The book of decorative furniture, its form, colour and history (1910)
Foley, Edwin · London : T.C. and E.C. Jack · leaf 231
New World upon the arts of theRenaissance; indeed, the precious metalsand stones were employed so lavishlythat a document (awesomely named apragmatic sumptuary), enacting that no cabinets, desks, coffers, bronzes,etc. shall be made of silver, was issued towards the close of thesixteenth century; by… … SPANISH GOTHIC TRACEEY. RENAISSANCE IN SPAIN AND PORTUGAL 163 CHESTS The caja de novia, or brides chest, was popular with both Moorand Christian. Large boxes or chests {arcones) seem to have beenin Spain, as elsewhere,the most usual articlesof furniture, and tohave been popular _from earliest…
Furniture · Decoration and ornament
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