arts for the distribution of theproducts of the East, a certain orientalism of feeling is occasionally apparent inthe details of Dutch and Flemish decoration, and this was to some extentimported into England. Ebony was employed more frequently as a constructionalwood, mother-of-pearl and ivory as… … OUR HOMES.simplicity. Upright clock cases, bureaux, and writingcabinets of marquetry, and bandy-legged chairs wereimported from Holland and became very popular (seeFigs. 2 2 and 24). QUEEN ANNE. I HERE was in this inspiration a distinct promise ofan English style more fitted to our…
Interior decoration · Furniture
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