The book of decorative furniture, its form, colour and history (1910)
Foley, Edwin · London : T.C. and E.C. Jack · leaf 432
oreby the magnificent resultsobtained with the relativelysmall amount spent uponfurniture, than by thewhole sum he pouredout of his exchequer upon the building and grounds of Versailles. Yet, though com-paratively small, the costof the making and re-pairing of furniture ofthe royal palaces musthave… … BOULLE COMMODE. FONTAINEBLEAU. 324 DECORATIVE FURNITURE to reduce expenses. Cabinets, writing - tables, pedestals, armoires,and clocks were produced in these state factories ; indeed, thearmoire was eminently fitted for the large salons of Louis Quatorze,and retained its vogue until, in succeeding…
Furniture · Decoration and ornament
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