This early work is a fascinating read for amateur and professional
antiquarians, thoroughly recommended for use as a reference on all
aspects of antique chairs. Extensively illustrated with text and
full page drawings to accompany the text. Contents Include: The
Historic Background of Chairs; Chairs of the Seventeenth Century
from Tudor Gothic through William and Mary; Slat-back and
Banister-back Chairs; American Windsor Chairs; Queen Anne and
Georgian Chairs; Corner Chairs; Note on the Chair Styles of the
Brothers Adam and the Louis XV Period; Chippendale Chairs;
Hepplewhite Chairs; Directoire and Sheraton-style Chairs; Fancy
Chairs; Empire and William IV Chairs; French Antique or Victorian
Chairs; Rocking Chairs; Glossary; A Partial Exemplary List of
Chairmakers 1660s to 1850s; and Directory Listings of Chairmakers.
Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the
1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly
expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable,
high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.
General
| Imprint: |
Read Books
|
| Country of origin: |
United Kingdom |
| Release date: |
July 2010 |
| First published: |
July 2010 |
| Authors: |
Carl Drepperd
|
| Dimensions: |
216 x 140 x 16mm (L x W x T) |
| Format: |
Paperback - Trade
|
| Pages: |
282 |
| ISBN-13: |
978-1-4455-1088-0 |
| Categories: |
Books >
Arts & Architecture >
Antiques & collectables >
General
|
| LSN: |
1-4455-1088-X |
| Barcode: |
9781445510880 |
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