February, 1923 
79 
FURNITURE 
in the 
DIRECTOIRE 
TASTE 
Nothing could excel in grace the 
lines of this daybed painted antique 
ivory with gold decorations. A bal¬ 
anced grouping is made by the 
matching walnut tables and painted 
chairs. From Nancy McClelland. Inc. 
The urn is a favorite motif in Direc- 
toire decoration. We find it carved 
on chairs, forming the base of 
lighting fixtures and used in designs 
for screens. The urns above are 
purple against a green background. 
From Nancy McClelland, Inc. 
This classically simple Directoire 
hall has green marbleized walls, the 
panels set into black and gold mold¬ 
ings. The ceiling is dull gold and 
the lighting fixture characteristic of 
the period, is cinnabar red. Chand¬ 
ler W. Ireland, was the decorator 
