The book of decorative furniture, its form, colour and history (1910)
Foley, Edwin · London : T.C. and E.C. Jack · leaf 233
foreignergenerally—importing much furniture from the Netherlandsand Germany as well as from Italy. CHAIRS Of the type of the example on thenext page, with minute geometricalinlays known as certosina work,were the more usual seats of thewealthy, but as might be antici-pated from so grand—and… … RENAISSAXCE IN SPAIN AND PORTUGAL 165 at the back were provided for visitors ; ladies using low stools. Membersand friends of the household reclined upon the carpeted floor. The craft of the woodworker was under strict surveillance andregulation. For instance, it was madecompulsory to use the hides…
Furniture · Decoration and ornament
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