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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.
Candelabra
Part of a pair of a six-light candelabra of bronze, gilt-bronze and white marble, in the form of running nymphs, each with one upheld arm bearing the lights. ... view details
Commode
This rectangular shaped commode is veneered in various woods, including tulipwood and bois satiné, on a carcase of oak and deal. The corners and legs are inlaid to... view details
Chair
A late 17th century chair, English or Flemish in origin. The frame is of turned and carved walnut, and the seat and back are caned. The front legs have paw feet, and... view details
Encoignure
The door panel of this encoignure is set with geometrical marquetry. This type of marquetry was popularised in 18th century France by craftsmen such as the royal... view details
Chair
One of a set of six single chairs. The frames of carved and white-painted beechwood. Four of the chairs have original upholstery of flower-patterned pink silk, while... view details
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Stamped Pierre Roussel. This piece has been scraped many times in its lifetime to restore the vibrancy of its original colour scheme. Coloured woods become brown with... view details
Combined writing and dressing table
This combined writing and dressing table is an example of mechanical furniture. It can be opened out to reveal a central reversible mirror and writing panel, and... view details
Writing Cabinet
Small secretaire in tulipwood and kingwood with other woods, on an oak and pine carcase, with gilt bronze mounts and porcelain plaque. Originally c.1780, stamped... view details
Commode
The front surface of this two-drawer commode is treated as a single panel. The veneer is applied on the diagonal in sections of contrasting coloured woods. The... view details
Commode
Bombe commode veneered in kingwood and tulipwood on a carcase of oak, with large ormolu mounts and a marble top. Size: Height: 86 cm; Length: 129 cm; Depth: 67... view details