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*The standard work of reference on the subject, consulted by
dealers, collectors, auctioneers, valuers and students of
furniture*Provides an amazing range of superb illustrations with a
clear classification of the furniture, all within the context of
the period*Contains a pictorial index with items arranged in
chronological order for quick and easy identificationVictor
Chinnery's scholarly work covers the history and development of
furniture in oak and kindred timbers in the British Isles and New
England, from the Middle Ages through to 1800. The subject is
broken down into a logical sequence of aspects and each section is
generously illustrated. The furniture shown ranges from the finest
examples of the period, to the sort of sturdy and workmanlike
pieces which modern collectors will find affordable. The study of
oak furniture is a remarkably rich and varied subject, which
reflects at several levels the social and domestic life of many
generations of our ancestors. Victor Chinnery has explored and
clarified many important topics, whilst fully realizing that
scholarship in this field is still very much in its infancy. One of
the most profound influences on the appearance of furniture in the
sixteenth and seventeenth centuries was the system of rigid
demarcations operated by the different furniture making trades, and
in which the work of the joiners was the most important. The author
explains the techniques and materials of the different trades, as
well as other considerations of vital interest to the modern
collector and curator. The furniture of Connecticut and
Massachusetts in the seventeenth century is presented as an
extension of the range of styles to be found in other English
provinces at the same date.
This book is a comprehensive resource covering the principles
and practice of the conservation and restoration of furniture. A
review of the historical development of furniture introduces a wide
range of structural types and materials that may be encountered,
including wood, ivory, turtleshell, horn and metals, as well as
decorative surfaces such as paint, japanning, lacquer and gilding.
The nature and behaviour of these materials is explained and used
as a basis from which to explore the mechanisms and consequences of
deterioration caused by environment and use. Building on this
foundation, the book shows how to develop and implement logical
solutions to conservation problems.
Combining the practical knowledge and experience of a team of
conservators active in the field, with theoretical and reference
material from diverse sources, Conservation of Furniture uses and
integrated approach to produce a book that will prove invaluable to
anyone working in or studying this subject area.
`Pietre dure' are mosaic designs made from semi-precious stones.
This richly illustrated, large format book brilliantly captures the
beauty and craftsmanship of this ancient technique of `painting in
stone', looking at decorative stonework techniques from prehistory
to the present day, but focusing in particular on the period from
its rebirth in 16th-century Rome to the developments of the 19th
century.
For at least 150 years, Thomas Chippendale has been synonymous with
beautifully made eighteenth-century furniture in a variety of
styles - Rococo, Chinese, Gothic and Neoclassical. Born in Otley,
Yorkshire, in 1718, Chippendale rose to fame because of his
revolutionary design book, The Gentleman and Cabinet Maker's
Director, published in 1754. That same year he set up his famous
workshops in St Martin's Lane, creating some of the most
magnificent furniture ever made in Britain. This beautifully
illustrated history focuses on Britain's most famous furniture
maker and designer, including the worldwide phenomenon 'Chippendale
style' that became popular in Europe, North America and Asia after
his death in 1779. Today, his influence lives on with the ongoing
production of 'Chippendale' furniture, while the eighteenth-century
originals are selling for millions at auction.
From Alvar Aalto to Marco Zanuso, Chairs introduces over 1,000
groundbreaking innovations by the world's greatest designers.
Tracing the history of the modern chair from 1800 to the present
day, revered experts Charlotte and Peter Fiell comprehensively
guide you through the fascinating world of seating design - from
the functional office chair to the limited edition art piece. With
more than 1,000 exquisite images alongside fascinating insights
into the conception, design and production of these masterpieces,
this definitive collection includes design classics such as Josef
Hoffmann's Sitzmaschine, Robin Day's Polyprop and
computer-generated masterworks by Zhang Zhoujie, amongst many more.
