Welcome to The Drawingroom, where we explore the rich history, craftsmanship, and timeless beauty of antique furniture and interior decoration. Here, we uncover the stories behind iconic styles, learn about the influence of master decorators and designers, and discover how classic elements continue to inspire contemporary interiors. Whether you're an enthusiast or a collector, our articles offer a visual journey through the elegance and artistry that define timeless interiors. Stay tuned for more in-depth explorations of these enduring treasures.
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The Utterly Magnificent Houghton Hall
We have been lucky to visit Houghton Hall, the residence of the Marquess and Marchioness of Cholomondeley in Norfolk. It is widely regarded as the finest Palladian house in England,...
The Utterly Magnificent Houghton Hall
We have been lucky to visit Houghton Hall, the residence of the Marquess and Marchioness of Cholomondeley in Norfolk. It is widely regarded as the finest Palladian house in England,...
Thomas Chippendale: Britain's Most Celebrated F...
Thomas Chippendale (1718 – 1779) was a London cabinet-maker and furniture designer in the mid-Georgian, English Rocco, and Neoclassical styles. In 1754 he published a book of his designs, The...
Thomas Chippendale: Britain's Most Celebrated F...
Thomas Chippendale (1718 – 1779) was a London cabinet-maker and furniture designer in the mid-Georgian, English Rocco, and Neoclassical styles. In 1754 he published a book of his designs, The...
Masterpieces of American Furniture at Winterthur
Winterthur’s American furniture collection is the largest and arguably the finest in the country. Henry Francis du Pont’s furniture collecting began in the early 1920s. The Port Royal Parlor at...
Masterpieces of American Furniture at Winterthur
Winterthur’s American furniture collection is the largest and arguably the finest in the country. Henry Francis du Pont’s furniture collecting began in the early 1920s. The Port Royal Parlor at...
Peacock's Finest joined LAPADA
We are excited to have been elected to join LAPADA, the Association of Art & Antiques Dealers, UK's largest and one of the most respected associations in the world. Membership...
Peacock's Finest joined LAPADA
We are excited to have been elected to join LAPADA, the Association of Art & Antiques Dealers, UK's largest and one of the most respected associations in the world. Membership...
Palladian Perfection of Chiswick House
Arguably the finest remaining example of Neo-Palladian architecture in London, the house was designed by Lord Burlington, himself a talented amateur architect and (in the words of Horace Walpole) "Apollo...
Palladian Perfection of Chiswick House
Arguably the finest remaining example of Neo-Palladian architecture in London, the house was designed by Lord Burlington, himself a talented amateur architect and (in the words of Horace Walpole) "Apollo...
Treasures of The Huntington Library
Whilst in Los Angeles, we took time to explore one of America's finest collections of fine and decorative arts - The Huntington Library in San Marino. This vast and important...
Treasures of The Huntington Library
Whilst in Los Angeles, we took time to explore one of America's finest collections of fine and decorative arts - The Huntington Library in San Marino. This vast and important...