CHAPTER XVII. THE RENAISSANCE

Italy.--The Medici.--Great architects, painters, designers, and workers
in metals.--Marvellous pottery.--Furniture inlaying.--Hallmarks
of Renaissance.--Oak carving.--Metal work.--Renaissance in Germany
and Spain.


CHAPTER XVIII. FRENCH FURNITURE

Renaissance of classic period.--Francis I, Henry II, and the
Louis.--Architecture, mural decoration, tapestry, furniture, wrought
metals, ormoulu, silks, velvets, porcelains.


CHAPTER XIX. THE PERIODS OF THE THREE LOUIS

How to distinguish them.--Louis XIV.--Louis XV.--Louis
XVI.--Outline.--Decoration.--Colouring.--Mural Decoration.--Tapestry.


CHAPTER XX. CHARTS SHOWING HISTORICAL EVOLUTION OF FURNITURE

French and English.


CHAPTER XXI. THE MAHOGANY PERIOD