The book of decorative furniture, its form, colour and history (1910)
Foley, Edwin · London : T.C. and E.C. Jack · leaf 115
ofthe Cljippendale KcIkxjI in de-Hi^ai. Amon^ the few AmericanideaM indfjxiideritiy develo[>e^Jat the conclusion of the eigh-teenth century were the paintedblack and gilt Bo-called Amer-ican Sheraton designs of cliairs and settles with rush bottoms — really translations into turned spindle-work… … CHIPPKVDALE nOUHLE CHAIR. Prvperly of AMKRICANANTlyUARIAN SOCIETY OK WORCI-^iTKR, MAB8., U.S.A. CABRIOLE-LEG CHAIRS Dutch and English chairs, even before the William and Maryperiod, were similar in form and ornament; the bandy or cabrioleleg, introduced from China, was promptly adapted by its…
Furniture · Decoration and ornament
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