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Furniture Collection (#3)

"Exploring the World of Furniture

Background imageFurniture Collection: Fiona Richmond, model and actress, pictured at her flat in London, 1st August 1976

Fiona Richmond, model and actress, pictured at her flat in London, 1st August 1976

Background imageFurniture Collection: Amanda Redman Actress - August 1981

Amanda Redman Actress - August 1981

Background imageFurniture Collection: Actress Jackie Lane lying in bed naked talking on the telephone March 1959

Actress Jackie Lane lying in bed naked talking on the telephone March 1959

Background imageFurniture Collection: Woman sitting in chair, rubbing her feet

Woman sitting in chair, rubbing her feet
UNITED STATES - CIRCA 1950s: Woman sitting in chair, rubbing her feet

Background imageFurniture Collection: GWR luggage trolley, c. 1920s

GWR luggage trolley, c. 1920s
This image is taken from a page from a GWR furniture catalogue. The GWR produced their own furniture which included benches, trollies and coat racks

Background imageFurniture Collection: Grand ceremonial banquet at the French Court in

Grand ceremonial banquet at the French Court in the 14th century, with entremets (dishes that were served after roasts, vegetables and sweets)

Background imageFurniture Collection: French druggist and grocer, 16th century. Engraving

French druggist and grocer, 16th century. Engraving after an illustration by Jean de Vries in the 16th century

Background imageFurniture Collection: French druggist and grocer, 16th century. Engraving

French druggist and grocer, 16th century. Engraving after an illustration by Jean de Vries in the 16th century

Background imageFurniture Collection: Goddess Bendis and a family group. Stele of Bithys

Goddess Bendis and a family group. Stele of Bithys
Goddess Bendis and a family group: bust of a child and feasting husband and wife. Inscription in Greek. Stele of Bithys, his wife Zaeka and his daughter Pyrousala

Background imageFurniture Collection: Carl Larsson (1853-1919). Swedish painter

Carl Larsson (1853-1919). Swedish painter. Getting Ready for a Game, 1901. National Museum. Stockholm. Sweden.

Background imageFurniture Collection: The Letter, Carl Holsoe (1863-1935), Oil On Canvas

The Letter, Carl Holsoe (1863-1935), Oil On Canvas

Background imageFurniture Collection: The Front Gate of the Salar Jung Museum in Hyderabad

The Front Gate of the Salar Jung Museum in Hyderabad, India, one of the largest museums in the world, housing an extensive collection of art

Background imageFurniture Collection: Toilet bathroom icon set. Isometric set of toilet bathroom vector icons neon on black

Toilet bathroom icon set. Isometric set of toilet bathroom vector icons neon on black Toilet bathroom icon set. Isometric set of toilet bathroom vector icons neon on black

Background imageFurniture Collection: France, Haute Savoie, St Nicolas de Veroce

France, Haute Savoie, St Nicolas de Veroce, Les sentiers du baroque, St Nicolas de Veroce church

Background imageFurniture Collection: Woman lying on a bed while a man fans her with

Woman lying on a bed while a man fans her with peacock-feather fan, 9th century. From illuminated manuscript 510 by Gregory of Nazianzus. Figure tiree du MS 510

Background imageFurniture Collection: Noble woman lounging on a Byzantine bed of the 9th century

Noble woman lounging on a Byzantine bed of the 9th century (from a manuscript in the Bibliotheque Royale). The bed is decorated with gilt and a large bolster pillow. Lit Grec du IXe Siecle (Bibli)

Background imageFurniture Collection: Nobleman reclining on a Byzantine bed of the 9th century

Nobleman reclining on a Byzantine bed of the 9th century (from an illuminated manuscript in the Bibliotheque Royale). The bed frame is decorated with a mosaic of precious stones

Background imageFurniture Collection: Furniture, tools and other objects, 12th and 13th centuries

Furniture, tools and other objects, 12th and 13th centuries

Background imageFurniture Collection: Lamps, vases and other furniture, 12th and 13th centuries

Lamps, vases and other furniture, 12th and 13th centuries

Background imageFurniture Collection: Oak wardrobe from Luneburg town hall, 15th century

