Semi-circular mahogany sideboard and knife-box. Inlaid and banded with satinwood, mahogany, and ebony (1910 - 1911)

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Welcome to a glimpse into the exquisite craftsmanship of the early 20th century, presented through Edwin Foley's evocative painting titled "Semi-circular mahogany sideboard and knife-box. Inlaid and banded with satinwood, mahogany, and ebony (1910-1911)". This painting beautifully captures the elegance and sophistication of a piece of furniture that is much more than a utilitarian object; it is a testament to the artistic skill and intricate design of its era.In this artwork, the central focus is a marvelously constructed semi-circular sideboard, richly decorated with inlays of satinwood and bands of ebony that highlight its lush mahogany base. Each drawer and curve emanates a warm glow, accentuating the meticulous attention to detail and the glossy finish that was popular in fine furniture at the time. The sideboard features several drawers, each adorned with charming brass handles that shine against the deep hues of the wood.Atop the sideboard rests a beautifully crafted knife-box, also made of mahogany and complemented by similar inlays and banding, creating a sense of uniform elegance and continuity in design. This box, typically used for storing cutlery, is an exquisite piece in its own right, showcasing the functional yet decorative role of such items in the households of the period.The backdrop of the painting displays a classical setting, with neutral wall tones and detailed moldings that frame a frieze depicting graceful figures in motion, which enhances the overall classical appeal of the scene. This subtle yet sophisticated architectural element complements the furniture, placing it within an idealized setting that echoes the refined tastes of the early 20th century.

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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.