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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.
Music Cabinet
Music cabinet in mahogany with inlay in sycamore and other light woods of stylised plant motifs. Height: 145 cm. view details
Andirons, c.1900
Pair of Art Nouveau copper andirons, with shield ornaments, bearing small enamel bosses and a formal flower design. Size: Height: 39 cm; Width: 21 cm. view details
Table Cabinet
Ebony cabinet set with gilt-bronze medallions. The fall-front opens to reveal a bank of drawers set with silver and gilt-bronze plaques. These include plaques... view details
Feather Duster
Feather duster for use in a drawing-room. Possibly the "little plumeau" sent by the Bowes' from their home at Louveciennes to England in 1862. Size: Length: 35 cm. view details
Chest
A small French chest dating from the late 16th or early 17th centuries, of walnut with strapwork decoration. This piece was extensively restored during the... 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
Fire Screen
Cheval fire-screen in giltwood frame. The panel shows a peregrin on a perch against a garden background. Size: Height: 122 cm; width 63 cm view details
Cabinet on stand
The cabinet is Dutch and dates from the late 17th century. It has many drawers, and was designed for storing precious things. Its carcase is made of oak with pine... view details
Piano Stool
Piano stool of varnished pine, on a carved tripod stand. The seat is upholstered in beadwork with a squirrel gathering nuts in a garland of autumn leaves. Size:... view details
Table
Small circular centre table (guéridon) of kingwood veneered on pine and beech, with ormolu mounts and inset plaques of Sevres porcelain. The waisted, tripod... view details