Oak wardrobe from Luneburg town hall, 15th century
Carved and painted oak wardrobe from Luneburg town hall, 15th century. With figure of the sun, the moon with a man's face Lunae burgum, and heraldic shields

Background imageFurniture Collection: Oak wardrobe from Luneburg town hall, 15th century

Oak wardrobe from Luneburg town hall, 15th century
Carved and painted oak wardrobe from Luneburg town hall, 15th century. With figure of the sun, the moon with a man's face Lunae burgum, and figures holding heraldic shields

Background imageFurniture Collection: Fancy chest of drawers in the rockery style, Rouen

Fancy chest of drawers in the rockery style, Rouen
Fancy chest of drawers in the rockery style. Commode, petit meuble de fantaisie. Motifs elegants et typiques du style rocaille ordinaire

Background imageFurniture Collection: Terrestrial sphere, furniture for a hall or library, Rouen

Terrestrial sphere, furniture for a hall or library, Rouen
Terrestrial sphere, furniture for a hall or library. Decorated with lions, angels, allegorical figures of Ceres for Summer, Bacchus for Autumn. Painted by Pierre Chapelle, 1725

Background imageFurniture Collection: Celestial sphere for a hall or library, Rouen, 1725

Celestial sphere for a hall or library, Rouen, 1725
Celestial sphere, furniture for a hall or library. Decorated with zodiac constellations, allegorical figures of the Four Elements, Junon for the Air, Painted by Pierre Chapelle, Rouen, 1725

Background imageFurniture Collection: Ancient Roman vases

Ancient Roman vases
Large vase with satyr heads, once owned by the artist Giovanni Battista Piranesi 1, ancient vase with ram's heads found in the Villa Casali outside Porta San Sebastiano 2

Background imageFurniture Collection: Ancient Roman vases and cup

Ancient Roman vases and cup
Glass vase found outside Porta Maggiore 1, metal cup with swans from the Museo Oddi in Perugia 2, and vase from the Museo Mattei 3

Background imageFurniture Collection: Ancient Roman metal lamps

Ancient Roman metal lamps
Metal lamp with theatrical masks from the museum of the Vatican Library 1, metal lamp with snake climbing a tree from the Museo di Portici 2, and metal lamp in the form of a swan from the Casa Oddi

Background imageFurniture Collection: Ancient cups and vase

Ancient cups and vase
Antique cup from the Villa Mattei 1, antiqe cup from the Vatican Museum 2, porphyry cup in the Farnese Gardens 3, and terracotta vase found in the excavations of Tivoli 4

Background imageFurniture Collection: Ancient Roman vase, pitcher and patera

Ancient Roman vase, pitcher and patera
Metal vase with swan heads 1 and pitcher 2 from the Museo Portici, and metal patera or libation bowl with dolphin and handle from the Casa Oddi, Perugia 3

Background imageFurniture Collection: Table with lion legs, used by the Romans and the Greeks

Table with lion legs, used by the Romans and the Greeks, from the Justinian Palace, Palazzo Giustiniani 1, tazza or cup owned by Francesco de Marchis 2, and vase used by the Romans for libations

Background imageFurniture Collection: Ancient Roman vases and hearth

Ancient Roman vases and hearth
Metal vase used to draw holy water, found near an ancient well in Palestrina 1, vase 2 and hearth or focolare 3 from the Museo Napoli

Background imageFurniture Collection: Ancient Roman vases and bas-relief

Ancient Roman vases and bas-relief
Vase depicting the apotheosis of Homer with eagles and swans, described by Johann Joachim Winckelmann 1, ancient bas-relief with eagle atop war trophies in the Farnese Gardens, Orti Farnesiani 2

Background imageFurniture Collection: Ancient Roman naval monuments

Ancient Roman naval monuments
Ancient naval monument wth barques and dolphins taken from a medal of Augustus Caesar 1, and another terracotta monument with winged Victory figure, oar, anchor and barque 2

