Chair Collection (page 8)

SIR HUMPHRY DAVY (1778-1829). English chemist. Oil on canvas, 1803, by Henry Howard

An Empire Day display at Dorset Road School in Mottingham, Kent. 24 May 1939

Brighton Pier (c. 1899), and beach chairs, Brighton, East Sussex, England

Daily lives in London during the Blitz
Four images relating to air-raided London in October 1940. Top left shows cast members at the Windmill Theatre which was the only theatre to remain open; the cast slept in the theatre on mattresses

Take fresh milk and plenty of it
Poster from the Empire Marketing Board promoting fresh milk, with a happy and healthy baby brandishing a spoon in a high chair

Home Upholstery
Photograph of a woman planning to reupholster an armchair by first using paper to take an accurate model of the chairs dimensions

The Old Study, Down House N070716
DOWN HOUSE, Kent. Interior view of the Old Study

Anse Chastenet Beach, St. Lucia, Caribbean, West Indies

Puerto del Carmen Beach, Lanzarote, Canary Islands, Spain

The study and desk where Sir Walter Scott wrote his novels, in the house built to his plan and where the writer lived from 1812 until his death 20 years later, Abbotsford House, near Melrose

Cat Ginger Tom on garden chair
SG-4467 CAT - Ginger tom on garden chair Ardea London Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Two little children give their mother a large Easter egg

Nothing could be Better said Holmes, 1893. Artist: Sidney E Paget
Nothing could be Better said Holmes, 1893. Illustration from The Stockbrokers Clerk by Arthur Conan Doyle, published in Strand Magazine March 1893

Judicious Amelioration, 1871. Artist: Coide
Judicious Amelioration, 1871. A caricature of Alexander Baillie-Cochrane (1816-1890), British politician. Baillie-Cochrane was a Conservative MP who represented Bridport, Lanarkshire

Charles Darwin, English naturalist, 1871. Darwin (1809-1882) was employed as naturalist on HMS Beagle from 1831-1836. He first made his name as a geologist

Cheery Families - Mrs Switch the Schoolmasters Wife. 1890s

Chocolate box design, 18th century scenes
Chocolate box design, featuring various 18th century scenes, with people boating, on a swing, playing blind mans buff, and playing the guitar. Date: 20th century

Mexico, Jalisco, San Sebastian del Oeste. Rustic door and chairs. Credit as: Steve Ross / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont

A table with a view at one of the seafood restaurants in Ammoudi Bay (Amoudi) at the bottom of steps below Oia, Santorini, Cyclades, Greek Islands, Greece, Europe

Girls waving at an early Aviator flying overhead
The Aviator is the only man girls look up to A very beautifully drawn and interesting postcard, with strong leaning toward the Womens Suffrage movement during this period in the United Kingdom

Gornegrat and Matterhorn, above Zermatt, Valais, Swiss Alps, Switzerland, Europe

Austria, Vienna, Portrait of Austrian composer Franz Peter Schubert (1797-1828), waterlcolor
Portrait of Austrian composer Franz Peter Schubert (Vienna, 1797 - 1828), 1825. Detail

The First Vaccination by Edward Jenner, 14 May 1796. Photogravure, late 19th century
FIRST VACCINATION, 1796. The First Vaccination by Edward Jenner, 14 May 1796. Photogravure, late 19th century, after a painting by Georges Gaston Melingue (1840-1914)

Dog - Cocker Spaniel with Cat - Birman kitten
LA-10806 Dog - Cocker Spaniel with Cat - Birman kitten ALSO KNOWN AS ENGLISH COCKER SPANIEL Jean-Michel Labat Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Beach cafe, Kato Zakros, Lasithi region, Crete, Greek Islands, Greece, Europe

Cover design, The Queen of the Pirate Isle, by Bret Harte, illustrated by Kate Greenaway. Showing three children playing on a makeshift sailing boat constructed with a chair

Perfuming probable prizewinners: dog show perfume, 1911
A patient Pomeranian stands on a folding chair while being squirted with perfume at the Ealing and District Canine Society dog show. Date: 1911

Pussy Cat, Pussy Cat
Pussy-cat, pussy-cat, where have you been? I ve been up to London to look at the queen. Pussy-cat, pussy-cat, what did you there? I frightened a little mouse under the chair Date: circa 1912

