'Specimen' pieces innovate decorating (The Post and Courier)

Published on: Sun, 22 Jun 2008 04:06:35 GMT

Antiques are often part of an eclectic decorating scheme nowadays. Gardeners know that an unusual blooming magnolia or dogwood tree must be placed in an isolated spot to be admired as a "specimen" tree. Decorators and collectors soon learn that some furniture can successfully dominate a room filled with pieces from many eras as a "specimen," a very special to-be-admired addition. More »