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Mario Buatta Collection John Widdicomb Chinoisserie Burlwood Center Hall Table
Mario Buatta Collection John Widdicomb Chinoisserie Burlwood Center Hall Table

Mario Buatta Collection John Widdicomb Chinoisserie Burlwood Center Hall Table

By Mario Buatta, John Widdicomb

Located in Mexico City, MX

He received the influence of English designer John Fowler. Some of his most prominent clients were Mariah Carey, Nancy Reagan, Barbara Walters, Malcolm Ford and Billy Joel.

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Vintage 1980s American Hollywood Regency Center Tables

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Wood

The New Elegance: Stylish, Comfortable Rooms for Today

The New Elegance: Stylish, Comfortable Rooms for Today

By Timothy Corrigan, Rizzoli International Publications

Located in New York, NY

Here, Corrigan shares homes in which he has defined a new contemporary elegance, including a John Fowler-inspired London townhouse, a Hollywood Regency-inspired Los Angeles Colonial,...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Books

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Paper

British Antique Brass Marquetry Toilette Box with History and Many Drawers
British Antique Brass Marquetry Toilette Box with History and Many Drawers

British Antique Brass Marquetry Toilette Box with History and Many Drawers

Located in Sweden, SE

According to motto "Perseverantia et Amicis" (Perseverance and Friends) with Bird (dove) holding olive-branch, this amazing, luxurious "necessaire" comes from family ofacknowledged L...

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Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Decorative Boxes

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Brass

Mario Buatta: Anatomy of a Decorator
Mario Buatta: Anatomy of a Decorator

Mario Buatta: Anatomy of a Decorator

Located in New York, NY

Drawing upon Buatta’s vast archives and revealing the foundations of his work, which include hundreds of presentation boards, more than eighty scrapbooks chronicling his career, and ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Books

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Paper

The Drawing Room English Country House Decoration by J Musson Hardcover Book
The Drawing Room English Country House Decoration by J Musson Hardcover Book

The Drawing Room English Country House Decoration by J Musson Hardcover Book

By Jeremy Musson

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Through these sumptuous rooms, readers experience a history of English decorating from the sixteenth century to the present day, including the work of design legends such as David Hi...

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21st Century and Contemporary British Victorian Books

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Paper

18th Century Giltwood & Polychrome Baroque Style Table Lamps
18th Century Giltwood & Polychrome Baroque Style Table Lamps

18th Century Giltwood & Polychrome Baroque Style Table Lamps

Located in Lincoln, GB

In the mid-20th century, many of these grand pieces were brought into private collections and converted to electricity, becoming a hallmark of the 'Chic Antique' style championed by ...

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Antique 18th Century French Baroque Table Lamps

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Giltwood

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18th Century Sundial and Plinth
18th Century Sundial and Plinth

18th Century Sundial and Plinth

Unavailable

H 466.54 in W 11.03 in D 11.03 in

18th Century Sundial and Plinth

Located in Kent, GB

The gnomon or pointer which casts the shadow, (Greek, meaning the one who knows) has an angle of 52 degrees which corresponds to the latitude of the location it was originally made f...

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Antique Mid-18th Century English Sundials

18th Century Sundial & Plinth
18th Century Sundial & Plinth

18th Century Sundial & Plinth

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H 466.54 in W 11.03 in D 11.03 in

18th Century Sundial & Plinth

Located in Kent, GB

The gnomon or pointer which casts the shadow, (Greek, meaning the one who knows) has an angle of 52 degrees which corresponds to the latitude of the location it was originally made f...

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Sundials

19th Century Tripod Chair, Possibly from the Palace of Holyroodhouse
19th Century Tripod Chair, Possibly from the Palace of Holyroodhouse

19th Century Tripod Chair, Possibly from the Palace of Holyroodhouse

Located in Richmond, London

Ongoing research has uncovered a set of identical chairs in the apartment of the Duke and Duchess of Hamilton at the Palace of Holyroodhouse, decorated by none other than John Fowler...

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Antique 19th Century British Chairs

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Wood

A Tribute to John Fowler. Christie's Sale Catalogue.
A Tribute to John Fowler. Christie's Sale Catalogue.

A Tribute to John Fowler. Christie's Sale Catalogue.

Located in North Yorkshire, GB

A fabulous sale of over 500 lots which took place to celebrate the centenary of interior decorator John Fowler (1906-1977). It was John Fowler with his partner Nancy Lancaster who we...

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Books

Silver wedding present for Lieut. Fowler, the Queen’s Own Cameron Highlanders
Silver wedding present for Lieut. Fowler, the Queen’s Own Cameron Highlanders

Silver wedding present for Lieut. Fowler, the Queen’s Own Cameron Highlanders

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

The 79th were one of only four regiments specifically mentioned by the Duke of Wellington in his Waterloo dispatch. Captain Alan Arthur Fowler, born 1887, was killed in action in 19...

