Arm Chair Collection

A House Full by Cecil Aldin
Illustration by Cecil Aldin showing six dogs jostling for space on a cosy armchair. Date: 20th December 1933

Jeeves and Wooster
In Thank You Jeeves!, Jeeves gives notice when Bertie Wooster, his employer, insists on playing the banjolele

Living Room, Sherlock Holmes Exhibition, London
Living Room of 221B Baker Street, part of a Sherlock Holmes Exhibition, London, reconstructed by Michael Weight. Details included are Holmess pipe and his violin. Date: 1951

French maid taking a break and enjoying a cigarette before her next duty calls.... Date: 1910s

A 1950s Family Living Room
A classic nuclear family in their living room, the children playing with a train set, the Father reading his book or magazine in a comfy chair

Knitting Expert
A young man in an armchair gets himself in rather a tangle with his knitting!

G K Chesterton, writer
Gilbert Keith Chesterton writer

Window Gardening
A Victorian woman sits in a comfortable armchair reading a book, proud of her verdant display of plants decorating a large window

Early TV Remote Control
An early remote control, or an Armchair Programme Control. Manufactured by Ferranti, this device came with 15 feet of cord which enabled the TV to be operated from a distance

Mansell Crackers box label design
Label design for a box of Mansell Christmas crackers featuring a cosy festive indoor scene with twinkling Christmas tree and a cosy armchair by a roaring fire

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

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

Treating the Spine (1)
Armchair designed to correct deformities of the spine : the patient can get on with her reading while treatment is in progress

British Lion Seated
The British Lion sitting in an armchair with a copy of The Times newspaper in his jacket pocket and a flag flying behind him

Interior of the dining room at Borley Rectory
Photograph of the interior of the dining room at Borley Rectory, circa 1890. HPG/1/3/4 (i)

Elderly Victorian man sitting in a chair
An elderly Victorian man sitting in a chair, with a table and books at his side. He holds a cane in his left hand

Boy sitting with his teddy bear on a comfy armchair. Watercolour painting by Raymond Sheppard

Art Deco Chair - 3
Armchair covered with Cordely embroidery

Adjustable Armchair
Adjustable armchair by J Foot & Son of New Bond Street, London, with built-in lamp, drinks stand, book rest, writing desk and foot-rest

Sir James Campbell
SIR JAMES CAMPBELL of Ardkinglass seated in an armchair Date: 1745 - 1832

Advert / Book Publisher
Poster for a publisher of childrens books with an illustration by Aubrey Beardsley (1872-1898) Date: circa 1896

Good Things to Know - Woolworths booklet
A booklet produced by high street retailer Woolworths, entitled Good Things to Know and including numerous tips on how to clean your house, save money and of course

Esme seated by David Wright
Portrait by artist David Wright, best known for his pin-ups of his wife, model and muse, Esme pictured looking pensive while seated in an armchair. Date: c.1943

Dining Room, New College Lane, Oxford
An unfinished watercolour sketch of Reverend Baden Powells dining room at New College Lane, Oxford, with mother and children sitting round a table

Esme in a chair by David Wright
Candid black and white sketch by David Wright of his wife, muse and model, Esme, relaxing in an armchair. Date: c.1943

Living room interior
A brightly dressed living room interior with red and green armchairs, two patterned rugs and framed modern art adorning the walls. 1937

Advert for Celanese curtain ninon 1938
Light and Shade and.. Celanese curtain ninon. Hanging over the windows are soft folds of Celanese curtain ninon. So gossamer-fine it lets all possible light flood through. Date: 1938

Why Dont they get a move on?

A witch sits by her cauldron surrounded by wildlife: a raven sit on top of her armchair, an owl perches in the beams, a tortoise and fish (presumably alive no more) dangle from the ceiling

Emancipated Woman - Husband doing chores
The Handy-man at home An Emancipated Woman reads happily by the fire whilst her sailor husband does his fair share of the household chores by scrubbling the floor. Date: 1915

Silhouette of a woman in an armchair, relaxing with a cigarette and a teatime tray. The caption reads: It takes her from Monday to get fit again for Friday

Advertisement for Selfridges tobacco products

Metropolitan police dog investigating suitcase contents
A Metropolitan Police dog investigating the contents of a suitcase, in a sparsely furnished room used for training purposes. Date: circa 1960s

Armchair Rifle
A man rests a leg on a leather wingback armchair as he loads his rifle... Date: 1960s

David Wright woman with pen and note paper
Elegant woman with a pen and note paper -- perhaps writing to the naval officer in the photo on her table -- representing The Girls They Left Behind

Armchair Gun
A man sits in a leather wingback armchair, brandishing a gun. Date: 1960s

Little girl asleep, dreaming of her soldier father
A little girl asleep in an armchair, dreaming of her soldier father who is away fighting in the First World War. The caption is written in English and French. 1915

David Wright woman with a red book
Elegant red-haired woman in a black negligee, holding a red book -- perhaps an address book of all her men friends. David Wright (1912 - 1967), was a popular British artist specialising in glamour

Armchair Reader
A smart woman, sitting in an armchair, reading a book under the light of a standard lamp with a tilted lampshade. Date: 1940s

FALSE BOOKCASE
A false corner cupboard bookcase, concealing a drinks shelf, radio and speakers! Date: early 1930s

Three women in outfits by Premet, Bernard and Jenny
Three fashionable women wearing the latest outfits. On the left, a black and powder grey tailored suit trimmed with white crepe de chine, by Premet

