Reception Room Collection

A Drawing Room Ingle Nook, Hampton and Sons Catalogue, 1902
STC255891 A Drawing Room Ingle Nook, Hampton and Sons Catalogue, 1902; Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection

The Drawing Room, The Close, Winchester, Beatrice, Olive Corfe, 1847
STC255855 The Drawing Room, The Close, Winchester, Beatrice, Olive Corfe, 1847; Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection

Elevation and floor plan of a house in Pompeii, showing the oecus, exedra, triclinium, cubiculum, peristylium
FLO4686908 Elevation and floor plan of a house in Pompeii, showing the oecus, exedra, triclinium, cubiculum, peristylium, viridarium, piscina, apotheca, tablinum, libreca, atrium, ala, impluvium

Paul Reynolds residence, room with fireplace, Scarsdale, N.Y. between 1900 and 1915. Creator: William H. Jackson
Paul Reynolds residence, room with fireplace, Scarsdale, N.Y. between 1900 and 1915

Reception room, probably in a clubhouse, New York City, between 1900 and 1910. Creator: William H. Jackson
Reception room, probably in a clubhouse, New York City, between 1900 and 1910

Reception room, probably in a clubhouse, New York City, between 1900 and 1910. Creator: William H. Jackson
Reception room, probably in a clubhouse, New York City, between 1900 and 1910

Reception hall, four-story townhouse, possibly New York, N.Y. between 1900 and 1905. Creator: William H. Jackson
Reception hall, four-story townhouse, possibly New York, N.Y. between 1900 and 1905

The Lobby, Hotel Kaaterskill, Catskill Mountains, N.Y. between 1900 and 1905. Creator: William H. Jackson
The Lobby, Hotel Kaaterskill, Catskill Mountains, N.Y. between 1900 and 1905

Residence of Albert E. Silk, reception room, Detroit, Mich. between 1900 and 1910. Creator: Unknown
Residence of Albert E. Silk, reception room, Detroit, Mich. between 1900 and 1910

Residence of Albert E. Silk, reception room, Detroit, Mich. between 1900 and 1910. Creator: Unknown
Residence of Albert E. Silk, reception room, Detroit, Mich. between 1900 and 1910

Esquisse pour la salle des mariages de la mairie du 13ème arrondissement : Vertus civiques. 1878
Esquisse pour la salle des mariages de la mairie du 13eme arrondissement : Vertus civiques. 1878. Sketch for interior of reception hall for marriages

Reception and Ball at Dover House, the official residence of Lord Dalhousie; Reception room, 1886. Creator: Unknown
Reception and Ball at Dover House, the official residence of Lord Dalhousie; Reception room, 1886. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper Volume 33. January to June, 1886"

Esquisse pour la salle des fêtes de l'Hôtel de Ville de Paris : La Ville de Paris conviant... 1889
Esquisse pour la salle des fetes de l'Hotel de Ville de Paris : La Ville de Paris conviant le monde a ses fetes, 1889

Esquisse pour la salle des fêtes de l'Hôtel de Ville de Paris : La Ville de Paris conviant... 1889
Esquisse pour la salle des fetes de l'Hotel de Ville de Paris : La Ville de Paris conviant le monde a ses fetes, 1889

State Dining Room, Presidents Mansion, Washington, D. C. U. S. A. c1900. Creator: Unknown
State Dining Room, Presidents Mansion, Washington, D.C. U.S.A. c1900. Dining room in the official residence and workplace of the President of the United States

The Fox and the Stork a42_01488
SOMERSET HOUSE, HALIFAX, CALDERDALE. A detailed view of a plasterwork panel depicting a scene from Aesops Fables, in the reception room of Somerset House

Reception room of Puri Mangkunegaran (palace of the second house of Solo), Solo, Java, Indonesia

