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Inspiration from The Drawingroom
The Chinoiserie Room at Claydon House: A Flamboyant Celebration of East Meets West
Let us take you on a journey to a place where whimsy and opulence collide in a riot of exotic splendor: the Chinoiserie Room at Claydon House in Buckinghamshire.
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Thomas Hope's Lasting Impact on Style: Exploring the Legacy of a Regency Tastemaker
Designer, patron, collector, and author Thomas Hope (1769–1831) is one of the major figures in the history of design.
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Chinoiserie, or The Pursuit of Whimsical Exoticism
Ever fascinated by the exotic and unusual, we have always adored the Chinoiserie style, this fabulous decorative cocktail that was a vision of the mysterious Orient by Europeans, who hardly ever ventured out of good old Europe.
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Madeleine Castaing and the Art of Timeless Chic
We have always admired Madeleine Castaing's interiors – the strongly personal, whimsical uniqueness of the spaces she conjured up over the years.
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George Oakley and the Princely Taste
George Oakley (1773-1841) enjoyed a remarkably successful and long career as an 'upholder' and cabinet-maker to a fashion-sensitive clientele that included several members of the Royal family.
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Exploring the Timeless Beauty and Craftsmanship of Giles Grendey's Chairs
Eighteenth century chair designs are rarely as beautiful as this model.
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The Timeless Beauty of Klismos Chair
The Klismos (Greek: κλισμός) was a specifically Greek invention, without detectable earlier inspiration.
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The Chair Puzzle
This magnificent chair is certainly one of the most special items in our collection, admired by many connoisseurs and fellow dealers alike.
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The Lansdowne House drawing room at the Philadelphia Museum of Art
Two years ago we enjoyed a tour of Philadelphia Museum of Art, of which the centrepiece was, undoubtedly, the Lansdowne House drawing room, designed by Robert Adam in the 1760s.
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The Art Of The Hall Chair
Unlike other types of chairs, hall chairs were designed mainly with decorative purpose in mind.
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Furniture and Interiors at Osterley Park
Osterley Park remains one of our favourite country houses in England.
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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 Cholmondeley in Norfolk.
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Thomas Chippendale: Britain's Most Celebrated Furniture Designer
Thomas Chippendale (1718 – 1779) was a London cabinet-maker and furniture designer in the mid-Georgian, English Rococo, and Neoclassical styles.
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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…
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Treasures of The Huntington Library
This vast and important collection is a must see for any 18th century furniture enthusiast, and here are a few notable examples of English and Irish furniture from the Huntington.
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Story Of A Chair, or The Attribution Conundrum
It is always exciting, but never an easy task to research or attribute a piece without a known history…
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A Table For A Scottish Nobleman
An unusual George II period telescopic table, in solid mahogany, which almost certainly belonged to Sir John Sinclair. Previously in stock at Peacock's Finest.
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Osterley Park: Elizabethan Meets Neoclassical
Osterley was completed in 1576 for banker Sir Thomas Gresham, who purchased the manor of Osterley in 1562.
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Kenwood House: London's Finest Country House
The house is the first complete example of the mature style of the Scottish neoclassical architect Robert Adam (1728–92).
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Culzean Castle: Scotland's Hidden Gem
Culzean Castle was constructed as an L-plan castle by order of the 10th Earl of Cassilis.
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Robert Adam: The Father of British Neoclassicism
Robert Adam (1728 – 1792) was one of the most celebrated architects of his day.
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Harewood House: Neoclassical Excellence
When Edwin Lascelles started building Harewood House in 1759 he wanted nothing but the best for his new home.
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Nostell Priory: The Treasury of Chippendale's Masterpieces
Nostell Priory was designed in the fashionable Palladian style, intended to be a symbol of the owner's wealth and fashionable taste.
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The Ultimate Grand Tour: Britain's Greatest Country Houses
The tour of some of the UK's most significant country houses, which we have recently completed in just under a week, has been one of our best road trips so far.
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Good Taste Is Timeless
Furlow Gatewood, a self-taught antiques dealer and one of the most influential American decorators, created a home that demonstrates the art of living well. These remarkable Regency Klismos hall chairs, virtually identical to...
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