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Decoration And Furnishing Collection

Step back in time and explore the world with these captivating hints from the past. Delve into a wholesale catalogue published by I. Marians & Co

Background imageDecoration And Furnishing Collection: Page from 'Utility and Art', c.1900 (engraving)

Page from 'Utility and Art', c.1900 (engraving)
2972961 Page from 'Utility and Art', c.1900 (engraving) by English School, (20th century); The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London, UK; (add.info.: 'Useful Artistic Furniture')

Background imageDecoration And Furnishing Collection: Page from 'Useful Artistic Furniture', c.1900 (engraving)

Page from 'Useful Artistic Furniture', c.1900 (engraving)
2972959 Page from 'Useful Artistic Furniture', c.1900 (engraving) by English School, (20th century); The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London

Background imageDecoration And Furnishing Collection: Page from 'Useful Artistic Furniture', c.1900 (coloured engraving)

Page from 'Useful Artistic Furniture', c.1900 (coloured engraving)
2972958 Page from 'Useful Artistic Furniture', c.1900 (coloured engraving) by English School, (20th century); The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London

Background imageDecoration And Furnishing Collection: Page from 'Useful Artistic Furniture', c.1900 (coloured engraving)

Page from 'Useful Artistic Furniture', c.1900 (coloured engraving)
2972960 Page from 'Useful Artistic Furniture', c.1900 (coloured engraving) by English School, (20th century); The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London

Background imageDecoration And Furnishing Collection: Page from 'Useful Artistic Furniture', c.1900 (colour litho)

Page from 'Useful Artistic Furniture', c.1900 (colour litho)
3084443 Page from 'Useful Artistic Furniture', c.1900 (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); 23.8x35 cm; The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London

Background imageDecoration And Furnishing Collection: Pages from a wholesale catalogue published by I. Marians & Co. 1896 (engraving)

Pages from a wholesale catalogue published by I. Marians & Co. 1896 (engraving)
2972992 Pages from a wholesale catalogue published by I. Marians & Co. 1896 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London, UK; eGeffrye Museum; English

Background imageDecoration And Furnishing Collection: Page from William Tarn and Co.s Illustrated Catalogue: with prices of furniture

Page from William Tarn and Co.s Illustrated Catalogue: with prices of furniture
2972977 Page from William Tarn and Co.s Illustrated Catalogue: with prices of furniture, bedding c.1890-1900 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London

Background imageDecoration And Furnishing Collection: Cabinet on stand, 1652 (ebony, fruitwood & ivory)

Cabinet on stand, 1652 (ebony, fruitwood & ivory)
2972964 Cabinet on stand, 1652 (ebony, fruitwood & ivory) by French School, (17th century); The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London

Background imageDecoration And Furnishing Collection: Fire screens, 1840-50 (rosewood)

Fire screens, 1840-50 (rosewood)
2972931 Fire screens, 1840-50 (rosewood) by English School, (19th century); The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London, UK; eGeffrye Museum; English, out of copyright

Background imageDecoration And Furnishing Collection: Plant stand, c. 1880-1910 (wire)

Plant stand, c. 1880-1910 (wire)
2972923 Plant stand, c.1880-1910 (wire) by English School; The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London, UK; eGeffrye Museum; English, out of copyright

Background imageDecoration And Furnishing Collection: Camel and rhino in front of Noahs ark, c. 1840 (painted wood)

Camel and rhino in front of Noahs ark, c. 1840 (painted wood)
3084490 Camel and rhino in front of Noahs ark, c.1840 (painted wood) by German School, (19th century); The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London

Background imageDecoration And Furnishing Collection: Side chair, c. 1685 (beech & upholstery)

Side chair, c. 1685 (beech & upholstery)
3084421 Side chair, c.1685 (beech & upholstery) by English School, (17th century); 103.5x52x42.5 cm; The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London

Background imageDecoration And Furnishing Collection: Cushion cover, 1850-80 (Berlin woolwork)

Cushion cover, 1850-80 (Berlin woolwork)
3084417 Cushion cover, 1850-80 (Berlin woolwork) by English School, (19th century); 46.5x46.5 cm; The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London

Background imageDecoration And Furnishing Collection: Page from William Tarn and Co.s Illustrated Catalogue: with prices of furniture