Bust of John Fuller, philanthropist
Marble bust of John Fuller (1757-1834), English philanthropist. Fuller was born at North Stoneham, Hampshire. At the age of four he lost his father, the local clergyman

Dog - Long-haired Chihuahua sitting on dog chair - in studio
LA-6784 Dog - Long-haired Chihuahua sitting on dog chair - in studio Jean-Michel Labat Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Cop Comfort / W Heath Robinson
A policeman directs the traffic from the comfort of an armchair. Please note: Credit must appear as (c) Courtesy of the estate of Mrs J.C.Robinson/Pollinger Ltd/Mary Evans Picture Library

Little Girl and Pug Dog
A little girl in her Sunday best outfit sits on an elegant wicker-work chair with the family pug dog

Woman / Mode Illustre / 1923
Barrel-line dress with fold over scarf collar & apron front in an orange & white rose print fabric with a tie belt worn low on the hips. She holds a hat with a broad brim

Woman with Dogs 1929
Pretty young woman in skimpy costume, relaxing by the sea with her four fluffy white dogs

Couple Flirting
Flirting couple - she on a chaise-longue, he on a chair

Throne and altar in St. Peters Basilica, Vatican, Rome, Lazio, Italy, Europe

Yacht off Long Beach (Baie Longue), St. Martin (St. Maarten), Netherlands Antilles, West Indies, Caribbean, Central America

Dining area, Usha Kiran Palace Hotel, Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh state, India, Asia

Sidewalk Cafe, Bastia, Corsica, France, Mediterranean, Europe

Cafe restaurant, Montmartre, Paris, France, Europe

Flat-coated Retriever puppy lying on garden bench - 6 months
JD-18846 Flat-coated Retriever puppy lying on garden bench - 6 months John Daniels Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

18th Century Oil Lights
Ladies going home in sedan chairs after an evening out enter streets with oil lanterns

Lewis Carroll / Resting
LEWIS CARROLL alias CHARLES LUTWIDGE DODGSON English mathematician, clergyman and writer - creator of Alice

Game / Fishing Game C1890
A little boy stands on a chair and fishes in a goldfish bowl

Treating the Spine (3)
Chair designed to correct deformities of the spine, holding neck and body in any desired position

Lister / Begg / Iln
JOSEPH LISTER English surgeon, medical scientist and founder of antiseptic surgery

Bearded Man C1870
A Victorian gentleman with a splendid beard

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"From Charles Dickens to Salvador Dali: The Enigmatic Chair Unveiled" In the realm of art and literature, the chair stands as a symbol of intrigue and inspiration. Just like an empty chair in one of Charles Dickens' novels, it beckons us to explore its hidden stories. In Robert William Buss's unfinished oil painting, "Dickens Dream, " we catch a glimpse of the great novelist's world, where characters come alive through his vivid imagination. But they are not limited to human company alone; they also find solace in the presence of animals. Two Ragdoll kittens playfully perch on a chair, their innocent eyes mirroring Salvador Dali's surrealistic vision captured by Philippe Halsman. Dali himself was known for his eccentricity and love for cats, often incorporating them into his artistic compositions. Not far behind is a Jack Russell terrier wearing a bow tie sitting at a table—a charming sight that reminds us how pets can effortlessly blend into our daily lives with grace and charm. Moving away from individual tales, chairs become part of grand settings that evoke elegance and history. Whether it be the enchanting San Antonio Riverwalk or Eltham Palace's Edwardian music room adorned with opulent furnishings—chairs serve as witnesses to countless conversations held within their embrace. Beyond man-made structures lie natural wonders that offer breathtaking views from atop seaside towns like Sorrento or Dawn Beach in St. Martin. As we sit on these vantage points, gazing upon nature's splendor, chairs become our companions in contemplation and serenity. Art has always been intertwined with life itself—a reflection of emotions felt deeply within our souls. Bryan Pearce's painting "Irene" captures this essence perfectly—an ordinary chair becomes extraordinary when infused with personal memories and sentiments. Lastly, who could forget Alice in Wonderland? A whimsical tale where even houses are inhabited by talking rabbits.