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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.

Mirror

Collection: Furniture

This carved and gilded mirror is made of a softwood, probably beechwood, as this is easier to carve than hardwood. It is one of a pair from Bolton Hall, North... view details

Firescreen

Collection: Furniture

The mahogany frame stands on four mahogany legs. The embroidery is of a floral design. Size: Height: 129 cm; Width 67 cm. view details

Bookcase

Collection: Furniture

Thomas Hope was one of the leaders of taste in Regency England. As a young man he travelled extensively. Through these travels he gained a passion for classical form... view details

Chest

Collection: Furniture

The sides of the chest are single planks, cut with an opening at the bottom to give the appearance of two feet. The front of the chest is panelled, the stiles and... view details

Sideboard

Collection: Furniture

An English mahogany sideboard of serpentine shape with mirror-panelled backboard. Size: Width: 203 cm; Depth: 61 cm. view details

Writing Desk

Collection: Furniture

Writing desk with bureau above incorporating a regulator clock movement. Veneered with mahogany on a carcase of deal with drawer linings of oak. The lower section is... view details

Secretaire Bookcase

Collection: Furniture

Mahogany, the carved details ebonised. The central drawer below the main panel is fitted as a secretaire. The carved motifs refer to Mercury, the Messenger of the gods... view details

Chest

Collection: Furniture

Oak, with carved decoration, of pegged construction with linenfold carving on front panels. At each end of the chest inside are channels showing the position of old... view details

Chandelier

Collection: Furniture

Gilt and patinated four-light brass chandelier with gothic decoration. Its design is related to designs made by A.W.N Pugin for Wyattville when the latter was... view details

Chair

Collection: Furniture

Walnut x frame chair with inlay and boxwood stringing. The ivory is set in repeated patterns of six-pointed stars and formal flowers. This chair is a an example of... view details