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A William & Mary high chest: epitome of the style

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The high chests were among the most impressively designed pieces of William and Mary style furnitures which became very popular in America during the 1700s. The style was adopted as an attempt by the Americans to be competitive with England stylistically.

Author: Greene, Jeffrey P.
Publisher: Firelands Media Group LLC
Publication Name: Early American Homes
Subject: Home furnishings industry
ISSN: 1086-9948
Year: 1997
Chests, Chests (Furniture), 17th century AD

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Signature style: Michael Graves

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Graves, known as the father of post-modernism, has built many major buildings, include Oregon's Portland building and Walt Disney World hotels. The architect teaches at Princeton University and is the creator of the constructivist teapot.

Publisher: Hachette Filipacchi Magazines, Inc.
Publication Name: Metropolitan Home
Subject: Home furnishings industry
ISSN: 0273-2858
Year: 1993
Biography, Architects, Graves, Michael

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Style shopping at a price

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Several furniture retailers offer stylish items at good prices. Crate & Barrel, the Eddie Bauer Home Collection Store, Room & Board, Pier 1 Imports, Storehouse, Workbench and Conran's/Habitat are among stores described.

Publisher: Hachette Filipacchi Magazines, Inc.
Publication Name: Metropolitan Home
Subject: Home furnishings industry
ISSN: 0273-2858
Year: 1993
Purchasing, Furniture stores, Directory, Furniture

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