Mirrors
Mirrors, in the sixteenth century, had been imported from Italy, and those of considerable size were first made in Venice.
Later glass manufactories were established in England—near Battersea—and in France, where larger mirrors and plates of glass were produced than hitherto.
Rooms lined with mirrors became popular, in some cases even the ceiling being made of glass.
Console tables, which were frequently gilt, were often placed under the large wall mirrors.
Hanging bands of material were employed to drape the heads of windows and the tops of bedsteads. Beds were important pieces of furniture, and had elaborately carved head and foot boards. The overhanging Tester was also ornamented, and besides the valances already mentioned, was surmounted by groups of plumes.
No. 112. Pantheon, Paris. Soufflet. Louis XV.