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The Story of English Furniture

Hugh Scully and Arthur Negus look back over six centuries of furniture-making.

10. Twentieth Century (24 mins)

10. Twentieth Century

The last programme in the series examines the contribution of the 20th century.

24 mins

The Great Exhibition, William Morris, art nouveau and a stylistic free-for-all.

Hugh Scully and Arthur Negus explore the splendour of the Regency period.

7. Elegance and Utility

Hugh Scully and Arthur Negus explore the work of Gillows, Hepplewhite and Sheraton.

This edition focuses on the work of 18th-century Scottish furniture-maker Robert Adam.

5. Thomas Chippendale

A look at the work of the most famous name in English furniture, Thomas Chippendale.

4. Queen Anne and Early Georgian

In the days of Queen Anne and the early Georgian period, over-ornamentation was out.

3. William and Mary

When William and Mary ascended the throne, the baroque style became popular.

2. Jacobean and Restoration

A closer look at furniture made in the Jacobean and Restoration period.

1. Medieval and Elizabethan

Hugh Scully looks at the emergence of a distinctive English style of furniture.