Thomas Hope Regency Designer
Thomas Hope (1769-1831) was the son of the wealthiest merchant in Europe. At the age of just 18 he embarked on his European Grand Tour which lasted an astonishing 10 years. He assembled an incredible collection which accompanied him to London in 1794 He housed this collection in the Duchess Street house in central London which he extended and remodelled. The house and interior fostered what became known as The Regency. A fascinating amalgam of decorative details, ornament and influences from Antiquity and British and Continental European art, architecture and design. It is our great pleasure to continue his work and embrace his passion.
~ Jonathan Sainsbury
