English Furniture - A History and Guide (Hardcover)

Originally published in 1934, this is an exhaustively detailed guide to the history of English furniture, copiously illustrated with black + white photography and many illustrations. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. Hesperides Press are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork. Contents Include: The Historical Background of Design 1500-1700 - The Historical Background of Design 1700-1934 - Furniture Design Under the Wood Workers 1500- 1660 - Furniture Design Under Fashion, 1660-1730 - Furniture Design Under the Architects 1730-1830 - Furniture Design Under the Romantic Movement and the Furniture Trade 1830-1900 - Furniture Design Under the Antique Dealers and Artist-Craftsmen 1900-1920 - The New Materials and Their Effect on Design - The Patient Art of Buying Furniture - Books About Furniture and Design

General

Imprint:	Read Books
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	November 2008
First published:	November 2008
Authors:	John Cloag
Dimensions:	216 x 140 x 15mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover - Laminated cover
Pages:	224
ISBN-13:	978-1-4437-3646-6
Categories:	Books > Arts & Architecture > Antiques & collectables > Antique furniture Promotions
LSN:	1-4437-3646-5
Barcode:	9781443736466

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