Chinese Chippendale Cockpen Bench

Chinese Chippendale Cockpen BenchA very decorative triple chairback settee or bench of rare 'Cockpen' design, inspired by the 'Chinese Chippendale' designs. English, 20th century. Why we like it Rare and unique in this design and size, making it perfect as a bedroom or hallway bench. Design This particular form of fretted trellis chair back known as a 'Cockpen chair' became popular from the second half of the 18th century. Initially it was the overwhelming interest in chinoiserie

this box is complete with its original brass handles and the finely chased paktong containers

exquisitely hand-coloured and beautifully framed

with Burr Elm banding to the top

splendid colour and patination

Shell-work was highly fashionable in this period

and extensive delicate fretwork decoration between the serpentine shaped shelves

each measures 60 cm wide

A very decorative Regency period ebonised

The model for the other bust is known as the Lansdowne Antinous

The 2nd Marquess of Exeter purchased 12 Walnut High Backed chairs and 2 stools for Burghley in 1836 from the Doge’s Palace (illus

the United States Congress passed an act

Important English Furniture