The first comprehensive study of William Ince and John Mayhew's
famous eighteenth-century cabinetmaking partnership, complemented
by high-quality photographs of their work. The partnership of
William Ince (1737-1804) and John Mayhew (1736-1811) ran from 1758
to 1804, and was one of the most enduring and well-connected
collaborations in Georgian London's tight-knit cabinetmaking
community. The partners' clientele was probably larger, and their
work was arguably more influential over a longer period, than most
other leading metropolitan makers - perhaps even than that of their
older contemporary, the celebrated Thomas Chippendale. Despite
their considerable output and an impressive tally of clients and
commissions, much of Ince and Mayhew's work has remained
unidentified until recent times. The authors' substantial research
in private family archives, county record offices and bank archives
has allowed them to uncover much new evidence about the business
and its influence within cabinetmaking circles. In Industry and
Ingenuity, the results of these new investigations are presented
alongside an impressive selection of more than 500 colourful,
vibrant photographs of Ince and Mayhew's works, many previously
unpublished, which together emphasise the partnership's proper
position in the pantheon of great eighteenth-century cabinetmakers.
Expertly crafted from thousands of tiny and intricately arranged
pieces, micromosaics appear at first glance to be miniature
paintings. Closer inspection reveals the extraordinary skill of the
virtuoso makers, who were able to create exquisite images brimming
with drama and atmosphere. Focusing on 30 highlights from the
V&A's superlative Rosalinde and Arthur Gilbert Collection,
which includes some of the finest examples of micromosaics made,
this new book explores the technical aspects of micromosaic
construction, its roots in antiquity, their incredible popularity
in the last quarter of the eighteenth century, and their evolution
through the nineteenth century until the technique virtually
vanished in the early 1900s
Luke Hughes & Company's enduring and meticulously engineered
furniture, an eloquent response both to the architecture it
inhabits and to the true Arts and Crafts spirit, has been placed at
the forefront of the 'craft-led renaissance in British
manufacturing.' Flexible in use, commercially viable and
environmentally sustainable, the work furnishes many of the world's
most distinguished buildings, from Westminster Abbey, the Tower of
London and most of the Oxford and Cambridge University colleges to
the Keystone Academy in Beijing and one of New York City's most
vibrant synagogues. Through an introduction to the studio and 25
case studies, Furniture in Architecture explores the company's
place in the Arts and Crafts tradition and examines the philosophy
and work of founder Luke Hughes. Aidan Walker sheds light on how
the studio balances modern manufacturing technologies with abiding
craft values, rendering the small furniture workshop a relevant and
profitable proposition even when fulfilling large-scale
commissions. This fascinating survey defines the elements of
successful design and addresses the meaning of craft and
craftsmanship in the digital age.
Trimmings are often overlooked as mere details of a furnished
interior but in the past they were seen as vital and costly
elements in the decoration of a room. They were used not only on
curtains and beds but also on wall hangings, upholstered seat
furniture and cushions, providing a visual feast for the eye with
their colour and intricate detail. Sometimes more expensive than
the rich fabrics they enhanced, trimmings are often the only
surviving evidence of a lost decorative scheme, reapplied to
replacement textiles or found as fragments in the attic. This book,
the first of its kind, traces their history in Britain and Ireland
from 1320 to 1970, examining the design and usage of tassels,
fringe, braid (woven lace), gimp and cord and their dependence on
French fashion. Lavishly illustrated with new photography, the
substantial text links surviving items in historic houses and
museums to written evidence, paintings, drawings and other primary
sources to provide a firm framework for dating pieces of
less-certain provenance. The importance of the 'laceman', the maker
of these trimmings, is also examined within an economic and social
context, together with the relationship to the upholsterer and
interior decorator in the creation of a fashionable room.
