New American furniture style develops from mixed influences
Style specialists report a new American furniture aesthetic forming from European and American influences. The trend blends traditional motifs with modern forms, with June survey data showing shifts among popular and traditional categories and a significant rise in Early American designs. Household tips follow, including washing advice and brass tarnish remedies.
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Exotic Woods in Furniture Spotlight for Fall Shows
Exotic woods such as rosewood teak par dao avecite myrtle elm and acacia burrl highlight upcoming furniture presentations. Veneers thin sheets and new glues enable practical use while some woods serve as full table tops and cabinets. Oval and line pieces feature contrasting figured wood for refined detail alongside standard woods like mahogany walnut cherry and maple. Uranium in earth’s crust is 0.008 percent, Britannica notes, more abundant than zinc and precious metals.
Ornate Brass Bedstead with Triangular Pediment Design
Description notes headboard footboard and mirror top featuring triangular pedi ment and solid brass hardware. Includes storage trays behind cabinet sections for added utility in a decorative bed.
Frequent Shampooing Keeps Upholstered Furniture Appealing
Home care tips explain that washable upholstery responds well to regular washing using thick dry suds and a rinse process. Ammonia may brighten colors, and careful technique prevents dirt from reappearing. Mahogany furniture shifts toward casual styles with new finishes, while Lebanon's unwritten law allocates top offices by sect.
Wonderful World of Color in Home Furnishings
The article traces color trends from fashion to home furnishings, noting cross-field color reuse and evolving tones from olive and gold to magentas. It describes color origins in 18th and 19th century themes, plus practical tips like brass tarnish removal and a double duty sofa with walnut legs and Dacron foam cushions.
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