Chair c.1828
Giltwood and embroidered silk. | 101.0 x 62.0 x 62.0 cm (whole object) | RCIN 5160
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A pair of rectangular backed chairs each with carved and gilded borders of rosettes, spandrels between seat and back carved with a large flower on inner and outer edge. On square section fluted legs with castors and on paw feet; Covered with embroidered silk. Planned for George IVs Private Secretary Sir William Knighton's office at Windsor Castle. Originally covered in green ground Gobelins tapestry, now lacking (H. Roberts, For the King's Pleasure, London, 2001, pp. 181-185, acc. nos. 402-3, fig. 216).
Provenance
Part of the group of furniture and furnishings supplied between 1827 and 1829 to King George IV by the partnership of Morel and Seddon for the Secretary’s Office at Windsor Castle. Nicholas Morel had formerly worked for The Prince of Wales, later George IV, at Carlton House and the Royal Pavilion at Brighton. Subsequently, he was commissioned to design and furnish the newly built apartments designed by Sir Jeffry Wyattville (1766-1840) for the King at Windsor Castle. In order to fulfil the contract he entered into partnership with George Seddon III whose family had large and long established furniture workshops in Aldersgate Street in the City of London.
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Creator(s)
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Medium and techniques
Giltwood and embroidered silk.
Measurements
101.0 x 62.0 x 62.0 cm (whole object)
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