The book of decorative furniture, its form, colour, & history (1911)
Foley, Edwin · New York, G.P. Putnam's sons · leaf 294
leaner,possibly owing to the Puritans dislike of dirt; the feet could nowwithout discomfort be placed under the chair, A type of chairhaving deeper and enriched front rails was thus encouraged, of whichseveral examples had existed upon the Continent as early as thedays of Henri Deux. The Cromwell…
Furniture · Decoration and ornament
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