Entrance Hall, Langham Hotel, London W1
A corner of the Entrance Hall, Langham Hotel, Portland Place, London W1. circa 1920s

General Sir Douglas Haig, British army officer
General Sir Douglas Haig (1861-1928), British army officer during the First World War. Date: 1914-1918

Little girl sitting in a chair
Study of a little girl sitting in a chair

Army Sniffer Dog
An excited army sniffer dog sniffs under a leather living room armchair. Date: 1960s

The Advertisement for a Wife. Dr Syntax has had lots of respondents to his advertisement and the room is filled with ladies. He fends them off with an armchair

Lady sleeping in an armchair
A young woman asleep in an armchair, her head resting against a soft cushion, placed against the armrest. Pastel study by Raymond Sheppard

Portrait studies by Raymond Sheppard
Portrait studies (including a self portrait) by Raymond Sheppard. Artist Raymond Sheppard (1913 - 1958) studied art at Bolt Court under S.G

Esson Maude at Edinburgh seance venue
Photograph of Esson Maude recreating where she sat during sitting with the Scottish medium Helen Duncan at the sance venue in Edinburgh, January 1933

The two childhoods
An elderly woman and young child sit helplessly in their chairs, both staring out blankly at the world around them

Recruitment Poster
Daddy, what did YOU do in the Great War? A young girl reading about World War One poses a difficult question to her Father; a clever campaign to promote duty to serve

Reading With Understanding; Or, A Leg-ible Article, by Bevan
A reproduction in colour photograuvre from the picture by Bevan Petman. The illustration shows a lady reading The Sketch whilst dangling her legs over the side of an armchair

Brown study by Merlin Enabnit
Brunette pin up girl by Merlin Enabnit (1903-1979) posed behind an armchair. Enabnit was born in Des Moines, Iowa and was a successful commercial artist

Queen Victoria with Princess Henry of Battenberg
This is a glimpse of the home life of Queen Victoria, seen here sitting in an armchair knitting as she listens to Princess Henry of Battenberg reading from a newspaper

Stages of Man (German)
Eleven stages in a mans life, from the pram to the armchair

Stages of Man (English)
Eleven stages in a mans life, from the cradle to the armchair

Stages of Woman
Eleven stages in a womans life, from the cradle (she is watched by an angel) to the last armchair (she is fetched by an angel)

Purple Armchair C1930
A woman leans against a comfortable-looking purple armchair

Female Type / Armchair
A woman in an elegant evening dress stands in front of an armchair covered with stars

Smoking Fashions 1836
Green cravat, yellow waistcoat with Brandenbourg trim, red fringed sash, green checked trousers, red slippers, paisley dressing gown & long pipe. Brown cloak with cape

Man Relaxing with Pipe
A man in a suit reclines in his armchair and almost dozes off as he puffs away at his pipe, having read his newspaper and had a drop of wine or port

The Half Hour Before Dinner
Humorous scene showing a family and guests, dressed in evening attire, waiting for Christmas dinner to be served. An old man dozes in an armchair

Gent in an Armchair
A young gentleman in a pin- striped suit relaxes in a comfortable armchair

Woman Crocheting 1940S
A young woman sitting in her armchair sews together crocheted squares, todays equivalent of knitting blankets for the troops during World War Two

French C17 Armchair
French armchair upholstered in figured velvet

Wizard of Oz / Palace Room
Dorothy and Toto regard their splendid room at the Palace of Oz, the Great Wizard inside the Emerald City

Bas Le Bourget Stockings
Concealed by a large armchair, the head, hands & stockinged legs of a dangerous looking blonde, can be glimpsed

Gentleman Smoking Pipe
A boy asks of a smartly- dressed man sitting in an armchair reading a newspaper and smoking a pipe, What is a gentleman? The reply is, One who smokes Dunhill

Lounge and Hallway 1916
An improved hall and staircase in an English townhouse designed by Waring and Gillow

SPOILT CAT
A spoilt young cat reclining on a velvet cushion on a leather armchair!

Family / Getting Married
Advice to young ladies about to be married - try sitting up for the milk a few nights, it is good practice!

Robot servant polishing shoes
The servant of the future -- a robotic servant polishes a mans shoes while he sits reading in his armchair

Freddy and Margery, brother and sister
Freddy and Margery discuss the characters in the nursery stories they have been reading

Tramp and Pipe
Theres nothing so satisfying, of an evening, as sitting in ones favourite armchair, smoking a pipe

Vacuuming Armchair
A French maidservant vacuums an armchair with LE PROGRESS

Hoovering a Chair 1930S
A housewife demonstrates how to vacuum clean an armchair using a Hoover " Dustette" cleaner

Male Type / Dour Scot 1870
Bearded man wears a frock coat, waistcoat with roll collar, narrow fitting trousers, slim bowtie & lace- up boots

Father & Daughter 1884
An affectionate daughter kisses her father

Wilhelm & Vicky
WILHELM II, as a Prince, reading a book with his mother, Victoria (1840 - 1900), eldest daughter of Queen Victoria and later Empress of Germany

Girl and Puppy 1909
A little girl is licked under the chin by her affectionate white puppy

Littlewoods Pools
A man in a checked jacket sits in his armchair beside the fireplace, smoking his pipe, perusing the Littlewoods Pools

Dishing up Pudding
A girl, seated in an armchair and with her feet on a footstool, dishes up some pudding to her little sister. Their doll has been abandoned in favour of sweet things

Art Deco Chair - 2
Armchair for the sitting room covered with Cordely embroidery

Art Deco Chair
Armchair for the dining-room covered with Cordely embroidery

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