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a private snooze. after a heavy ... “meal, and also served to hide the -identity of the seater and were “known as “en confessionel™. “Graceful and “elegant”. are cothe words that come to mind ". when we look at English designs . from ‘the Queen Anne and *

: Georgian era. Another aspect is not so visible on drawings and ; photos - — fine and meticulous. ~~ ‘ craftsmanship. Making furniture was an art form as much as‘a “ tradés:A variety’ of specialized ; _ trades participated inv the making

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ated bouquets of flowers from hin veneers of different coloréd “woods, shell ‘aad metal: Others -specialized in carving intricate “motifs;.while the “upholder’s ” trade was upholstery. There were ietal workers who supplied, han- dles, locks and hinges. Looking- glass framers produced intricately arved mirrors; | : - Lacquering wes considered the most difficult craft was borrowed from China and . was known = “somewhat confus- “ingly — as “‘japanning”. The skill needed'io apply up to 20 layers of acquer stretched the patience of | even the most dedicated crafts- ...

men. Many lacquered pieces were - “ imported. from China.and then fit-.:

ted to the furniture during the manufacturing process.

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