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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.
Cabinet
Part of a pair of cabinets on stands in the style of 17th century Italian cabinets. The carcase is veneered in ebony, with panels of boulle marquetry in a design of... view details
Chair
Part of a pair of light chairs, carved and painted beech wood, part of a bedroom suite with bed (FW.372), armchairs (FW.374a&b) and small sofa (canape) (FW.373). The... view details
Columns
Pair of columns with fluted shafts and Corinthian capitals carved in high relief. Originally part of Sir Christopher Wren's scheme for the organ screen in the Temple... view details
Wardrobe
Veneered in tulipwood and panels of marquetry incorporated metal and horn; gilt-bronze mounts and a looking glass. Height 269 cm. view details
Footstool
The footstool is part of the set of bed furniture. Original upholstery in faded blue silk brocade weave with a design of wavy bands and flower branches. Size: Length... view details
Armchair
Part of a pair of bergeres from a set of bed furniture. Original upholstery in faded blue silk brocade weave with a design of wavy bands and flower branches. Size:... view details
Card table
This card table is veneered in kingwood, and decorated with floral marquetry and gilt-bronze mounts. The marquetry includes both stained and sand burnt woods. The... view details
A pair of gilt-bronze Fire-Dogs
Each is cast in two pieces. The lower section is a roaring lion, its front paws supported on doubler acanthus scrolls, which continue upwards into further... view details
Chair
Single chair of walnut. The legs and low stretchers are spiral turned; the back uprights plain turned and covered with leather. The panel is edged with brass headed... view details
Writing table (bureau plat)
Veneered in kingwood on oak, with gilt-bronze mounts and a velvet writing panel. A bill from Monbro dated April 1856 records the supply of this piece for 620 francs... view details