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Vintage 1910s English Figurative Sculptures

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Silver

Antique George V 9kt Yellow Gold Claret Jug
Antique George V 9kt Yellow Gold Claret Jug

Antique George V 9kt Yellow Gold Claret Jug

By Mappin & Webb

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

The presentation inscription to the cartouche reads: ‘Replica of the Gold Cup, Won by John Fowler & Co with the assistance of Mr. George Turner in 1868 at the Royal Agricultural S...

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Vintage 1910s English Other Centerpieces

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Gold

1930s Decorative English Japanned Chest of Drawers
1930s Decorative English Japanned Chest of Drawers

1930s Decorative English Japanned Chest of Drawers

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H 42.13 in W 42.13 in D 21.26 in

1930s Decorative English Japanned Chest of Drawers

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

This wallpaper also enjoyed a revival in popularity in the 1920s and 30s and the great decorator John Fowler began his career as a decorative painter on the Kings Road painting repro...

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Vintage 1930s Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Paint

His & Her's Pair of Victorian Claw & Ball Feet Wingback Armchairs Colefax Fowler
His & Her's Pair of Victorian Claw & Ball Feet Wingback Armchairs Colefax Fowler

His & Her's Pair of Victorian Claw & Ball Feet Wingback Armchairs Colefax Fowler

By John Colefax, William Morris (English)

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely pair of Colexfax & Fowler floral upholstered Victorian armchairs A very good looking and well made his & her’s pair, the first chair...

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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Wingback Chairs

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Upholstery, Hardwood

19th Century Inlaid Demilune Satinwood Commode
19th Century Inlaid Demilune Satinwood Commode

19th Century Inlaid Demilune Satinwood Commode

Located in Lymington, GB

See also Robert Adam, and Ince & Mayhew designs for similar satinwood marquetry commodes of the late 18th century. Vis. John Fowler, described by the Duchess of Devonshire as the ''...

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Antique 19th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Satinwood

Pair Of Cherry Smash Fountain Syrup Jars
Pair Of Cherry Smash Fountain Syrup Jars

Pair Of Cherry Smash Fountain Syrup Jars

Located in Essex, MA

Cherry Smash was a fountain syrup made from cherry syrup which soda jerks mixed with carbonated water. Founded in 1901 by John E. Fowler of Richmond Va. In 1920 the company began to ...

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Early 20th Century American Historical Memorabilia

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Metal

John Fowler Steam Train Chesterfield Brown Leather Miltary Campaign Trunk Bench
John Fowler Steam Train Chesterfield Brown Leather Miltary Campaign Trunk Bench

John Fowler Steam Train Chesterfield Brown Leather Miltary Campaign Trunk Bench

By Chesterfield

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

He died 4 December 1864, following a hunting accident. After his death, John Fowler & Co., was then continued by Robert Fowler and Robert Eddison.

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20th Century English Campaign Benches

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Colefax and Fowler, the Best in English Interior Decoration by Chester Jones
Colefax and Fowler, the Best in English Interior Decoration by Chester Jones

Colefax and Fowler, the Best in English Interior Decoration by Chester Jones

By Chester Jones

Located in valatie, NY

A beautiful book on the work of the British interior designers Colefax and Fowler. The notable design firm was first founded by Lady Sibyl Colefax (1874-1950) and John Fowler (1906-1...

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20th Century American Books

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Paper

Pair of Cream-Painted Gothic Armchairs Attributed to Colefax and Fowler
Pair of Cream-Painted Gothic Armchairs Attributed to Colefax and Fowler

Pair of Cream-Painted Gothic Armchairs Attributed to Colefax and Fowler

By John Colefax

Located in London, by appointment only

A decorative pair of mid-20th century Gothic inspired armchairs attributed to Colefax and Fowler.

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Late 20th Century British Gothic Armchairs

An Unusual Pair of Early 20th Century Louis XV Style Bow Fronted Wall Lanterns
An Unusual Pair of Early 20th Century Louis XV Style Bow Fronted Wall Lanterns

An Unusual Pair of Early 20th Century Louis XV Style Bow Fronted Wall Lanterns

Located in Benington, Herts

The wall lantern in England became associated with the work of the great decorator John Fowler in the 20th century. Fowler revived a particular pattern for a bow shaped wall light, s...

