Nearly a decade ago, expert furniture designer Tim Gosling created the below 8-minute video, casting a detailed practitioner’s eye on the Athenæum’s purpose-built club furniture, and how it fits into Decimus Burton’s Greek Revival clubhouse.
A full disclosure that I own nothing of the video that follows - but thought it would be very much of interest to Clubland Substack subscribers.
With infectious enthusiasm, Gosling provides real insight into the historic influences on the Club’s building, and how it is “a testament to the power of good design”, with the building's architectural motifs echoed in its furniture.
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Very interesting video. A magnificent building with a very nice looking library.