Chaise longue designed especially for Ashfold House, Sussex, United Kingdom
Ashfold House
Sussex, UK
"John Simpson’s role as a furniture designer places him in a tradition that begins with antiquity and stretches back to major architects who have also designed furniture in the classical style, from Giacomo Barozzi da Vignola in the 1560s at the Palazzo Farnese in Rome, to William Kent, Robert Adam, and James Wyatt, in the eighteen century, Percier and Fontaine in the nineteenth, and Sir Edwin Lutyens in the twentieth." (Professor David Watkin in his book “THE ARCHITECTURE OF JOHN SIMPSON, The Timeless Language of Classicism.” Rizzoli 2014)
The drawing room at Belsize Park, London, is furnished with custom-designed pieces, including two Récamier sofas
Belsize Park
London, UK
"John Simpson’s role as a furniture designer places him in a tradition that begins with antiquity and stretches back to major architects who have also designed furniture in the classical style, from Giacomo Barozzi da Vignola in the 1560s at the Palazzo Farnese in Rome, to William Kent, Robert Adam, and James Wyatt, in the eighteen century, Percier and Fontaine in the nineteenth, and Sir Edwin Lutyens in the twentieth." (Professor David Watkin in his book “THE ARCHITECTURE OF JOHN SIMPSON, The Timeless Language of Classicism.” Rizzoli 2014)
Bed designed for the guest bedroom at Ashfold House. Sussex, United Kingdom
Ashfold House
Sussex, UK
"John Simpson’s role as a furniture designer places him in a tradition that begins with antiquity and stretches back to major architects who have also designed furniture in the classical style, from Giacomo Barozzi da Vignola in the 1560s at the Palazzo Farnese in Rome, to William Kent, Robert Adam, and James Wyatt, in the eighteen century, Percier and Fontaine in the nineteenth, and Sir Edwin Lutyens in the twentieth." (Professor David Watkin in his book “THE ARCHITECTURE OF JOHN SIMPSON, The Timeless Language of Classicism.” Rizzoli 2014)
Sketch of single and double bed at Ashfold House. Sussex, United Kingdom
Ashfold House
Sussex, UK
"John Simpson’s role as a furniture designer places him in a tradition that begins with antiquity and stretches back to major architects who have also designed furniture in the classical style, from Giacomo Barozzi da Vignola in the 1560s at the Palazzo Farnese in Rome, to William Kent, Robert Adam, and James Wyatt, in the eighteen century, Percier and Fontaine in the nineteenth, and Sir Edwin Lutyens in the twentieth." (Professor David Watkin in his book “THE ARCHITECTURE OF JOHN SIMPSON, The Timeless Language of Classicism.” Rizzoli 2014)
Detail of the bench for The Queen's Gallery, Buckingham Palace, London, United Kingdom
The Queen's Gallery
Buckingham Palace, London, UK
"John Simpson’s role as a furniture designer places him in a tradition that begins with antiquity and stretches back to major architects who have also designed furniture in the classical style, from Giacomo Barozzi da Vignola in the 1560s at the Palazzo Farnese in Rome, to William Kent, Robert Adam, and James Wyatt, in the eighteen century, Percier and Fontaine in the nineteenth, and Sir Edwin Lutyens in the twentieth." (Professor David Watkin in his book “THE ARCHITECTURE OF JOHN SIMPSON, The Timeless Language of Classicism.” Rizzoli 2014)
Armchair designed for Belsize Park, London, United Kingdom
Belsize Park
London, UK
"John Simpson’s role as a furniture designer places him in a tradition that begins with antiquity and stretches back to major architects who have also designed furniture in the classical style, from Giacomo Barozzi da Vignola in the 1560s at the Palazzo Farnese in Rome, to William Kent, Robert Adam, and James Wyatt, in the eighteen century, Percier and Fontaine in the nineteenth, and Sir Edwin Lutyens in the twentieth." (Professor David Watkin in his book “THE ARCHITECTURE OF JOHN SIMPSON, The Timeless Language of Classicism.” Rizzoli 2014)
Sketch of leg post for bed
Belsize Park
London, UK
"John Simpson’s role as a furniture designer places him in a tradition that begins with antiquity and stretches back to major architects who have also designed furniture in the classical style, from Giacomo Barozzi da Vignola in the 1560s at the Palazzo Farnese in Rome, to William Kent, Robert Adam, and James Wyatt, in the eighteen century, Percier and Fontaine in the nineteenth, and Sir Edwin Lutyens in the twentieth." (Professor David Watkin in his book “THE ARCHITECTURE OF JOHN SIMPSON, The Timeless Language of Classicism.” Rizzoli 2014)
The small side tables, the torchères, the yellow chairs and the wall cabinet were design for the drawing room at Belsize Park, London, United Kingdom
Belsize Park
London, UK
"John Simpson’s role as a furniture designer places him in a tradition that begins with antiquity and stretches back to major architects who have also designed furniture in the classical style, from Giacomo Barozzi da Vignola in the 1560s at the Palazzo Farnese in Rome, to William Kent, Robert Adam, and James Wyatt, in the eighteen century, Percier and Fontaine in the nineteenth, and Sir Edwin Lutyens in the twentieth." (Professor David Watkin in his book “THE ARCHITECTURE OF JOHN SIMPSON, The Timeless Language of Classicism.” Rizzoli 2014)