19th century furniture by Bruce Talbert

Bruce Talbert (1838-1881) was a British furniture designer and maker who was active during the Victorian era. He was born in Dundee, Scotland, and trained as an architect before turning to furniture design.

He established his furniture making business in Berners Street, London in the late 1860s in the fashionable West End of the city. Talbert's workshop quickly gained a reputation for producing high-quality furniture, and he received many commissions from wealthy clients.

Talbert is best known for his innovative designs, which combined traditional Gothic and Renaissance motifs with contemporary materials and construction techniques. He was particularly noted for his use of carved wood, which he employed to create intricate and highly decorative pieces.

After Talbert's death in 1881, his business was taken over by his son, Walter Talbert. Walter continued to produce furniture in the same style as his father, and the business remained in more... operation until the early 20th century. However, it eventually closed down due to changing tastes and economic conditions.

Talbert's work was highly influential in the development of the Aesthetic Movement, which sought to incorporate beauty and craftsmanship into everyday objects. His designs were widely admired and were produced by a number of leading furniture makers, including Gillows and William Watt. less...