Background imageFurniture Collection: Ancient Roman lamps and candelabra

Ancient Roman lamps and candelabra
Lamp in the Museo Napoli 1, terracotta lamp with ram's head and serpent found near Porta San Lorenzo 2, terracotta lamp with winged lion owned by Fiippo Luigi Gilii 3

Background imageFurniture Collection: Roman tools and household utensils

Roman tools and household utensils
Copper pot and household utensils excavated at Herculaneum 1, metal ladle and bowl found at Palestrina 2, and terracotta tools excavated in a vineyard near the tomb of Caecilia Metella 3

Background imageFurniture Collection: Ornate Roman flues or gola

Ornate Roman flues or gola
Flue or gola decorated with foliage seen near the Arch of Septimius Severus 1, and flue found in fragments in the Farnese Gardens, Orti Farnesiani 2

Background imageFurniture Collection: Ancient Roman vases in marble and granite

Ancient Roman vases in marble and granite
Marble vase decorated with cowskin and pan pipes found near the Vigna Casali, Casali vineyard, 1, granite vase owned by sculptor Bartolomeo Cavaceppi 2, and marble vase from the Casa Mattei 3

Background imageFurniture Collection: Ancient Roman tripods

Ancient Roman tripods
Ancient tripod of Greek manufacture found in Pantanello, Tivoli, 1, and bronze tripod in the Museo di Portici, Naples 2

Background imageFurniture Collection: Two ancient Roman cups or tazza owned by the artist Piranesi

Two ancient Roman cups or tazza owned by the artist Piranesi
Two ancient Roman cups or tazza owned by artist Giovanni Battista Piranesi. One with geese and ram's heads transported to Olan, the other with sphinxes found in fragments in Tivoli and restored

Background imageFurniture Collection: Ancient Roman candelabra

Ancient Roman candelabra
Candelabras with swans and sphinx found in fragments in Pantanello, Tivoli, restored by French sculptor Antoine-Guillaume Granjacquet 1, 2

Background imageFurniture Collection: Ancient vases owned by Piranesi and Sir WIlliam Hamilton

Ancient vases owned by Piranesi and Sir WIlliam Hamilton
Vase owned by the artist Giovanni Battista Piranesi (now in England) 1, and vases found in Pantanello in Tivoli by Sir William Hamilton 2, 3

Background imageFurniture Collection: Frieze with decorative foliage from the Farnese Gardens, Rome

Frieze with decorative foliage from the Farnese Gardens, Rome
Frieze with decorative foliage from the Farnese Gardens, Orti Farnesiani alla Longara, Rome

Background imageFurniture Collection: Ancient Roman decorative ornaments

Ancient Roman decorative ornaments
Decorative ornament with eagle and foliage from the Casa Piranesi 1, and another ornament with dogs and foliage from the Vatican Museum 2

Background imageFurniture Collection: Ancient Roman glass vases

Ancient Roman glass vases
Collection of ancient glass vases, some found in the Catacombs, quarries, etc

Background imageFurniture Collection: Ancient Roman tripods and cup

Ancient Roman tripods and cup
Tripod found in Pantanello, Tivoli, by Sir William Hamilton 1, tripod with goat heads and feet found in Ostia, owned by Mr. Dire 2, and tazza or cup taken from a painting in Herculaneum 3

Background imageFurniture Collection: Ancient friezes from the Orti Manzi and Orti Colonnesi

Ancient friezes from the Orti Manzi and Orti Colonnesi
Ancient frieze with lion and vine foliage from the Orti Manzi, Montecelio 1, and ancient frieze with winged figure from the Orti Colonnesi, believed to be from the Temple of Nero 2

Background imageFurniture Collection: Chairs in the Vatican Museum

Chairs in the Vatican Museum
Sedia stercoraria in antique red in the Vatican Museum 1, and marble chair from the statue of the poet and dramatist Menander in the Vatican Museum 2

Background imageFurniture Collection: Ancient Roman tripods with griffins and eagles

Ancient Roman tripods with griffins and eagles
Antique griffin tripod owned by Sir William Hamilton 1, and another ancient eagle tripod found in fragments in Pantano 2

Background imageFurniture Collection: Roman mills for olives and grain, with a cylindrical vase

