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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.
Armchair
This armchair dates from the mid 19th century but is 17th century Italian in style. It is painted black to simulate ebony, and is upholstered in red velvet, with a... view details
Armchair
Giltwood armchair upholstered in red velvet with deep gold braiding. The back has a cresting carved with an unidentified monogram "T M J (?) G" within a circle with... view details
Chair
One of a pair of mid 19th century varnished beechwood chairs in the late seventeenth century style. The heavily padded backs and sprung and padded seats are... view details
Chair
A chair, from a set of seat furniture comprising, two armchairs, four chairs and a settee. Size: Height: 106 cm; Width: 52 cm; Depth: 47 cm. view details
Settee
Settee, from a set of seat furniture comprising two armchairs, four chairs and a settee. Size: Height: 102 cm; Width: 204 cm; Diameter: 81 cm. view details
Screen
Details of a four panel screen with frame of hardwood. One side is lined with wallpaper in a scrolled floral design, the other is covered with commercial ‘scraps'.... view details
Stool
Oak framed stool in the Renaissance style. The seat is sprung and upholstered in red rep, with brass headed nails. From lists of items sent of the Museum from... view details
Credence Cupboard
Credence cupboard in oak and walnut with carved decoration, including figures, in the style of the late 15th century. Size: Height: 134 cm; Width: 8 cm; Depth: 47 cm view details
Lacquer Cabinet - Interior
The doors of this cabinet are lacquered inside with trees and birds, on a black ground powdered with gold. They cover a bank of ten long and short drawers, the fronts... view details
Cupboard
Armoire of walnut veneered on deal. Moulded plinth; sides pannelled with cross-banding; the front corners carrying freestanding, heavy, spiral-turned columns with... view details