Chair-maker Chair-maker Since the mid-17th century a chair-maker, or chairbler, is a craftsman in the furniture trades specializing in chairs. Before that time seats were made by joiners, turners, and coffermakers, and woven seats were made by basketmakers. In 18th-century London, chair-makers might work on their own account, or within the workshop of upholders, as members of the upholstery trade were called. In 1803 Thomas Sheraton observed a division of labour that was of long standing in London and county towns: "Chair-making is a branch generally confined to itself, as those who professedly work at it, seldom engage to make cabinet
John Linnell (cabinet maker) be seen at Alnwick Castle, one of their residences in the eighteenth century. John Linnell submitted designs for the State Coach of George III. Several designs were submitted for this important commission. It is thought that the architect Robert Adam also submitted designs. It was the King's architect William Chambers, who produced the final design. John Linnell was also involved in the design of the Drury Lane theatre. He produced the designs for the boxes - these survive at the V&A. John Linnell (cabinet maker) John Linnell (1729–96) was an 18th-century cabinet-maker and designer. Linnell was in charge of one