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Collections > Furniture
A comprehensive collection of European furniture between 100 and 400 years old, displayed in fine panelled period rooms together with furnishings from John and Josephine Bowes' homes in France.
Andiron, 19th century
Pair of andirons, Wrought iron Possibly French, 19th century Height: 50 cm; Width: 25 cm; Depth: 47 cm. view details
Door Handles
Pair of cast bronze door handles of serpentine shape with relief work decoration. The handles came from Wemmergill Hall Co. Durham, demolished in 1989. Each have... view details
Mirror
Wall glass in frame of burr walnut with brass mounts. A bolection moulded frame with elaborate plaquettes of birds, flowers and animals in stamped and pierced brass,... view details
Cellaret or Wine-cooler
Sarcophagus-shaped cellaret in mahogany, with details in carved, gilded and painted wood including the arms of Leyton-Blenkinsopp. The sides have brass ring handles... view details
Box
An Italian two-tiered box, possibly 17th century, inlaid with ivory in small geometric patterns. Size: 46.5 x 34 x 28 cm. view details
Armchair (fauteuil)
Part of a pair of beechwood armchairs painted white and upholstered in Aubusson tapestry illustrating Aesop's fables. In the 17th and 18th centuries, illustrations... view details
Armchair (fauteuil)
Part of a pair of beechwood armchairs painted white and upholstered in Aubusson tapestry illustrating Aesop's fables. In the 17th and 18th centuries, illustrations... view details
Armchair
A giltwood armchair, with upholstery of canvas work embroidery in a floral design. The chair, one of a set of four, was re-gilded, sprung and reupholstered by... view details
Armchair
Armchair from a set of two armchairs and six single chairs. Northern French, dating from the late 17th or early 18th century. The chairs have walnut frames and are... view details
Chair
Chair from a set of two armchairs and six single chairs. Northern French, dating from the late 17th or early 18th century. The chairs have walnut frames and are... view details