Roman mills for olives and grain, with a cylindrical vase
Roman mills for olives and grain found in the city of Pompeii 1, 2, and cylindrical vase and receptacle, perhaps to keep water for domestic use 3

Background imageFurniture Collection: Ancient Roman tripods and altars

Ancient Roman tripods and altars
Tripod on an ancient bas-relief at the Villa Justinian 1, ancient altar with griffins dedicated to Apollo found in the Villa del Conte Fede, Tivoli 2, and copper tripod from the Casa Oddi, Perugia 3

Background imageFurniture Collection: Ancient Roman tripods and altars

Ancient Roman tripods and altars
Ancient tripod found by Sir William Hamilton at Pantanello in Tivoli 1, ancient altar with eagle and rams head found at Villa Casali outside Porta San Sebastiano 2

Background imageFurniture Collection: Ancient Roman metal lamps

Ancient Roman metal lamps
Ancient metal lamp with heads of dogs, dolphins and eagles symbolizing the three main deities in Naples Museum 1, metal oil lamp with theatrical mask in the Museo Profano, Vatican Library 2

Background imageFurniture Collection: Ancient Greek candelabra

Ancient Greek candelabra
Greek candelabra in the Kircherian Museum 1, bronze Greek candelabra in the Museo di Portici, Naples 2, and Greek candelabra in the Barberini Gallery 3

Background imageFurniture Collection: Greek vases from Rome and Naples

Greek vases from Rome and Naples
Greek-style metal vase from Naples 1, Greek-style vase in the Justinian Gardens, Orti Giustiniani 2, and Greek vase decorated with Bacchanalia from the Orti Lanta or Lanta Gardens, Janiculum Hill 3

Background imageFurniture Collection: Egyptian gods and deities

Egyptian gods and deities
Egyptian god Apis depicted as a bull 1, Canopus found in Tivoli by Sir William Hamilton in a temple 2, cockroach deity from a monument in the Villa Albani 3, and Sphinx worshiped on the Nile River 4

Background imageFurniture Collection: Roman sacrificial paraphernalia

Roman sacrificial paraphernalia
Bull prepared for sacrifice, from a bas-relief owned by Bartolomeo Cavaceppi 1, vessel with swan's neck to draw water for a sacrifice 2, bagpipes or flutes played at sacrifices

Background imageFurniture Collection: Egyptian chair and priest of the god Serapis with serpent

Egyptian chair and priest of the god Serapis with serpent
Egyptian chair, carved in an obelisk in the Barberini garden 1, and an Egyptian priest of the god Serapis consulting a serpent 2

Background imageFurniture Collection: Egyptian vases and Harpocrates or god of silence

Egyptian vases and Harpocrates or god of silence
Egyptian metal vase from the Museo Borgiano in Velletri 1, Egyptian vase from the Palazzo Salviati 2, and Harpocrates or god of silence in a metal seal from the Borgiano Museum 3

Background imageFurniture Collection: Ancient Roman well, copper bucket and patera

Ancient Roman well, copper bucket and patera
Ancient well with chariot drawn by serpents in the Villa Strozzi 1, copper bucket to draw water from a well for sacrifices in a temple 2, and metal patera or bowl used in sacrifices

Background imageFurniture Collection: Etruscan vases

Etruscan vases
Etruscan vase found in the vicinity of Naples, owned by Sir William Hamilton 1, Etruscan vase in the collection of the painter Anton Raphael Mengs 2, and Etruscan vase owned by James Irvine 3

Background imageFurniture Collection: Roman and Greek metal candelabras

Roman and Greek metal candelabras
Metal candelabra in the Kircherian Museum 1, Greek metal candelabra 2 and another metal candelabra in the Museo Portici or Portici Museum 3

Background imageFurniture Collection: Roman tripod, lamp, perfume box and mystical basket

Roman tripod, lamp, perfume box and mystical basket
Portable metal tripod from Naples 1, metal lamp in the Casa Oddi, Perugia 2, perfume box for sacrifices decorated with chimera carved in the Arch 3

