Salvo, one of Europe’s largest online architectural salvage marketplaces, is expanding its presence into the United States with its offering of Liberty (aka Liberty of London) reclaimed century-old historic walnut, oak and mahogany woodwork comprising two grand staircases and a paneled entrance hall from the storied 1920s department store, according to Salvo CEO Sara Morel.
“The woodwork for sale is from their former building, Liberty House, which was built at the same time as their iconic Tudor building by Edwin T. Hall and his son Edwin S. Hall,” notes Ms. Morel. “The tradition of reclaiming and reusing the heritage woodwork for a second life is part of Liberty’s commitment of making sure it remains true to its sustainability path for the future.”
“The reclaiming of our heritage timber resonates with the adventurous spirit of Arthur Liberty who was a pioneer in using natural materials and embraced the reclaimed wood that the store was made from. We are proud to be part of a project of this nature, preserving a part of Liberty’s history beyond a store that is loved and known by so many,” adds Bob Mills, head of Facilities and Property at Liberty.
Salvo
The destination for reuse, Salvo (SalvoWEB )is a global platform for designers, architects and builders, matching and connecting something reclaimed or recrafted with someone who wants to reuse it. Salvo started as a directory and magazine and has grown as a trusted source for reclamation and design.
Truly Reclaimed Label
“The staircases will carry the Truly Reclaimed label, which Salvo uses to signpost materials recovered through responsible sourcing and to highlight the positive carbon consequences of choosing authentic reclaimed materials. Parts of the heritage woodwork are currently on display at Liberty, where the label creates an immersive layer to these historic pieces. We believe reclaimed is a brand worth protecting,” adds Ms. Morel.
The Liberty woodwork is available for sale on SalvoWEB at the estimated sale price of £40,000 ($50,000+/-USD).