The Painted Hall

Renowned for housing one of the largest ceiling paintings in Northern Europe, dating back to 1707, we were asked to create banquette seating and interior leatherwork for the reception area of The Painted Hall at the Old Royal Naval College in Greenwich.

The major National Lottery-funded preservation initiative, was guided by Hugh Broughton Architects, and completed over the course of three years.

Designed in collaboration with the architect, five sets of high-backed fluted banquettes were created using a semi-aniline dyed upholstery leather with perforation detailing to the back panels. Pull handles and other architectural hardware were clad in the same material.

Architect: Hugh Broughton Architects

Date Completed: 2019

Client: Old Royal Naval College

Location: Greenwich, London

A spacious road leading to a fountain, backed by The Painted Hall's building spanning across the entire shot.
Displaying the beautifully painted interior of The Painted Hall.
High-backed leather seating amongst wooden chairs in the cafe.
A close up of the leather high-backed fluted banquette seating.
High-backed leather seating amongst wooden chairs in the Painted Hall's cafe.