The book of decorative furniture, its form, colour and history (1910)
Foley, Edwin · London : T.C. and E.C. Jack · leaf 114
a jury of philologists probably adoptthe former. Bearing in mind Batavian fondness for homheshapings, one has little difficulty in deciding thatthe kettle-shaped bureau (not found until afterthe middle of the century) was Dutch inderivation. Serpentine and swell front typesof inlaid chests with… … HIGHBOY CHtSTUPON-CHESTOF DRAWKRS. DOUBLE SEATS As Colonial makers, when copying English designs, usuallyomitted the lions claw and ball and similar difficult details, onemay feel certain that the exceptionally good example of the cabriole-leg double-chair or love-seat shown herewith, now in the…
Furniture · Decoration and ornament
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