Upholstery Collection (#6)

Parlour chairs, 1814
6339877 Parlour chairs, 1814 by British School, (18th-19th century); (add.info.: Parlour chairs, 1814. Mahogany dining chair with cane seat, separate cushion 1)

Regency-era ladies toilette dressing case, 1812
6339865 Regency-era ladies toilette dressing case, 1812 by British School, (18th-19th century); (add.info.: Regency-era ladies toilette dressing case, 1812)

Library sofa in carved mahagony with green Morocco leather
6339838 Library sofa in carved mahagony with green Morocco leather by British School, (18th-19th century); (add.info.: Library sofa in carved mahagony with green Morocco leather)

Cabinet and dwarf table, 1813
6339833 Cabinet and dwarf table, 1813 by British School, (18th-19th century); (add.info.: Cabinet and dwarf table, 1813. The cabinet in mahogany, rosewood with brass or ebony inlay)

Festooned draperies from Grecian consoles in black and gold
6339826 Festooned draperies from Grecian consoles in black and gold by British School, (18th-19th century); (add.info.: Festooned draperies from Grecian consoles in black and gold)

Fashionable furniture for a boudoir or ladys dressing room
6339818 Fashionable furniture for a boudoir or ladys dressing room by British School, (18th-19th century); (add.info.: Fashionable furniture for a boudoir or ladys dressing room)

French library curtains, 1812
6339816 French library curtains, 1812 by British School, (18th-19th century); (add.info.: French library curtains, 1812. Drapery hanging from brass rosettes, ornamented with line and tassels)

Two chairs designed by John Taylor, upholsterer and furniture designer at Bedford Court, Covent Garden
6339813 Two chairs designed by John Taylor, upholsterer and furniture designer at Bedford Court, Covent Garden, London 1821-1829 by British School

A sett of continued French drapery window curtains
6339799 A sett of continued French drapery window curtains by British School, (18th-19th century); (add.info.: A sett of continued French drapery window curtains)

Regency-era French window curtains, 1813
6339797 Regency-era French window curtains, 1813 by British School, (18th-19th century); (add.info.: Regency-era French window curtains, 1813)

Square chancelier sofa and ottoman couch for a recess
6338630 Square chancelier sofa and ottoman couch for a recess by British School, (19th century); (add.info.: Square chancelier sofa and ottoman couch for a recess)

Drawing room sofa, Regency style
6338626 Drawing room sofa, Regency style by British School, (19th century); (add.info.: Drawing room sofa, Regency style. Four-seater couch in carved wood uplholstered in green with matching cushions)

Pedestal, sideboard and wine cooler, Regency style
6338612 Pedestal, sideboard and wine cooler, Regency style by British School, (19th century); (add.info.: Pedestal, sideboard and wine cooler, Regency style)

Curtains for a Gothic room
6338592 Curtains for a Gothic room by British School, (19th century); (add.info.: Curtains for a Gothic room. Ornate pelmet of gold-frnged fabric)

Firescreens mounted on tripods or circular bases for the drawing room
6339966 Firescreens mounted on tripods or circular bases for the drawing room by British School, (18th-19th century); (add.info)

Mahogany desk with drawers for artists materials and shelves below for books
6339964 Mahogany desk with drawers for artists materials and shelves below for books by British School, (18th-19th century); (add.info)

Ladies work table for the drawing room or boudoir, 1811
6339959 Ladies work table for the drawing room or boudoir, 1811 by British School, (18th-19th century); (add.info.: Ladies work table for the drawing room or boudoir, 1811)

A Four Posted Bed
6339947 A Four Posted Bed by British School, (18th-19th century); (add.info.: A Four Posted Bed. With high dome and canopy, draperies coming through the cornices)

Drawing room chairs, 1811
6339896 Drawing room chairs, 1811 by British School, (18th-19th century); (add.info.: Drawing room chairs, 1811. Richly carved with burnished gold and green bronze)

Design for a Gothic Bed Room, 1813
6339938 Design for a Gothic Bed Room, 1813 by British School, (18th-19th century); (add.info.: Design for a Gothic Bed Room, 1813. Bed with groined arches, tent-like canopy over bedstead with steps)

Royal patent invalid chair, 1810
6339919 Royal patent invalid chair, 1810 by British School, (18th-19th century); (add.info.: Royal patent invalid chair, 1810)

Imperial Turkey ottoman or circular sofa, 1811
6339855 Imperial Turkey ottoman or circular sofa, 1811 by British School, (18th-19th century); (add.info.: Imperial Turkey ottoman or circular sofa, 1811)

Ottoman sofa on a raised pedestal with gold fringed upholstery and cushions
6339851 Ottoman sofa on a raised pedestal with gold fringed upholstery and cushions by British School, (18th-19th century); (add.info)

Drawing room window curtains and drapery
6338591 Drawing room window curtains and drapery by British School, (19th century); (add.info.: Drawing room window curtains and drapery)

