Книга: Libertys Furniture 1875 -1915: The Birth of Modern Interior Design

Libertys 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 companys 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, Libertys Furniture 1875-1915 examines the key features and different styles of Libertys 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...