A George II walnut side chair attributed to Giles Grendey shown in profile Mackinnon Fine Furniture Collection Back by popular demand... we are looking at chairs from a different angle today. A George II walnut Gainsborough chair attributed to Giles Grendey Mackinnon Fine Furniture Collection You would always expect to see a chair front on, or perhaps at a … Continue reading Seating in Silhouettte: Chairs in Profile
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The Art of Aubusson: The History of the Renowned Textile Workshops
The history of Aubusson textiles dates back to the 14th century. The town of Aubusson is located in the La Marche area of France, which is located at the base of the Creuse River. It was inhabited as early as the Iron Age, and remains from the Gallo-Roman period leave evidence of a thriving and … Continue reading The Art of Aubusson: The History of the Renowned Textile Workshops
Always Find Your Best Angle: Chairs in Profile
We recently did a post about the photography we do for the pieces in our collection. Today we are looking at this subject in closer detail, specifically focusing on highlighting a certain angle of a piece of furniture, even if it is not the most obvious one. You would always except to see a chair … Continue reading Always Find Your Best Angle: Chairs in Profile
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