The architecture of country houses : including designs for cottages, farm houses, and villas, with remarks on interiors, furniture, and the best modes of warming and ventilating (1851)
Downing, A. J. (Andrew Jackson), 1815-1852, Anderson, Alexander, 1775-1870 · New York : D. Appleton & Company, 200 Broadway ; Philadelphia : Geo S. Appleton, 164 Chestnut-Street · leaf 506
[Fig. 214.] Bookcases for a library in the Grecian or modern styleare too familiar to need illustration, being usually little morethan glazed cases, with Grecian architraves and mouldings. Lihrcvry cliairs should be rather heavy and solid, comparedwith those of the di-awing-room or dining-room, We… … [Fig. 215.] [Fig. 216.] [t^g. 217.] including bronzed or embossed patteras. Figs. 215, 216, and217, are examples of library chaii-s in a pure classical style. 426 COUNTRY HOUSES. Forms niueli simpler may be easily obtained. The greatdesideratmn in a chair of this description, is a well-stulled…
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