FDA-A.2094-2020
Parts
Object number
FDA-A.2094-2020
Object type
Identification
Title
Farrer Centre Table
Title Type
assigned by cataloguer
Description
Centre table; rectangular top with curved corners, four turned tapering legs with brass caps
Comments
This table is en suite with three refectory tables (see: FDA-A.2093-2020). It was designed by William Graham Holford, Baron Holford Kt., RA, (1907-1975), a British architect who undertook at least three commissions for Eton College: Villiers House (under construction 1960), Farrer House (1959) and the ceiling of Eton College Chapel (1957).
Description
Dimensions
height (actual size): 760mm
width (actual size): 1810mm
depth (actual size): 760mm
width (actual size): 1810mm
depth (actual size): 760mm
Material
mahogany
walnut
brass
walnut
brass
Materials & techniques note
African mahogany/sapele
Physical description
Centre table; with a rectangular top with curved corners, on four turned tapering legs with brass caps; restorations; re-blocked
Production
Person
William Graham Holford, 1907 - 1975, Baron Holford, architect (Architect)
Dudley, Edward Alfred (Designer)
Dudley, Edward Alfred (Designer)
Date
1959
