Glossary
Ivory, precious metals, glass or coloured wood inserted into the surface of a piece of wood to produce a decorative effect
A style of English furniture prevalent in the first half of the 17th century. The name derives from King James I (1603-1625)
A decorative plant stand
The original was patented by Robert Jupe, of 47 Welbeck Street, Cavendish Square in March 1835 and his original specification stated that it was to be 'an improved expanding table, so constructed that the sections composing the surface may be caused to diverge from a common centre and that the spaces caused thereby may be filled up by inserting leaves or filling pieces'. Jupe and his then partner John Johnstone manufactured these tables between 1835 and 1840. Original Jupe tables are extremely rare and have fetched up to $500,000 at auction
A country chair with horizontal back rails which resemble a ladder, usually with a rush seat