Evening star., 1933-10-28

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place claim attention. Fam
lily and guests gathered before tne
friendly, glowing hearth will be grateful
for the spirit Of repoSe and amiabilitJ
found here in comfortable and decora'
tive groupings.
In today's illustration is portrayed 9
most agreeable flreside arrangement
The delightful accessories used in con-
junction are both beautiful and utili'
tartan Severly simple lines in wooc
mantel, which is painted black, create
dramatic center Of interest against
the dull turquoise wall. Andirons are
of polished brass in a graceful classic
design.
On the mantel shelf there is a pair
of white porcelain urns filled witt
laurel, and between them is faScinat'
ing little Chinese war horse. The little
horse, which has a great deal Of per.
sonality. belongs to the Han dynasty
and is made Of bronze, covered with
rich green patina, mottled with dark
red and black.
Chinese Painting.
In the wall space above there Is
colorful painting, done in the Chinese
manner on mirrored glass. The frams
is black, accented by a fine line Of
scarlet. Ever so effective is this selec'
ton of accessories and pleasingly differ
ent from the ordinary assemblage.
Comfortably and logically grouped
around the fireplace are pieces OF fur'
niture which are happily in keeping
with the character of the room. The
Chinese Chippendale sofa at one side Is
upholstered in peacock blue WOOL da-
mask. with extra cushions covered IN
gold colored fabric.
At one end of the sofa stands small
table which holds smoking accessories
and a lamp made from an old Chinese
vase. The white parchment shade is
decorated with a border copied from
the vase Directly in front of the sofa
is a convenient coffee table made Of
mahogany in Chinese Chippendale style
Afternoon tea served here is always q
joyous event.
Drawn up near the fireplace oppo-
site the sofa is luxurious lounglne
chair upholstered In scarlet leather
Here the father Of the family Is wont
to read his evening papers in quiet con-
tentment while mother rests at ease on
the comfortable sofa. A round mahog-
any table, with several good sized
drawers. is placed beside the leather
chair. The three branch bronze lamp
with its metal shade, affords an excel
lent reading light. Smoking accessories
and current literature are conveniently
near at hand.
Completing the group is another arm
chair, with q slip-cover OF hand
blocked linen. This shows a Chinese
flower design on a blue-green ground
There is black carpeting on the fool
and at the windows there are gold.
colored draperies over white china-silk
speaks a delightful spirit OF gracious
living.
Mantels on Sale.
But perhaps yours is home which
has no fireplare. or perhaps you ART
living in hearthless apartment. Well
it's easy to change that situation now
Did you know that perfectly lovely
mantels, all ready to install, are being
sold by many of the furniture ane
department stores?
Some of these are surprisingly in.
expensive, though some of the more
elaborate ones cost a small fortune
They may be had in any number ol
styles-French, Georgian, Adam. Colo.
nial, modern-to suit your personality
and your type of furniture.
Though you can't burn real wooc
fire in them you can have them fittec
with a good gas or electric heater.