Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-04-18
Artistic Furniture
WHICH THE VISITOR AT THR LIGHT INFANTRY FAIR
PApEEa LONG IN AnMfRE

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The visitor to the Light Infantry fair must often
| be reminded OF the experience at the Centennial
| IN Philadelphia when attempting to thoroughly
examine the numerous interesting and beautiful
exhibits There are all sorts OF articles to be seen,
extending In their range from a cigar to an Oil
painting, and from q piece OF fancy work to a
| Kitchen range. The artistic jostles the plainly
the mind OF the visitor upon the nrst entrance in
the hall First the eye falls upon row OF stoves
VsTs nan with al the
and then with the force Of complete contrast upon
exhibit OF artistic furniture, rich In upholstery
there is nothing 80 attractive In this time as ar
| tistc furniture, and ignorance Of the latest de-
signs is like being out of the. fashion in dress
This exhibit, which was donated by Mr..
Henry o. Towles, is effectively arranged, and the
boot resembles an elegant parlor. It is worthy
OF detailed examination. luxurious reception
chair, with Its broad seat suggests rest to wearied
limbs, In spite OF the rich blue silk plush with
which it is upholstered. The plush farmonizes
with the broad facings Of valours-a Turkish fab
rc heavy with threads OF gold The woodwork is
ebonized, and the chair stands as beautiful pro-
duct OF modern artistic work Near it is solid
mahogany center table, firmly resting on four SEN
soe legs, with its high polish and straight lines,
type OF the revival OF common sense in cabinet
striking contrast to the absurities that trembled
on their splndle-twisted legs in drawing rooms
"There is a love OF chair" lady visitor re-
marked as her eyes rested on an ebOnZed rattan
armchair, trimmed prettily with dark red ribbon,
and luxurious cushion covered with silk plush
OF the same color. All visitors will agree with
this opinion, whether they look at the chair from
the standpoint Of artistic effect mere comfort.
The combination OF the useful and beautiful, as
illustrated by the above named articles OF furni-
ture,is further emphasized by Davenport DESK"
with It's ample top and ingenious contrvances at the
sides for drawers and closet room 1t is made OF
French walnut, highly polished and lined inside
with brds-eye maple. novel invention In the
way OF easy-chatrS Is a gentlemans rattan arm
chair with head rest attachment, formed
OF rattan, and as soft and yielding to
the head as an elder down cushion There
are TWO rocking chairs, which look very inviting.
one IS an ebony and gilt platform rocker, very
richly upholstered with raw silk, and the other a
platform rocker with a double rattan seat and
back. making very comfortable chair, especially
In warm weather. Among other novelties In this
exhibit there is handsome ebOniZed shaving
glass for gentlemen, with bevel plate glass, and
drawers and closet for shaving materials and
other conveniences OF the toilet
In the midst OF this effective display Of fine fur
nture Is an elegant EBONY PEDESTAL surmOunted
by one OF Rogers latest groups, entitled "The Bal
cOny" There are other articles in this exhibit OF
MI T0wleS which attract attention, and among
these may be mentioned a walnut velvet carpet
lounge, walnut settee, with perforated seat,
bearing the initials OF the Light Infantry Corps,
and national wire mattress, for which Mr.. TOwles
Is agent. But the visitor presses reluctantly on,
feeling that more time could probably be spent
at this booth.