March 15, 1786 PLATE II. Fashion, which, in a Kingdom where the Arts are cultivated with much success, takes over all Crafts, and enslaves them to its laws, gives shape to the Furniture of our Apartments, as to the Coats that decorate us. It corrects them when they are vicious, changes them when they are … Continue reading Cabinet des Modes, 9e Cahier, 2e Planche

As we have just received from Montendre, in Saintonge, a Letter by one of our Subscribers, and that the extent of this Book does not permit us today of longer details, we will not extend ourselves here on more than an agreeable and satisfying glance that can give a Table set with its diverse decorations; … Continue reading Cabinet des Modes, 8e Cahier, 3e Planche

PLATE III. It represents two Bergères of the most agreeable form. The first, on the left, is in cannelé, chiné, and striped silk. The wood, walnut, sculpted and gilded. The second, on the right, is in cannelé, striped silk. The wood, also walnut, sculpted and gilded.  It is at the shop of M. BOUCHE the younger, no. … Continue reading Cabinet des Modes, 7e Cahier, 3e Planche

February 15, 1786 PLATE II. It represents two Armchairs of the latest taste. The first, on the left, is in crimson Utrecht velvet.* The walnut wood is sculpted. The second, on the right, in Aubusson tapestry, flowered, white ground. The wood is also sculpted walnut. * an upholstery fabric made of cotton and mohair

 PLATE III. It represents a day Bed, or Causeuse, properly placed in a boudoir. The Wood of the bed is walnut, sculpted and gilded. The two Headboards, of the same wood, sculpted and gilded, surmounted by a garland of flowers. The Columns, also walnut, sculpted and gilded, surmounted by a pineapple. The Drapery, of chiné … Continue reading Cabinet des Modes, 6e Cahier, 3e Planche