The Liberty of London department store, located in the fashionable west end of London in the United Kingdom, has been selling luxury items since 1875. From leather footstools in the shape of a hippo to elegantly hand-carved Moroccan coffee tables, there’s something to please every discerning collector. And while it became a reputable retailer over time, the original Liberty & Co. was a pivotal force in the development of the Aesthetic, Art Nouveau and the Arts and Crafts movements. As the champion of eclectic design throughout the centuries, Liberty continues to collaborate with designers to produce covetable interior fashion and accessories.
Arthur Liberty was born in 1843 in Buckinghamshire, England. His father, a draper, encouraged him to apprentice as a draper at age 16. Instead, he took an offer to work at Farmer and Rogers, a women’s fashion store. After ten years, he decided to strike out on his own. In 1875 he borrowed money from his father-in-law and leased a small store on the very prominent Regent Street, naming it the East India House.
Liberty’s store was very eclectic. It served as an emporium for Eastern imports, with a wildly varied collection of ornaments, fabrics and objects d’art — including imported antiques — on offer. In London, there was already a demand for and an interest in imported goods from India and elsewhere, so his business concept was an immediate success. He repaid his loan in less than two years and continually expanded by buying up all the buildings on his side of the street. His company was so successful that even the original Victoria and Albert Museum purchased Eastern textiles for its collection from his store.
By 1890, the firm came to be known as Liberty & Company. Liberty died in 1917, but the business continued to thrive. In 1924, the current iteration — and now world-famous — of the store was constructed. It was built in the Tudor Revival style and the structure's frame was made of wood salvaged from two British warships. In the 1950s and '60s, the store, now known as Liberty’s, helped spark the counterculture youth movements of the era as beatniks and hippies purchased fabrics and furnishings from this iconic store.
On 1stDibs, find antique Liberty of London tables, decorative objects, seating and more.
ANTIQUE HAND CARVED LIBERTY'S LONDON MOROCCAN FOLDING TRAY TABLE ZODIAC ETCHINGs
By Liberty of London
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this ornately hand carved Moroccan brass tray table retailed through Liberty's in the 1880-1900's with Zodia...
Brass
ANTIQUE MOROCCAN HAND CARVED LIBERTY's LONDON MOTHER OF PEARL SILVER TEA TABLE
By Liberty of London
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this exquisite, hand carved from top to bottom, multi tiered Liberty's of London Moorish occasional table si...
Hardwood
$782Sale Price|40% Off
Liberty's London Three Monkey Hear See Speak No Evil Carved Coffee Side Table
By Liberty & Co., Liberty of London
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely large Liberty’s London 1905 Japanese mahogany side table depicting the three monkeys in the "Hear no e...
Hardwood
Fine Carved Burmese Antique Octagonal Side End Lamp Wine Folding Table Liberty
By Liberty of London
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely hand carved from solid Rosewood Burmese side table. A very good looking and decorative table, this would be used as a lamp wine or ...
Hardwood
1905s Liberty's London Hand Carved Occasional Side End Lamp Table
By Liberty of London
Located in Pulborough, GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this beautiful Liberty's & Co Hexagonal hand carved end table. Solid and well made, beautifully crafted with floral design. Its hand carved from...
Hardwood
ANTIQUE LIBERTY'S ViCTORIAN CIRCA 1880 FLORAL MOROCCAN HAND CARVED TABLE
By Liberty of London
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely and rare Moroccan hand carved folding table retailed through Liberty's London circa 1880 Please...
Hardwood
FINE ANTIQUE LIBERTY ViCTORIAN CIR 1880 INLAID HAND CARVED FOLDING TABLE
By Liberty of London
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely and rare hand carved table retailed through Liberty's London circa 1880 Please note the deliver...
Hardwood
Liberty's Carved Burmese Antique Octagonal Side End Wine Folding Table Liberty
By Liberty of London
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely, Liberty's London retailed, hand carved from solid Rosewood Burmese side table A very good looking and decorative table, this would...
Hardwood
$3,237Sale Price|20% Off
FINE LARGE ANTIQUE HAND CARVED LiBERTY LONDON MOORISH OCCASIONAL CENTRE TABLE
By Liberty of London
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this exquisite, hand carved from top to bottom, four tier Liberty's of London Moorish occasional table Ple...
