the i8th Century a sort of half-tester was in vogue, like the highly decorative bed of Marie Antoinette, and Sheratons interesting design for an Elliptic Bed for a Young Lady. Towards the middle of the loth Century wood largely gave place to metal, and although what is known as the Persian shape,… … INLAID SATINWOOD WriH TAINTED FRIEZE ANDPANEL. 129 OUR HOMES, metal article is unrivalled. Woodwork, owing to its porous nature, is liable,unless specially treated, to absorb dirt and disease germs ; whereas iron and brasscan be kept absolutely free from these noxious influences. Unfortunately…
Interior decoration · Furniture
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