DECORATIONS OF DISTINCTION

From the Smart Shops and Antique Galleries

By ELIZABETH LOUNSBERY
ANTIQUE furniture, in which old English pieces predominate, is supplemented with modern deco
rative table accessories at the Mrs. Ehrich Co. Among the former are
to be found the smaller items of early English use, such as the folding wooden travel candlestick, let
ter box, inkwell, tea caddies and spill vases, originally serving as receptacles for pipe ashes and now
converted into charming flower holders. There are also small, unusual occasional tables.
In the selection of table linens, only the most distinctive and beau
tiful colorings and weaves are to be found - some, hand woven with silver embroidery - others, lunch cloth size, in alluring squares of shaded yellow. A tray set, in rose, is made to match in color and de
sign the breakfast service with which it is to be used and there are embroidered organdie runner sets and embroidered Rodier doilies for luncheon. The refectory table is al
so provided with covers of suitable length and width.
In china the breakfast sets, complete even to the cigarette holder,
are intriguing; the plates for table use are of exclusive design and elusive colorings. Yacht services may also be ordered marked with their emblems. In the trays of vari
ous sizes, one in polished chromium is distinctly smart for serving coffee or cocktails.
In glass, there are complete beverage sets and the new square crys
tal cocktail glass. Vases for flowers are also featured and ornamental pewter, such as that by Daurat.
FURNITURE of original design,
built along strictly modern lines, is displayed by the Eurniture Guild in conjunction with a department in which complete interior decora
tion and architectural detail are carried out in consistent back
grounds. In these, fireplaces, mir
rored walls, lighting fixtures and ornamental details are stressed.
As an example of cabinetwork of outstanding interest, here, is a piano case of the miniature grand type, essentially modern in treat
ment. Bars forprivate installation in modern rooms are another feature.
LIGHTING fixtures and
hardware made to special order are undertaken by the Bullard-Schultz Co., for any type of house. In order that all details of hardware may be in keep
ing, curtain rods, window fixtures, switch plates and hinges are made to conform in type.
Hand-wrought grilles, gates, weather vanes, lan
terns and lighting fixtures of period and special de
sign are likewise executed, in a choice of metals that includes iron, brass, cop
per and Monel metal. These admit of any finish, and while expensive have a popular de
mand, because of resistance to rust and generally durable qualities.
“FOREBEAR” furniture styles -
simple, graceful forms of early American and English pieces, ap
Curly maple table with rosewood and ebony inlay. Chromium and brass lamp with mica shade and modernistic mir
ror and pottery. Courtesy Furniture Guild, Inc., 503 E. 72nd St., N. Y. C.
Pewter tea and coffee service with teakwood handles by Fjerginstad. Black china and platinum cup and saucer. Gray porcelain and platinum decorated flower vase by Jean Luce. Courtesy Mrs. Ehrich Co., 36 E. 57th St., N. Y. C.