Hardwood
ANTIQUE POLISHED CARVED LIBERTY'S LONDON MOROCCAN FOLDiNG TRAY TABLE ETCHINGS
By Liberty of London
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this ornately hand carved Moroccan brass tray table retailed through Liberty's in the 1880-1900's with fresh...
Brass
FINE 19TH CENTURY HAND CARVED LIBERTY'S LONDON MOORISH SiDE END LAMP WINE TABLE
By Liberty of London
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this very nicely crafted late 19th century Morrish side table which was retailed through Liberty's London P...
Glass, Walnut
Antique 1905 Liberty's London Qing Dynasty Stool / Side End Table Floral Carving
By Liberty of London
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning and exceptionally rare original Liberty’s London stool o...
Hardwood
ANTIQUE HAND CARVED LIBERTY'S LONDON MOROCCAN FOLDiNG TRAY TABLE ANIMAL ETCHINGS
By Liberty of London
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this ornately hand carved Moroccan brass tray table retailed through Liberty's in the 1880-1900's Please no...
Brass
ViNTAGE HAND CARVED LIBERTY'S LONDON MOROCCAN EXTRA LARGE FOLDING TRAY TABLE
By Liberty of London
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this larger than normal, ornately hand carved Moroccan brass tray table retailed through Liberty's in the 1880-1900's Please note the delivery fee listed is just a guide, it covers within the M25 only for the UK and local Europe only for international, if you would like an accurate quote please send me your postcode and I’ll provide you with the exact price A good looking well made and decorative tray table, this piece is much larger than usual, they make very versatile serving tables as you simply remove the top and send it around the room The larger ones like this meant that you had butlers to actually serve people as its a two hand job...
Brass
SMALL ANTIQUE LIBERTY VICTORIAN CIR 1880 INLAID HAND CARVED FOLDiNG TABLE
By Liberty of London
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely small hand carved table retailed through Liberty's London circa 1880 Please note the delivery f...
Hardwood
SUBLIME ANTiQUE CARVED LIBERTY'S LONDON MOROCCAN FOLDING TRAY TABLE ETCHINGS
By Liberty of London
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this ornately hand carved Moroccan brass tray table retailed through Liberty's in the 1880-1900's with fresh...
Brass
Hand Carved Burmese Hardwood Antique Octagonal Side End Lamp Wine Folding Table
By Liberty of London
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely hand carved from solid Rosewood Burmese side table A very good looking and decorative table, this would be used as a lamp wine or s...
Hardwood
$1,680Sale Price|30% Off
Circa 1905 Liberty's London Japanese Hand Carved Side Lamp Table Cutlery Drawers
By Liberty of London
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this exquisitely made original circa 1905 hand made in Japan, retailed through Liberty’s London, cutlery table A ve...
Oak
$1,042Sale Price|20% Off
ANTIQUE LIBERTY'S VICTORIAN CIRCA 1880 INLAID HAND CARVED FOLDiNG TABLE
By Liberty of London
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely and rare hand carved table retailed through Liberty's London circa 1880 Please note the deliver...
Wood
ORNATELY HAND CARVED ANGLO INDIAN BURMESE SiDE COFFEE LAMP WINE FOLDING TABLE
By Liberty of London
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this exquisite hand carved Burmese side or coffee table which folds Please note the delivery fee listed is ...
Hardwood
Hand Carved Burmese Folding Hardwood Antique Octagonal Side End Lamp Wine Table
By Liberty of London
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely hand carved from solid Rosewood Burmese side table of large proportions. A very good looking and decorative table, this would be use...
Hardwood
LOVELY CARVED BURMESE ANTiQUE OCTAGONAL SIDE END LAMP WINE FOLDING TABLE LIBERTY
By Liberty of London
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely Burmese heavily carved side table which was retailed through Liberty's London in 1890-1920 Ple...
Teak
$3,018Sale Price|20% Off
Hover to zoom Have one to sell? Sell it yourself FINE LARGE ANTIQUE HAND CARVE
By Liberty of London
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this exquisite, hand carved from top to bottom, four tier Liberty's of London Moorish occasional table Please note the delivery ...
