A rare and exquisite hand-carved chair attributed to Liberty & Co of London, likely produced in Japan for the British firm in the early 20th century. This remarkable piece reflects the global reach of the Arts & Crafts and Art Nouveau movements "” uniting English design sensibilities with Japanese craftsmanship and material refinement.

The chair's sculptural form features a tall, tapering back and arched Gothic cutout base, all hand-carved to resemble textured wood grain. Its surface is richly detailed with stylized anemone blossoms in lavender and white, outlined with a shimmering, mica-like texture and accented by flowing green stems and leaves "” a classic Liberty floral rendered with organic movement and delicacy.

Blending Art Nouveau naturalism with Arts & Crafts integrity of form and handwork, this chair embodies the aesthetic values Liberty championed in its collaborations with Japanese artisans during the early 1900s. The interplay of rustic texture and refined ornament speaks to a unique cultural dialogue "” part English garden romanticism, part Japanese wabi-sabi craftsmanship.

Details

Attribution: Liberty & Co, London

Origin: Japan, circa 1900–1910

Style: Arts & Crafts / Art Nouveau

Motif: Carved and painted anemone flowers

Materials: Hand-carved and painted wood with textured inlay

Dimensions: 45"³ H × 16"³ W × 15"³ D (approx.)

Condition: Excellent antique condition with gentle wear and age-appropriate patina

An outstanding collector's piece that bridges East and West "” evocative of Liberty's iconic "The Studio" era furniture and the fluid elegance of designers like Archibald Knox and Arthur Silver.


Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Excellent, wear to one back leg

Dimensions:
Height: 45 in.
Width: 16 in.
Depth: 15 in.

Category: Side Chairs
Origin: United Kingdom
Materials: Art Glass, Wood
Creator: Brand: Liberty & Co.; Styled After: Ralph Lauren

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Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; Excellent, wear to one back leg