oc-plain-dealer 1921-10-19

MODERN TENDENCY TOWARD COLONIAL Furniture experts assure us that there is much of the colonial idea in our modern tendency and leaning toward furniture. Unquestionably the Georgian era, which was the golden age of English furniture history, played a no less important part in the annals of our own colonial homes Chippendale, first of the four great Georgian designers, was at the height of his power and popularity from 1750 to 1820. This period has been called the "age of mahogany." The styles of Hepplewhite did not become well known in this country until 1785, when it shared favor with the Sheraton designs. This week Stroup-Barnes are showing an unusually attractive setting of period furniture during furniture fashion week and from the increase in demand which this style has experienced in the last few years, the management is predicted a more general trend in this direction. Dining room sets were probably the first to become popular in period styles and today the Queen Ann and Williams and Mary are probably the most demanded of dining room sets. Stroup-Barnes Co. had always kept up with the trend of demand in the most up-to-date furniture and their display reflects a quality throttle the sore that is seldom found in one. Chairs perhaps more than any other article of household furniture were quick to reflect changes of taste and as a consequence they show many variations of design. The Queen Anne and William mand Mary furniture was not entirely abandoned with the coming of the Georgian designs and many of the early pieces show that they were beautiful and well made. Among the chairs not strictly of Georgian design, that yet attained popularity, was the Windsor, which during the last half of the eighteenth century was easily the most popular of all chairs. Then, too, there was the "roundabout" chair of which there are some examples in style of Chippendale. Older pieces show Queen Anne, William and Mary and even Stuart influences. the sizes and types of lamps which may be placed here and there in various and sundry spots. Nothing adds more effectively to the almost sacred dignity of the fireplace than a pair of historically quaint torches, or a pair of ornate lanterns, or two tall, slender standards topped by lights behind decorative shields. A floor lamp placed near the piano is entirely in tune with the most harmonious music. A lamp of three-quarter, or reading height, at the end of a sofa or the side of an easy chair, invites one to read while resting. Smaller table lamps belong almost exclusively wherever there is a table to hold one, to radiate its golden cheer. Parchment shades and shields are ever in good taste. The tendency is toward simpler "tailored" styles, conidering that the first function of the shade is to let a judicious amount of light sift through and not to offer to much confusion of design and decoration. BEST LIVING-ROOM IS ENGLISH STYLE Investigation will disclose that the best living-rooms of today are to be found in England and on the Continent, where every effort is made to provide comfort as well as harmony, and we trained in making them informal. Rors are being used mirrors in color otherwise dull spots, last, but observe that the especially the less in demand else in the room if not quite as excellent pieces. The breakfast tunity for color of attainment in Tables and chairs that add material and cheery aspect. In many design pieces will be for furniture company come recognized appropriate furnishings for the breeds. There are also tractive bedroom. Anabeim rurned compete with any economy in the bined with a quail it an expensive elsewhere for home. New earlond of scription will arrive be able to care for Spencer, 168 W. C. FURNITURE FASHION WEEK OPENS TODAY Furniture fashion week opens today in Anaheim with such absorbing displays at the local furniture houses that Anaheim and Northern Orange-co folk are promised that even a hurried peep here and there will amply repay them for the time spent in making an inspection. The public is invited to visit the establishments, revel in the displays of comfortable overstuffed furniture, examine the bric-a-brac and in short, to become better acquainted with the merchants who furnish the homes of Anaheim. "A house is just a building; a well furnished house is a home." It is with this in mind that the unusual effort is being made to bring before local residents a better knowledge of the numerous and excellent furniture stores here. The observance of Furniture Fashion week is state wide. The Furniture Dealers' association of California has made arrangements through advertising and other mediums to create this opportunity for better acquaintance. Graham's Display At the Graham furniture company an elaborate display of household fittings is presented for examination and the public has been invited to visit the spacious quarters of the store and see those things which make a home. Their display covers an unusually large field and everything from the nursery to the drawing room is on exhibition. Again we have the period furniture predominating and the tasty draperies that have been set aside to harmonize with the settings are exceedingly appropriate. The prices this year are also a surprise to many and those who have been feeling that they could not bear the expense of adding to the attractiveness of their home will be amply repaid for visiting the store. HOUSE CAN'T HAVE TOO MANY LAMPS "The House of a Thousand Candles" has given place to the house of a thousand lamps! HOUSE CAN'T HAVE TOO MANY LAMPS "The House of a Thousand Candles" has given place to the house of a thousand lamps! Truly, it seems as if a home can't have too many lamps, so little do they seem to force their presence upon the observer, so subtly do they add to the warmth and cheerfulness of the scene. Many and different are Watch This Space? THE J. T. LYON REALTY CO. 111 N. Los Angeles St. Phone 46 As Well as All the We Are Sh Better in Furn Southern California is partici “Better Homes” enthusiasti is important to the people o Orange county that they too garding the newer and better ings. We, as one of the larger sto you to see the creations of m art of making beautiful