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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
Casapanca (bench-chest)
This is an early example of multi-purpose furniture. The hinged seat lifts up to reveal storage space below. This form combines the functions of a cassone (an... 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
Chair
Part of a seat furniture consisting of a one settee and eight side chairs, formerly of Faulkbourne Hall, Essex. The walnut frames with backs and seats upholstered in... view details
Settee
Part of a suite of seat furniture consisting of one settee and eight side chairs, formerly of Faulkbourne Hall, Essex. The walnut frames with backs and seats are... view details
Bed
Carved and gilt beechwood bed with separate canopy. The curtains and the canopy are upholstered in silk brocade woven with red and white flowers on a blue ground, in... 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