The book of decorative furniture, its form, colour and history (1910)
Foley, Edwin · London : T.C. and E.C. Jack · leaf 545
h in its crude all-wood forms had been in existence from Tudortimes, assumed, during the period, outlines almost identical withthose under which we know it under the various titles of grandfather,ear, or wing chair. THE SOFA, or sopha, was, like the ottoman, ofEastern origin, taking its name… … TYPICAL QUEEN ANNE SATTEE. PLATE L A GROUP OF EARLY EIGHTEENTH-CENTURY FURNITURE,FROM THE Collection of W. H. Lever, Esq., M.P. Walnut Cabinet-Top Scrutoire, veneered upon Oak with Bleached,Herring-Boned Bandings Height, 9 ft. 8 in.; width, 3 ft. 4 in.; depth, top, 1 ft.;depth, bottom, 1 ft. 10 in.…
Furniture · Decoration and ornament
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