app Graham Fun “The Big Store on THE ORANGE COUNTY PLAIN DEALER, ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA harmony, and where success is attained in making the room delightfully informal. Lamps and mirrors are being used extensively, the mirrors in color serving to brighten otherwise dull and uninteresting spots, last, but not least, you will observe that the built-in features, especially the bookcases, are much less in demand owing to the fact that they seldom matched anything else in the room, and were almost if not quite as expensive as the individual pieces. The breakfast room affords opportunity for color decoration difficult of attainment in any other room. Tables and chairs show artistic bits that add materially to the bright and cheery aspect of the room. In many designs these attractive pieces will be found at the Gates furniture company, who have become recognized as authorities on appropriate furniture and decorations for the breakfast room. There are also many sets of attractive bedroom settings displayed. Anaheim furniture dealers can compete with any in the south for economy in the initial cost combined with a quality which makes it an expensive proposition to go elsewhere for furniture for the home. New cartoon of roofing of every description will arrive tomorrow and we'll be able to care for your needs. B. F. Spencer, 168 W. Center. TOO MUCH AMBITION DIRE AS TOO LITTLE NEW YORK, Oct. — When you push too far beyond what is expected of you, you lose your head. That is an age-old lesson taught by the big palm tree up at the New York Botanical Garden. A lovely glass dome was erected over the place where the palm tree grew; but wasn't expected to grow so violently. It put out a new leaf and crash! went the dome. Another one was put on, this time a few feet higher. The season went on. So did the palm tree. The other day it put out more new leaves. And crash! went the brand new glass covering. That was too much. They have executed the palm. GERMAN STUDENTS ARE WORKING THEIR WAY BERLIN, Oct. 19—The German student, formerly a proud, haughty book worm, who scorned summer vacation work—and was forbidden to undertake it—is now doing a lot of it. And, thereby he is learning democracy by rubbing elbows with men whose world is other than the dry Pan-German, old-type professor. Last summer found a vast number of students, forced by circumstances to do work in banks and business houses and, above all, in factories. The employment of a vast number of students in factories at wages below the standard scale has caused trouble at times. The Plain Dealer for Good Printing. The Plain Dealer for Good Printing. FOR Furniture Fashion Week well as All the Year Around We Are Showing the tter Things well as All the Year Around We Are Showing the Better Things in Furniture California is participating in this event of homes" enthusiastically and we feel that it nt to the people of Anaheim and Northern nty that they too should be informed ree newer and better things in home furnish- of the larger stores in the county, invite the creations of master craftsmen in the ing beautiful appointments for the home. Furniture Co. "The Big Store on the Corner" This Furniture store which people of northern Orange o you call during this occasion their aims and accomplishme The object of this event is vironment that will lend i cheerful homes. So whethen not—you are requested to g maintain that endearing at tional character. Harmonic ture add a mystic charm an stone where lingers love and vastness of countless miles EXPENSIVE FURNISHING ESSARILY CREATE AN THE THOUGHT OF CARRI We have a specialized knowl homes more beautiful and will surely prove of value to Perhaps it's a mirror, a char for the nook, a large comfo lamp, or countless other littl desired effect. Make it a p STROU FURNITI Where Quality L It Is Well That Your Thoughts Turn to the Things FOR BETTER HOMES DURING Furniture Fashion Week —When you place in your home, furniture that appeals to your sense of taste and refinement, you are in the same atmosphere as when you are associating with cultured people. —Families in Anaheim are no different than elsewhere in this country. In your hearts you care for the same proper furnishings, the same attractive surroundings as any others. —But in some respects you are better off—for here in Anaheim you have a store with an understanding of your wishes and desires. —You have a store that is always at your service— ready to give you the utmost in tasteful, quality furrniture at prices that suit the most modest pocketbook. —We shall be pleased to have you pay us a visit. Gates Furniture Store 259 E. Center St. Anaheim, Cal. This Is Furniture Fashion Week Furniture Fashion Week Planned in Order to Direct You Thoughts to Better Homes Planned in Order to Direct You Thoughts to Better Homes furniture store which has been studying and supplying the needs of the northern Orange county has opened wide its doors and ask that during this occasion so that in the future you may know better of and accomplishments. It of this event is not merely to sell furniture but to create enjoyment that will lend its aid to the making of more comfortable and homes. So whether you are planning to refurnish your home or are requested to give serious thought to the home and create and that endearing atmosphere that is so potent in the molding of na-racter. Harmonious surrounding, cheerful and comfortable furniture mystic charm and beekon with an alluring finger to the hearth-are lingers love and happiness wherever one may roam although the of countless miles may intervene. HAVE FURNISHINGS OR LAVISH DISPLAY DOES NOT NECCESSY CREATE AN ATTRACTIVE HOME BUT IT IS RATHER DUGHT OF CAREFUL TRAINING. A specialized knowledge as a result of devotion to the art of making are beautiful and their suggestions regarding interior treatment prove of value to you. It's a mirror, a change in the arrangement of your room, a stand book, a large comfortable rocker, the subdued radiance of a floor countless other little refinements that are needed to obtain just the perfect. Make it a point to let us help you. STROUP-BARNES FURNITURE COMPANY Where Quality Is Higher Than Price Anaheim