Stereotyping Wooden Furniture.
--It is said that an artist in
Paris has made a discovery which will effect a complete revolution in the manufacture of cabinet work.
He has found a means of rendering any description of wood so soft that it will receive an impression either of the most varied sculpture or the most delicate chasing.
The wood is then hardened to the consistency of metal, while the impressions remain perfect.
The artist has already completed some splendid sculptured articles, such as picture-frames, inkstands, chests and liquor stands.
With the introduction of this new art, it is expected that articles of
household furniture will be considerably reduced in price.