The book of decorative furniture, its form, colour and history (1910)
Foley, Edwin · London : T.C. and E.C. Jack · leaf 138
dozen small chairs of similar design. The Brothers Adam panelled their drawing-rooms at timeswith silks and other stuffs, but for the walls of their dining-rooms—or, to use the current phrase, eating-rooms—they preferred paint,that the scent of food might be less retained. The designs of the doora…
Furniture · Decoration and ornament
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