Antiques & Collecting Magazine, September 1st, 2003
IF CERVANTES was right in the 17th century, then by your own fireside you are a king, as much as any monarch on his throne.
Walking into a Craftsman-designed bungalow echoes that mind-set. There is a feeling of openness here. The living room spreads out and flows into the dining room and the beamed ceiling overhead sets off the fireplace, the heart of the room. The stained floors are softened by the gentle colors of a hand-knotted carpet. The furniture is plain, upright and unfussy. No plump upholstery here.
Early 20th century designer Gustav Stickley believed the fireplace was the center of...
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