Chair
style of George Hepplewhite (d.1786)
Category
Furniture
Date
circa 1770
Materials
textile and mahogany
Measurements
920 x 520 x 550 mm
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Fenton House, London
NT 1448769
Summary
A mahogany side chair, English, late 18th century, the curved and shaped top rail, the centre back splat formed as vase holding three plumes (Prince of Wales feathers), the vase draped with fabric swags connecting to a further two vertical splats, with square-section tapering front legs terminating in spade feet, and square-section curved rear legs, joined by variously heighted and positioned stretchers. Upholstered in gros point needlework with a design of green fire trees and red lines on a buff ground.
Provenance
Bequeathed by Lady Katherine Binning (1871-1952) with Fenton House in 1952.
Makers and roles
style of George Hepplewhite (d.1786), cabinetmaker style of George Hepplewhite (d.1786), furniture designer