Show Rubber-Filled Rubber Fu Furniture rn itu re reNow Now Popular One of the major recent developments developments developments devel devel- in furniture construction construction construction tion is the application of foam rubber to upholstered pieces Now that its practicality has been definitely established more and more rubber-filled rubber furniture Is seen in the stores and it will willbe willbe willbe be seen even en more frequently in moderately priced f fur furniture u r n nit I t u r e ewhen ewhen when the new styles are arc shown this spring This new type of filling material material material ma ma- has many appealing features features features fea fea- tures to recommend it Fashion- Fashion wise it lends itself especially well to modern designs because being less bulky than other types of filling it achieves a trim sleek look At the same time it itI I provides pro all the comfort of an overstuffed sofa or chair and by virtue of its it immediately Immediately immediately Im im- mediately springs back into shape so that the cushions never need plumping or fluffing New Kety Designs Since the advent of latex or sponge rubber as an upholstery material entirely new designs in furniture have become possible pos pos- sible for sible-for for example the sling chair which is a lounge chair I I made of specially bonded layers I of rubber attached to a wood woodI I frame and unsupported by springs And one designer be believing believing believing be- be lieving that you cant can't stop people people peo peo- pie from sitting on low tables has used a rubber pad under the leather top of one of his new tables For decorative detail such as delicate work loose shredded rubber can be blown into the design so that it will retain the desired puffy effect and also add to the comfort of the piece For studio couches and chaise lounges where a lightly scaled tailored effect is wanted pads of foam rubber may be placed over a webbed or cane foun foundation to provide the same comfort as a spring base Gradually as designers and manufacturers become more familiar familiar familiar fa fa- fa- fa with the qualities of rubber rubber rubber rub rub- ber we can expect to see many more new furniture designs Many l Practical Features From a practical standpoint foam rubber has many In addition to its long lasting resiliency and it is completely impervious to moths and mildew which are a aI I source of worry to homemakers |