Veneer and marqueterie were much used.

Chased and gilt brass was employed to protect angles, as feet, handles, escutcheons and other ornamental details.

No. 115.

No. 116. Chair with cane back English, later half 17th century.

Lacquer “Vernis Martin"

Furniture was also decorated in imitation of Chinese lacquer. The principal worker in it was Robert Martin, who introduced a varnish of fine transparent quality.