The book of decorative furniture, its form, colour and history (1910)
Foley, Edwin · London : T.C. and E.C. Jack · leaf 49
TERRA - COTTA P.EPRESENTA-TION OF A CHAIR FORMEDFROM HOLLOWED BODY OFSPHINX. … 18 DECORATI\^ FURNITURE grained woods were highly valued; indeed, Cicero is statedto have paid the equivalent in Roman money of £9000 fora table of citrus, veneers of which wood were named afterthe peculiarities of their markings,—such as apiatas whenspotted like a swarm of bees, tigrinm when…
Furniture · Decoration and ornament
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