Victorian furnishers and decorators Collinson & Lock were a
model of the art furniture business of the last quarter of the
nineteenth century. This book is the first wide-ranging study of
this once highly important company. It will give insights into the
workings and productions of a London furnishing business in the
period. It also provides information on a wide variety of topics
including furniture design developments, interior design styles,
business practices, working practices and techniques, and the
firm's customers and competitors. Clive Edwards first considers the
structure of the London 'art furniture' trade and its development
to locate the firm in its community. He then traces the growth of
the firm's business, its involvement with important international
exhibitions, the designers they worked with, and the furniture and
interiors they produced. This important book then outlines and
discusses Collinson & Lock's creations ranging from seminal
pieces that were designed for an exclusive clientele, to those
displayed at national and international exhibitions between 1871
and 1900, through to batch produced objects that still maintained
the quality and design that the firm was famous for. The
involvement of the firm with both public and private interior
decoration commissions is also examined through case studies,
including those in the Anglo-Japanese, Queen Anne, Old English, and
Renaissance styles used in the later Victorian period. Drawing on
the author's extensive knowledge of nineteenth-century furniture
and interiors, this book meets a need for a fully researched and
illustrated reference work on this famous firm. If you have an
interest in the history of furniture and interior design, if you
are involved with furniture collections either on a private basis
or professionally, or you simply have an interest in the decorative
arts and culture of the period, this book should be on your
shelves.
This concise yet wide-ranging survey of collectable antique
furniture, illustrated throughout in full colour, guides the new
collector through almost three centuries of Western Furniture with
clarity and authority. Invaluable as a reference tool, it offers
collectors the means to identify key features of a wide variety of
pieces, ranging from the Gothic and Renaissance period to Art
Nouveau, and the beginning of the twentieth century. The book is
structured chronologically by century and, within each time period,
by country. Existing collectors will find all titles in the series
act as a handy and portable reference, and beginners will welcome a
reliable, accessible starting point from which their interests can
develop. Readers will find succinct sections detailing all major
phases in Western Furniture, with full-colour coverage of English,
American, French, Italian, German, Austrian, Low Countries, Spanish
and Portuguese pieces. The work of important furniture designers is
discussed, from the French ebenistes and Chippendale, through key
19th century figures such as Biedermeier, Pugin and Stickley and
the mass producers of bentwood such as the Austrian Thonet, to the
Belgian and French Art Nouveau designers.
The Wallace Collection houses over 500 pieces of 18th-century
French furniture, produced by craftsmen such as Andre-Charles
Boulle. The pieces include: a commode made for the bedroom of Louis
XV at Versailles; three secretaires made for Marie-Antoinette; and
two Caffieri chandeliers given by Louis XV to his eldest daughter.
This three-volume catalogue of 18th-century furniture from the
Wallace Collection replaces the 1956 publication by the late Sir
Francis Watson. It contains 337 entries, some covering more than
one piece of furniture, detailing the materials, construction and
decoration of each piece, along with its history, dating, style and
maker. Volume One comprises Gothic and Renaissance-style furniture,
carved furniture, lacquer furniture and barometers and clocks.
Volume Two covers Boulle furniture and veneered furniture. Finally,
Volume Three focuses on gilt bronze. There is also an introduction,
recounting the part played by different generations of the Hertford
family in acquiring the furniture.
Build one of the most iconic and elegant forms in American
furniture history. Expert furniture crafter Kubalak teaches how to
craft a reproduction of one of the most highly embellished and
finest examples ever made. Using step-by-step photos, Kubalak
directs the serious student through this complex project by
breaking it into several subprojects, then combining them into the
completed piece. Each subproject has its own chapter that provides
pattern drawings, exploded views, detailed instructions, and
abundant photographs of every step. Additional chapters focus on
case construction, subassemblies, and finishing. Although this is
an advanced project, the instruction is logical and complete so
that the serious reader, independent of skill, can successfully
work through the steps. Full-size project plans are included. Build
your own version that will be a family heirloom for generations.
This comprehensive yet highly browsable reference offers concise
definitions, clear line drawings, and photographs of the elements
and features that make up American furniture of all types. Written
by an expert furniture maker and woodworker with over 50 years of
experience, this is the most extensive and modern resource of its
kind. Covering historical and contemporary furniture design, the
alphabetized terms include individual elements (such as cartouche,
pediment, and hood), types of furniture, and styles of design.
