Thomas Hope (1769-1831) was a British furniture designer, collector, and art critic. He was born into a wealthy banking family and was educated at Cambridge University. Hope was a man of many interests, including art, literature, and politics, but he is best known for his work as a furniture designer and collector.

Hope's interest in furniture and design was sparked by his extensive travels throughout Europe, where he studied the works of the ancient Greeks and Romans. He was particularly inspired by the neoclassical style, which he saw as a return to the principles of simplicity, harmony, and beauty that he admired in the classical world.

In 1799, Hope published a book entitled "Household Furniture and Interior Decoration," which detailed his ideas on design and showcased his own furniture designs. The book was widely read and influential and helped to popularize the neoclassical style in England.

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Hill & Sons of Sydney, fine antique Colonial twin pedestal…

Hill & Sons of Sydney, fine antique Colonial twin pedestal sideboard with Thomas hope scroll back, acanthus carved corbels, and lobed pilastered panelled doors, circa 1850s. Maker's label affixed to back, plus stamped initials to drawers. 125 cm hig

A very impressive Australian cedar and rose-mahogany four…

A very impressive Australian cedar and rose-mahogany four poster bed, Australian, circa 1835. with rope twist turned posts. all round, double acanthus leaf carving, carved feet and feather carved bolt covers, with 'Thomas Hope', scroll, . Provenance: Swan…

An ebonised and gilt pier mirror in the manner of Thomas hope…

An ebonised and gilt pier mirror in the manner of Thomas hope by Brian barrow, modern, with a palmette frieze, the bevelled plate in a pylon shaped surround decorated with rosettes, the base centred with a Nile crocodile. Height 217 cm, width 101 cm.…

A fine cedar and birdseye huon pine two door chiffonier with…

Tasmanian Cedar Chiffonier with Huon Pine Doors (9 words)

A fine cedar and birdseye huon pine two door chiffonier with Thomas Hope scroll back with single shelf, the base with single ogee moulded fitted cutlery drawer above finely figured huon pine shield panel doors, Tasmanian origin, circa 1845, 148 cm high,…

A Regency ormolu mounted mahogany library bookcase, in the…

Regency mahogany library bookcase with ormolu mounts

A Regency ormolu mounted mahogany library bookcase, in the manner of Thomas Hope, the moulded cornice above a plain frieze centred with a tablet mounted with a mask flanked by griffons and scrolls, the three astral glazed doors within a reeded surround…

A Tasmanian colonial cedar double ended sofa, in the Thomas…

Tasmanian Cedar Double Ended Sofa in Thomas Hope Style

A Tasmanian colonial cedar double ended sofa, in the Thomas hope style, the serpentine back centred by a scroll carved acanthus anthemion, flanked by scrolling arms the velvet upholstered back and seat raised on baluster legs and casters, 99 cm high, 221…

Good Australian cedar chiffonier with Thomas Hope scrolled back…

Antique Cedar Chiffonier with Thomas Hope Scroll Back

Good Australian cedar chiffonier with Thomas Hope scrolled back circa 1845

Rare Australian Colonial cedar breakfront sideboard in the…

Australian Colonial Cedar Breakfront Sideboard in Thomas Hope Style

Rare Australian Colonial cedar breakfront sideboard in the style of Thomas Hope, featuring carved scrolls to the back section, four panel doors and cellarette, supported on bun feet

Rare Colonial Australian secretaire with Thomas Hope scroll…

Rare Colonial Australian Secrétaire with Thomas Hope Design

Rare Colonial Australian secretaire with Thomas Hope scroll back, shield doors and turn half columns, Tasmanian origin, circa 1840 A Colonial Australian secretaire with Thomas Hope scroll back, shield doors and turn half columns, Tasmanian origin, circa…

19th century cedar double end sofa with Thomas hope carved back…

Thomas Hope Cedar Double End Sofa

19th century cedar double end sofa with Thomas hope carved back & scrolled arms

Unusual 19th century fiddleback blackwood toilet mirror with…

Fiddleback Blackwood Toilet Mirror with Claw Feet

Unusual 19th century fiddleback blackwood toilet mirror with lift front flanked by two drawers and claw feet supports on Thomas hope feet

Fine early cedar carver chair with sabre legs in Regency design…

Regency Cedar Carver Chair with Sabre Legs

Fine early cedar carver chair with sabre legs in Regency design in the manner of Thomas Hope C1820's Tasmanian

Early 'Germanic' Australian cedar chiffonier with carved…

Carved Australian Cedar Chiffonier with Shield Doors

Early 'Germanic' Australian cedar chiffonier with carved 'Thomas Hope' style scrolled back piece and shield shaped panel doors

A cedar spade back dining chair with Thomas Hope carved scroll…

Cedar dining chair with Thomas Hope scroll back, c1840

A cedar spade back dining chair with Thomas Hope carved scroll back rail, c1840

A cedar 4 poster bed with finely turned barley twist columns &…

Cedar 4 Poster Bed with Barley Twist Columns & Scrolling Headboard

A cedar 4 poster bed with finely turned barley twist columns & Thomas Hope scrolling headboard, c1840. 223 x 146 x 206 cm. Provenance: Sir Rupert & Lady Steel.

A fine Colonial cedar double ended settee c1840s. Elaborately…

Colonial Cedar Double Ended Settee with Thomas Hope Back

A fine Colonial cedar double ended settee c1840s. Elaborately carved Thomas Hope back, scrolling arms all resting turned & reeded legs. Upholstered in a tasteful green fabric with woven gold stars. Height 106 cm, width 225 cm, depth 65 cm. Provenance: The…

An Australian colonial cedar carver chair, after the style of…

Colonial Cedar Carver Chair with Matching Dining Chair

An Australian colonial cedar carver chair, after the style of Thomas Hope, early 19th century. Ornate carved decoration throughout, sabre legs, plus matching dining chair. Provenance: The Estate of the late Christopher Pearson, Adelaide

Early 19th century Australian cedar chiffonier. Scrolled…

19th Century Australian Cedar Chiffonier

Early 19th century Australian cedar chiffonier. Scrolled backboard bearing single shelf on turned columns. Shield mounted doors (splits) flanked by Doric columns raised on turned bun feet. Provenance: Lawsons, 1995 catalogued as 'Reflecting the Influence…