Harris Lebus
Antique Edwardian Mahogany Wardrobe by Basil Archer for Harris Lebus, 1900s
By Harris Lebus
Located in South Shields, GB
An impressive quality mahogany wardrobe, designed by Basil Archer ,for Harris Lebus - dating from
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Early 20th Century British Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Wood
H 78.75 in W 60.24 in D 20.08 in
Harris Lebus, Attributed. Arts and Crafts Oak sideboard with Glasgow Style glass
By Harris Lebus
Located in London, GB
A good Arts and Crafts oak sideboard attributed to Harris Lebus with stylised Glasgow Style stain
Category
Antique Early 1900s Arts and Crafts Sideboards
Materials
Oak
H 68.01 in W 6.01 in D 22.01 in
Harris Lebus. An Arts and Crafts bureau bookcase in the Glasgow Style
By Harris Lebus
Located in London, GB
An Arts and Crafts bureau bookcase in the Glasgow Style by Harris Lebus design model 156 with
Category
Antique Early 1900s Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Oak
H 61.01 in W 37.51 in D 16.51 in
An ARTS & CRAFTS / ART NOUVEAU Wardrobe CABINET by HARRIS LEBUS, England 1900
By Harris Lebus
Located in PARIS, FR
, with 1 central mirrored door opening on 3 hanging systems and one major drawer at the bottom, by Harris
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Antique Early 1900s French Arts and Crafts Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Wood
H 73.23 in W 46.07 in D 16.54 in
Two English Arts & Crafts Oak Reclining Armchairs with Large Flat Extended Arms
By Harris Lebus
Located in London, GB
Harris Lebus.
A Pair of English Arts and Crafts oak reclining armchairs with floral upholstery
Category
Antique Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
H 37.5 in W 27.5 in D 26 in
An Arts and Crafts Oak and Chequer Inlaid Wall Cabinet
Located in London, GB
An Arts and Crafts oak and chequer inlaid wall cabinet, possibly by Harris Lebus, with shelves and
Category
Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Cabinets
Materials
Oak
Vintage Mid Century Modern Credenza or Bar Cabinet Walnut Toned Wood UK Import.
Located in Seattle, WA
This is a vintage mid century modern credenza or bar cabinet made by Harris Lebus, a long
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Wood, Walnut
H 33.5 in W 52 in D 17 in
Round Regency Style Mahogany & Gilt Bronze Center or Game Table, Attr Maple & Co
By Maple & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
suppliers that produced bedroom and dining cabinets for Maple was Harris Lebus, a prolific East End
Category
20th Century English Regency Revival Center Tables
Materials
Bronze
H 29.5 in Dm 60.5 in
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1960s Lebus ‘Link’ Mid-Century Teak Chest of Drawers with Brass Handles
Located in London, GB
Harris Lebus was a furniture manufacturer and wholesaler based in the East End of London with a
Category
Vintage 1960s British Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
H 30.71 in W 36.23 in D 17.33 in
Edwardian Oak Roll Top Desk by Lebus Desk Co
By Harris Lebus
Located in Manchester, GB
An Edwardian oak roll top desk with the lockplate reading 'Lebus Desk Co'. Of above average quality
Category
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Mahogany Edwardian Mapel and Co, Chippendale Revival Display Cupboard on Stand
By Maple & Co.
Located in Northwich, GB
dining cabinets for Maple was Harris Lebus.
