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2. Louis XV furniture - Wikipedia

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   Louis XV furniture. The furniture of the Louis XV period (1715–1774) is characterized by curved forms, lightness, comfort and asymmetry; it replaced the more formal, boxlike and massive furniture of the Louis XIV style. It employed marquetry, using inlays of exotic woods of different colors, as well as ivory and mother of pearl.

3. Queen Anne style furniture - Wikipedia

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   Queen Anne furniture is "somewhat smaller, lighter, and more comfortable than its predecessors," and examples in common use include "curving shapes, the cabriole leg, cushioned seats, wing-back chairs, and practical secretary desk - bookcase pieces." [2] Other elements characterizing the style include pad feet and "an emphasis on line and form ...

4. Glossary of ancient Roman culture - Wikipedia

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   A pedestal at the corners or peak of a roof to support an ornament. Aedicula. A small shrine or pavilion-like structure enclosing a niche for a statue.. An aedicula often consists of a pediment resting on a pair of columns. In Roman paintings it is used by itself or to frame a picture or figure. Plural Aediculae. Ala.

5. Petit Trianon - Wikipedia

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   The Petit Trianon (French pronunciation: [pəti tʁijanɔ̃]; French for "small Trianon") is a Neoclassical style château located on the grounds of the Palace of Versailles in Versailles, France. It was built between 1762 and 1768 during the reign of King Louis XV of France. The Petit Trianon was constructed within the park of a larger royal ...

6. I stayed in a nearly $900-a-night suite in Tulum with a bed ...

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   The wooden dining tables and chairs were arranged under a straw roof, and the plants covered the walls. ... There were only a few small teal tables in the dining area, but we never had an issue ...

7. What Your Cramped Apartment Is Missing: A Storage Coffee Table

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   Lift Top Coffee Table. Found: the lift-top coffee table of your dreams. Coming in at less than $200, this multi-functional piece (which comes in five colors, as well as a slighter larger size ...

8. Dining room - Wikipedia

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   A dining room is a room for consuming food. In modern times it is usually adjacent to the kitchen for convenience in serving, although in medieval times it was often on an entirely different floor level. Historically the dining room is furnished with a rather large dining table and several dining chairs; the most common shape is generally ...

9. Ancient furniture - Wikipedia

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   All furniture was low, remaining within reach of a person sitting on the floor. This was because most Japanese people sat on the floor instead of using chairs or tables. In many parts of the world, cultures sat on the floor instead of using chairs and tables in order to gain easier movement and look at the world from a different perspective.