Notes and sketches of an architect taken during a journey in the northwest of Europe; (1877)
Narjoux, Félix, Peto, John Frederick, 1854-1907 · Boston, J. R. Osgood · leaf 248
41 (Fig. 129) is intended to stand before a sofa in a drawing-room.The dimensions of its various parts may perhaps appear exag-gerated, when compared with those of our modern furniture;but, on the other hand, they increase its firmness and durability.The legs spread out at the end, by means of an… … feet upon them, contact with which injures them so rapidly.This precaution may appear trivial, but it is the mark of apractical and thoughtful mind. This table in walnut wood cost65 thalers (about 9 I 16 s.). Another table (Fig. 130) may at the same time serve as acupboard in the lower part. It is…
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