San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-10-07
Wired Pieces for Living
and Bedrooms Steps
Toward Perfection.
AT BEST in BEDROOM
Dressing Tables Have Hair
Dryers, Curling Irons
and Massagers.

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makers lately, many of whom have
asked the keepers of shops they are
wont to patronize just what it
means. g.
as it furniture that shines itself
up electrically, without need of oiled
cloth and chamois!" asxed one inquir-
err humorously. If it is, want some
right away"
Electrified furniture does "shine
itself up" but this refers to the
shine of lights that may be plugged
into its numerous electric outlets, not
10 any quality of self-cleaning, House
keepers have become so accustomed to
being told of the or-eliminating
powers of electricity it seems they are
prepared for anything.
The advantages of electrified fur
niture lie in the convenience it per-
mits in making use of the varied Ia
vices used throughout homes general
ly. 1t is really wired furniture, being
supplied with inconspicuous electric
wires which are plugged into the main
supply circuits and which end. some
where about the furniture itself, with
convenience outlets where any cord
fitted electric appliance may be at
tached for service.
Many Dining Tables Wired.
Dining room tables have been wired
for some years. This means that from
IN enthusiastically in the middle Of
the dining room floor wired cord
is run through the pedestal or inside
enc leg o. the table. to q series of out
let's on the apron,of the table or wher-
ever its owner decides is the most con-
venient place for attracting the table
cooking devices or portable lamp used.
There are usually three of these table
outlets; sometimes more. One parti.
Cularly pleasing arrangement leaves
the outlets for each table appliance
available for the user at the end of
q short cord, which may be brought
out from under the table cloth and
attached to appliances as used.
The idea OF wiring beds, dressers,
dressing tables, china cupboards and
other pieces is n newer, one !; these
have been shown recently mt electrical
shows, and have been the center Of at
traction because of tneir unusual feat
ures. 4r go. s.s~-str Zee
In wiring the buffet, wires are
usually led to one end, where two
or more outlets are installed. Here
may be plugged in pair of electric
candles, decorative illumated basket
of fruits or flowers, or the percolator
or chatting dish.
The tea wagon provided with con-
vepience outlets is so obviously useful
in homes where wiring is right that it
seems almost endowed with personal
ity. Tea is brewed and served in any
room most convenient to the moment;
toast to accompany 1t, or waffles for
Sunday night supper. or coffee and
perhaps a rarebit after an exciting
game of cards-it will become almost
ubiquitous.
Introducing "Electric Susan"
There is q small serving table called
Electric Susan. which is one of the
most useful of the tribe of wired furni-
turp. This is light and portable. and.
containing three business-sized con-
veniencc outlets and n master cord
heavily wired TO be plugged directly
into the concealed wiring of the cri-
cult, it gives electricity for practically
my cooking or motOr-driven device
or combination one is likrly to use
ut the same time. 1t can be carried
TO. the veranda and used for attach
ing n sewing machine: Mt the bedside
for n lamn. fan and heating mad, ut
the breakfast table TO energize per-
colntor or toaster. and n fan as well !:
or in many other uses which will sug-
rest. themselves. Susan becomes a serv-
| mo mail for mnnv offices
The ching cpnboar,l has no further
nee for wiring than 70 nrov'dc its in
dividual light. But this. shining on
| tie china and glass within, makes n
( touch of beauty not otherwise obtain
able. t. 81
Used i'm Fed Room.
In bed room furniture outlets arc
| given bed, dresser or dressing table
so that the lamps and toilet articles
which are so much used now may
be attached comfortably and easily
! Reading light on the head of each
bed are thus available Mt any mo-
ment wanted Lights for beauty's
face so that the beauty be not ap'
plied too carelessly are ready at
tached to the dressing table: this
may then be moved to different places
in the room. instead of being anchored
permanently beside its illuminating
wall fixtures.
Other outlets are in dressing tabi'
or dresser for using curling irons. hnii
dryers or massage appliances. Fans
electrical warming pads or blankets
portable heaters. milk warmers fo'
baby's nighttime bottle or for a cnl
of hot water in the night. fans for IN
curing sleep on hot nights are amoni
thu applicants for these outlets.
Wired kitchen tables sneak thel'
own advantages: as do wired kitch
en- cabinets. These give energy. con
veniently and without continrou
changing. to the numerous heatln'
end power devices used in helning tn
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