Hardwood
NICE 19TH CENTURY HAND CARVED LIBERTY'S LONDON MOORISH SiDE END LAMP WINE TABLe
By Liberty of London
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this very nicely crafted late 19th century Morrish side table which was retailed through Liberty's London P...
Glass, Walnut
Antique Liberty's Victorian circa 1880 Floral Hand Carved Folding Table
By Liberty of London
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely and rare hand carved folding table retailed through Liberty's London circa 1880 This piece is a ...
Hardwood
French Painted & Carved Floral Dressing Table, Circa 1790
Located in Charleston, SC
French hand painted flip top dressing table with floral paintings , ebonized string inlay, foliage border with swags, connecting cross stretchers , and terminating on tampered splay...
Paint, Wood
Exotic Hand Carved Red and Gilded Moroccan Side Table
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Striking and glamorous Moroccan side table having a red painted octagonal top, carved folding base embellished with glass inset beads, floral decoration and gilding.
Wood
$4,593Sale Price|20% Off
H 28.94 in W 38.19 in D 20.08 in
Antique Card Table, French, Burr Walnut, Fold over, Games, Victorian, circa 1870
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique card table. A French, burr walnut fold-over games table, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1870. Highly appealing, rare antique gaming table Displays a desirable aged patina Exquisite burr walnut shows fine grain interest Rich caramel hues shine through the wax polish finish The fold-over top offers a wonderful view of its quarter book-matched walnut Decorated with boxwood inlay and a gently chamfered edge Rotating through 90 degrees before folding out to reveal the playing surface Shaped, emerald green baize a treat for the eyes The brass hinges shaped to match the gaming surface Attractive carved front apron replete with scrolled foliate ormolu decoration to the knees Standing upon gently swept cabriole legs with brass tipped toes Vintage deck...
Walnut
$926
H 19.89 in Dm 13.78 in
Vintage Mahogany Carved Legs Pie Crust Edge Tripod Lamp Side End Wine Table
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer this lovely vintage light Mahogany Pie crust edge lamp or side table. It has a lovely flamed mahogany top A good-looking well-made tripod table in goo...
Mahogany
$3,650
H 23.5 in W 18.75 in D 18.75 in
Antique Middle Eastern Arabesque Style Mother of Pearl Inlaid Table
Located in Houston, TX
Antique Middle Eastern, Moroccan or Moorish Arabesque style octagonal side table. This beautiful table has a great pattern with alternating intricately inlaid mixed woods and mother-...
Wood
$2,750 / set
H 21 in W 17.5 in D 17.5 in
Vintage Hand Carved Inlaid Mother of Pearl Side Tables, 20th Century
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of intricately carved & inlaid mother of pearl side tables. Beautifully detailed on top, bottom & all sides make this pa...
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
$2,883
H 26.38 in W 26.19 in D 25.79 in
Antique French Art Deco Octagonal Side Table Geometric Oriental scene 1930 inlay
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Marvelous French Art Deco octagonal table with superb Inlay 1930. This rare Art Deco piece is a stunning display of craftsmanship with numerou...
Wood
Maison Baguès Style Three Parts Coffee Table
By Maison Baguès
Located in Miami, FL
Very nice brass table, two "demi-lunes" side and one rectangular central part. Dimensions: side 20" D, 12" L, 17" H, central 20" D, 24" L, 17" H.
Brass
$297Sale Price|30% Off
H 8.5 in W 21.5 in D 15.5 in
1961 Hand Painted Custom Victorian Foldable Bed Tray Lap Tray
Located in Germantown, MD
This is an amazing vintage wood lap tray - perfect for breakfast in bed. It could also be used as a writing or reading table. This table tray is very versa...
Metal
Moroccan Folding Tray Table in Brass and wood
Located in Barcelona, ES
Large Traditional Moroccan Folding Tray Table, Brass, Wood, Morocco, 1940s-1950s. This moorish brass tray table features a round brass tray...
