This is one of a number of examples of this design, in mahogany and in ebonised mahogany, which survive. Godwin's original design was for a settee for Dromore Castle c. 1867-9 and the settee was illustrated in William Watts' Art Furniture, 1877, pl. 15, price £10. 10s. As part of the request for long loan of the settee to Bodelwyddan Castle, Wales, in 1988 it was agreed that the existing modern yellow velvet top cover be removed and a pink floral patterned silk substituted. This upholstery was carried out by Albert E. Chapman Ltd under the supervision of the architect Roderick Gradidge and the costs borne by Clwyd County Council. Acquisition Registered File: 70/3528