How to know period styles in furniture; a brief history of furniture from the days of ancient Egypt to the present time, illustrated with over 300 typical examples and a brief description of each period (1913)
Kimerly, William Lowing · Grand Rapids, Mich., Grand Rapids Furniture Record Co. · leaf 63
ldll||i|||||||llll ifli mil Louis XVL Arm Chairs, … EMPIRE This style was developed during the reign of Napoleon,and the letter N was found everywhere in the decoration ofthe period. The style was a revival of Greek, Roman andEg}-ptian motifs. Marquetrie and carving were discarded andplain surfaces were decorated with brass and ormolu mountsof…
Furniture -- Styles
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