September , 1920 
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Hartiiig 
A balanced, composition is centered by a rare 
tapestry and a richly carved cassone flanked 
by candelabra. Walker & Gillette, architects 
In this boudoir, piano, 
chair, and sofa invite 
to soft music and in¬ 
timate conversation. 
Of unusual charm, 
also, are the vistas 
the requisite chair is 
placed conveniently be¬ 
side the desk and stands 
ready to the hand of the 
writer. 
A large room natur¬ 
ally requires a number 
of groupings of furni¬ 
ture, and the art lies in 
making each distinctive 
and complete in itself, 
yet subordinated to the 
ensemble of the room. 
Social intercourse re¬ 
quires that there should 
be in a drawing room 
or living room several 
groups of chairs, seats 
and sofas which afford 
suitable settings for con¬ 
versing people, while less 
formal rooms demand 
the groupings which suit 
the intimate needs of 
family life. All these 
groups require a nice 
discrimination in the 
combining of light chairs 
of wood and cane, or of 
lacquered and carved pieces with the more 
substantial upholstered furniture. A few light 
chairs which may be moved to join any group 
are a true boon to the hostess, as they make 
possible those temporary changes in arrange¬ 
ment which are sometimes necessary. 
The lines also must be harmonious and care 
must be taken to select types of furniture 
which combine well. The delicacy of Louis 
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The French draped canopy may serve admira¬ 
bly to give that variation in height essential 
in a bedroom 
