Smith & Hope Library Chair A hand carved dark mahogany parcel gilt library open arm chair, the raised and scroll toprail carved with a plume and scrolls, the caned and loose antique brown leather button upholstered cushion seat and panel bar back above a ring turned and lotus leaf carved rail, the arm above winged leopard monopodiae supports with paw feet. The original after George Smith and Thomas Hope circa 1815. George Smith published a ' Collection of Designs for Household Furniture and Interior Decoration', in 1808 and shared many aspects of furniture design with his contemporary Thomas Hope. The original sold at auction in London for $ 55,600. 92RE4100526 W x 271/ 2 D x 361/ 4 H in. / 66 W x 69 D x 92 H cm