New-York tribune., 1870-01-03
THE FASHIONS.
UPHOLSTERY AND HOUSE FURNISHING

lay between mahogany and black walnut in scrolls
flower patterns and stuGs ranged from brooade
tee and back again. Now the Of rooms, and the
fancy for living in ones furnished apartment,
stamped with ones hkngs. gains among people
daily may hesitate between the lighter effects Of heavy
white enameled wood and the African holly, the Yer
sailes richness Of rosewood nlad with brass china and
ivory or ncrused with ormolu There ample space for
fancy TO disport itself between the striped Algerian
stuf the silk Smyrna fabrics In Turkish patterns,
and the chntZes which suggest the delightful style Of
French country house
The carpet is chosen first and the first thing that
ours TO one is the vision OF elderly ladies sitting rolls
OF oarpet and trying TO poke their parasos through the
pieces by way Of testing the fabric. There Is real de-
hight IN examining the patterns OF carpet beginning
with the American ingrains at 81 yard, which show
good moted branching figures in crimson and black,
green and black. hint may be valued by economical
housekeepers TO the effect that In carpettore there
are always remnants several Of which viii be found Of
the pattern and may be used to good advantage
for chambers and small rooms. An English carpet may
be had for less than the price Of American in
some Of the moro common patterns. Lucy Lamb and
Mrs. Yashu Noble viii please take note OF this thrift
the part OF the fashion writer does not always
report with thousand dollar per week incomes In view
The ancient oak patterns have given way a small
figure, like bets OF different woods laid together in
orange drab with dark brown-a very servceable
pet and sure to look well long time The English in
grain makes the most durable known carpet; and the
best quality, at so yard, has the Brussels patterns.
and will vie with any Brussels, after years wear
There is taste for od-fashioned carpets in China
blue indigo figures TO match the antique
chintzes, and small figures Of shaded drab
are much preferred TO the Persian cOlOrs.
Small figures chosen Brussels and electrotype those
representing rustic patterns Of gray bright ground,
inaid figures ofbriant shades having the preference
Prices for Brussels range from 81 62 to 81 the latter for
body Brussels. The moquete and imperial Brussels
yard. lMottled surfaces in wood colors neutral
tnts preferred for the latter with narrow border in
rich cOlOrs surrounding the All carpets made
at the warehouses at extra charge Of ten cents
yard. which certainly oiihe bOons Of the nine
teenth century 10 sewing women who remember weary
weeks spent single carpet taking stitch for every
thread.
japanese papers with hafsze figures the national
dress used for halls; also frecOed paper, with
tique figures OF the chase in Pompean style The inte
rors finished light desert colors pale blue, like the
sky. and yellow, like sand nges cOnsort well with wood
work painted in shades Of dark red This is dgni
fed by the Of Byzantine STYLE and should be fur
ther enriched by hangngs OF brocaded stu in fakes Of
rich color, as II with jewels Plain tinted walls.
with simple gilt stripe cornice always IN good
taste and STYLE Figures like inaid wood in soft cream
and wood tnGes, With dashes OF gilt and blocks of
mine or imperial blue occasionally giving relief the
patterns but best for halls, as the figures
grow stiff after while.
The fine flower panels are sometimes initiated by tint
ing and gliding the walls panels. and pasnG largo
groups Of flowers from thegFreneh paper prepared
for the purpose, in the center.
Fancful forms are allowed in every bit OF woodwork
that surrounds modern room. The wndOw-frames are
painted In deep vermlion burnt reds with lines Of
gliding sometimes enamel painting is employed on the
smooth frames with effect like porcelain With French
chntzes and carpets this has effect like the salons
OF La PompadOur or Du Barry. The star-cases
carved in Venetian style, ornamental lattice Gded at
the top crossword and alternate ovas like the fancy
rangs Of flower gardens only finished in the finest paint
and enamel Doors opening on the hall of heavy WOOD
California laurel holly preferred TO the dark kinds
but inside graceful ofigilded lattice
work, protected by silk curtains; or the frames are
hidden by porteres covered with dark velvet with
bars OF silver plating and large Norman studs Of silver
These add indescrbable richness 10
Hight interior especially II velvet shelves and pedesals
added Americans yearly grow more luxurious in
the matter Of furniture; but really the cost Of these
and charming articles not beyond the old prices
Of solid mahogany or Indian work.
Cushioned furniture preferred any show OF carved
wood which only appears the hghtest forms. Small
walnut chairs carved into the semblance Of bamboo
with slender crosspeces only IN the back. Gded chairs
have light but outlines and cost s3J apiece Those
IN white enameled wood Of similar shape with square in
stead Of rounded rails s5 each the finest houses,
but may be reproduced for half that price Chairs de-
signed TO have embroidered cushions have low backs,
with Oyas in the center to receive the work, supported
by solid heavy bars TO the top and sides of
the squarely yOutlned frame
Low ducbesse, Lambale and marquise seats. resem-
bling miniature easy chairs, luxuriousy stuffed and
tufted, used for parOrs, and fitted In various
styles The scarlet blue satin cushions have facing
Of silk reps in neutral nts with cords insh combining
the two cOOrs Figured cloths faced with rich plain
plush terry, and cords sometimes drawn outside
the and melon ufugs in the The tufting
is very theky done with long needle, and button is
placed finish, but the uf is sunk out OF sight. Square
small and low sofas with arms the same hight as the
back are placed in recesses. These have woodwork
visible but are tufted to the very top.
Louis XIII sofas have slender, straight, slightly
curved legs and arms and plain in outline Duchesse
sofas have scroll backs and half the hight, oil
heavily cushioned Howard sofas are the massive simple
English STYLE square backs familiar in old country
houses From Messrs Potter stymus.
Immense hall glasses nearly square with shelves and
peg each side the frame used instead Of batands
The glass sJust high enough 10 admit two lowbacRed
square seats beneath with cushions OF dark red leather
Low hastoOs are square and cushioned to match Hall
lamps arc OF mathematical shape in dead gilt and wal
nut or else Venitlan with Illuminated frames
The flooring IS encaustc titles instead Of marble in tho
newest houses and caTdstands shallow basins OF
copper bronze on pillars Of scagOa Urns are placed at
the foot OF starcaes and dropping vines allowed TO fall
over the post square rug gives place to the SKIN OF
an animal in The natural shape
Houses preentlous, cottages orees or plain coun
try homes have hall floors covered Oicloh In pat
terms OF nlad wood instead Of marble limitations The
English oiloloh 81 81 yard six quarters wdei the
American 81 90 long. low table OF plain solid walnut
receives hats and canes wall basket OF dark wood or
composition hung for papers and gloves and hanging
vase s below the bah lamp adds touch OF decoration
The sittngroOm. for the word parlor in It's common
aceepation smells Of varnish and is undesraOly gen
,eelo sboud have daIk csrpet woodwork, and lambre
opins with light walls ar chinz white muslin cur
tsins while the seaso- allows. taste pre-
..au. a., old. fashioned chiutZes Of which many