Of Chippendale's furniture in French style, and of many of his great beds, it is necessary to say that much was intended to be gilt. His chimneypieces were, if gilt, executed in pine, as were also the elaborate mirrors and girandoles. Some of the gilding was burnished for brilliancy of effect. Upholstery - most used in the so-called French chairs - might be of worsted work with flowers or figure or conventional designs; but tapestry, damask, and especially red morocco, were also employed. Brass nails set close gave a touch of glitter to the dark wood, unless mouldings were used to hold the stuff. Where the upholstery is fixed by brass-headed nails, the close-set line of studs runs along the lower edge of the seat.