The regal canopy suspended over the bed is composed of ornamented gold moldings and a Vitrurian scroll occupying the frieze. The whole of these are carved in wood and gilt, the ground being of blue velvet. The majestic dome is composed of bold quilling and covered with blue satin, then surmounted with a carved and gilt coronet.
 The flowing draperies hanging from the dome are of blue satin, lined with white lute-string, and trimmed with a narrow gold edging. A deep valance, after the Grecian style, is of blue velvet bordered with gold-colored velvet and ornaments. Lavish French fringe and tassels complete this graceful sofa bed.
This style furniture is placed on a platform covered with carpet the same as the room. A pedestal, painted as marble, is placed on one side, serving as a table. For convenience, the dome of the bed has a strong iron plate attached to it, with hooks, which slip into sockets fixed to the wall, whereby it may be put up and taken down at pleasure, leaving only the sofa. |
