The book of decorative furniture, its form, colour and history (1910)
Foley, Edwin · London : T.C. and E.C. Jack · leaf 442
endeavoured to guide into a purer classicinterpretation the Einpire style by publishing a book on HouseholdFurniture and Decoration. This work has the distinction of being oneof the first and few entirely free from trade purposes or advertisement. Hopes designs probably helped to eliminate the… … WOODS The early workers in mahoganyhad the finest tinil)er of the virginforests to clioose from. During theSheraton period, veneered mahoganywas chiefly used for the simpler pieces,and satin wood for the more elaborate.There can be little doubt, however, that Sheraton favoured satinwoodmore than…
Furniture · Decoration and ornament
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