Upholstered Collection

Victorian woman (Polhill-Turner family)
An upper class Victorian woman, probably a member of the Polhill-Turner family of Howbury Hall, Renhold, Bedfordshire. Seen here in a studio photograph, leaning on the back of a chair

S. Hicks & Son Garage, Boscawen Bridge, Truro, Cornwall. May 1921
S. Hicks & Son Garage, by Boscawen Bridge, an authorised Ford dealer for motors and carriages of all descriptions. Two well dressed men wearing bowler hats are chatting in the street

Lawyers books, brief and wig in a leather chair. Date: circa 1990s

Victorian girl with her nanny (Polhill-Turner family)
An upper class Victorian girl, Beatrice (Emily Beatrice Violet, d 1930), standing on a chair, with her nanny standing next to her. They lived at Howbury Hall, Renhold, Bedfordshire

Mirrored Dressing Table
A graceful & elegant woman sits on an upholstered leather chair at a stylish art deco mirrored dressing table with a bottle of scent, candlesticks & looking glass

A Victorian walnut and upholstered sofa covered in a striped velvet with floral petit point panels (walnut wood)
1765111 A Victorian walnut and upholstered sofa covered in a striped velvet with floral petit point panels (walnut wood, velvet); Private Collection; (add.info)

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

Young Woman with Lemon, 1685-1690. Creator: Godfried Schalcken
Young Woman with Lemon, 1685-1690

Gripsholm castle, council hall, 1878. Creator: Oscar Bjorck
Gripsholm castle, council hall, 1878

Two chairs, c.1780-c.1785. Creator: Anon
Two chairs, c.1780-c.1785. The drawing, which is numbered 25, was probably commissioned by a dealer or maitre-tapissier (upholsterer)

Portrait of a Man, 1655. Creator: Anon
Portrait of a Man, 1655

Barrel furniture, 1904. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
Barrel furniture, 1904

Home-made furniture, 1904. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
Home-made furniture, 1904

Old Chairs to Mend, published 1795. Creator: Giovanni Vendramini
Old Chairs to Mend, published 1795

Mattress-making, 1904. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
Mattress-making, 1904

Chair (handmade), c. 1941. Creator: Glenn Wilson
Chair (handmade), c. 1941

Hoopskirt Chair, c. 1936. Creator: Kurt Melzer
Hoopskirt Chair, c. 1936

Side Chair, 1935/1942. Creator: Hans Westendorff
Side Chair, 1935/1942

Rocking Chair, Small, Child's, 1937. Creator: Simon Weiss
Rocking Chair, Small, Child's, 1937

Armchair, c. 1936. Creator: Simon Weiss
Armchair, c. 1936

Side Chair, 1935/1942. Creator: Carl Weiss
Side Chair, 1935/1942

Day Bed, c. 1940. Creator: Peter C. Ustinoff
Day Bed, c. 1940

Rocker, c. 1940. Creator: Grace Thomas
Rocker, c. 1940

Chair, c. 1939. Creator: Grace Thomas
Chair, c. 1939

Baby Cradle, c. 1939. Creator: Grace Thomas
Baby Cradle, c. 1939

Chair, c. 1939. Creator: Grace Thomas
Chair, c. 1939

Chair, 1935/1942. Creator: Harold Smith
Chair, 1935/1942

Chair, 1935/1942. Creator: Gordon Sanborn
Chair, 1935/1942

Hickory Chair, 1941. Creator: E.J. Reynolds
Hickory Chair, 1941

Chair, c. 1936. Creator: Edgar L. Pearce
Chair, c. 1936

Chair and Tapestry, 1940. Creator: Edith Olney
Chair and Tapestry, 1940

Straw Bottom Chair, c. 1936. Creator: George Nelson
Straw Bottom Chair, c. 1936

Queen Ann Sofa, c. 1953. Creator: Florence Neal
Queen Ann Sofa, c. 1953

Sofa, c. 1953. Creator: Florence Neal
Sofa, c. 1953

Easy Chair, 1935/1942. Creator: Florence Neal
Easy Chair, 1935/1942

Chair, c. 1936. Creator: Marcus Moran
Chair, c. 1936

Day Bed, c. 1953. Creator: Irene Malawicz
Day Bed, c. 1953

Rocking Chair, 1941. Creator: John Lang
Rocking Chair, 1941

Chair, c. 1936. Creator: George Kirschner
Chair, c. 1936

Chair, 1935/1942. Creator: Gerald Bernhardt
Chair, 1935/1942

Ladderback Chair, c. 1937. Creator: Alfred Walbeck
Ladderback Chair, c. 1937

Dental Chair, c. 1937. Creator: Lucien Verbeke
Dental Chair, c. 1937

Queen Anne Chair, c. 1937. Creator: Florence Truelson
Queen Anne Chair, c. 1937

Armchair, c. 1936. Creator: Charles Cullen
Armchair, c. 1936

Chair, 1935/1942. Creator: B. Holst-Grubbe
Chair, 1935/1942

Shaker Chair, c. 1938. Creator: Emil Hagen
Shaker Chair, c. 1938

Cane Bottom Chair, c. 1942. Creator: Laurette Gauthier
Cane Bottom Chair, c. 1942

Chair (Samuel Chase), 1935/1942. Creator: James Fisher
Chair (Samuel Chase), 1935/1942

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"Unveiling the Elegance: A Glimpse into Upholstered Splendor" Step back in time to May 1921, where a Victorian woman from the esteemed Polhill-Turner family graces us with her presence. Adorned in exquisite attire, she sits gracefully on an upholstered chair at S. Hicks & Son Garage in Truro, Cornwall. The air is filled with nostalgia as we catch a glimpse of lawyers' books, briefs, and wigs resting comfortably on a luxurious leather chair nearby. In another corner of this enchanting era, a Victorian girl giggles joyfully alongside her nanny from the Polhill-Turner household. Their reflections dance playfully upon a mirrored dressing table adorned with delicate trinkets and cherished memories. The opulence continues as our eyes wander towards Alnwick Castle in Northumberland. Here lies an alluring sofa that once belonged to a set of giltwood drawing room furniture. Captured beautifully in black and white photography from "The English Country House, " it exudes timeless elegance fit for royalty. J. S Henry Ltd Wall Panelling whispers tales of grandeur within Rowley Hall's dining room. Every inch meticulously crafted to perfection, these walls bear witness to countless conversations held by influential figures throughout history. Enid Stamp Taylor takes center stage next - an actress whose talent knows no bounds. In her theatrical studio portrait donning a velvet costume astride an upholstered bench, she captivates audiences effortlessly. Aptly captioned "Part of the Punch, " Enid Georgiana Stamp Taylor leaves us yearning for more glimpses into her mesmerizing performances. Keir Hardie James emerges as yet another figure intertwined with upholstery's narrative - Scottish socialism personified through his tireless advocacy for change during the late 19th century and early 20th century. Transporting ourselves further back in time to 1884 brings forth an advertisement by Oetzmann & Co. , showcasing their exquisite Victorian furniture.