Author: John Gloag
Publisher: Read Books Ltd
ISBN: 1447486579
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 202
Book Description
This vintage book contains a detailed guide to the vibrant history of English furniture, with information on early its development, famous styles, popularity, manufacturing techniques, materials, and many other related aspects. A fascinating and comprehensive treatise, “English Furniture - A History and Guide” will be of considerable utility to antiques dealers, and would make for a fantastic addition to collections of allied literature. 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”, etc. Many vintage books like this are becoming increasingly rare and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, high-quality addition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on the history of furniture.
English Furniture - A History and Guide
Author: John Gloag
Publisher: Read Books Ltd
ISBN: 1447486579
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 202
Book Description
This vintage book contains a detailed guide to the vibrant history of English furniture, with information on early its development, famous styles, popularity, manufacturing techniques, materials, and many other related aspects. A fascinating and comprehensive treatise, “English Furniture - A History and Guide” will be of considerable utility to antiques dealers, and would make for a fantastic addition to collections of allied literature. 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”, etc. Many vintage books like this are becoming increasingly rare and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, high-quality addition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on the history of furniture.
Publisher: Read Books Ltd
ISBN: 1447486579
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 202
Book Description
This vintage book contains a detailed guide to the vibrant history of English furniture, with information on early its development, famous styles, popularity, manufacturing techniques, materials, and many other related aspects. A fascinating and comprehensive treatise, “English Furniture - A History and Guide” will be of considerable utility to antiques dealers, and would make for a fantastic addition to collections of allied literature. 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”, etc. Many vintage books like this are becoming increasingly rare and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, high-quality addition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on the history of furniture.
An Illustrated Guide to Furniture History
Author: Joclyn M. Oats
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1000406105
Category : Architecture
Languages : en
Pages : 479
Book Description
An Illustrated Guide to Furniture History provides upper-level students and instructors with an alternative visual analytical approach to learning about furniture history from Antiquity to Postmodernism. Following an immersive teaching model, it presents a Nine-Step Methodology to help students strengthen their visual literacy and quickly acquire subject area knowledge. Moving chronologically through key periods in furniture history and interior design, such as the Renaissance, the Arts and Crafts Movement, and Modernism, it traverses Europe to America to present a comprehensive foundational guide to the history of furniture design. Part I addresses furniture within the context of the built environment, with chapters exploring the historical perspective, construction principles, and the categorization of furniture. In Part II, the author visually depicts the structural organization of the methodological process, a three-category framework: History, Aesthetics, and Visual Notes. The chapters in this part prepare the reader for the visual analysis that will occur in the final section of the book. The book is lavishly illustrated in full color with over 300 images to reinforce visual learning and notation. A must-have reference and study guide for students in industrial and product design, interior design, and architecture.
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1000406105
Category : Architecture
Languages : en
Pages : 479
Book Description
An Illustrated Guide to Furniture History provides upper-level students and instructors with an alternative visual analytical approach to learning about furniture history from Antiquity to Postmodernism. Following an immersive teaching model, it presents a Nine-Step Methodology to help students strengthen their visual literacy and quickly acquire subject area knowledge. Moving chronologically through key periods in furniture history and interior design, such as the Renaissance, the Arts and Crafts Movement, and Modernism, it traverses Europe to America to present a comprehensive foundational guide to the history of furniture design. Part I addresses furniture within the context of the built environment, with chapters exploring the historical perspective, construction principles, and the categorization of furniture. In Part II, the author visually depicts the structural organization of the methodological process, a three-category framework: History, Aesthetics, and Visual Notes. The chapters in this part prepare the reader for the visual analysis that will occur in the final section of the book. The book is lavishly illustrated in full color with over 300 images to reinforce visual learning and notation. A must-have reference and study guide for students in industrial and product design, interior design, and architecture.
Field Guide to American Antique Furniture
Author: Joseph T. Butler
Publisher: Macmillan
ISBN: 9780805001242
Category : Antiques
Languages : en
Pages : 404
Book Description
Over 1700 of Skibinski's line drawings present a visual approach to the identification of antique furnishings. The book is arranged in chronological sequences (17th century through the early 20th century) by type of furniture, from tables and settees to desks and bookcases. Butler and Johnson have included some important information for the novice and the experienced collector: the sources of furniture used as models for the illustrations; lists of museums, art galleries, and special displays of outstanding collections of furniture; a selected bibliography and a glossary; the anatomy of a piece of furniture; and a brief history of the periods of furniture and furniture makers. Highly recommended for public libraries and other subject collections.
Publisher: Macmillan
ISBN: 9780805001242
Category : Antiques
Languages : en
Pages : 404
Book Description
Over 1700 of Skibinski's line drawings present a visual approach to the identification of antique furnishings. The book is arranged in chronological sequences (17th century through the early 20th century) by type of furniture, from tables and settees to desks and bookcases. Butler and Johnson have included some important information for the novice and the experienced collector: the sources of furniture used as models for the illustrations; lists of museums, art galleries, and special displays of outstanding collections of furniture; a selected bibliography and a glossary; the anatomy of a piece of furniture; and a brief history of the periods of furniture and furniture makers. Highly recommended for public libraries and other subject collections.
