hand-made and themachine-made product, though, in the case offurniture, the machine can do but a part of thework, and much remains for the hand. The jesthetic and decorative value of modernfurniture to-day is largely gauged by the degreeto which the evidences of hand-finishing eliminatethe… … S. FINELY PROPORTIONED MODERN SIDEBOARD, IN A WELL-STUDIED ADAPTATION OF THESTYLE OF HEPPELWHITE ciated, are the softness of contour and the mel-lowTiess of colour characteristic of old pieces.These qualities have a distinct decorative value,by no means to be confused with any intent todeceive.…
Art · Decoration and ornament
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