Hamlin, A. D. F. (Alfred Dwight Foster), 1855-1926 · New York, The Century Co. · leaf 345
A HISTORY OF ORNAMENT Chairs still had curved arms and sometimes curved backs,but the legs of both chairs and tables were alwaysstraight and tapered downwards (Figs. 194, 195). Thetapestries of the upholstering were woven with designs … Fig. 195.—Louis XVI Chair, Mobiliee National. Fig. 196.—Louis XVI Candle-stick. chiefly floral. Sconces, candlesticks, andirons and light-stands often affected the slender and graceful forms ofPompeiian bronze tripods and candelabra, or were other-wise designed with classical restraint and…
Decoration and ornament
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