ORNATE EFFECTS: The Famous Huguenot Designer, Daniel Marot with Robert Nash

Trained at the court of Versailles, the refugee Daniel Marot was the most influential architect and designer in late 17th century Europe.

His work ranged from architecture to gardens, interior design, silver, ceramics and furniture. He is credited with having disseminated the style of Louis XIV in England, and was official architect to William of Orange.

ROBERT NASH is Secretary of the Huguenot Society of Australia. A descendant of Huguenot silk weavers, he was educated at Oxford and Cambridge. Nash has published numerous historical articles on Australian Huguenot genealogy and descendants, and is the editor of the recent book, The Hidden Thread: Huguenot Families in Australia.

The State Bed from Melville House, V&A, London