Duties & Customs: Thomas Chippendale & His Wily Tricks

Paying duties and customs are part of any modern shipping process: but it certainly isn't anything new.  Back in the eighteenth century, customs and international trade agreements had a significant impact on the way art and furniture arrived in England.  For example, the Seven Years War greatly decreased trade between England and France, but it …

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Friday Finds: A Look Back at the Archives

We are delighted to present a new series, Friday Finds, where we will delve into the library and look at publications on art & antiques that are relevant to pieces in our current collection.  Today, we are focusing on the pair of George III giltwood armchairs attributed to John Cobb.  We looked at these chairs …

Irresistibly Irish : A George II Mahogany Armchair

We have looked at Irish furniture in the past on this blog, focusing on the qualities and idiosyncrasies that characterise Irish furniture.  Today we are focusing on one of our latest acquisitions: A George II Irish mahogany armchair. This chair features several hallmarks of Irish design, including the intricate interlaced and pierced back splat, carved …

The Curious Case of the Corner Chair

We are no strangers to chairs, or any type of seating for that matter (armchairs, side chairs, hall chairs, settees... the list goes on).  But today we are focusing on a type of chair that has a fascinating history and enduring charm: the corner chair. Corner chairs feature curved or angular backs set around one …