The book of decorative furniture, its form, colour, & history (1911)
Foley, Edwin · New York, G.P. Putnam's sons · leaf 91
A form of semi-trestle table was also employed in which shapedsupports upheld the heavy top, whilst THE TABLE DORMANT Of mediaeval days was probably a greattable on the dais at the upper end ofthe hall: Beginning the table dormant,signifying taking the first place at thefeast. Chaucer wished to… … OAK TABLE. PKOPEETY OF GEO. C. HAITfi, ESQ. Ages were the CUPBOARDS, CREDENCES,AND ALMERIES Until the fifteenth century the dressieur form ofcupboard, in vogue upon the Continent and probablybased upon the credence, reigned also in many anEnglish hall, displaying plate upon its tiered shelving.It…
Furniture · Decoration and ornament
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