. The book of decorative furniture, its form, colour and history . CHAIR. LOUIS XIII. MUSfiEDE LATER FKENCH RENAISSANCE, 1589-1643 247 date become common in France, since several dozens are in the inventory of Fontainebleau are twelve chairs andtwelve escabeaux (X-stools without backs), no mention being made ofany high arm-chair for the upper end of the table. THE BED like the chair, frequently accompanied its noble owner upon hisjourneys, and was probably usually of the form known as lits enchasse. Mobility was still much considered in decorative furniture. In beds
. The book of decorative furniture, its form, colour and history . CHAIR. LOUIS XIII. MUSfiEDE LATER FKENCH RENAISSANCE, 1589-1643 247 date become common in France, since several dozens are in the inventory of Fontainebleau are twelve chairs andtwelve escabeaux (X-stools without backs), no mention being made ofany high arm-chair for the upper end of the table. THE BED like the chair, frequently accompanied its noble owner upon hisjourneys, and was probably usually of the form known as lits enchasse. Mobility was still much considered in decorative furniture. In beds of Louis Treize period — of the lit en hoitsse type —the wood, when not covered by a textile fabric, was almost concealedby the textile garnishings. UPHOLSTERY It must be conceded that French upholstery in its early stageswas by no means the embodiment of luxurious ease: straw as astuffing material leaves much to be desired, asany one who has slept (?) upon a straw palliassewill bear witness. The tapissier was the decorator whose pro-ductions were most desired: indeed, the motifsand materials
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