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Decorative Arts
Detail of members' desk, House of Commons
Chamber.
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Decorative arts constitute the largest category of
objects and architectural elements in the House of
Commons Heritage Collection. Designed to complete the
most important building in Canada, these pieces
represent the highest standards of design and
craftsmanship of their time, and include such items as
furniture, metalwork, and textiles.
The majority of these items were produced in Canada,
and were installed in the reconstructed Parliament
building between 1919-1928. Designed either by, or
under the supervision of architect John A. Pearson,
they are both decorative and functional, complementing
the overall artistic concept of the building and its
many unique spaces.
Parliament Hill's decorative arts mirror the dual role
of the new Centre Block both as a representation of
Canadian democracy and traditions, and as a functional
structure supporting the business of government. These
heritage items, supplemented over the years, have
contributed significantly to the beauty and dignity of
the spaces that make up the House of Commons.
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