A dining table with the top made of sawn planks. The legs are normally turned on a lathe and often carved. Born in Fife, Scotland he was influenced by his travels abroad and became a leading architect and designer in the Neo Classical style. Shellac is also the basis of french polish. The section of the back of the chair between the upright supports.
Splats can be in the solid form, sometimes curved, pierced and carved.
Inlaid semi circles or radiating and differing timbers. Usually inlaid to the bottom drawer of a chest on chest during the walnut period. His premises were in St Martins Lane, London from where he conducted a large cabinet and furnishing business. The circular or square top, carved or with a gallery on a turned stem supported by three legs. The method of decorating the exterior of furniture with a thin slice of a quality timber.