After the end of World War II and the change in tastes and
Category
Early 20th Century British Chippendale Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
H 72.84 in W 29.93 in D 17.72 in
British Art Deco Style Walnut Wardrobe from Harris Lebus, 1940s
By Harris Lebus
Located in South Shields, GB
-- Art Deco style serpentine wardrobe
- Manufactured in the UK by Harris Lebus
- Featuring a
Category
Vintage 1940s British Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Wood
British Art Deco Style Walnut Wardrobe from Harris Lebus, 1940s
By Harris Lebus
Located in South Shields, GB
-- Art Deco style serpentine wardrobe
- Manufactured in the UK by Harris Lebus
- Featuring a
Category
Vintage 1940s British Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Wood
Vintage Burr Walnut Compactum Wardrobe from Harris Lebus, 1930s
By Harris Lebus
Located in South Shields, GB
A vintage Oak Art Deco compactum / compact wardrobe
Made by Harris Lebus, circa 1930's (hinges
Category
Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Wood, Walnut
British Art Deco Style Walnut Small Wardrobe from Harris Lebus, 1940s
By Harris Lebus
Located in South Shields, GB
-- Art Deco style serpentine wardrobe
- Manufactured in the UK by Harris Lebus
- Featuring a
Category
Vintage 1940s British Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Wood
H 64.18 in W 30.32 in D 18.9 in
Mid Century Harris Lebus Extending Golden Oak Dining Table, 1950s
By Harris Lebus
Located in Faversham, GB
manufacturer Harris Lebus. Made of rich golden oak with canted panel edges and a central revolving table leaf
Category
20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Oak
Harris Lebus an Arts & Crafts Oak Chest of Drawers with Brass Ring Pull Handles
By Harris Lebus
Located in London, GB
Harris Lebus. Tottenham. London.
An English Arts and Crafts oak chest of two over three drawers
Category
20th Century English Arts and Crafts Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
H 40 in W 40 in D 21 in
Antique Sideboard, English, Oak, Dresser, Table, Desk, Harris Lebus, Edwardian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique sideboard. An English, oak dresser, table or desk by Harris Lebus, dating to the
Category
Early 20th Century British Sideboards
Materials
Oak
H 34.45 in W 45.08 in D 19.89 in
The "Lebus" Bookcase A Graduated Sectional Glazed Four Tier Barristers Bookcase
By Harris Lebus
Located in Reading, Berkshire
The "Lebus" Bookcase A Graduated Sectional Glazed Four Tier Barristers Bookcase by Harris Lebus
Category
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Oak
H 69.1 in W 34.65 in D 14.18 in
Vintage Art Deco Style Burr Walnut Wardrobe, 1950s
By Harris Lebus
Located in South Shields, GB
A mid century walnut and oak Art Deco style wardrobe from Harris Lebus - circa 1950's
This piece
Category
Vintage 1950s British Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Wood, Walnut
Vintage Art Deco Style Burr Walnut Compact Compactum Wardrobe, 1950s
By Harris Lebus
Located in South Shields, GB
A mid century walnut and oak Art Deco style compactum / compact wardrobe from Harris Lebus - circa
Category
Vintage 1950s British Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Wood, Walnut
H 60.63 in W 33.86 in D 18.12 in
Mid-Century Wardrobe from Lebus, 1960s
By Harris Lebus
Located in South Shields, GB
- Mid century modern wardrobe
- Manufactured by Lebus from the Atomic Range
- Limed oak effect
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Teak
Mid-Century Compact Wardrobe from Lebus, 1960s
By Harris Lebus
Located in South Shields, GB
Mid century modern compact wardrobe
Manufactured by Lebus in the UK.
Features a hanging rail
Category
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Compact Wardrobe from Lebus, 1960s
By Harris Lebus
Located in South Shields, GB
A compact teak wardrobe from Lebus.
Featuring a hanging rail, mirrored sliding door compartment, a
Category
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Wood
British Vintage Art Deco Style Oak Wardrobe from Lebus, 1950s
By Harris Lebus
Located in South Shields, GB
A 1950s oak veneer art deco style single door wardrobe from Lebus
Featuring a solid oak handle
Category
Vintage 1950s British Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Wood, Oak
British Midcentury Oak Tallboy Chest of Drawers from Lebus, 1960s
By Harris Lebus
Located in South Shields, GB
A midcentury oak tallboy chest of drawers from Lebus
With six drawers for ample storage
Featuring
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Mid-Century Modern Danish Style Teak Secretary Desk/Cabinet by Lebus Furniture
By Harris Lebus
Located in Portland, OR
Mid-Century Modern Danish style teak secretary desk or cabinet by Lebus Furniture, 1960s. The
Category
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Materials
Teak
H 42 in W 33 in L 42 in
Set of 8 Original Victorian Mahogany Maple & Co. Dining Chairs Calico Upholstery
By Maple & Co.
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Maple was Harris Lebus.
Dimensions:
Height 90cm
Width 49cm
Depth 53cm.
