Decoration And Furnishings Collection

Page from 'Utility and Art', c.1900 (engraving)
2972961 Page from 'Utility and Art', c.1900 (engraving) by English School, (20th century); The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London, UK; (add.info.: 'Useful Artistic Furniture')

Page from 'Useful Artistic Furniture', c.1900 (engraving)
2972959 Page from 'Useful Artistic Furniture', c.1900 (engraving) by English School, (20th century); The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London

Page from 'Useful Artistic Furniture', c.1900 (coloured engraving)
2972958 Page from 'Useful Artistic Furniture', c.1900 (coloured engraving) by English School, (20th century); The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London

Page from 'Useful Artistic Furniture', c.1900 (coloured engraving)
2972960 Page from 'Useful Artistic Furniture', c.1900 (coloured engraving) by English School, (20th century); The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London

Page from 'Useful Artistic Furniture', c.1900 (colour litho)
3084443 Page from 'Useful Artistic Furniture', c.1900 (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); 23.8x35 cm; The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London

Pages from a wholesale catalogue published by I. Marians & Co. 1896 (engraving)
2972992 Pages from a wholesale catalogue published by I. Marians & Co. 1896 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London, UK; eGeffrye Museum; English

Page from William Tarn and Co.s Illustrated Catalogue: with prices of furniture
2972977 Page from William Tarn and Co.s Illustrated Catalogue: with prices of furniture, bedding c.1890-1900 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London

Cabinet on stand, 1652 (ebony, fruitwood & ivory)
2972964 Cabinet on stand, 1652 (ebony, fruitwood & ivory) by French School, (17th century); The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London

Fire screens, 1840-50 (rosewood)
2972931 Fire screens, 1840-50 (rosewood) by English School, (19th century); The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London, UK; eGeffrye Museum; English, out of copyright

Plant stand, c. 1880-1910 (wire)
2972923 Plant stand, c.1880-1910 (wire) by English School; The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London, UK; eGeffrye Museum; English, out of copyright

Camel and rhino in front of Noahs ark, c. 1840 (painted wood)
3084490 Camel and rhino in front of Noahs ark, c.1840 (painted wood) by German School, (19th century); The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London

Side chair, c. 1685 (beech & upholstery)
3084421 Side chair, c.1685 (beech & upholstery) by English School, (17th century); 103.5x52x42.5 cm; The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London

Cushion cover, 1850-80 (Berlin woolwork)
3084417 Cushion cover, 1850-80 (Berlin woolwork) by English School, (19th century); 46.5x46.5 cm; The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London

Page from William Tarn and Co.s Illustrated Catalogue: with prices of furniture
3084400 Page from William Tarn and Co.s Illustrated Catalogue: with prices of furniture, bedding, &c, c.1890-1900 (litho) by English School, (19th century); 25x32 cm; The Geffrye Museum of the Home

Sideboard, detail, c. 1880 (walnut) (see also 2972953)
3084386 Sideboard, detail, c.1880 (walnut) (see also 2972953) by Day, Lewis Foreman (1845-1910); The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London

Screen, 1885-90 (walnut)
2972971 Screen, 1885-90 (walnut) by English School, (19th century); The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London, UK; eGeffrye Museum; English, out of copyright

Side chair, c. 1815-20 (rosewood)
2972969 Side chair, c.1815-20 (rosewood) by English School, (19th century); The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London, UK; (add.info.: One of a set of three chairs in imitation rosewood)

Sideboard, c. 1880 (walnut) (see also 3084386)
2972953 Sideboard, c.1880 (walnut) (see also 3084386) by Day, Lewis Foreman (1845-1910); The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London

Oil lamp, 1885 (brass, glazed earthenware & glass)
2972951 Oil lamp, 1885 (brass, glazed earthenware & glass) by English School, (19th century); The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London

