THE KING OF SIAM'S FURNITURE.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XIX, Issue 6362, 8 April 1882, Page 7

THE KING OF SIAM'S FURNITURE.

Tick King of Siam some time ago gave a large order to a London firm for the furnishing of the new Koyal Palace at Bangkok. The furniture has been exhibited in the showrooms of Die firm, and has been eagerly inspected by tho public. Popular interest seems to centre in the wonderful Royal bedstead, quite an edifice in itself. It is Mft. wide and '20ft. hiyli, and has a dome-like canopy lined with rose-coloured silk. It has the appearance of three European beds joined in one, the centre part of the bed being about a foot higher than the sides. The material is walnut elaborately carved and gilt. The chief decoration of the carver represents the triple-headed elephant, the Imperial crown, and the State umbrellas, which compose the Royal anus. These arms arc woven in, imprinted, or carved on the furniture and upholstery of all the different apartments. For the Queen's drawing-room all the furniture is gilt, even to the Erard piano, and chairs and couches are covered with rich fancy silks. For the dining-room the sideboard is of royal dimensions, 18ft. wide and as many feet high. It is of solid mahogany, and is adorned with fine carving. There are furnishings also for the King's study and newsroom, including a writing desk which is the envy of those who see it, for the council chamber, the audience chamber, the aquarium, the-smoking-rooin, and the various other apartments.