GEORGIAN FURNITURE MAKERS

The Furniture History Society (FHS) was founded to study furniture of all periods, places and kinds, to increase knowledge and appreciation of it, and to assist in the preservation of furniture and its records.

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An introduction to the furniture makers and the furniture trade during the Georgian period.

<h2>GEORGIAN FURNITURE MAKERS</h2>The Georgian period in Britain is defined by the name of the Hanoverian kings who ruled from 1714 to 1837 and covers a period of dramatic change for Britain, both at home and abroad. An expanding empire made more exotic materials available whilst the expanding economy created considerable wealth. A group of talented British designers and furniture makers took these opportunities and created the most magnificent pieces to fill grand houses whilst also overhauling the operation of the furniture trade itself. This half day course will provide an overview of furniture making during this thrilling Georgian period touching on the output of the more famous figures including Benjamin Goodison and William Kent. This will be followed by a close analysis of the Chippendale commissions for Harewood and the examination of a chair by Seddon, Sons and Shackleton. Please see below for the course content together with the list of eminent speakers who will be delivering their presentations live followed by a Q&amp;A session:16.00: Adriana Turpin (Chairman of the Society’s Grants Committee and Project Manager for Outreach and Development for BIFMO) Welcome and introduction to the course 16.05: Professor Stacey Sloboda (Paul H. Tucker Professor of Art at the University of Massachusetts Boston ) Art and Design in Eighteenth Century London 16.30: Dr Laurie Lindey (Research Officer for the British and Irish Furniture Makers Online (BIFMO) project) The Furniture Trade and Furniture Making in early Eighteenth Century London 17.00:	 Joint Q&amp;A17.05: 	 BREAK 17.15	 Adriana Turpin - Georgian Furniture Makers: an overview18.00: 	 Professor Ann Sumner (Visiting Professor at Manchester Metropolitan University) ‘Really magnificent and no Expense has been spared’ – the Chippendale Firm at Harewood House18.45: 	 Joint Q&amp;A18.55: 	 BREAK 19.00: 	 Sarah Medlam - Using One’s Eyes: Learning from the Object. Investigating Mr Seddon’s Chairs. 19.25:		 Adriana Turpin - Summing Up and Thanks

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