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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.
Chair
Mahogany, with gilt-bronze mounts, the seat upholstered in tapestry, probably Beauvais. The form of the chair, with lyre back, become popular after the design was... view details
Sécrétaire à abattant
The marquetry decoration on this writing desk depicts floral designs and trophies of musical instruments, a symbol of love. Green stain is still visible, although the... view details
Canapé
The beechwood frame of this canapé, or sofa, is carved in the neo-classical style and painted white. The 18th century Beauvais tapestry is also in the neo-classical... view details
Sedan Chair
The sedan chair is in ebonised wood and black leather with gilt wood and gilt plaster enrichments set with oval panels showing goddesses (Juno and peacock, Minerva,... view details
Giltwood armchair
This carved and gilded armchair is from the mid 18th century and is in the Rococo style. It has cabriolet legs, which curve outwards from the hip and downwards giving... view details
Chimneypiece
Fireplace of Sienna marble with carved rococo decoration of acanthus leaves, a shell and flanked by two panels of trellising with flower heads. Purchased with the... view details
Room Panelling from Chesterfield House, London
Softwood and hardwoods, carved, painted and gilded. The room has been cut down from its original proportions and is now an elongated octagon. view details
Andirons
French, possibly 19th century recastings of 18th century examples Pair of gilt bronze andirons, or 'chenets', each composed of asymmetric scrolls supporting a figure... view details
Wall Lights, 19th century
Part of a pair of five-light wall lights of gilt-bronze in the rococo style. The back plates are composed of interlacing leafy scrolls with a cluster of fruits at the... view details
Bed and Sofa
This Louis XV carved and painted bed was mended, painted and re-hung with chintz and lace by Monbro in 1855-56 as part of a set with sofa and chairs for Josephine... view details