Please note all
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
H 35.44 in W 19.3 in D 20.87 in
Midcentury Dry Bar Buffet
By Harris Lebus
Located in Pasadena, TX
Midcentury striped mahogany dry bar buffet
Lebus of London
(Two) cabinet doors revealing
Category
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Buffets
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Sideboard, English, Oak, Dresser, Table, Desk, Harris Lebus, Edwardian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique sideboard. An English, oak dresser, table or desk by Harris Lebus, dating to the
Category
Early 20th Century British Sideboards
Materials
Oak
H 34.45 in W 45.08 in D 19.89 in
Antique Burled Walnut Drop Front Secretary Desk by Lebus
By Harris Lebus
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique burled walnut drop-front secretary desk by Lebus Furniture, circa 1940s. The
Category
Vintage 1940s Queen Anne Secretaires
Materials
Walnut
Antique English Oak Six-Stack Barrister Bookcase by Lebus, Circa 1890
By Harris Lebus
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts six-stack barrister bookcase
By Lebus
England, Circa 1890s
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Brass
H 83.75 in W 34.75 in D 14.25 in
English Edwardian Fully Fitted Solid Oak Roll Top Twin Pedestal Desk
Located in Leicester, GB
casters underneath the pedestals. Fully panelled all round.
Harris Lebus was a furniture manufacturer
Category
Vintage 1910s British Edwardian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
H 46.07 in W 47.64 in D 26.78 in
Antique Roll Top Oak Tambour File Cabinet Desk by Lebus Cabinet Co. Circa 1920
By Harris Lebus
Located in Portland, OR
Lebus Cabinet Co., Circa 1920.
The cabinet having an adjustable lift up desk top, to the front is a
Category
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Cabinets
Materials
Oak
H 48 in W 19.5 in D 17 in
Maple & Co, An English Arts & Crafts Oak Wardrobe with Decorative Copper Details
By Harris Lebus
Located in London, GB
Maple and Co. London
An English Arts and Crafts oak wardrobe with flaring cornice, stylized decorative copperwork hoods above 'A' framed red leaded glass lights with a full-length o...
Category
Antique Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Copper
H 85 in W 57 in D 25 in
Original circa 1880 Maple & Co Restored Captains Chair Period Hillcrest Base
By Hillcrest, Maple & Co.
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
dining cabinets for Maple was Harris Lebus.
This item is available for collection from our Wimbledon
Category
Antique 1880s English Late Victorian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
H 36.62 in W 23.63 in D 26.78 in
Art Deco Style Hand Painted Walnut Veneered Cocktail Bar Cabinet
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
1885 and probably initially worked for Harris Lebus or one of the other firms in the East End. His
Category
Mid-20th Century British Art Deco Dry Bars
Materials
Mirror, Walnut
1920s-1930s Oak Stacking Bookcase by Harris Lebus
By Harris Lebus
Located in Surbiton, GB
1920s-1930s oak stacking bookcase by Harris Lebus.
Category
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Bookcases
Materials
Oak
Midcentury Teak Tallboy Chest of Drawers Harris Lebus, 1960s
By Harris Lebus
Located in Leamington Spa, GB
Vintage Danish style teak tallboy / chest of drawers for sale.
Made probably in London by Harris
Category
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Teak
Mid Century Retro Oak Chest Of Drawers By Harris Lebus Furniture, 1960s
By Harris Lebus
Located in Leamington Spa, GB
would suit any home or environment.
The Harris Lebus chest of drawers has a timeless design that fits
Category
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
H 29.14 in W 30.12 in D 16.15 in
Mid Century Oak Dressing Table, Dresser Chest Of Drawers By Lebus, 60s
By Harris Lebus
Located in Leamington Spa, GB
Lebus of London midcentury Dresser/ compact sideboard, 60s
Rare deisgn to come by.
This Harris
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
H 29.14 in W 36.82 in D 16.15 in
Arts and Crafts Dressing Table
Located in Long Island City, NY
superstructure with 2 drawers, and an additional 9 drawers in its body. Designed and manufactured by Harris Lebus
Category
20th Century English Dressers
English Arts and Crafts Side board
Located in Long Island City, NY
Harris Lebus, 1859 - 1907. His firm, "Harris of Tottenham", was founded by his father and continued
Category
Early 20th Century English Sideboards
Stylish Oak Arts & Crafts Period Open Bookcase
Located in Darwen, GB
ends and block feet. English circa 1900-1910 probably made by Harris Lebus & Co.
