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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1949
Page
6
The article surveys furniture trends across eras and styles. Victorian pieces return with carved pulls rope and spool posts and heavy button tufting while Chinese designs appear in mahogany. Modern groups favor curved lines, contrasting woods, lighter open forms, oversized seating, and versatile components yet the over seated chair and sofa grow in prominence for luxury and comfort.
Designers unveil outdoor living trends shaping interior spaces with large glass walls, lightweight pastel metal furniture, and rattan pieces for living rooms and patios. Lounge chairs and sofas integrate with day beds and matching ensembles, promising compact, stylish harmony as indoor outdoor living grows.
Betty J. Simmer sold her house at 315 Fourth Street Northwest to Bessie Carl of Manchester. Possession is to be delivered by May 10. The cooperative sale was facilitated through E. F. Shors and Edleman's Real Estate and Business Exchange.
Textured effects lead carpets this season with wide price range and dramatic new weaves. Patterned carpets and rugs are popular with designs from eighteenth century florals to small repeats. Modern leaf and abstract scrolls add practicality while monotone tones satisfy the trend.
The author explores mutation colors from beige appearing as gray to warm rose shades like cedar or henna. Blue becomes a soft, usable hue for key rooms while greens range from leaf to bottle. Matching walls to carpeting helps highlight draperies and art, with wallpaper and fabric coordinated.
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