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Newspaper
Indiana Progress
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1930
Page
3
The article argues originals are costly and fragile and that high quality reproductions offer the grace and beauty of Duncan Phyfe designs without the fragility. It notes mass production enables accurate copies, preserving old charm while meeting modern living needs in compact homes and apartments.
The article describes Early American and post colonial bedroom furniture options for boys and girls. It highlights sturdy Pilgrim pieces for boys, Jenny Lind beds and dainty tables for girls, careful guest room setups with colonial beds and low boys, and decorative touches like chintz Swiss and gingham window fabrics. It notes hooked rugs add color and cohesion.
The piece explains that period furniture can blend without full reproductions. Early American and Colonial designs mix easily with other styles, offering unity without clash. It highlights practical pairings like Cape Cod chairs, butterfly tables, end tables, and Governor Winthrop desks for harmonious living rooms.
For some time past early American and Colonial reproductions have grown in popularity especially for the small apartment. Drop leaf tables in maple or mahogany with simple chairs and a Welsh dresser suit dining areas. The lowboy offers ample drawer space useful in living rooms or bedrooms.
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