The first floor ante-room at Chandos House, 2 Queen Anne Street, London, from The Country Houses of Robert Adam
CLF289831 The first floor ante-room at Chandos House, 2 Queen Anne Street, London, from The Country Houses of Robert Adam, by Eileen Harris, published 2007 (b/w photo) by English Photographer

The original dining room furnished as a sitting room at Chandos House, 2 Queen Anne Street, London
CLF289832 The original dining room furnished as a sitting room at Chandos House, 2 Queen Anne Street, London, from The Country Houses of Robert Adam, by Eileen Harris

The cardinals reception, 1881. Creator: After Luis Alvarez Catalá
The cardinals reception, 1881

Facade and plan of rooms in an ancient Greek house
6340255 Facade and plan of rooms in an ancient Greek house by Corsi (19th century); (add.info.: Facade and plan of rooms in an ancient Greek house)

E-3: English Reception Room of the Jacobean Period, 1625-55, United States, c. 1937

Pavement found at the recently discovered Roman Villa at Brading, Isle of Wight (engraving)
1037568 Pavement found at the recently discovered Roman Villa at Brading, Isle of Wight (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

HRH the Duke of Cambridge in the Reception Room (engraving)
1056533 HRH the Duke of Cambridge in the Reception Room (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: HRH the Duke of Cambridge in the Reception Room)

One of the Principal Rooms of Seamore Place, illustration from
696656 One of the Principal Rooms of Seamore Place, illustration from A Description of the Works of Art forming the Collection of Alfred de Rothschild by Charles Davis

Residence of the French Representative at Antananarivo (engraving)
1100337 Residence of the French Representative at Antananarivo (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Residence of the French Representative at Antananarivo)

Reception-Room of the Social Science Congress in the Guildhall, York (engraving)
1613270 Reception-Room of the Social Science Congress in the Guildhall, York (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Opening of the Imperial Institute, the Queens Reception-Room (b / w photo)
1604279 Opening of the Imperial Institute, the Queens Reception-Room (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Opening of the Imperial Institute)

Room Design, George Smith, from Magazin des Luxus, Paris and Leipzig Vol IV, 19th century
STC255852 Room Design, George Smith, from Magazin des Luxus, Paris and Leipzig Vol IV, 19th century by Smith, George (1783-1869); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English

Interior of a reception room in a fine house, Damascus, c. 1880-1900 (photochrom)
PEF446240 Interior of a reception room in a fine house, Damascus, c.1880-1900 (photochrom) by Swiss Photographer, (19th century); Palestine Exploration Fund, London

Large balconied reception room in Vienna secession style, early 1900s (colour litho)
708854 Large balconied reception room in Vienna secession style, early 1900s (colour litho) by Bauer, Leopold (1872-1938); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; Austrian, out of copyright

Festival of the Royal Society of Musicians (engraving)
1616331 Festival of the Royal Society of Musicians (engraving) by Jellicoe, John (fl.1888); Private Collection; (add.info.: Festival of the Royal Society of Musicians)

Sir Edward Malet at Berlin (engraving)
1627580 Sir Edward Malet at Berlin (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Edward Malet at Berlin)

The late Emile Zola (b / w photo)
1601068 The late Emile Zola (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The late Emile Zola. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 4 October 1902)

The Young Princes on their Cruise (engraving)
1060627 The Young Princes on their Cruise (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Young Princes on their Cruise)

The Castle of Ehrenburg, Coburg, the Principal Residence of the Duke of Saxe-Coburg-Gotha (b / w photo)
1604741 The Castle of Ehrenburg, Coburg, the Principal Residence of the Duke of Saxe-Coburg-Gotha (b/w photo) by English Photographer

One of the Principal Rooms of Seamore Place, illustration from
696655 One of the Principal Rooms of Seamore Place, illustration from A Description of the Works of Art forming the Collection of Alfred de Rothschild by Charles Davis

