A COLLECTION OF INTER¬ 
ESTING PIECES WHICH 
SHOW THE HEIGHTS THE 
MODERN DESIGNER IS AT¬ 
TAINING —From Berkey & Gay 
Restful informality attends the combina¬ 
tion of these new, historically inspired pieces 
Simple lines and the delicate touch of fine 
carving recall the beauty of old France 
T ODAY there is a decided tendency 
toward furniture which preserves 
adequately our artistic heritage in 
design, and which, at the same time, is 
expressive of our vigorous modern life. 
forth their new creation, that it stands 
today as the most vital modern repre¬ 
sentation of Spanish art in furniture. 
In every piece of this new Span- 
Umbrian furniture, one notices a ma¬ 
terial departure from generally accepted 
forms. A delightful court cabinet re¬ 
places the conventional china closet, 
while the novel linen chest is convenient 
and extraordinarily attractive. 
HOW THE NEW NOTE IN THE LIVING- 
ROOM ORIGINATED 
THESE NEW PIECES FOR THE SLEEPING- 
ROOM EXPRESS FINE OLD IDEALS 
Perhaps the most difficult task fashion 
lposes upon the furniture designer 
day is the re-creation of historical 
eals. Observe how successfully it has 
been accomplished in this new conception 
the Louis XVI style—that design whose 
restful simplicity was welcomed by the gay 
court of Marie Antoinette, weary of ornateness. 
Just so, we find in this modern interpretation 
the welcome simplicity, the harmony, that give 
unending satisfaction. 
Write Berkey & Gay for the name of a 
shop near you where you may see their new 
work, or ask at your favorite shop for a letter 
which will' admit you to their permanent Exhi¬ 
bitions in Grand Rapids or New York. 
This new Span-Umbrian furniture, with all the dignity and richness 
of colorful medieval days, fits graciously into the modern home 
A DISTINCT DEPARTURE IN THEME FOR THE DINING-ROOM 
One designer has struck a genuinely refreshing note in 
dining-room furniture as is evidenced by the illustration 
in the center. 
This style is the latest expression of the originality of 
Berkey & Gay’s designers. c Back to mediteval Spain they 
went for the motif and so successfully haVfe tjiey bodied 
Their Leaflet Library will save you mis¬ 
takes—costly ones, perhaps. This consists 
of intimate talks on the new treatment of 
rooms, illustrated with over 500 pieces of 
furniture. It will be sent to you for $1.00. 
Write Berkey Lf Gay Furniture Co., 186 
Monroe Avenue, Grand Rapids, Michigan. 
What room would not gain distinctive charm 
from any of these interestingly varied new 
pieces, gracefidly designed, beautifully carved? 
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STYLE TENDENCIES in NEW FURNITURE 
