Hamlin, A. D. F. (Alfred Dwight Foster), 1855-1926 · New York, The Century Co. · leaf 536
Fig. 317.—Empire Chair, Sphinx, Footstool and Pilaster. grotesques appear. The whole effect is formal, stately,massive, sober and undeniably refined, but lacking incharm and domesticity (Figure 98; Figs. 317, 318).The style passed into Italy and Germany and later 424 THE MODERN REVIVALS to the… … Fig. 318.—Empire Ornaments: (a) from Bed in Grand Trianon,Versailles; (b) from Table. sideboards, tables and clocks still to be seen in uninter-rupted use in old houses, and now sought for Americanmuseums (Figure 105). The Biedermeyer Style. Partly accompanying, partly following the Empireinfluence…
Decoration and ornament
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