Japanned table, detail, c. 1830-40 (beech)
2972947 Japanned table, detail, c.1830-40 (beech) by English School, (19th century); The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London, UK; eGeffrye Museum; English, out of copyright

Reading, games and needlework table, c. 1815 (mahogany & rosewood)
2972946 Reading, games and needlework table, c.1815 (mahogany & rosewood) by English School, (19th century); The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London

Sofa, c. 1830 (mahogany & silk)
2972944 Sofa, c.1830 (mahogany & silk) by English School, (19th century); The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London, UK; (add.info.: Sofa with a mahogany frame on reeded sabre legs with brass paw caps)

Windermere / Annie Scott - Gadringal - EK. c. 1850 (w / c on paper)
2972937 Windermere/Annie Scott - Gadringal - EK. c.1850 (w/c on paper) by Kinder, Emma (fl.c.1845); The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London, UK; eGeffrye Museum; English, out of copyright

Folding mirror, c. 1876 (wood)
2972935 Folding mirror, c.1876 (wood) by English School, (19th century); The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London, UK; eGeffrye Museum; English, out of copyright

Rocking chair, c. 1775-1825 (wood)
2972934 Rocking chair, c.1775-1825 (wood) by English School; The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London, UK; eGeffrye Museum; English, out of copyright

Royal Daylight Oil advertising leaflet, back and front covers
2972926 Royal Daylight Oil advertising leaflet, back and front covers, 1890-1900 (litho) by English School, (19th century); The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London, UK; eGeffrye Museum; English

Vases, 1870-1910 (glass)
3084505 Vases, 1870-1910 (glass) by English School; height: 17.5 cm; The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London, UK; (add.info)

Sofa, c. 1830 (mahogany & damask)
3084500 Sofa, c.1830 (mahogany & damask) by English School, (19th century); 94x196.5x53.2 cm; The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London, UK; (add.info.: A mahogany sofa upholstered in modern red damask)

194 Vase, 1890-96 (earthenware)
3084492 194 Vase, 1890-96 (earthenware) by English School, (19th century); height: 24.3 cm; The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London

Gateleg table, c. 1780 (mahogany)
3084480 Gateleg table, c.1780 (mahogany) by English School, (18th century); 71.5x102.5x39.5 cm; The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London

Footstool, c. 1850 (wood, brass & Berlin woolwork)
3084468 Footstool, c.1850 (wood, brass & Berlin woolwork) by English School, (19th century); 24x24 cm; The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London

Side chair, c. 1848 (bent solid beechwood with a woven cane seat)
3084467 Side chair, c.1848 (bent solid beechwood with a woven cane seat) by Thonet, Michael (1796-1871); 86.7x40.8x42 cm; The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London, UK; (add.info.: Bentwood side chair)

Bust of Queen Victoria, 1856 (ivory, marble & glass)
3084463 Bust of Queen Victoria, 1856 (ivory, marble & glass) by Noble, Matthew (1818-76); 23.3x8 cm; The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London

Armchair, c. 1810 (beech & cane)
3084424 Armchair, c.1810 (beech & cane) by English School, (19th century); 84x54.5x51.5 cm; The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London

Table, c. 1685-1700 (oak, elm and red deal, with metal fixings)
3084405 Table, c.1685-1700 (oak, elm and red deal, with metal fixings) by English School, (17th century); 74.8x150.4x126.3 cm; The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London, UK; (add.info.: Gateleg table)

Writing desk, c. 1860 (walnut)
3084394 Writing desk, c.1860 (walnut) by English School, (19th century); 94x59x59 cm; The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London, UK; (add.info.: A walnut Davenport with a fretted A gallery to the top)

Front cover of a wholesale catalogue published by I. Marians & Co
2972991 Front cover of a wholesale catalogue published by I. Marians & Co. 1896 (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London

Page from Bartholomew & Fletcher: Decorators & General House Furnishers
2972985 Page from Bartholomew & Fletcher: Decorators & General House Furnishers: Cabinet Makers and Upholsterers, c.1870-1900 (engraving) by English School

