Design for a circular-back armchair from; A Miscellaneous Collection of Original Designs, made, and for the most part executed, during an extensive Practice of many years in the first line of his Profession, by John Linnell, Upholserer Carver & Cabinet Maker. Selected from his Portfolios at his Decease, by C. H. Tatham Architect. AD 1800.
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late 18th century (made)
late 18th century (made)
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This design for an armchair created in the late 18th century displays John Linnell’s experimentation with form. The pencil marks underneath the pen drawing (which appear to be of another armchair, this time square in shape) demonstrate that this type of design was a working progress, intended for Linnell’s personal use. The chair legs are straight, fluted and tapered which is a typical stylistic feature of the neoclassical period in Britain, when the classical forms of Greece and Rome came back into fashion and were emulated within art and architecture.
Circular-back chairs were popular and could be upholstered in various materials as well as tapestry. Linnell made other designs which are similar to this such as E.76-1929. The round seat and short armrests occur in chairs made for Robert Child at Osterley Park. They also occur in chairs made for the boudoir at Keddleston Hall and Castle Howard. The practical and comfortable form of this type of chair would have made it ideal for use within daily life, within bedrooms, boudoirs and private domestic sitting rooms.
Circular-back chairs were popular and could be upholstered in various materials as well as tapestry. Linnell made other designs which are similar to this such as E.76-1929. The round seat and short armrests occur in chairs made for Robert Child at Osterley Park. They also occur in chairs made for the boudoir at Keddleston Hall and Castle Howard. The practical and comfortable form of this type of chair would have made it ideal for use within daily life, within bedrooms, boudoirs and private domestic sitting rooms.
Object details
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| Title | Design for a circular-back armchair from; A Miscellaneous Collection of Original Designs, made, and for the most part executed, during an extensive Practice of many years in the first line of his Profession, by John Linnell, Upholserer Carver & Cabinet Maker. Selected from his Portfolios at his Decease, by C. H. Tatham Architect. AD 1800. (series title) |
| Materials and techniques | pencil, pen |
| Brief description | Design for a circular-back armchair in pencil and pen, from a volume of designs for furniture, interior decoration and architectural fittings, by John Linnell, Great Britain, late 18th century |
| Physical description | A sketch design for a circular-back armchair in pen and pencil. The frame of the chair back incorporates a smaller circular shape as part of the design. The seat is also circular in shape and the frame features a small amount of decoration. The legs are straight and fluted and taper towards the bottom. One of a set of designs for furniture, including chairs and state beds, interior decoration, including pier glasses, and architectural fittings including chimney pieces and doors. In a volume. |
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| Summary | This design for an armchair created in the late 18th century displays John Linnell’s experimentation with form. The pencil marks underneath the pen drawing (which appear to be of another armchair, this time square in shape) demonstrate that this type of design was a working progress, intended for Linnell’s personal use. The chair legs are straight, fluted and tapered which is a typical stylistic feature of the neoclassical period in Britain, when the classical forms of Greece and Rome came back into fashion and were emulated within art and architecture. Circular-back chairs were popular and could be upholstered in various materials as well as tapestry. Linnell made other designs which are similar to this such as E.76-1929. The round seat and short armrests occur in chairs made for Robert Child at Osterley Park. They also occur in chairs made for the boudoir at Keddleston Hall and Castle Howard. The practical and comfortable form of this type of chair would have made it ideal for use within daily life, within bedrooms, boudoirs and private domestic sitting rooms. |
| Associated object | E.76-1929 (Design) |
| Bibliographic reference | Victoria and Albert Museum, Department of Engraving, Illustration and Design and Department of Paintings, Accessions 1929, London: Board of Education, 1930. |
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| Accession number | E.84-1929 |
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| Record created | June 30, 2009 |
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