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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.
Chair
Part of a set of three ladder-backed single chairs and one elbow chair in mahogany with seats upholstered in printed linen. Purchased with the assistance of the... view details
Chair
Carved mahogany side chair The design of the back of the chair closely follows the design of Plate XIII of Thomas Chippendale's book of furniture designs, the... view details
Elbow chair
This chair was made in the mid 19th century in the style of the 17th century. The legs are given added strength by the central stretcher, which joins them. The back... view details
Cheval glass
Mahogany-framed cheval glass with carvings in the Egyptian taste and patinated brass mounts. The cheval glass, or 'Horse Dressing Glass' is so-named because of the... view details
Plinth
This pair of carved pine plinths was probably originally intended to support and display statuary. They are decorated on three sides, suggesting that the fourth side... view details
Porcelain Table
Table of ebonised wood, gilt-bronze and porcelain, set with plaques depicting Louis XV and the ladies of the court. Size: Height: 74 cm; Diameter: 80 cm view details
Torcheres
Part of a pair of tripod torchères in mahogany with inlay of ebony and brass, and with applied carved detail in ebony. Three carved paw feet of ebony support each... view details
Day Bed
The day bed is made of walnut, and has eight cabriole legs terminating in hairy hoofed feet. It is upholstered in gros point needlework and has a matching cylindrical... view details
Desk
Small desk with sloping lid, the edges of the lid and front panel with gouged arcading, the front panel additionally shallowly carved with crosses within roundels... view details
Console Table
Semi-circular pier-table, with carved and gilded pinewood frame, the top of Spanish brocatelle marble (one replaced). The six legs are carved and pierced as triplets... view details