The book of decorative furniture, its form, colour, & history (1911)
Foley, Edwin · New York, G.P. Putnam's sons · leaf 112
n of Elizabeths reign, the Renaissance detailswere used by Englishmen, rather for the sake ofgrafting upon the native construction than with anyview of utilising either the Italian construction orthe classic spirit. This is evident even in worksof the imported Italians and their native en… … OAK DEATTGHT CHAIR,OR GUfiRITE. NONESUCH CHESTS It is a curious commentary on Henrys masterpiece in building,that the wondrous Palace of Nonesuch owes the handing-down ofits outlines largely to their being pictured in inlay on the piecesof decorative furniture known as Nonesuch Chests. One of these…
Furniture · Decoration and ornament
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