Brass
$720Sale Price|77% Off
H 24 in Dm 30.5 in
Mughal Empire Antique Brass Tray Table with Wooden Folding Stand
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
3-480 Mughal Empire antique brass tray with later date carved wooden folding stand. Brass top is decorated with repousse foliate and floral motif. Tray...
Brass
$750
H 20 in W 25.5 in D 25.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Octagonal Two Tiered Side End Table Adrian Pearsall for Lane
By Adrian Pearsall, Lane Furniture
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Sculptural Mid-Century Modern octagonal side, end or drinks table by Lane Furniture. Sleek and stylish and very unique. Features gorgeous walnut wood frame with a beautiful parquetry...
Wood
Victorian Liberty of London Japanese Carved Table
By Liberty of London
Located in Houston, TX
Late Victorian period carved wood table from Liberty of London showcasing Japanese decorative influence with its bas-relief floral blossoms.
Wood
Sold
H 12.6 in Dm 12.6 in
SMALL ANTIQUE LIBERTY LONDON CIR 1880 INLAiD SYRIAN HAND CARVED FOLDING TABLE
By Liberty of London
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely small Syrian hand carved table retailed through Liberty's London circa 1880 Please note the del...
Hardwood
LOVELY DECORATIVE HAND CARVED LiBERTY'S LONDON MOROCCAN FOLDING TRAY TABLE
By Liberty of London
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this ornately hand carved Moroccan brass tray table retailed through Liberty's in the 1880-1920's Please no...
Brass
LIBERTY'S LONDON MOROCCAN BRASS FOLDiNG TRAY TABLE
By Liberty of London
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Here we have for sale this ornately hand carved Moroccan brass tray table retailed through Liberty's London in the 1880-1900's. They are perfect as serving tables as you simply remov...
Brass
Sold
H 20.28 in Dm 14.97 in
ANTIQUE LIBERTY's VICTORIAN CIRCA 1880 FLORAL SYRIAN INLAID HAND CARVED TABLE
By Liberty of London
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely and rare Syrian hand carved and inlaid side table, retailed through Liberty's London circa 1880 ...
Teak
Sold
H 27.56 in Dm 20.28 in
Japan Antique 1905 Liberty's London Hand Carved Side End Lamp Wine Table Look
By Liberty of London
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely Liberty’s London Japan1905 oriental mahogany side table. A good-looking piece, its hand carved from top to bottom with floral detail...
Hardwood
Sold
H 23.23 in Dm 15.75 in
Fine 19th Century Hand Carved Liberty's London Moorish Side End Lamp Wine Table
By Liberty of London
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this rare 19th century hand carved Liberty's London side, end table. A very good looking well-made and decorative piece, Liberty’s London was th...
Oak
Sold
H 17.52 in Dm 11.42 in
Japan Antique 1905 Liberty's London Hand Carved Side End Lamp Wine Table Look
By Liberty of London
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely Liberty’s London Japan1905 oriental mahogany side table. A good-looking piece, its hand carved from top to bottom with floral detail...
Hardwood
Sold
H 21.26 in Dm 22.05 in
Moorish Moroccan Liberty's London Brass Folding Tray Table Engraved Temple Top
By Liberty of London
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very decorative Moroccan Moorish Liberty’s of London retailed antique folding tray table with etched...
Brass
Sold
H 27.56 in W 20.48 in D 21.26 in
ANTIQUE DRAGON 1905 LIBERTY's LONDON HAND CARVED SIDE END LAMP WINE TABLE LOOK
By Liberty of London
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely Liberty’s London 1905 oriental hand carved Dragon mahogany side table. Please note the delivery...
Mahogany
Sold
H 15.75 in Dm 14.97 in
Pair of Liberty's circa 1900 Moroccan Hand Carved Hardwood Side End Lamp Tables
By Liberty of London
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely pair of rare Moroccan hand carved lamp tables retailed through Liberty's London circa 1900. These are a lovely good sized and very d...
Hardwood
Sold
H 17.92 in W 11.23 in D 11.23 in
Pair of Antique 1905 Liberty's London Hand Carved Side End Lamp Wine Tables
By Liberty of London
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely pair of Liberty’s London 1905 Japanese mahogany side tables hand carved with floral detailing A good-looking pair, they are hand ca...
Hardwood