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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.
Cupboard
Walnut cupboard, with carved decoration and inlay of black marble. The designs of the four panels are the Four Elements - Air, Fire, Water and Earth, following... view details
Warwick Cabinet
Marquetry panel French, c.1680 attributed to Boulle Cabinet, English, c.1770 attributed to Ince & Mayhew This masterpiece of floral marquetry is almost certainly... view details
Armchair
Frame of walnut, upholstery in woollen embroidery on canvas, with an overall pattern of arabesques in strong reds and blues on a yellow ground, surrounding, on the... view details
Chandelier, c.1720
Chandelier French, around 1720 Twelve-light chandelier of rock crystal. Brass chandeliers were commonly in use in the 17th century, but the introduction of crystal... view details
Shell Arrangement of Flowers
Arrangement of flowers made of shells, in an urn of papier-mache on a stepped square plinth decorated with gold foil and shells. Size: Height: 40 cm: Base: 17.5... view details
Temple Lamp
Brass temple lamp cast with peacocks, made for the 1867 Paris Exhibition. The lamp has a large, bell-shaped base, supporting a central turned and ringed column, with... view details
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