Dimensions: 48
Category
Antique Early 1900s Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Oak
Oak Arts & Crafts Period Hall Bench/Umbrella Stick Stand
Located in Darwen, GB
storage of umbrellas/walking sticks etc. Probably made by Harris Lebus who copied may Liberty designs of
Category
Antique Early 1900s Arts and Crafts Benches
Fine Pair of Edwardian Oak 5 Section ‘Lebus’ Stacking Bookcases
Located in London, west Sussex
modern.
Harris Lebus had its origins in the 1840s when Louis Lebus, a cabinetmaker, emigrated from
Category
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Oak
Mid Century Graduated Chest of Drawers by Lebus
By Harris Lebus
Located in Tarleton, GB
Graduated Harry Lebus Link Chest of Drawers
Discover the timeless elegance of an original
Category
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bakelite, Teak
Mid Century Vintage Lebus Oak War Department Chest of Drawers, 1950s
By Harris Lebus
Located in Leamington Spa, GB
1950’s 5 drawer chest by Lebus Furniture for the War Department, UK.
Oak construction throughout
Category
Vintage 1950s British Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
H 32.88 in W 35.83 in D 19.69 in
Oak Arts & Crafts Liberty's Style Bookcase with Motto
Located in Darwen, GB
. Very much in the style of Liberty's of London but probably made by Maple & Co or Harris Lebus, England
Category
Antique Early 1900s European Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Rare Mid Century Compact Chest of Drawers by Schreiber of England
By C.M.R. Schreiber
Located in Tarleton, GB
the most established furniture companies, such as Gomme and Harris Lebus.
This is an original
Category
Vintage 1960s British Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Teak, Plywood
Edwardian Writing or Side Table by Maple and Co.
By Maple & Co.
Located in Northwich, GB
cabinets for Maple was Harris Lebus.
After the end of World War II and the change in tastes and the cost
Category
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
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Harris Lebus For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the harris lebus you’re looking for. Frequently made of wood, oak and brass, every harris lebus was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without a harris lebus — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right harris lebus, those designed in Arts and Crafts and Mid-Century Modern styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made harris lebus over the years, but those crafted by Harris Lebus are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
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Finding the Right Case Pieces And Storage Cabinets for You
Of all the vintage storage cabinets and antique case pieces that have become popular in modern interiors over the years, dressers, credenzas and cabinets have long been home staples, perfect for routine storage or protection of personal items.
In the mid-19th century, cabinetmakers would mimic styles originating in the Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI eras for their dressers, bookshelves and other structures, and, later, simpler, streamlined wood designs allowed these “case pieces” or “case goods” — any furnishing that is unupholstered and has some semblance of a storage component — to blend into the background of any interior.
Mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts will cite the tall modular wall units crafted in teak and other sought-after woods of the era by the likes of George Nelson, Poul Cadovius and Finn Juhl. For these highly customizable furnishings, designers of the day delivered an alternative to big, heavy bookcases by considering the use of space — and, in particular, walls — in new and innovative ways. Mid-century modern credenzas, which, long and low, evolved from tables that were built as early as the 14th century in Italy, typically have no legs or very short legs and have grown in popularity as an alluring storage option over time.
Although the name immediately invokes images of clothing, dressers were initially created in Europe for a much different purpose. This furnishing was initially a flat-surfaced, low-profile side table equipped with a few drawers — a common fixture used to dress and prepare meats in English kitchens throughout the Tudor period. The drawers served as perfect utensil storage. It wasn’t until the design made its way to North America that it became enlarged and equipped with enough space to hold clothing and cosmetics. The very history of case pieces is a testament to their versatility and well-earned place in any room.
In the spirit of positioning your case goods center stage, decluttering can now be design-minded.
A contemporary case piece with open shelving and painted wood details can prove functional as a storage unit as easily as it can a room divider. Alternatively, apothecary cabinets are charming case goods similar in size to early dressers or commodes but with uniquely sized shelving and (often numerous) drawers.
Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard that features colored glass and metal details, an antique Italian hand-carved storage cabinet or a glass-door vitrine to store and show off your collectibles, there are options for you on 1stDibs.
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