Chair
1870-1873 (made)
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Oak chair with turned and moulded decoration and four identical legs. With rectangular padded back and seat. The seat is upholstered in brown calf with a scorched ornament comprising three stripes running from back to front
Object details
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| Brief description | Chair, 1870-1873, English, designed by Alfred Waterhouse and made by James Capel for Blackmoor House, Hampshire |
| Physical description | Oak chair with turned and moulded decoration and four identical legs. With rectangular padded back and seat. The seat is upholstered in brown calf with a scorched ornament comprising three stripes running from back to front |
| Gallery label | CHAIR
ENGLISH: 1870-1873
Designed by Alfred Waterhouse (1830-1905)
Made by James Capel
Oak with leather upholstery
Made for Blackmoor House in Hampshire which was built and furnished by Lord Selbourne to the designs of Waterhouse. This commission, which established his reputation, included two other pieces of furniture shown nearby.(1993) |
| Object history | Waterhouse designed this chair for Blackmoor House, Hampshire, which was also designed by him. His client was Sir Roundell Palmer (1812-1895), created Earl of Selbourne in 1882, a lawyer who became Solicitor-General 1861-3 and Lord Chancellor, 1872-4 and 1880-5. Palmer bought the estate at Blackmoor in 1865. The furniture was supplied by the firm of Henry Capel, 26 Great Titchfield Street, London. |
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| Accession number | W.41-1975 |
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| Record created | July 26, 2001 |
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