The book of decorative furniture, its form, colour and history (1910)
Foley, Edwin · London : T.C. and E.C. Jack · leaf 312
OAK CHEST, JAMES L PERIOD.(SIR SPENCER PONSONIiY-FANE.) BRITISH DECORATIVE FURNITURE—STUART, 1603-88 227 … favour, or perhaps one should rather say, its evolution into themodern chest of drawers was proceeding apace. A flat andfrequently impoverished air charac-terises Stuart chests: constructionwas not only lighter, but a strivingafter cheapness at the expense ofdurability now begins to be notice-able…
Furniture · Decoration and ornament
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