Hall Chair
An important walnut hall chair,c.1715, with a carved and waisted splat decorated with a fish scale pattern that takes its inspiration from imported Chinese ceramics and furniture.
Hall Chair
It has not been established, as yet, whether this is an English or a Dutch chair. A similar example, although not quite so elaborate, is on dislpay in the Ryksmuseum in Amsterdam.
There were, however, many Huguenot craftsmen,who came to England at the end of the 17thC as a result of religious persecution and English workshops benefited greatly from this influx of talent.
There were, however, many Huguenot craftsmen,who came to England at the end of the 17thC as a result of religious persecution and English workshops benefited greatly from this influx of talent.
This object is located in the Rear Hall
It is categorised as Furniture
This page was last updated on 11 April 2007