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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.

Table Cabinet

Collection: Furniture

Mid 17th century Italian table cabinet veneered in ebony and engraved ivory on a carcase of pine. The fall front opens to reveal a small central cupboard surrounded by... view details

Andrion, 17th century

Collection: Furniture

One of a pair of Andirons French, 17 th century Cast Iron Height: 45 cm: Width: 27 cm... view details

Andiron, 16th century

Collection: Furniture

One of a pair of Andirons French, 16 th century Iron Height: 53 cm   Width: 42 cm... view details

Fire Grate, 1760

Collection: Furniture

Grate English, c.1760 Wrought Iron & Gilt Height: 70 cm : Width: 90 cm view details

Fireback, late 17th century

Collection: Furniture

Fireback English, late 17 th century Cast Iron Height: 83 cm; Width: 60 cm view details

Fire Dog

Collection: Furniture

One of a pair of Fire Dogs Gilt-metal Length: 38 cm ;  Height: 13.5 cm view details

Crucifix, c.1875

Collection: Furniture

Crucifix, c.1875 Ivory and ebony French Height: 62.8 cm view details

Chair

Collection: Furniture

Chair in ebonised beech with caned seat and back. Size: Height: 116 cm; Width: 66 cm; Depth of seat: 44 cm view details

Fireback, 1635

Collection: Furniture

Rectangular cast-iron fireback with shaped top. The fireback is cast with the royal arms with the cipher C.R. flanking the supporters. In the shaped cresting panel,... view details

Overmantel and Chimneypiece

Collection: Furniture

Carved oak overmantel fitted with a modern stone. The overmantel is supported on each side by two corinthian pilasters. The lowest frieze is of formal flowers and... view details