Background imageFurniture Collection: Portable Roman chair, consular ensign and stool

Portable Roman chair, consular ensign and stool
Roman consular portable chair from a bas-relief in the Palazzo Giustiniani or Justinian Palace 1, Insegna Consolare or consular ensign carved in the Trajan Column 2

Background imageFurniture Collection: Roman metal and terracotta oil lamps

Roman metal and terracotta oil lamps
Metal oil lamps with dolphins and swan from the Profane Museum, Vatican Library 1, 2, terracotta lamp with chimera owned by Bonini 3, and lamp on a pillar found in Florence 4

Background imageFurniture Collection: Ancient Roman altars and pitcher used in sacrifices

Ancient Roman altars and pitcher used in sacrifices
Ancient Roman altar with lions and garlands in the Villa Altieri 1, boccale, or pitcher used in sacrifices, from a bas-relief of the Campidoglio 2

Background imageFurniture Collection: Egyptian vases from Rome

Egyptian vases from Rome
Egyptian vase, from the Casa Barberini 1, Egyptian vase found in Pantanello in Tivoli, 2, and Egyptian vase found in fragments owned by Count Fede in Tivoli 3

Background imageFurniture Collection: Ancient Roman cups or Tazza

Ancient Roman cups or Tazza
Ancient tripod cup or tazza, Latin Style, in the Vatican Museum 1, and antique cup of paonazzetto marble from the Orti Mattei, Mattei Gardens, Montecelio 2

Background imageFurniture Collection: Roman vases

Roman vases
Vase of paonazzetto marble owned by the English sculptor Dire 1, vase from the Villa Altieri, 2, and vase from the Villa Sciarra at the Porta Pia 3

Background imageFurniture Collection: Roman tripods and sacrificial brazier

Roman tripods and sacrificial brazier
Tripod belonging to the Heirs of the Ecoma, Casa Casali, found in their vineyard outside the Porta San Sebastiono, Rome 1, tripod owned by French sculptor Antoine-Guillaume Granjacquet 2

Background imageFurniture Collection: Copperplate engraving by Pietro Ruga after an illustration by Lorenzo Rocceggiani from his own 100 Plates of Costumes

Copperplate engraving by Pietro Ruga after an illustration by Lorenzo Rocceggiani from his own 100 Plates of Costumes Religious, Civil and Military of the Ancient Egyptians, Etruscans

Background imageFurniture Collection: Silk patterns for furniture and walls, 18th century

Silk patterns for furniture and walls, 18th century
Silk patterns, 18th century. Hangings for furniture and walls, state robes 1-6, hangings in two colours, Louis XVI, 7-9, light silks 10, 11, and border 12. XVIIIme Siecle

Background imageFurniture Collection: Gobelins tapestries, 18th century

Gobelins tapestries, 18th century. Designed by Claude Gillot, Watteau's master. Fragment of an embroidered armchair with oak and reed 5, borders 1-3, and upper border 4. XVIIIme Siecle

Background imageFurniture Collection: Inlaid work, Boulle, 17th and 18th centuries

Inlaid work, Boulle, 17th and 18th centuries

Background imageFurniture Collection: Roman tripod, chariot and repertory chair

Roman tripod, chariot and repertory chair
Tripod from a bas-relief in the Farnesina 1, biga or chariot with battling warriors from a bas-relief in the Capitoline Museum 2, and antico rosso repertory chair in the Vatican Museum 3

Background imageFurniture Collection: Roman cups, basins and baths

Roman cups, basins and baths
Porphyry tazza or cup with circumference of 62 palms 1, paonazzetto tazza in the Vatican Museum 2, large granite bath tub or labrum formerly in the Villa Medici 3

Background imageFurniture Collection: Egyptian altar, Greek vase and metal hearth

Egyptian altar, Greek vase and metal hearth
Egyptian altar found in Tivoli in the ruins of the Canopus, Tempio de Dio Canopo, in the Rocca Bruna 1, Greek metal vase found in Nola, Kingdom of Naples 2, metal hearth found at Prenestino, Rome 3

Background imageFurniture Collection: Roman augur's birdcage, standard, Greek vase and hearth

