Carved mahogany pedestal sideboard, Oval wheel-back master’s chair (1910 - 1911)

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Immerse yourself in the grandeur of the Edwardian era with this captivating painting by Edwin Foley, titled "Carved mahogany pedestal sideboard, Oval wheel-back master’s chair" from 1910 - 1911. This intricate artwork showcases an elaborately designed room filled with ornate furniture that reflects the luxurious interior design trends of the period.At the center of the composition stands a majestic mahogany sideboard. Its rich, dark wood is intricately carved, featuring elegant swags, floral motifs, and classical elements that exemplify the craftsmanship and attention to detail characteristic of the era. The sideboard supports two classical urns, enhancing the overall aristocratic feel of the room. Positioned prominently on the sideboard are silver and crystal objects that glitter with a suggestion of refined living.Adjacent to the sideboard, the oval wheel-back master’s chair commands attention. This unique chair, with its striking wheel-back design, symbolizes the fusion of comfort and artistry. The circular motif in the chair's back and the robust leather upholstery speak volumes about the taste and status of its owner.The environment around the furniture pieces further enriches the scene. The room is detailed with decorative wall panels and a tiled floor that complements the furniture’s grandeur. A large painting hangs above the sideboard, and a partially visible doorway on the right hints at the continuum of elegance in adjoining spaces.This painting not only serves as a window into the aesthetic preferences of the early 20th century but also reflects Edwin Foley's ability to capture the essence of Edwardian interior design. It invites viewers to appreciate the beauty of past eras and the meticulous skill involved in such creations.

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Author and illustrator of The Book of Decorative Furniture, published in 2 volumes by T. C. & E. C. Jack in 1910-11, which featured one hundred reproductions in full colour and one thousand text illustrations. The book went through a number of editions.

Almost nothing has been published about Foley other than that he was a Fellow of the institute of designers.

He was born Edwin John Foley in Fisherton Anger, Wiltshire, c.1859, the second child and eldest son of furniture manufacturer Arthur Foley of the Fisherton Cabinet Works, Salisbury, and his wife Jane. He was at least partly educated in London,  where he lived with his uncle and aunt, Peter and Rhoda Marie Brown.

He worked as a designer for his father from at least the early 1880s, but by 1891 was living in Charlotte Street, Marylebone, with his wife Louisa Maud (nee Hayford), whom he married in 1882. They had three children, Conrad Hayford (b. 1885), Hubert Edwin (b. 1887) and Alan Victor (b. 1888).

Edwin John Foley lived at 294 Camden Road, Middlesex, and died at Cottesloe, Western Australia, on 25 April 1912.

Many more pictures by Edwin Foley can be found at the Look and Learn picture library.