A Field Guide to Antique Furniture
Author: Peter Philp
Publisher: Mariner Books
ISBN: 9780395597002
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 340
Book Description
Utilizes explanatory diagrams and expert information to study the style, material, construction, decoration, finish, and relative value of all types of furniture dating from the late Middle Ages to 1940.
Publisher: Mariner Books
ISBN: 9780395597002
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 340
Book Description
Utilizes explanatory diagrams and expert information to study the style, material, construction, decoration, finish, and relative value of all types of furniture dating from the late Middle Ages to 1940.
Chinese Furniture
Author: Karen Mazurkewich
Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
ISBN: 1462906923
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 236
Book Description
The international market for antique Chinese furniture is booming, and masterpieces from the Ming and Qing dynasties are now worth hundreds of thousands of dollars. Chinese Furniture is a survey of these collectibles--from the very best hardwood pieces featured to standard softwood specimens still available on the Asian market. This antique furniture book presents an overview of carving styles, wood types, regional variations, class distinctions and restoration techniques. It includes detailed chapters on various types of wooden furniture cover chairs, stools and benches, tables and desks, beds, cabinets and bookshelves, doors and screens and household accessories. With this renewed interest in antique furniture, a forgery market has emerged. Thousands of factories in southern China are churning out brand new or refurbished furniture and passing them off as Chinese antiques. Chinese Furniture unearths these forgeries and serves as an indispensable reference guide for collectors of antique wood furniture.
Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
ISBN: 1462906923
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 236
Book Description
The international market for antique Chinese furniture is booming, and masterpieces from the Ming and Qing dynasties are now worth hundreds of thousands of dollars. Chinese Furniture is a survey of these collectibles--from the very best hardwood pieces featured to standard softwood specimens still available on the Asian market. This antique furniture book presents an overview of carving styles, wood types, regional variations, class distinctions and restoration techniques. It includes detailed chapters on various types of wooden furniture cover chairs, stools and benches, tables and desks, beds, cabinets and bookshelves, doors and screens and household accessories. With this renewed interest in antique furniture, a forgery market has emerged. Thousands of factories in southern China are churning out brand new or refurbished furniture and passing them off as Chinese antiques. Chinese Furniture unearths these forgeries and serves as an indispensable reference guide for collectors of antique wood furniture.
Furniture
Author: Edward Lucie-Smith
Publisher: Thames & Hudson
ISBN: 9780500181737
Category : Design
Languages : en
Pages : 216
Book Description
"Rich in information ... sharp in perception."-The Times Educational Supplement
Publisher: Thames & Hudson
ISBN: 9780500181737
Category : Design
Languages : en
Pages : 216
Book Description
"Rich in information ... sharp in perception."-The Times Educational Supplement
How to Date Furniture
Author: Trevor Yorke
Publisher: Countryside Books (GB)
ISBN: 9781846743764
Category : Furniture
Languages : en
Pages : 64
Book Description
This illustrated, easy reference guide is packed with all the information you need to help you date English furniture and bring its history to life. The book looks at many different furniture types, showing how form, style and the types of wood used changed from the Tudor period through to the Art Deco years of the 1930s. It highlights key details, what to look for when dating furniture, and introduces significant furniture designers and their importance. There's also a look at how changes in English society and fashion resulted in the introduction of specific pieces. The book should appeal to those who love antique shows on TV and looking round antique shops and country houses, but would like to know more about furniture and the stories behind it.
Publisher: Countryside Books (GB)
ISBN: 9781846743764
Category : Furniture
Languages : en
Pages : 64
Book Description
This illustrated, easy reference guide is packed with all the information you need to help you date English furniture and bring its history to life. The book looks at many different furniture types, showing how form, style and the types of wood used changed from the Tudor period through to the Art Deco years of the 1930s. It highlights key details, what to look for when dating furniture, and introduces significant furniture designers and their importance. There's also a look at how changes in English society and fashion resulted in the introduction of specific pieces. The book should appeal to those who love antique shows on TV and looking round antique shops and country houses, but would like to know more about furniture and the stories behind it.
The Cabinet-Maker and Upholsterer's Guide
Author: George Hepplewhite
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 0486142671
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 182
Book Description
Magnificent reproduction of 1788 folio of Hepplewhite furnishings. Classic, highly valued work depicts chairs, stools, sofas, sideboards, beds, pedestals, desks, bookcases, tables, chests of drawers, wardrobes, fire screens, and many other items. 128 plates.
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 0486142671
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 182
Book Description
Magnificent reproduction of 1788 folio of Hepplewhite furnishings. Classic, highly valued work depicts chairs, stools, sofas, sideboards, beds, pedestals, desks, bookcases, tables, chests of drawers, wardrobes, fire screens, and many other items. 128 plates.