Roman augur's birdcage, standard, Greek vase and hearth
Roman bird cage used by augurs for reading omens in bird behavior 1, Roman standard or aquila with SPQR in the Palazzo Albani 1, Greek vase from a painting at Herculaneum 2

Background imageFurniture Collection: Roman candelabra and labrum (bath)

Roman candelabra and labrum (bath)
Candelabra with two figures of Pallas standing on a shield, from a terracotta owned by Piranesi 1, ancient labrum or bath excavated by Prince Augustus in Ardia 2

Background imageFurniture Collection: Ancient Roman balneae or bath house

Ancient Roman balneae or bath house architecture. Main elevation 1, rear elevation 2, side elevation 3, cross sections 4, 5, and general plan 6

Background imageFurniture Collection: Etruscan race chariot and Roman Imperial armour

Etruscan race chariot and Roman Imperial armour
Etruscan metal chariot or biga used in races in circuses 1, Roman Imperial cuirass or breastplate armour from a statue of Marcus Aurelius in England 2

Background imageFurniture Collection: Roman shield and standard, Greek helmet, etc

Roman shield and standard, Greek helmet, etc
Roman shield or scutum in the Capitol among the trophies of Augustus 1, Greek helmet from a head of Achilles 2, Roman serpent military standard or signum from Trajan's Column 3

Background imageFurniture Collection: Etruscan cuirass, Roman charioteer armour, helmet, etc

Etruscan cuirass, Roman charioteer armour, helmet, etc
Etruscan cuirass in the Museo Capitolino 1, leather armour worn by auriga or charioteer in the Roman circus 2, Roman Imperial helmet in bas-relief from the Medici gardens 3

Background imageFurniture Collection: Roman Imperial boot, Greek boot, Dacian bow, etc

Roman Imperial boot, Greek boot, Dacian bow, etc
Roman imperial boot 1, colossal foot with Greek boot in Cortile Albani 2, metal oil lamp found in Baja in the Kingdom of Naples 3, Dacian quiver and bow from Trajan's Column 4

Background imageFurniture Collection: Roman field stool, bath tub, signum, torch, etc

Roman field stool, bath tub, signum, torch, etc
Portable military field stool or qurule 1, Greek metal candelabra from the Galleria di Portici 2, Roman labrum or bath with sphinxes in the Villa Albani 3




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"Exploring the World of Furniture: From Moroccan Lanterns to Edwardian Music Rooms" Step into a world of exquisite craftsmanship and cultural diversity as we delve into the captivating realm of furniture. Our journey begins in Morocco, North Africa, where the intricate designs of a Moroccan lantern transport us to a land rich in vibrant colors and ornate patterns. Moving on, we find ourselves immersed in the elegance of Eltham Palace's Edwardian music room. The harmonious melodies that once filled this space can almost be heard as we admire its opulent furnishings and grandeur. Next stop is Osborne House, where Drawing Room J030031 invites us to bask in Victorian splendor. The lavish decor transports us back in time, offering a glimpse into the refined tastes of British royalty. As we venture further, Darwins study at Down House beckons with its intellectual allure. Here lies an intimate space where one of history's greatest minds pondered his groundbreaking theories amidst shelves lined with books and scientific instruments. The cast iron Victorian walking stick stand reminds us not only of practicality but also showcases the artistic flair prevalent during this era. Its intricate details serve as a testament to skilled craftsmen who turned everyday objects into works of art. Stepping into the workshop of a carpenter and joiner reveals their mastery over woodwork - an essential skill that has shaped our homes for centuries. Their dedication to precision ensures that every piece they create stands strong while exuding timeless beauty. A visit to Durbar Room at Osborne House takes us on an exotic journey through India's influence on British design aesthetics. Intricately carved arches and sumptuous textiles transport us straight into another world – one filled with regal opulence and cultural fusion. Piano keys await our touch alongside scattered music sheets; K011303 captures moments frozen in musical time. This vignette speaks volumes about how furniture becomes intertwined with personal expression – each note played a reflection of the soul. La Maison Moderne c.

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