Design for a splat-back chair 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 workshop design for a splat-back chair frame composed by John Linnell has been designed without the upholstery, allowing the chair frame to be seen in full. Splat-back chairs became popular during the 18th century and John Linnell designed many chairs in this style. His contemporaries such as Thomas Chippendale (1718-1779) were also designing pierced splat-back chairs which were published in his Gentleman and Cabinet-Maker’s Director (first edition 1754).
Linnell has not incorporated a chair seat into this design, however it would have been rectangular in form and could have been upholstered or covered in leather, particularly if it was designed specifically for the dining room. Leather was extremely appropriate for the dining room as, unlike other materials, it did not absorb smells and could be cleaned easily. Chairs of this design were often made from mahogany wood and would often be made in large sets as they were suitable for everyday use.
Linnell has not incorporated a chair seat into this design, however it would have been rectangular in form and could have been upholstered or covered in leather, particularly if it was designed specifically for the dining room. Leather was extremely appropriate for the dining room as, unlike other materials, it did not absorb smells and could be cleaned easily. Chairs of this design were often made from mahogany wood and would often be made in large sets as they were suitable for everyday use.
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| Title | Design for a splat-back chair 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 and ink and wash |
| Brief description | Design for a splat-back chair in pen and ink and wash, from a volume of designs for furniture, interior decoration and architectural fittings, by John Linnell, Great Britain, late 18th century |
| Physical description | A design for a splat-back chair in pen and ink and wash. The splat of the chair back features small floral festoons. The chair has not been drawn with upholstery and the wooden frame can be seen in full. 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 workshop design for a splat-back chair frame composed by John Linnell has been designed without the upholstery, allowing the chair frame to be seen in full. Splat-back chairs became popular during the 18th century and John Linnell designed many chairs in this style. His contemporaries such as Thomas Chippendale (1718-1779) were also designing pierced splat-back chairs which were published in his Gentleman and Cabinet-Maker’s Director (first edition 1754). Linnell has not incorporated a chair seat into this design, however it would have been rectangular in form and could have been upholstered or covered in leather, particularly if it was designed specifically for the dining room. Leather was extremely appropriate for the dining room as, unlike other materials, it did not absorb smells and could be cleaned easily. Chairs of this design were often made from mahogany wood and would often be made in large sets as they were suitable for everyday use. |
| 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.60-1929 |
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