Upholstery Collection (#8)

Living-room with Victorian table and striped chair covers (colour litho)
7157399 Living-room with Victorian table and striped chair covers (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Furniture for a drawing room (colour litho)
7157266 Furniture for a drawing room (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Furniture for a drawing room)

Furnished drawing room (colour litho)
7157265 Furnished drawing room (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Furnished drawing room)

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Tapissier; Upholsterer; Tapezirer (engraving)
7197681 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Tapissier; Upholsterer; Tapezirer (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tapissier; Upholsterer; Tapezirer)

The Blue Room by Edgar W Jenney, advertisement for Karpen furniture (colour litho)
7172098 The Blue Room by Edgar W Jenney, advertisement for Karpen furniture (colour litho) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Blue Room by Edgar W Jenney)

Living-room with dining area and solid fuel fire (colour litho)
7157404 Living-room with dining area and solid fuel fire (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Living-room with dining area and solid fuel fire)

Compact dining-room or dining alcove with corner seating (colour litho)
7157403 Compact dining-room or dining alcove with corner seating (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Terrace with garden furniture and awning (colour litho)
7157407 Terrace with garden furniture and awning (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Terrace with garden furniture and awning)

Ideal Home bungalow cottage first bedroom (colour litho)
7157272 Ideal Home bungalow cottage first bedroom (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ideal Home bungalow cottage first bedroom)

Sofa, c. 1938. Creator: Margaret Stottlemeyer
Sofa, c. 1938

Chair, 1935 / 1942. Creator: Margaret Stottlemeyer
Chair, 1935/1942

Chair, 1937. Creator: John Sullivan
Chair, 1937

Chair, 1941. Creator: Archie Thompson
Chair, 1941

Hand-carved Armchair, c. 1937. Creator: Gerald Transpota
Hand-carved Armchair, c. 1937

Rocking Chair, c. 1938. Creator: John R. Towers
Rocking Chair, c. 1938

Arm Chair (Ecclesiastical), 1937 / 1940. Creator: Gerald Transpota
Arm Chair (Ecclesiastical), 1937/1940

Frontispiece to An Evil Motherhood. Elkin Mathews, 1895. Creator: Aubrey Beardsley
Frontispiece to An Evil Motherhood. Elkin Mathews, 1895. Illustration to " An Evil Motherhood. an Impressionist Novel, Etc." by Walt Ruding, published by Elkin Mathews

Walnut Carved Back Chair, c. 1940. Creator: Robert Stewart
Walnut Carved Back Chair, c. 1940

Panel (From a Settee), England, 1745 / 55. Creator: Unknown
Panel (From a Settee), England, 1745/55

Sofa, London, 1807. Creator: James Wyatt
Sofa, London, 1807

Rear seats of a 1965 Aston Martin DB5. Creator: Unknown
Rear seats of a 1965 Aston Martin DB5

Carved Side Chair, c. 1937. Creator: Robert Stewart
Carved Side Chair, c. 1937

Side Chair, c. 1937. Creator: Charles Squires
Side Chair, c. 1937

Armchair, c. 1936. Creator: Charles Squires
Armchair, c. 1936

Chair, c. 1936. Creator: Ella Josephine Sterling
Chair, c. 1936

Chair Back, Italy, 17th century. Creator: Unknown
Chair Back, Italy, 17th century

Chair Seat and Back, England, 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Chair Seat and Back, England, 19th century

Front seats of a 1961 Aston Martin DB4 GT previously owned by Donald Campbell

Seats of a 1965 Aston Martin DB5. Creator: Unknown
Seats of a 1965 Aston Martin DB5

Folded down front seats of a 1961 Aston Martin DB4 GT previously owned by Donald Campbell

Interior of a 1961 Aston Martin DB4 GT previously owned by Donald Campbell

Interior of a 1961 Aston Martin DB4 GT SWB lightweight. Creator: Unknown
Interior of a 1961 Aston Martin DB4 GT SWB lightweight

Folded down drivers seat of a 1961 Aston Martin DB4 GT SWB lightweight. Creator: Unknown
Folded down drivers seat of a 1961 Aston Martin DB4 GT SWB lightweight

Wing Chair, c. 1941. Creator: Isidore Sovensky
Wing Chair, c. 1941

Shoemakers Bench, c. 1937. Creator: Irving I. Smith
Shoemakers Bench, c. 1937

Shaker Three Slat Chair, 1935 / 1942. Creator: Alfred H. Smith
Shaker Three Slat Chair, 1935/1942

2013 Alfa Romeo 8C Spyder. Creator: Unknown
2013 Alfa Romeo 8C Spyder

Armchair, France, c. 1795. Creator: Georges Jacob
Armchair, France, c. 1795

Armchair (one of a pair), Paris, 1780 / 85. Creator: Jean Avisse
Armchair (one of a pair), Paris, 1780/85

Armchair, Scotland, 1897. Creator: Charles Rennie Mackintosh
Armchair, Scotland, 1897

Panel (Furnishing Fabric), England or United States, 20th century. Creator: Unknown
Panel (Furnishing Fabric), England or United States, 20th century. Imitation of Japanese design: women in kimonos, temples, Mount Fuji. Possibly after Utagawa Kunisada

Armchair, 1856 / 65. Creator: John and Joseph W. Meeks Company
Armchair, 1856/65

Side Chair, 1856 / 65. Creator: John and Joseph W. Meeks Company
Side Chair, 1856/65

Childs Rocking Chair, 1939. Creator: Clarence Secor
Childs Rocking Chair, 1939

Chair, 1876. Creator: Marks Adjustable Folding Chair Company
Chair, 1876. Folding chair with fringe decoration, used as an invalid chair, a smoking chair, or a bed

Armchair, 1856 / 65. Creator: Leon Marcotte
Armchair, 1856/65. Attributed to Leon Marcotte

Pair of Side Chairs, c. 1849. Creators: Peter Trainque, William Burns
Pair of Side Chairs, c. 1849. Designed by Alexander Jackson Davis, made by William Burns and Peter Trainque

Armchair, patented in 1869. Creator: George Jakob Hunzinger
Armchair, patented in 1869. Upholstered chair, ebonized walnut with gilt decoration

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