With this scheme of furnishing the library should express dignity without heaviness. It should have abundant light, be so situated that it is free from noise or disturbance, and be comfortable. Built-in bookcases of walnut would be excellent, and these might be relieved with striping of dull gold. The rug might be a dignified oriental, or Chinese, or of solid colouring with a plain border, or in two tones very close together. Another good floor-covering is a handsome plain carpet of deep burgundy-rose or rich blue. Two or three of the polychrome chairs shown in Plate 83 would be available, and one might be used with a desk of an appropriate design. The thin-arm davenport in Plate 84 and easy chairs, both upholstered in corded velour or tapestry rather than the usually prescribed dull and heavy leather, would complete the furniture. A globe is a great convenience, and so is a cabinet for book-catalogues and papers.

PLATE 83. SOFA END TABLE WITH DRAWER, PAINTED BODY, WALNUT TOP.

Height 26 in., Width 26 In., Depth 13 in.

M. Schlesinger, Inc., Manufacturers, New York City.

PAINTED CHAIR IN POTTY, GOLD AND POLYCHROME.

Height 35 in., Width 18 in., Depth 16 in.

LATE DIRECTOIRE PEDESTAL IN ANTIQUE GOLD AND POLYCHROME.

Height 22 in., Diameter 13 in.

PLATE 84. ENGLISH STYLE THIN-ARM DAVENPORT.

In English Glazed Chintz, cream ground, vari-coloured flowers (much rose) and blue ribbons.

Manufactured by Century Furniture Co., Grand Rapids, Mich.

A Venetian processional lantern (see Plate 100), an Italian bust or two, handsome, dignified candlesticks, and a few Chinese or Wedgwood vases will provide agreeable accessories. It need scarcely be said that if at all possible such a room should have a fireplace. If the book-cases are dwarf there will be wall-space for a rich hanging or two of brocade or tapestry (Plate 100) and a few well-chosen pictures; while the top of the shelves will give opportunity for the placing of vases, plaques, candlesticks, bas-reliefs and the like - an opportunity that should be used but never abused. Such a room should exemplify comfort but be un-crowded, reposeful, and scholarly.