Regency-era footstools, 1813
6339969 Regency-era footstools, 1813 by British School, (18th-19th century); (add.info.: Regency-era footstools, 1813. Grecian footstool designed by cabinet maker Matthew Gregson of Preesons Row)

French cottage bed, 1815
6339952 French cottage bed, 1815 by British School, (18th-19th century); (add.info.: French cottage bed, 1815. Canopy bed for a French cottage ornee, with tent-like drapery in lilac silk)

Design for a French bed chamber, 1815
6339940 Design for a French bed chamber, 1815 by British School, (18th-19th century); (add.info.: Design for a French bed chamber, 1815)

Design for a Gothic-style library, Regency Era
6339935 Design for a Gothic-style library, Regency Era by British School, (18th-19th century); (add.info.: Design for a Gothic-style library, Regency Era)

Regency writing desk and chair, named for the London residence of the Prince Regent (later King Georige IV)
6339911 Regency writing desk and chair, named for the London residence of the Prince Regent (later King Georige IV) by British School, (18th-19th century); (add.info.: Regency writing desk and chair)

A library table and chair, 1812
6339908 A library table and chair, 1812 by British School, (18th-19th century); (add.info.: A library table and chair, 1812)

Bookcase for a library, 1812
6339868 Bookcase for a library, 1812 by British School, (18th-19th century); (add.info.: Bookcase for a library, 1812. With dwarf bookcase, marble table top, mahogany bookcase for folio size books)

Sofa for reading and study with tabular cushions, with matching book- or work-table and footrest
6339848 Sofa for reading and study with tabular cushions, with matching book- or work-table and footrest by British School

Chair for a Gothic style room (left), for a Grecian library (centre) and for a 17th century book-room in a mansion
6339795 Chair for a Gothic style room (left), for a Grecian library (centre) and for a 17th century book-room in a mansion (right) by British School

Chaises longues, Regency style
6338632 Chaises longues, Regency style by British School, (19th century); (add.info.: Chaises longues, Regency style. Reclining sofa in carved wood decorated with gilt)

Ladies work table for in carved wood with fabric bag
6338624 Ladies work table for in carved wood with fabric bag by British School, (19th century); (add.info.: Ladies work table for in carved wood with fabric bag)

Drawing room fire screens, Regency style
6338616 Drawing room fire screens, Regency style by British School, (19th century); (add.info.: Drawing room fire screens, Regency style)

Dining room window curtains, Regency style
6338608 Dining room window curtains, Regency style by British School, (19th century); (add.info.: Dining room window curtains, Regency style)

Childs cot bed and nursery chair
6339931 Childs cot bed and nursery chair by British School, (18th-19th century); (add.info.: Childs cot bed and nursery chair)

Candelabrum, stool and reading table, 1812
6339929 Candelabrum, stool and reading table, 1812 by British School, (18th-19th century); (add.info.: Candelabrum, stool and reading table, 1812)

French sofa and drawing room chair, 1812
6339894 French sofa and drawing room chair, 1812 by British School, (18th-19th century); (add.info.: French sofa and drawing room chair, 1812)

Regency era bedroom chair in mahogany or satin wood upholstered in green for a mansion
6339890 Regency era bedroom chair in mahogany or satin wood upholstered in green for a mansion, and cottage chair with ornate carving in 16th century design suitable for a castellated house by

Mahogany dining chair enhanced with inlaid ebony 1, rosewood chair with gilt 2, and rosewood chair with ormolu 3
6339883 Mahogany dining chair enhanced with inlaid ebony 1, rosewood chair with gilt 2, and rosewood chair with ormolu 3 by British School

Fashionable chairs, Regency era
6339822 Fashionable chairs, Regency era by British School, (18th-19th century); (add.info.: Fashionable chairs, Regency era)

Drawing room window curtain, cornices, ornamented with French fringe and muslin curtains under blue damask
6339803 Drawing room window curtain, cornices, ornamented with French fringe and muslin curtains under blue damask by British School, (18th-19th century); (add.info.: Drawing room window curtain)

Venetian window and curtain, Regency style
6338610 Venetian window and curtain, Regency style by British School, (19th century); (add.info.: Venetian window and curtain, Regency style)

Military couch bed, 1811
6339956 Military couch bed, 1811 by British School, (18th-19th century); (add.info.: Military couch bed, 1811. Metamorphic furniture that can be used as both sofa and bed)

Regency era wheelchair or gouty chair
6339922 Regency era wheelchair or gouty chair by British School, (18th-19th century); (add.info.: Regency era wheelchair or gouty chair)

French scroll sofa, adapted for the drawing-room, which may be made of rose-wood, with gold ornaments
6339861 French scroll sofa, adapted for the drawing-room, which may be made of rose-wood, with gold ornaments, and covered with rich chintz or silk tabouret by British School

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