Page from William Tarn and Co.s Illustrated Catalogue: with prices of furniture
3084400 Page from William Tarn and Co.s Illustrated Catalogue: with prices of furniture, bedding, &c, c.1890-1900 (litho) by English School, (19th century); 25x32 cm; The Geffrye Museum of the Home

Background imageDecoration And Furnishing Collection: Sideboard, detail, c. 1880 (walnut) (see also 2972953)

Sideboard, detail, c. 1880 (walnut) (see also 2972953)
3084386 Sideboard, detail, c.1880 (walnut) (see also 2972953) by Day, Lewis Foreman (1845-1910); The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London

Background imageDecoration And Furnishing Collection: Fruitwood armchair with an elm seat and a heart-shaped splat, c. 1830 (fruitwood)

Fruitwood armchair with an elm seat and a heart-shaped splat, c. 1830 (fruitwood)
2972981 Fruitwood armchair with an elm seat and a heart-shaped splat, c.1830 (fruitwood) by English School, (19th century); The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London, UK; eGeffrye Museum; English

Background imageDecoration And Furnishing Collection: Screen, 1885-90 (walnut)

Screen, 1885-90 (walnut)
2972971 Screen, 1885-90 (walnut) by English School, (19th century); The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London, UK; eGeffrye Museum; English, out of copyright

Background imageDecoration And Furnishing Collection: Side chair, c. 1815-20 (rosewood)

Side chair, c. 1815-20 (rosewood)
2972969 Side chair, c.1815-20 (rosewood) by English School, (19th century); The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London, UK; (add.info.: One of a set of three chairs in imitation rosewood)

Background imageDecoration And Furnishing Collection: Sideboard, c. 1880 (walnut) (see also 3084386)

Sideboard, c. 1880 (walnut) (see also 3084386)
2972953 Sideboard, c.1880 (walnut) (see also 3084386) by Day, Lewis Foreman (1845-1910); The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London

Background imageDecoration And Furnishing Collection: Cropped page from a wallpaper sample book, 1885-90 (colour litho)

Cropped page from a wallpaper sample book, 1885-90 (colour litho)
2972952 Cropped page from a wallpaper sample book, 1885-90 (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London, UK; eGeffrye Museum; English, out of copyright

Background imageDecoration And Furnishing Collection: Oil lamp, 1885 (brass, glazed earthenware & glass)

Oil lamp, 1885 (brass, glazed earthenware & glass)
2972951 Oil lamp, 1885 (brass, glazed earthenware & glass) by English School, (19th century); The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London

Background imageDecoration And Furnishing Collection: Japanned table, detail, c. 1830-40 (beech)

Japanned table, detail, c. 1830-40 (beech)
2972947 Japanned table, detail, c.1830-40 (beech) by English School, (19th century); The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London, UK; eGeffrye Museum; English, out of copyright

Background imageDecoration And Furnishing Collection: Reading, games and needlework table, c. 1815 (mahogany & rosewood)

Reading, games and needlework table, c. 1815 (mahogany & rosewood)
2972946 Reading, games and needlework table, c.1815 (mahogany & rosewood) by English School, (19th century); The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London

Background imageDecoration And Furnishing Collection: Sofa, c. 1830 (mahogany & silk)

Sofa, c. 1830 (mahogany & silk)
2972944 Sofa, c.1830 (mahogany & silk) by English School, (19th century); The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London, UK; (add.info.: Sofa with a mahogany frame on reeded sabre legs with brass paw caps)

Background imageDecoration And Furnishing Collection: Windermere / Annie Scott - Gadringal - EK. c. 1850 (w / c on paper)

Windermere / Annie Scott - Gadringal - EK. c. 1850 (w / c on paper)
2972937 Windermere/Annie Scott - Gadringal - EK. c.1850 (w/c on paper) by Kinder, Emma (fl.c.1845); The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London, UK; eGeffrye Museum; English, out of copyright

Background imageDecoration And Furnishing Collection: Folding mirror, c. 1876 (wood)

Folding mirror, c. 1876 (wood)
2972935 Folding mirror, c.1876 (wood) by English School, (19th century); The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London, UK; eGeffrye Museum; English, out of copyright

Background imageDecoration And Furnishing Collection: Rocking chair, c. 1775-1825 (wood)

