CHAPTER VIII.

The French Revolution and the First Empire--Influence on design of Napoleon's Campaigns--The Cabinet presented to Marie Louise--Dutch Furniture of the time--English Furniture--Sheraton's later work--Thomas Hope, architect--George Smith's designs--Fashion during the Regency--Gothic revival--Seddon's furniture--Other makers--Influence on design of the Restoration in France--Furniture of William IV. and early part of Queen Victoria's reign--Baroque and Rococo styles--The Panelling of Rooms, Dado, and Skirting--The Art Union--The Society of Arts--Sir Charles Barry and the new Palace of Westminster--Pugin's designs--Auction Prices of Furniture--Christie's--The London Club Houses--Steam--Different Trade Customs--Exhibitions in France and England--Harry Rogers' work--The late Queen's cradle--State of Art in England during the first part of Queen Victoria's reign--Continental designs--Italian carving--Cabinet work--General remarks 203