Design for a Wall with a Fireplace and Side Tables by Charles Hindley and Sons

Design for a Wall with a Fireplace and Side Tables 1841 - 1884

drawing, print

architectural sketch

drawing

table

light pencil work

mechanical pen drawing

print

pen sketch

etching

personal sketchbook

ink drawing experimentation

pen-ink sketch

pen work

sketchbook drawing

This is a pencil drawing by the English furniture-making firm Charles Hindley and Sons, dated 1841–1884. The detailed design features a fireplace with elaborate ornamentation. Flanking the fireplace are two side tables and a mirror, each exhibiting intricate carvings and a high level of craftsmanship. This design, held by the Metropolitan Museum of Art, showcases the meticulous detail and refined aesthetic of Victorian interior design. The drawing provides insight into the firm's approach to creating luxurious and opulent interior spaces.