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 508
ering of all fmni-tme should be rather heavy and serviceable than fanciful andshowy—constant utility being more important than occasionalelegance. The ottoman is a piece of fm*nitmewhich we borrow fi-om orientalcountries, and which has becomequite popular among us of late. It isin excellent keeping… … [Fig. 221.J 4:28 COUNTRY noUSES. occasion require.
Architecture, Domestic
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