Charles Eastlake (Britain), furniture, early 19th century

Charles Locke Eastlake was born in 1793 in Plymouth, England. He trained as an architect and worked as an assistant to several prominent architects in the early part of his career.

He was a prominent figure in the Gothic Revival movement, and his work in this style can be seen in many of the important public buildings he worked on, such as the Palace of Westminster and the Royal Albert Hall in London.

Eastlake was also a respected author and arts administrator. He was a founding member of the Royal Institute of British Architects and served as its President from 1845 to 1848. In addition, he wrote several influential books on design and decoration, including "Hints on Household Taste in Furniture, Upholstery and Other Details," which was widely read and had a significant impact on Victorian aesthetics.

Eastlake died in 1865, in Pisa, Italy. Despite his relatively short career, he more... was a major influence on the decorative arts in the Victorian era and continues to be remembered today as one of the leading figures in the Gothic Revival movement. less...