Description
Liberty returns home for its 150th anniversary interiors collection, The House of Liberty. In celebration, the design house turns to its illustrious past, documented in the drawings and manuscripts by the pioneering designers and forward-thinking artists of the time. Brimming with richly detailed hand-drawn illustrations of carved oak staircases, wall panelling, tiled fireplaces, and stained-glass windows, the Liberty sketchbooks unveil the aesthetic legacies treasured in the Regent Street flagship.
The interior fabric and wallpaper collection draws on pivotal moments that have defined Liberty as the leading tastemaker and artistic innovator of interior design. Framed by the rich textures and relaxed glamour of bohemian botanicals lies the genesis of Liberty. Discovered in the renowned 60,000-strong design archive, high Victorian maximalist-style paisleys, embellished embroideries, and ‘70s style florals are complemented by characterful geometrics and formal stripes. Inspired by the sophistication of artists, poets, and playwrights from the sensuous Aesthetic movement, The House of Liberty embodies the decades’ cultural shifts in a captivating array of harmonious juxtapositions.
The Liberty legacy is defined by its iconic plain-woven silks, which have been integral to the design house’s origins and have effortlessly transcended eras, movements, and fashions. Dating back to c.1909, the Aurora silks collection featured luxurious threads, masterfully dyed and woven to create stunning ombré effects in a wide range of colours. Aurora Ink, a modern reinterpretation of a silk from this collection, brings Liberty’s artistic heritage to life as a sophisticated statement wallpaper. With delicate gradations of inky jewel tones and a subtle nod to traditional ikat techniques, the design exudes natural lustre through its unparalleled craftsmanship. Each brushstroke of colour carries a piece of history, blending Liberty’s past with contemporary innovation.
