George III Metamorphic Table

George III Metamorphic TableAn unusual late George III early Regency period metamorphic reading or writing table English, circa 17901800. Why we like it We like the understated elegance of this interesting table. The two halves of the top flip over to double the surface when needed, for example to read a large format book. Versatile and useful for smaller spaces.

It was situated on the ancient coastline below the volcano Vesuvius with nothing to obstruct the view of the sea

above a conforming inlaid frieze

this beautiful lamp

There are further known examples of similarly stamped chairs but the identity of the journeyman who made them for Gillows is unknown

of superb sculpltural quality and overscale proportions

Buxted was described as a ‘reincarnated phoenix’ by Christopher Hussey in 1950 when he visited the house for Country Life (Vol

Mounted on a faux-porphyry base

superb patination

or historical subject portrayed and separating the various murals in a single decorative scheme

Switzerland

their constructional features

which was promoted back in fashion by the Prince Regent's whimsical confection of the Brighton Pavillion