1910 Chesham Drawing Room Suite Advert – Globe Furnishing Co.

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1910 Chesham Drawing Room Suite Advert – Globe Furnishing Co.

This elegant 1910 advert for the Globe Furnishing Co.’s “Chesham” suite showcases Edwardian interior style at its peak — a silk-tapestry-clad ensemble promising artistic design and lasting comfort.

Measurements: approx. 5 x 3 1/2 inches
Dates: May 21, 1910
Source: The Sphere
Condition: In decent vintage condition. Please inspect images for quality.
Internal notes: QC passed

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Printed in The Sphere on 21 May 1910, this richly detailed furniture advert presents the “Chesham Drawing Room Suite” from Globe Furnishing Co. — an Edwardian retailer catering to stylish households across the UK and beyond. The ad depicts a symmetrical arrangement of upholstered seating, each piece rendered in fine silk tapestry with polished dark Chippendale frames, exuding the poised elegance of the early 20th-century parlour.

The suite, available for 15 guineas, included a settee, two easy chairs, and four small chairs. The text proudly promotes the quality of materials, such as English linen webbing, double-stitched edges, and tailored upholstery selected by the customer. Globe Furnishing Co., with locations in Liverpool and Belfast, positioned itself as a national outfitter, offering free illustrated catalogues and delivery to any UK railway station — bringing urban luxury to households across Britain.

This advert is a superb example of Edwardian domestic culture, combining commercial design, furniture history, and period typography in one refined composition. A valuable addition for collectors of antique furniture ephemera or department store heritage, it captures a moment when elegance and craftsmanship were a mail-order promise, beautifully delivered in print.

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