The book of decorative furniture, its form, colour, & history (1911)
Foley, Edwin · New York, G.P. Putnam's sons · leaf 102
household broils or contentious strife, Or otherwise at bed or board, Had they offended each other in word or in deed. The Dunmow custom was instituted inthe days of Henry iii. ; the chair beingthirteenth - century Gothic, and probablymade from some choir stalls belonging tothe convent from which… … thrown (i.e. TURNED)CHAIR. 62 DECORATIVE FURNITURE The latter part of the fifteenth century witnessed the termina-tion of monastic rule in matters of furnishing. Tapestried hangingsand wainscoting were more frequently applied to the walls; halls wereprovided with screens; glass was in greater use…
Furniture · Decoration and ornament
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