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A generation ago there were plenty of people who appreciated antiques and fine reproductions.

In the background lurked the feeling, however, that these pieces, beautiful as they were, lacked the utilitarian touch.

So junior's bedroom was usually tricked out with heavy, nondescript pieces that supposedly could take the `` hard knocks '', while the fine secretary was relegated to the parlor where it was for show only.