Thread: A William and Mary Yew Stool

I'm surprised by the gayness of the Ho-oh bird fabric compared to the more sombre examples you've shown WW, I suppose it's just a coincidence that Spring has sprung too, it's a beaudy and would surely light up any room it sits in.

Originally Posted by springwater

I'm surprised by the gayness of the Ho-oh bird fabric compared to the more sombre examples you've shown WW, I suppose it's just a coincidence that Spring has sprung too, it's a beaudy and would surely light up any room it sits in.

People often assume furniture and furnishings were drab hundreds of years ago – probably because what they have seen was faded. Bright colours were all the rage; inlaid furniture would have been bright greens, reds and yellows. Furnishings were similarly bright.

These two stools, while not retaining their original covers, are upholstered in sympathetic antique needlework…

Originally Posted by Woodwould

People often assume furniture and furnishings were drab hundreds of years ago – probably because what they have seen was faded. Bright colours were all the rage; inlaid furniture would have been bright greens, reds and yellows. Furnishings were similarly bright.

These two stools, while not retaining their original covers, are upholstered in sympathetic antique needlework…

And their not drab

People often assume furniture and furnishings were drab hundreds of years ago – probably because what they have seen was faded. Bright colours were all the rage; inlaid furniture would have been bright greens, reds and yellows. Furnishings were similarly bright.

Just look at the big hair and fancy threads - they knew their bling!