Sofa
John Hart
Category
Furniture
Date
2000
Materials
Wood and silk
Measurements
86.5 x 204.5 x 71 cm
Place of origin
Sudbury
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Polesden Lacey, Surrey
NT 1246174
Summary
An upholstered sofa, English, made in 2000 by John Hart as an exact copy of the set of seat furniture photographed in this room in 1923. Part of a set with two armchairs [NT 1246175.1 & .2]. Having a slightly arched back and scroll-over arms. Raised on feet carved as lion's paws. Upholstered in striped yellow silk.
Provenance
Purchased by the National Trust in 2000.
Makers and roles
John Hart, maker The Gainsborough Silk Weaving Company Ltd, weaver