Taylor, John, Bedford Ct, Covent Gdn, London, u and furniture designer (1821–29). Recorded at no. 16 in 1824, no. 14, 1826–27 and at 16 Bedford St in 1829. At one time employed in the firm of Oakley, and later had his own business. Published an octavo volume of engraved designs of sofas and chairs from 16 Bedford Ct, c.1822. Several of his designs are shown in Ackermann's Repository of Arts between 1821–24, including a drawing room sofa and two chairs, July– December 1824. Receipted a bill for £51 11s 3d to the churchwardens of Mickleham, Surrey, for work done when the church was enlarged and refurbished in 1823. [D; Heal; E. T. Joy, English Furniture, 1800–1851; Surrey RO, (G), PSH/MIC/-/-]