Liveryman Tim Gosling to showcase Frederick Parker Collection at Decorex

Renowned British furniture designer and Furniture Makers’ liveryman Tim Gosling is including chairs from our historic Frederick Parker Collection in a special feature at this year’s Decorex International.

Embracing this year’s show theme, the roots of design, Tim is constructing a spectacular exhibition of 12 chairs, including four from The Frederick Parker Collection, called ‘The Heritage of Chair Making’ that documents the links between interior design, architecture and the exceptional heritage of British craftsmanship through the ages.

Working with the historic collections from the Victoria & Albert Museum and The Frederick Parker Collection, Tim will be asking 12 leading British visual creators, including Paul Smith, Jasper Conran and James Dyson, to choose their favourite piece and why it speaks to them.

Tim says: “The UK has some of the most important furniture collections in the world, but due to conservation it is not always possible to put them on public display. Thanks to the support of the V&A and The Frederick Parker Collection, I am delighted to be curating an exhibition of chairs, which includes many of these rare and extraordinary pieces.”

The Frederick Parker Collection is a unique and outstanding educational resource spanning over 300 years of British furniture making and design, from 1660 to the present day.

The collection comprises over 200 chairs, together with an archive of related historical documents and artefacts. The Collection was established by Frederick Parker (1845-1927) who together with four of his sons, had set up a furniture and upholstery business in 1871.

Decorex International takes place at Syon Park, London from 18-21 September. Register your place at the show now by clicking here.