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Antique Early 1900s French Lanterns

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Brass

Swivel Chair and Ottoman in Quilted Floral Chintz Colefax & Fowler Fabric
Swivel Chair and Ottoman in Quilted Floral Chintz Colefax & Fowler Fabric

Swivel Chair and Ottoman in Quilted Floral Chintz Colefax & Fowler Fabric

By John Colefax

Located in Morristown, NJ

Late 20th c., American, swivel lounge chair with cushioned ottoman in matching upholstery. The swivel chair has a tight back, loose seat cushion and down-filled throw pillow. Both t...

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1990s American Regency Lounge Chairs

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Fabric, Cotton, Upholstery, Wood

John Fowler Prince of Decorators Vintage Hardcover Book
John Fowler Prince of Decorators Vintage Hardcover Book

John Fowler Prince of Decorators Vintage Hardcover Book

Located in Oakland Park, FL

John Fowler was an interior decorator who set fashions and changed tastes.

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Early 2000s Hollywood Regency Books

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Paper

Pair of Giltwood Obelisks Custom Made by Colefax and Fowler
Pair of Giltwood Obelisks Custom Made by Colefax and Fowler

Pair of Giltwood Obelisks Custom Made by Colefax and Fowler

Located in Kilmarnock, VA

An important pair of custom designed gilt-wood obelisks made by John Fowler of the eminent English design firm Colefax and Fowler.

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Vintage 1960s English Architectural Models

Rare 19th Century Pair of Empire Red Tôle Corner Wall Lights
Rare 19th Century Pair of Empire Red Tôle Corner Wall Lights

Rare 19th Century Pair of Empire Red Tôle Corner Wall Lights

Located in London, GB

Provenance: Supplied by John Fowler to the Marquess of Tweeddale for Yester House, Midlothian.

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

Pair of Faux Bamboo Bedside Tables
Pair of Faux Bamboo Bedside Tables

Pair of Faux Bamboo Bedside Tables

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H 22 in W 19 in D 21 in

Pair of Faux Bamboo Bedside Tables

Located in London, GB

These tables belong to the classic revival tradition promoted shortly after the Second World War by interior decorators such as John Fowler, Sibyl Colefax and Nancy Lancaster, whose ...

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Mid-20th Century English Night Stands

English 18th Century George III Chippendale Spider Leg Mahogany Side Table
English 18th Century George III Chippendale Spider Leg Mahogany Side Table

English 18th Century George III Chippendale Spider Leg Mahogany Side Table

By Thomas Chippendale

Located in Richmond, London

A related table, distinguished by a superb quality of construction, and having same turned tassel feet, similarly constructed frieze and thin top, is at Fenton House (NT 1448858), po...

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Antique Mid-18th Century English Chinese Chippendale Side Tables

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Mahogany

"Grandmother's Loveletters", Painting by James Carrol Beckwith
"Grandmother's Loveletters", Painting by James Carrol Beckwith

"Grandmother's Loveletters", Painting by James Carrol Beckwith

By James Carroll Beckwith

Located in Salt Lake City, UT

He studied at the Chicago Academy of Design and the National Academy of Design in New York; in 1873 in Paris, where he entered the studio of Emile Carolus-Duran, becoming his chief s...

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Vintage 1910s American Paintings

Materials

Canvas

Colefax and Fowler Cashmere Decorative Throw
Colefax and Fowler Cashmere Decorative Throw

Colefax and Fowler Cashmere Decorative Throw

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H 73.5 in W 53 in D 0.13 in

Colefax and Fowler Cashmere Decorative Throw

By John Colefax

Located in Oakland Park, FL

Colefax and fowler cashmere decorative throw. Tone-on-tone camel and natural floral pattern. Size: 53" W x 73.5" L.

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1990s English Regency Pillows and Throws

Materials

Natural Fiber

Antique Square Footstool with New Tapestry Cover from Colefax & Fowler
Antique Square Footstool with New Tapestry Cover from Colefax & Fowler

Antique Square Footstool with New Tapestry Cover from Colefax & Fowler

By John Colefax

Located in Oakland Park, FL

Antique square footstool with new tapestry cover from Colefax & Fowler nailhead trim. Size: 12.5" x 12.5" x 6" H.

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Antique 19th Century English Regency Footstools

Materials

Tapestry, Wood, Trimming

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John Fowler For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic john fowler available at 1stDibs. Each john fowler for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using paper, wood and fabric. If you’re shopping for a john fowler, we have 7 options in-stock, while there are 1 modern editions to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a john fowler — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right john fowler, those designed in Empire and Georgian styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one john fowler that is appealing in its simplicity, but Gillows of Lancaster & London, Hans Werner Holzwarth and Rizzoli International Publications produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a John Fowler?

The average selling price for a john fowler at 1stDibs is $2,458, while they’re typically $60 on the low end and $44,595 for the highest priced.