A Chair Fit For A Princess -- The Royal swan is the motif for this lovely little chair, presented to Princess Anne by the Scottish Furniture Manufactures, Limited, and accepted by the Queen during her recent stay at Holyrood. The chair was designed by Basil Spence, the architect responsible for the design of the new Coventry Cathedral, and is made in natural Sycamore. Garnets form the eyes of the swans, whose intertwined wings form the back and arms of the chair, Each bird has a crown around its neck. The wings are carved from laminated plywood, giving strength but retaining delicacy and lightness. July 08, 1952.