J. BROWN AND SONS.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LX, Issue 18584, 17 December 1923, Page 12

J. BROWN AND SONS.

LEADING CABINETMAKERS. . . Within the last few years, many new cabinetmaking and upholstering- firms have sprung into existence in Auckland, but,, for quality and value, none has : yet succeeded in reaching the high position attained by Messrs. J. Brown and Sons, Karangahape Road, in many years of successful businesG dealing in Auckland. A visit paid to the spacious showroom of this firm yesterday revealed a very fine display of the latest styles in every class of furniture. A specially attractive line was that of the three-piece upholstered suites, consisting of Chesterfield and two cosy chairs. These are obtainable at prices from £14 10s to £75, and represent a range of exceptionally comfortable and handsome goods. Tho bedroom and dining suites showing at Browns' are also of excellent quality. The Jacobean style is much in vogue at the present time, and this design is conspicuously in ? evidence. Some of the articles are of imported timber, including American Oak, others of handsome New: Zealand woods. A strong feature in connection wth this firm is that any design can be made up to suit patrons who may have some special style in mind for their furniture, 'and, as the goods are all made in Browns' own factory on the premises, satisfaction is guaranteed. All tho newest shades and designs in upholstering materials' are stocked, including shadow tissues, and the newest floral patterns in moquette. Another attractive line now offering at Brown and Sons' is the seagrass furniture, which includes all kinds of easy chairs, lounges, children's chairs, prams, and dollies' prams. Among the many handsome suites which caught the; eye of a Herald representative yesterday was a seven-piece Jacobean dining room suite, carried out in dark-stained kauri,-the chairs being upholstered in the best • quality rexine. The bedroom suites of highly-polished mahogany are also a testimony to the splendid class of work which this firm specialises ,; in, while included ; in the varied assortment of other articles of furniture were some beautifully finished, and low priced china cabinets, occasional tables, hall seats, palm stands, hall racks, piano stools, and coffee tables. Any one of the latter would make a delightful Christmas gift, while nothing mote charming could be presented to a - little Aucklander on the Day of Giving than one of the miniature Morris chairs, or one of the comfortable ; little seagrass chairs. There are also fascinating dolls' cots, with mattress _ complete, just the thing for the little girl who takes a pride in her 101 l family. i iNo description of the many useful lines of furniture stocked at Browns' would be complete, without mention of one article which is offering at the present s time, a strong and well-made canvas stretcher, selling at the strikingly low price of 19s 6d. It is very "seldtfm*that articles such as this find their way on to the retail market, "and .-holiday-maker's who are now preparing for a camping trip, jor i, householders who are expecting Christmas quests, will do well to take advantage of this unique opportunity of securing a useful and well-made article at a remarkably How-price.