Guilbaud Cabinet, 1693-1712 (walnut)
2972975 Guilbaud Cabinet, 1693-1712 (walnut) by English School, (17th century); The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London, UK; (add.info.: Supported by the Heritage Lottery Fund)

Occasional table, detail, c. 1890 (ebony, mother-of-peal & coloured wood)
2972966 Occasional table, detail, c.1890 (ebony, mother-of-peal & coloured wood) by English School, (19th century); The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London

Occasional table, c. 1890 (ebony, mother-of-peal & coloured wood)
2972965 Occasional table, c.1890 (ebony, mother-of-peal & coloured wood) by English School, (19th century); The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London

Caned chair, c. 1685-1700 (walnut)
2972963 Caned chair, c.1685-1700 (walnut) by English School, (17th century); The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London, UK; (add.info.: Purchased with the assistance of the MLA/V&A Purchase Grant Fund)

Reindeer from Noahs ark, c. 1840 (wood)
3084489 Reindeer from Noahs ark, c.1840 (wood) by German School, (19th century); The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London, UK; (add.info)

Armchair, c. 1890 (turned mahogany and birch with cotton upholstery
3084447 Armchair, c.1890 (turned mahogany and birch with cotton upholstery and a woven cotton loose cover) by English School, (19th century); 82x78.3x73 cm; The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London

Ornament, 1837-1901 (taxidermy)
2973003 Ornament, 1837-1901 (taxidermy) by English School, (19th century); The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London, UK; eGeffrye Museum; English, out of copyright

Group portrait of Alfred Rooke and his family in their home in Mount Park, Ealing
2972957 Group portrait of Alfred Rooke and his family in their home in Mount Park, Ealing, 1891-92 (w/c on paper) by Rooke, Thomas Matthews (1842-1942); The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London

Teapoy, T. H. Filmers and Sons, 1835-c. 1866 (walnut)
2972930 Teapoy, T.H. Filmers and Sons, 1835-c.1866 (walnut) by English School, (19th century); The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London, UK; eGeffrye Museum; English, out of copyright

Page from Useful Artistic Furniture, c. 1900 (colour litho)
3084445 Page from Useful Artistic Furniture, c.1900 (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); 23.8x35 cm; The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London, UK; eGeffrye Museum; English, out of copyright

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Step back in time and explore the world with these captivating hints from the past. Delve into a wholesale catalogue published by I. Marians & Co. In 1896, where intricate engravings bring to life an array of exquisite pieces. Flip through the pages of William Tarn and Co. 's Illustrated Catalogue, transporting yourself to a time when furniture was not just functional but also a work of art. Imagine running your fingers over the smooth ebony, fruitwood, and ivory surfaces of a cabinet on stand from 1652, marveling at its craftsmanship that has stood the test of time. Adorn your fireplace with elegant rosewood fire screens dating back to the mid-19th century, adding both beauty and practicality to your home. Bring nature indoors with a wire plant stand crafted between 1880-1910; let it hold your favorite botanical treasures as they bask in sunlight streaming through nearby windows. Picture a whimsical scene featuring hand-painted wooden figures - camels and rhinos standing proudly before Noah's ark - created around 1840. Take a seat on an inviting side chair made from beech wood in 1685; imagine its rich history as you sink into its comfortable upholstery. Admire the intricate Berlin woolwork adorning cushion covers from 1850-1880; each stitch tells a story woven through time. Explore further within William Tarn and Co. 's Illustrated Catalogue for detailed prices on various furniture pieces that once graced homes long ago. Marvel at walnut sideboards exquisitely carved during the late 19th century or admire walnut screens showcasing ornate designs hailing from 1885-1890. Finally, envision sitting upon an elegant rosewood side chair crafted between1815-1820; feel like royalty as you recline against its plush upholstery while savoring moments spent lost in history's embrace.