Rocking chair, c. 1775-1825 (wood)
2972934 Rocking chair, c.1775-1825 (wood) by English School; The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London, UK; eGeffrye Museum; English, out of copyright

Background imageDecoration And Furnishing Collection: Royal Daylight Oil advertising leaflet, back and front covers

Royal Daylight Oil advertising leaflet, back and front covers
2972926 Royal Daylight Oil advertising leaflet, back and front covers, 1890-1900 (litho) by English School, (19th century); The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London, UK; eGeffrye Museum; English

Background imageDecoration And Furnishing Collection: Vases, 1870-1910 (glass)

Vases, 1870-1910 (glass)
3084505 Vases, 1870-1910 (glass) by English School; height: 17.5 cm; The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London, UK; (add.info)

Background imageDecoration And Furnishing Collection: Sofa, c. 1830 (mahogany & damask)

Sofa, c. 1830 (mahogany & damask)
3084500 Sofa, c.1830 (mahogany & damask) by English School, (19th century); 94x196.5x53.2 cm; The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London, UK; (add.info.: A mahogany sofa upholstered in modern red damask)

Background imageDecoration And Furnishing Collection: 194 Vase, 1890-96 (earthenware)

194 Vase, 1890-96 (earthenware)
3084492 194 Vase, 1890-96 (earthenware) by English School, (19th century); height: 24.3 cm; The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London

Background imageDecoration And Furnishing Collection: Gateleg table, c. 1780 (mahogany)

Gateleg table, c. 1780 (mahogany)
3084480 Gateleg table, c.1780 (mahogany) by English School, (18th century); 71.5x102.5x39.5 cm; The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London

Background imageDecoration And Furnishing Collection: Footstool, c. 1850 (wood, brass & Berlin woolwork)

Footstool, c. 1850 (wood, brass & Berlin woolwork)
3084468 Footstool, c.1850 (wood, brass & Berlin woolwork) by English School, (19th century); 24x24 cm; The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London

Background imageDecoration And Furnishing Collection: Side chair, c. 1848 (bent solid beechwood with a woven cane seat)

Side chair, c. 1848 (bent solid beechwood with a woven cane seat)
3084467 Side chair, c.1848 (bent solid beechwood with a woven cane seat) by Thonet, Michael (1796-1871); 86.7x40.8x42 cm; The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London, UK; (add.info.: Bentwood side chair)

Background imageDecoration And Furnishing Collection: Bust of Queen Victoria, 1856 (ivory, marble & glass)

Bust of Queen Victoria, 1856 (ivory, marble & glass)
3084463 Bust of Queen Victoria, 1856 (ivory, marble & glass) by Noble, Matthew (1818-76); 23.3x8 cm; The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London

Background imageDecoration And Furnishing Collection: Armchair, c. 1810 (beech & cane)

Armchair, c. 1810 (beech & cane)
3084424 Armchair, c.1810 (beech & cane) by English School, (19th century); 84x54.5x51.5 cm; The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London

Background imageDecoration And Furnishing Collection: Table, c. 1685-1700 (oak, elm and red deal, with metal fixings)

Table, c. 1685-1700 (oak, elm and red deal, with metal fixings)
3084405 Table, c.1685-1700 (oak, elm and red deal, with metal fixings) by English School, (17th century); 74.8x150.4x126.3 cm; The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London, UK; (add.info.: Gateleg table)

Background imageDecoration And Furnishing Collection: Writing desk, c. 1860 (walnut)

Writing desk, c. 1860 (walnut)
3084394 Writing desk, c.1860 (walnut) by English School, (19th century); 94x59x59 cm; The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London, UK; (add.info.: A walnut Davenport with a fretted A gallery to the top)

Background imageDecoration And Furnishing Collection: Front cover of a wholesale catalogue published by I. Marians & Co

Front cover of a wholesale catalogue published by I. Marians & Co
2972991 Front cover of a wholesale catalogue published by I. Marians & Co. 1896 (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London

Background imageDecoration And Furnishing Collection: Page from Bartholomew & Fletcher: Decorators & General House Furnishers

Page from Bartholomew & Fletcher: Decorators & General House Furnishers
2972985 Page from Bartholomew & Fletcher: Decorators & General House Furnishers: Cabinet Makers and Upholsterers, c.1870-1900 (engraving) by English School

