Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-09-05
POPULARITY OF
WILLOW FURNITURE

There is so little variation from
year to year in willow furniture that
reference to the most recent produc-
tons must Of necessity be confined to
odd pieces or to the occasional change
from staple designs. The display for
1911 does not materially differ from
that of previous years, and Yet there
are a few novel touches that cannot
fail to interest the owner of country
house or, failing this desirable pos
session. one who makes a practice of
putting the town house in summer
dress.
Nothing is so conducive to comfort
in all sorts of weather as willow fur
niture. Whether it be in the light tan
of natural hue or shellacked in green
or brown or gold or bronze it suggests
comfort And now that ii has become
the custom to supply cushions that are
equally comfortable for the chairs and
diVans willow furniture is more in de-
nand than ever at all seasons.
The most pronounced change from
old styles Is found III the willow set
tee which has been heightened to the
requirements of the regulation dVan,
which ii closely initiates with its high
back and arms. Supplied with cusn-
ions covered in harmoniZing tones a
willow divan Is an attractive piece Of
furniture Another form of sofa made
It's appearance this season. AT the first
glance it appears as if three old-fash-
Toned chairs were placed closely to-
gether. The joining is permanent, how
ever, and upholstered with back and
chair cushions Of tapestry patterned
cretonne this triple seat is both quaint
and comfortable. Arm and rocking
chairs cushioned to match form str1k-
ingly pretty set.
The fad for matching furniture has
led to the introduction of several prac-
teal articles in willow, the list incIud-
ing a desk, magazine and paper stand
and bookcase. The desk is d subStan-
tial affair fitted up with IA number of
drawers and instead of the customary
high back chair is supplied with a
broad seat like the modern piano bench,
only fashioned from willow.
The latest paper and bookrack is a
convenient invention. The upper part
goodly number of papers may be
stored away and beneath are two broad
shelves for books and magazines. The
bookcases of willow are fashioned on
the regulation lines of the low, open
case, but in company with the desk,
magazine rack, a divan, an armchair
or two and one of the new oval tables
in willow are suited to the living room
of the simplest of summer homes or
the most pretentious.
AS mentioned dpoNe, INC wal ''h'ie
is preferred in willow to the square
or the round variety and the newest
table covers are oval Natural colored
crash with fringed ends and stenciled
design is the latest addition and on
a willow stand it is effective.
For cushions and hangings in room
furnished in willow there are the love
Hest of cretonneS in tapestry designs
and colorings, chintZes in the old time
floral patterns and adaptations of orr
entail designs A o'clock tea cloth
in beige color with garlands and flower
baskets in bright tones appeals TO the
un-to-date hostess and so. too. do the
pillow tops in cretonne and ch1ntz
that need but a bit of finishing to
serve admirably as stand covers In
keeping with the fancy for tapestry
toned cretonne hangings the latest wall
naner comes in a similar design and
at distance cannot be distinguished