Don Mills, Ont. : Southam-MacLean Publications · leaf 705
ollow Chippendale, and his designs were as plainand straight lined in general construction as possible.I lis style would be called chaste in general opinion,and he used ornamentation very sparingly, using inlay-ing and painting, which combined with the naturalbeauty of mahogany (the wood used). He… … Chinese Chippendalepulls. admitted makes a pleasing crown or centre piece.Other details of the ornamentation are characterizedby delicacy, and while they emphasize the severityof the outline by contrast, the combination makesthe pleasing effect that satisfies the lover of goodfurniture. The…
Furniture industry and trade · Woodworking industries
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