Background imageDecoration And Furnishing Collection: Guilbaud Cabinet, 1693-1712 (walnut)

Guilbaud Cabinet, 1693-1712 (walnut)
2972975 Guilbaud Cabinet, 1693-1712 (walnut) by English School, (17th century); The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London, UK; (add.info.: Supported by the Heritage Lottery Fund)

Background imageDecoration And Furnishing Collection: Occasional table, detail, c. 1890 (ebony, mother-of-peal & coloured wood)

Occasional table, detail, c. 1890 (ebony, mother-of-peal & coloured wood)
2972966 Occasional table, detail, c.1890 (ebony, mother-of-peal & coloured wood) by English School, (19th century); The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London

Background imageDecoration And Furnishing Collection: Occasional table, c. 1890 (ebony, mother-of-peal & coloured wood)

Occasional table, c. 1890 (ebony, mother-of-peal & coloured wood)
2972965 Occasional table, c.1890 (ebony, mother-of-peal & coloured wood) by English School, (19th century); The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London

Background imageDecoration And Furnishing Collection: Caned chair, c. 1685-1700 (walnut)

Caned chair, c. 1685-1700 (walnut)
2972963 Caned chair, c.1685-1700 (walnut) by English School, (17th century); The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London, UK; (add.info.: Purchased with the assistance of the MLA/V&A Purchase Grant Fund)

Background imageDecoration And Furnishing Collection: Reindeer from Noahs ark, c. 1840 (wood)

Reindeer from Noahs ark, c. 1840 (wood)
3084489 Reindeer from Noahs ark, c.1840 (wood) by German School, (19th century); The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London, UK; (add.info)

Background imageDecoration And Furnishing Collection: Armchair, c. 1890 (turned mahogany and birch with cotton upholstery

Armchair, c. 1890 (turned mahogany and birch with cotton upholstery
3084447 Armchair, c.1890 (turned mahogany and birch with cotton upholstery and a woven cotton loose cover) by English School, (19th century); 82x78.3x73 cm; The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London

Background imageDecoration And Furnishing Collection: Ornament, 1837-1901 (taxidermy)

Ornament, 1837-1901 (taxidermy)
2973003 Ornament, 1837-1901 (taxidermy) by English School, (19th century); The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London, UK; eGeffrye Museum; English, out of copyright

Background imageDecoration And Furnishing Collection: Group portrait of Alfred Rooke and his family in their home in Mount Park, Ealing

Group portrait of Alfred Rooke and his family in their home in Mount Park, Ealing
2972957 Group portrait of Alfred Rooke and his family in their home in Mount Park, Ealing, 1891-92 (w/c on paper) by Rooke, Thomas Matthews (1842-1942); The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London



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Step back in time and explore the world with these captivating hints from the past. Delve into a wholesale catalogue published by I. Marians & Co. In 1896, where intricate engravings transport you to an era of elegance and craftsmanship. Flip through the pages of William Tarn and Co. 's Illustrated Catalogue, adorned with furniture that whispers tales of opulence. Discover prices that reflect both quality and artistry, reminding us of a time when every piece had its own story to tell. Marvel at a cabinet on stand from 1652, crafted meticulously using ebony, fruitwood, and ivory. Its exquisite design stands as a testament to the skillful hands that brought it to life centuries ago. Immerse yourself in the beauty of rosewood fire screens dating back to 1840-50; their delicate carvings dancing gracefully amidst flickering flames. These screens not only provided warmth but also added an element of sophistication to any room they graced. Witness the ingenuity behind a wire plant stand created between 1880-1910; its elegant structure offering support for nature's vibrant creations while adding a touch of whimsy to any space. Transport yourself further into history as you encounter painted wooden figures depicting camels and rhinos standing proudly before Noah's ark—a charming relic from around 1840 that brings biblical stories alive within your home. Sit upon a side chair hailing from c. 1685—its beech frame exuding timeless grace while inviting you to rest comfortably on its plush upholstery. Feel connected with generations past as you sink into this seat steeped in history. Admire the intricate beauty woven into cushion covers dating between 1850-80—an art form known as Berlin woolwork capturing moments frozen in threads—an homage paid by skilled hands who poured their creativity onto fabric canvases. Gaze upon detailed images within another page from William Tarn and Co.