Detailed line drawings and photos of beautiful museum pieces
augment the text. Informative sidebars throughout delve into the
passion and beauty behind fine furniture's artistic energy-lives of
notable American furniture designers and craftsmen, guided views of
masterworks, help in understanding certain styles, and more. This
is an invaluable tool for furniture makers, antique dealers and
buyers, and anyone interested in American furniture.
Kimbel and Cabus were among the most progressive design reformers
of their time. This is the first publication to explore the
timeless American immigrant success story of the trailblazing New
York City design team who captured national attention with their
imaginative furniture forms and defined a significant aesthetic in
the United States. Kimbel and Cabus produced an amazing variety of
Modern Gothic furniture and worked in a panoply of styles to
satisfy the broadest range of markets. They also produced one of
the first photographic catalogues for use as a selling tool. Their
remarkable story is painstakingly reconstructed using primary
sources to illuminate the importance of this progressive company as
illustrated through period documents including advertisements, city
directories, census and credit reports, and other printed materials
alongside new photography.
Chinese furniture design had been improved through the centuries,
maturing during the 14th century. The Qing furniture developed from
Ming style furniture; it was attractive with ornate novel
decorative elements. In the olden days of China, those who had
resources could afford to live in a gracious residence such as the
four-closed courtyard house (siheyuan). The four-closed courtyard
house is the Chinese art of enclosing space to create an ideal
environment for habitation. The multifunctional Chinese classical
furniture facilitates the indoor and outdoor activities of its
inhabitants. Siheyuan is divided into chambers such as the Hall,
female chamber etc. This book provides details on which pieces of
furniture should be displayed in each chamber, as well as
full-colour illustrations and diagrams of how each piece was made
and assembled. This includes three-dimensional drawings by Philip
Mak and perspective views of the interior of various rooms. The
author guides the readers through them, narrating the placement of
furniture with inherent social implications. For easy reference,
each piece is numbered and a more detailed description available in
the catalogue section of this book. Text in English and Chinese.
English founder Ann Lee and a small group of followers brought the
Shaker faith to New England in 1774. Dedicated to a simple,
communal lifestyle outside of society, this movement spread
throughout New England and the Midwest during the eighteenth and
nineteenth centuries. The furniture produced by Shakers for their
own use was beautiful in its simplicity and functionality. 300
historical and modern photos provide a visual tour of masterpieces
of Shaker furniture and an introduction to the faithful artisans
who produced them. Among the items displayed are benches, blanket
chests, cases of drawers, chairs, counters, cupboards, desks,
rockers, stands, tables, wall clocks, workbenches, and work tables.
This book will be a treasure for all who enjoy, own, and create
handmade furniture.
Full reprint of 1762 style book with 200 plates plus 24 photos.
From Rubens paintings to Chippendale cabinets to elaborate
Palladian doll houses, the enormous range of priceless objects held
in the Trust's hundreds of historic properties is unequalled, and
many of them are still housed in the places for which they were
originally designed or bought. Divided into themed chapters such as
Paintings, Sculpture, Textiles, Furniture and Woodwork, and
Ceramics, "Treasures from the National Trust" explains the pieces
for those with little knowledge of art history and antiques and
those more versed in the subjects alike. Special features
illuminate the work of key painters, designers, and craftsmen while
historical timelines give a quick visual context for the artworks.
The treasures featured in the book range from single pieces, such
as Andrea del Sarto's luminous "Madonna and Child with St. John" at
Ascott and the monumental "St. Michael Overcoming Satan "at
Petworth House, to collections of multiple pieces, such as majolica
at Polesden Lacey, miniatures at Ham House, and the unrivaled
collection of musical instruments at Fenton House. Pieces are
chosen for both their beauty and historical interest, and range
from precious clocks, costumes, and books to more unusual pieces,
such as the bicycles at Snowshill Manor and even a decommissioned
atomic bomb casing. The pieces span the centuries from ancient
Greek vases to 20th-century modernist furniture. Featuring stunning
photography and fascinating text, this book is an essential guide
to the very best of Britain's heritage, and makes Britain's
treasures available to all.
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