New-York tribune., 1905-01-27
The Exhibition of
EnqEsh Furniture Continues

Among those who were interested admirers
of this exhibition of Furniture from VIM.
Birch, Ltd, of London, was one of the best
known furniture connoisseurs in the trade,
and he was not only an admirer but pur-
chaser.
Such large exhibition of fine English
Furniture has probably never been shown in
an American retail establishment before.
And it is doubtful whether such an interest
ing collection, containing so many choice
specimens could be found abroad. Certainly
it is one of the best opportunities for house
keepers who love furnishings of distinguished
character to make important additions to the
home.
This collection presents cabinet work ana up
holstery Of the perfection such as has never Oeen
reachAd nv American manufacturers. or course
such worl, Ia a little more expensive tnan lhe
American furniture; but English furniture ls al
most indestructibIe and lasts for generations
While II IA not fair to say that all Enslisn
furniture is superior to American FURNITURE II "a
undeniable that the furniture which Win- 6rcn'
Ltd. has sent US is not only superior TO the poS'
American furniture. but 1t Is head ana shouiuei0
above that Of other English manufacturers aS
we'll. This concern has held it's position IN the
S-on+ os English furniture manufacturers for
mora than seventy-tive years. and mas Wen
earned ths pre-eminent position II now occu-
pies
Mona OF the pieces we show are In duplicate
Purchasers will have the satisfaction OF KNOW
ing that whatever they buy, it presents an IN
diyiduaI exaunpls of the best English Art FUR
niture.
Included IN the collection are the roho"ing
pieces worthy of special mention;
Tho "Gsrricl" Chair in solid mahogany; an
historic arm chair with wood seat. twisted. legs
and posts. fancy spindles, finely polished The
price, S65.
Early English Fireside Chair. with high back
and wings; mahogany legs; dark blue morocco
4 better chair cannot be made The price, s1Io'
"Chiness Chippendale'' Chairs; solid mahos-
any frames; richly moulded and carved; olVe
green morocco seats; the lattice-work design OF
the backs may be two thousand years Old
Chippendals was artist enough to work the de-
sign into an artistic chair. Prices; me arm
chair $T2 80; the side chair 500.
London Club" Davenport in rich. dark red
morocco; tufted seat, back and arms; the very
finest possible construction. The price. $50
DECORATED Chippendale' Arm Chair; loose
seat-cushion; parlor chair OF dainty decoration
and finish. The price S65.
SatIn-wood Arm Chair after Chippendale; an
art design, carved and inlaid; cover In small
figured velour The price, 500.
Bedroom Lounge with loose pillow; full back
and ends: made of fine hair drawings; pale blue
linen cover; luxurious in comfort. The price.
$50
"Heppelwhite" Arm Chair. carved; silk seat
cushion. This chair is specimen OF art cabinet
work The price. S140.
satin-wood Parlor Cabinet after Sheraton;
richly figured wood: fine design; inlaid lines.
The price, $500.
satin-wood Settee. decorated Chippendale:
cane back and seat; loose cushion in rosebud
silk The price. $3.50.
Inlaid Arm Chair library chair IN apple
green morocco small in size. but of artistic
workmanship and comfortable. The price. 500.
Sheraton" Parlor Suite; three pieces. iulaid
mahogany frames; cover of moire silk of
moss-green color: finest construction. The price,
$3.50
Piano Bench after Sheraton; rich. dark red
mahogany. inlaid with satinwood; striped velour
cover. The price. $50.
Sheraton" Arm Chair; fine open cane seat.
back and arms loose seat and back cushions OF
apple-green morocco. The price. 1925.
Art Nouveau Writing Table; inlaId; loaded
glass gallery; side book compartments. two
drawers hand-tooled and gilded leather writing
bed. The price. $3.50.
satin-wood Curio Cabinet inlaid; fine design.
artistic finish: wood and workmanship.
The price. $215
"Chippendale" Parlor Suite Of three pieces;
richly carved and moulded. and OF rare design:
cover is a golden brown velour. The price. 1913.
Fourth door.