious company in the design and marketing of Arts and Crafts furniture and decorative art was Liberty & Co. Perhaps best known for luxurious fabrics and the beautiful pewter, silver and enamelled work of Archibald Knox, the Liberty style also included furniture and an interior design service from their own ‘Studio’. Liberty & Co opened in Regent Street in 1875 and in the following 30 years developed a glowing reputation for style and quality in furniture and interior decoration. From the early days of imported Arabian, Moorish, and Oriental ware, Liberty design became, with the help of Leonard Wyburd, a defining influence in Arts and Crafts style. Their success was largely due to the business acumen of Arthur Liberty who excelled in creating an exciting shopping experience and in ‘selling the dream’.
PLEASE NOTE: This chair cannot be shipped but we may be able to assist with interstate delivery via courier. Local delivery around the Melbourne region can be organised, or pickup available from Melbourne 3004.
