DOI Heft:
Nr. 119 (February 1903)
DOI Artikel:The Arts and Crafts Exhibition at the New Gallery: first notice
DOI Seite / Zitierlink: https://doi.org/10.11588/diglit.19878#0050
The Arts and Crafts Exhibition
overmantel which is novel and striking, but gives
the front wall of the chimney a curious effect of
having been turned inside out The grate itself,
though somewhat lavish of brass, is pleasantly
simple, and the touch of warm red behind the
pierced decoration harmonises well with the
mahogany setting.
Mr. Ambrose Heal, jun., makes a good display
of his new furniture in the wood which he calls
silver-grain—a modified revival of the hard, close-
fibred substance made familiar to us in our grand-
mothers' tea-caddies. It has a distinct and pleasant
character of its own, and lends itself well to
inlaid decoration. One of the best in form and
construction is a wardrobe inlaid with blue wood and
pewter, having handles of white metal with enamel
backs. The toilet table with its hooded glass is
similarly decorated, and the set is completed by a
hanging mirror and a bedside cabinet with book-
shelves and cupboard. These are placed against a
background of figured linen, and a hand made rug
on the floor repeats the pleasant rote of blue. The
whole scheme is well thought out and worthily
executed, and the novelty of surface and colour
promises to wear well and repay companionship.
Mr. Heal also shows some admirable craftsmanship
in oak, including a large wardrobe and a polygonal
hall-table, inlaid with chequers of boxwood and
ebony.
Among the furniture, mention should also be
made of a charming little painted cabinet by
Joseph Southall, with its panels full of delicate
technique and colour.
A temporary lull in the demand for wall-papers
is doubtless the cause of the diminution in this
class of exhibit; but such good designs as Mr.
Metford Warner shows on behalf of Messrs. Jeffrey
& Co. are not likely to be long out of fashion.
Among them is Mr. Walter Crane's beautiful
orange-tree pattern—one of his happiest efforts in
mural work; also his "Rose-bush" and "Corn
field" papers; and a very pleasing series of designs
by Alan F. Vigers — the " monkshood," the
"columbine," and the "Japanese rose." Here
overmantel which is novel and striking, but gives
the front wall of the chimney a curious effect of
having been turned inside out The grate itself,
though somewhat lavish of brass, is pleasantly
simple, and the touch of warm red behind the
pierced decoration harmonises well with the
mahogany setting.
Mr. Ambrose Heal, jun., makes a good display
of his new furniture in the wood which he calls
silver-grain—a modified revival of the hard, close-
fibred substance made familiar to us in our grand-
mothers' tea-caddies. It has a distinct and pleasant
character of its own, and lends itself well to
inlaid decoration. One of the best in form and
construction is a wardrobe inlaid with blue wood and
pewter, having handles of white metal with enamel
backs. The toilet table with its hooded glass is
similarly decorated, and the set is completed by a
hanging mirror and a bedside cabinet with book-
shelves and cupboard. These are placed against a
background of figured linen, and a hand made rug
on the floor repeats the pleasant rote of blue. The
whole scheme is well thought out and worthily
executed, and the novelty of surface and colour
promises to wear well and repay companionship.
Mr. Heal also shows some admirable craftsmanship
in oak, including a large wardrobe and a polygonal
hall-table, inlaid with chequers of boxwood and
ebony.
Among the furniture, mention should also be
made of a charming little painted cabinet by
Joseph Southall, with its panels full of delicate
technique and colour.
A temporary lull in the demand for wall-papers
is doubtless the cause of the diminution in this
class of exhibit; but such good designs as Mr.
Metford Warner shows on behalf of Messrs. Jeffrey
& Co. are not likely to be long out of fashion.
Among them is Mr. Walter Crane's beautiful
orange-tree pattern—one of his happiest efforts in
mural work; also his "Rose-bush" and "Corn
field" papers; and a very pleasing series of designs
by Alan F. Vigers — the " monkshood," the
"columbine," and the "Japanese rose." Here