It will have been seen that in the reception-room the suite idea has been totally ignored, and so will it be here. When this is possible the result will invariably be found more individual and interesting.

Such a sideboard as that illustrated on Plate 82 forms an excellent basis for the dining-room. With it may be used a Duncan Phyfe table and appropriate chairs made by the same manufacturers, or, again encroaching on period furniture, the Directoire table and chairs shown in Plate 141: after all, Modern furnishing does not consist so much in the furniture chosen as in the general handling of its elements. Where there is opportunity for such features, the writer would like to see the sideboard set in a specially-built recess and backed by a plain, heavy silk hanging banded as in Diagram 6, figure 2.

Diagram 6. - Various Bandings for Hangings.

The curtains could be of the same silk, plain, and the portieres banded like the sideboard-hanging. A wide window-seat with striped silk cushions, or a lounge, or a few side-chairs in a figured damask, added to the usual furnishings, would greatly increase the attractiveness of the room. Other bandings suitable for various uses are included in the Diagram.

Furniture with the same Neo-Classic basis of design is the "Pisa" suite shown at the foot of Plate 86. This is supplied either in grey with cream panels and painted decorations, or in plain enamel, as preferred, and with seats either of rush or of woven two-colour rope in checkerboard design. For dignified dining-room use the enamel with rush seats and silk-covered cushions would be preferable, and with handsome rugs, portieres, and screen, a room so furnished would be admirable.

The "Exeter" breakfast-room set with its high dresser (Plate 87) would be very appropriate for the dining-room of a country-house or an apartment where strict formality is not desired. Such furniture possesses great charm, and the dresser gives opportunity for the use of colour in the china displayed.

PLATE 86. DINING-ROOM IN RESIDENCE OF C. G. EDGAR, DETROIT, MICHIGAN.

Albert Kahn. Architect. Furniture Manufactured by Chamberlayne, Inc., New York.

The furniture is of Walnut and is finished if desired with dull gold on finials and beadings.

PLATE 86. "PISA" DECORATED BREAKFAST SUITE. ALSO SUITABLE FOR A DINING-ROOM.

Manufactured by Chamberlayne, Inc., New York.

Stained grey, cream panels, flower designs in colours Also in solid enamel colours.

PLATE 87. "EXETER" BREAKFAST-ROOM SUITE.

Manufactured by Wm. A. French Furniture Co., Minneapolis. Minn.

In warm old ivory relieved with bandings of delicate green and hair-lines of black Dresser 17 x 46 x 69 inches. Table, 42 x 54 x 50 inches. Console, 15 x 33 inches.