English Arts & Crafts Furniture
Author: Nancy R. Hiller
Publisher: National Geographic Books
ISBN: 1440350825
Category : Design
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
"Arts & Crafts" has come to be a name for a style of decorative arts, but just try to pin it down. It's a huge challenge, because it encompasses such a broad variety of work. Early pieces, such as some of those by William Morris, draw from more ornate Victorian artifacts. Contrast these with the simpler, medieval-inspired work of Morris, the austere elegance of chairs and built-in cabinetry by Voysey, or furniture produced by the Barnsleys--never mind the clear Art Nouveau influences in much of Mackintosh's work. It quickly becomes clear just how broad this period in design history really is. English Arts & Crafts Furniture explores the Arts & Crafts movement with a unique perspective on furniture designs inspired by English Arts & Crafts designers. Through examination of details and techniques as well as projects, you'll learn what sets English Arts & Crafts apart and gain a deeper understanding of the overall Arts & Crafts movement and its influences. In this book you'll find: • Insight into the history and culture surrounding the Arts & Crafts movement • An examination of influences that set English Arts & Crafts designers including William Morris, Charles Francis Annesley Voysey, Ernest Gimson, Ernest and Sidney Barnsley, and Charles Robert Ashbee apart from their American counterparts • 3 complete furniture projects that illustrate traits representative of English Arts & Crafts: a Voysey chair, a hayrake table designed by Ernest Gimson and a sideboard design from the Harris Lebus company, England’s largest furniture maker at the time Equal parts design survey and project book, English Arts & Crafts Furniture is a must-read for any serious fan of Arts & Crafts furniture.
Publisher: National Geographic Books
ISBN: 1440350825
Category : Design
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
"Arts & Crafts" has come to be a name for a style of decorative arts, but just try to pin it down. It's a huge challenge, because it encompasses such a broad variety of work. Early pieces, such as some of those by William Morris, draw from more ornate Victorian artifacts. Contrast these with the simpler, medieval-inspired work of Morris, the austere elegance of chairs and built-in cabinetry by Voysey, or furniture produced by the Barnsleys--never mind the clear Art Nouveau influences in much of Mackintosh's work. It quickly becomes clear just how broad this period in design history really is. English Arts & Crafts Furniture explores the Arts & Crafts movement with a unique perspective on furniture designs inspired by English Arts & Crafts designers. Through examination of details and techniques as well as projects, you'll learn what sets English Arts & Crafts apart and gain a deeper understanding of the overall Arts & Crafts movement and its influences. In this book you'll find: • Insight into the history and culture surrounding the Arts & Crafts movement • An examination of influences that set English Arts & Crafts designers including William Morris, Charles Francis Annesley Voysey, Ernest Gimson, Ernest and Sidney Barnsley, and Charles Robert Ashbee apart from their American counterparts • 3 complete furniture projects that illustrate traits representative of English Arts & Crafts: a Voysey chair, a hayrake table designed by Ernest Gimson and a sideboard design from the Harris Lebus company, England’s largest furniture maker at the time Equal parts design survey and project book, English Arts & Crafts Furniture is a must-read for any serious fan of Arts & Crafts furniture.
Designer's Guide to Furniture Styles
Author: Treena Crochet
Publisher: Prentice Hall
ISBN: 9780132050418
Category : Furniture
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
For courses in the history of interiors, history of furniture, and furniture design and construction. This image-rich text introduces significant movements in the evolution of the decorative arts, including furniture, design motifs, and accessories related to interior design and architectural settings from the Neolithic Age to the 21st century. It augments the study of art and architectural history by discussing the function and aesthetic purpose of furniture, pottery, glassware, lighting, textiles, mirrors, metalworking, clocks, and wallcoverings; as well as their integration into interior design. The author presents crucial contextual information on political and social events and the technological advances that influenced each period's design trends, and compares objects from different periods, demonstrating how ideas and concepts progress through their stylistic development. Descriptions of period room settings show how the decorative arts complement architecture and interior design. Valuable websites and bibliographic information are provided for further exploration, and a glossary highlights key vocabulary.
Publisher: Prentice Hall
ISBN: 9780132050418
Category : Furniture
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
For courses in the history of interiors, history of furniture, and furniture design and construction. This image-rich text introduces significant movements in the evolution of the decorative arts, including furniture, design motifs, and accessories related to interior design and architectural settings from the Neolithic Age to the 21st century. It augments the study of art and architectural history by discussing the function and aesthetic purpose of furniture, pottery, glassware, lighting, textiles, mirrors, metalworking, clocks, and wallcoverings; as well as their integration into interior design. The author presents crucial contextual information on political and social events and the technological advances that influenced each period's design trends, and compares objects from different periods, demonstrating how ideas and concepts progress through their stylistic development. Descriptions of period room settings show how the decorative arts complement architecture and interior design. Valuable websites and bibliographic information are provided for further exploration, and a glossary highlights key vocabulary.