Interior of the Grand Salon (photo)
XIR165984 Interior of the Grand Salon (photo) by French School, (18th century); Petit Luxembourg, Paris, France; (add.info.: now residence of President of the Senate; ); French, out of copyright

Dolls house of Petronella Dunois, c. 1676 (wood)
2909684 Dolls house of Petronella Dunois, c.1676 (wood) by Anonymous; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, The Netherlands; (add.info.: Made for Petronella Dunois (1650-1695)

The Salon des Nobles, redecorated in 1785 by Marie-Antoinette (1755-93) (photo)
XIR161032 The Salon des Nobles, redecorated in 1785 by Marie-Antoinette (1755-93) (photo) by French School, (18th century); ChAteau de Versailles

Islamic and Moorish design for shutters and divans, from Art and Industry
STC132689 Islamic and Moorish design for shutters and divans, from Art and Industry, published by Delatre, Paris, 1857 (engraving) by Albanis de Beaumont

Reception and Music Room, c. 1901 (colour lithograph)
991162 Reception and Music Room, c.1901 (colour lithograph) by Mackintosh, Charles Rennie (1868-1928) (after); 40.5x53.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Reception and Music Room)

Design for the Drawing Room at Falkewood, c. 1906 (colour litho)
708869 Design for the Drawing Room at Falkewood, c.1906 (colour litho) by Baillie Scott, Mackay Hugh (1865-1945); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; Scottish, out of copyright

Chimney-Piece in the Reception-Room (b / w photo)
3103371 Chimney-Piece in the Reception-Room (b/w photo) by Latham, Charles (d.1912); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chimney-Piece in the Reception-Room)

Zanzibar after the Bombardment (b / w photo)
1051066 Zanzibar after the Bombardment (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Zanzibar after the Bombardment)

The Maldive Islands (engraving)
1055089 The Maldive Islands (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Maldive Islands)

The Visit of the Prince of Wales to India, the Dining Saloon of the "Serapis
1049330 The Visit of the Prince of Wales to India, the Dining Saloon of the " Serapis, " showing the Reception Room (engraving) by English School

Cabinet in the Reception Room containing Historical Miniatures, Heirlooms, etc (b / w photo)
1056531 Cabinet in the Reception Room containing Historical Miniatures, Heirlooms, etc (b/w photo) by English photographer

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"The Art of Reception: Exploring the Elegance and Grandeur of Reception Rooms Around the World" Step into a world of refined sophistication as we take you on a journey through some of the most exquisite reception rooms across different eras and continents. From historical mansions to palaces, each space tells its own unique story, showcasing architectural brilliance and opulent design. Starting our tour at Chandos House in London, we are greeted by the first-floor ante-room. A black-and-white photograph captures this elegant space, adorned with intricate details crafted by renowned architect Robert Adam. The room exudes an air of timeless beauty, inviting guests to indulge in conversation and relaxation. Continuing our exploration within Chandos House, we discover another captivating transformation - the original dining room transformed into a lavish sitting room. This monochrome image transports us back in time, revealing how spaces can evolve while retaining their charm and character. Crossing over to Washington D. C. , we find ourselves standing in awe before the State Dining Room at Presidents Mansion circa 1900. Its grandeur is undeniable; every element meticulously chosen to impress dignitaries from around the globe. The unknown creator's vision comes alive through this vintage photograph. Venturing further eastward to Solo, Java, we enter Puri Mangkunegaran's reception room - a palace fit for royalty. Intricate carvings adorn every surface while vibrant colors create an ambiance that reflects Javanese culture and heritage, and is here that tradition meets modernity seamlessly. Transporting ourselves back in time once again, we witness "The Cardinals' Reception" captured after Luis Alvarez Catalá's masterpiece painting from 1881. This engraving portrays elegance personified as cardinals gather in a resplendent setting filled with ornate furnishings and regal tapestries. Our journey takes us even further back in history as we explore ancient Greek architecture through facades and plans of rooms in a Greek house.