Debo's chairs and mine

I finally got a chance to go through the upcoming Sothebys auction catalogue of the Late Duchess of Devonshire otherwise known as Debo.

Truth be told, I don't have a fascination perse for the Mitford sisters and my interest is mostly based on my love for auctions and the tradition of a public collection of personal items of a esteemed personality such as the auction last year of Winston Churchill's personal items.

But when I saw these Georgian caned bergere armchairs I was a little intrigued as I slso have a similar pair.

This is the one in a bedroom.

And I have the other one in the living room.

My interest was also piqued when I saw this ebonised Regency settee.  

Doesn't it look nice in her bedroom?

But this type of furniture is usually seen as twee, old fashioned, and niche but I never let that stop me!

Because I also have an ebonised Regency settee!  Mine is nowhere near as nice and I'm still in the middle of deciding what to reupholster it in.

But I'd be lying if I didn't admit now I want to read about her properly because it's a bit odd that we had similar seating preferences :)

I can not wait to go to the preview this weekend and will report back to you after the auction!