Conference Chair
1700-1750 / Fabric / Furniture / John Wesley / John Wesley's House / Methodism / Wood / Woodwork
Wood, fabric
c.1740
This walnut armchair was used at John Wesley's first annual meeting of the Methodist Society's preachers at the 'Foundery' Chapel in 1744. The meeting, or 'Conference', still takes place annually in summer. This chair was used at every Conference between 1744 and 1932.
c.1740
This walnut armchair was used at John Wesley's first annual meeting of the Methodist Society's preachers at the 'Foundery' Chapel in 1744. The meeting, or 'Conference', still takes place annually in summer. This chair was used at every Conference between 1744 and 1932.
