Pier table and mirror c. 1775

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This elaborate pier table and mirror, created around 1775, showcases the artistry of English furniture maker John Linnell. The gilded frame of the mirror is adorned with intricate floral motifs and a delicate, beaded garland. The table below is equally ornate, featuring a gracefully curved top and a base accented with decorative details. The combination of the mirror and table would have been a striking focal point in a grand 18th-century interior, reflecting the wealth and taste of the owner. The ornate details of the furniture are characteristic of the Rococo style, popular in the 18th century.

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This pier table and mirror were made for Shardeloes House in Buckinghamshire, the home of the wealthy landowner William Drake. Beginning in 1758, Drake had his country house remodelled in the Neoclassical style after a design by the eminent Scottish architect Robert Adam. The renovation took some time; only around 1775 were two of these pier tables and mirrors for the large sitting room delivered by the London firm of cabinetmakers Linnell.