Author: Lawrence Weaver
Publisher: Read Books Ltd
ISBN: 1473357160
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 91
Book Description
Buckinghamshire's reputation for furniture-making goes back to the seventeenth century - for Daniel Defoe mentions chair making in the Chilterns, and High Wycombe has been the acknowledged centre for more than a century and a quarter. This antique book contains a detailed treatise on 'High Wycombe Furniture', including photographs, detailed descriptions, historical information, and much more. A text sure to appeal to those with an interest in English furniture, this marvellous little book constitutes a worthy addition to collections of furniture literature and is not to be missed. The chapters of this book include: 'High Wycombe Furniture', 'English Chairs: Some Points in Anatomy', 'A Note on Education in Furniture-making', and 'The Commercial Organisation of Furniture-making'. We are proud to republish this antique book here complete with a new introduction on the history of furniture.
High Wycombe Furniture
Author: Lawrence Weaver
Publisher: Read Books Ltd
ISBN: 1473357160
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 91
Book Description
Buckinghamshire's reputation for furniture-making goes back to the seventeenth century - for Daniel Defoe mentions chair making in the Chilterns, and High Wycombe has been the acknowledged centre for more than a century and a quarter. This antique book contains a detailed treatise on 'High Wycombe Furniture', including photographs, detailed descriptions, historical information, and much more. A text sure to appeal to those with an interest in English furniture, this marvellous little book constitutes a worthy addition to collections of furniture literature and is not to be missed. The chapters of this book include: 'High Wycombe Furniture', 'English Chairs: Some Points in Anatomy', 'A Note on Education in Furniture-making', and 'The Commercial Organisation of Furniture-making'. We are proud to republish this antique book here complete with a new introduction on the history of furniture.
Publisher: Read Books Ltd
ISBN: 1473357160
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 91
Book Description
Buckinghamshire's reputation for furniture-making goes back to the seventeenth century - for Daniel Defoe mentions chair making in the Chilterns, and High Wycombe has been the acknowledged centre for more than a century and a quarter. This antique book contains a detailed treatise on 'High Wycombe Furniture', including photographs, detailed descriptions, historical information, and much more. A text sure to appeal to those with an interest in English furniture, this marvellous little book constitutes a worthy addition to collections of furniture literature and is not to be missed. The chapters of this book include: 'High Wycombe Furniture', 'English Chairs: Some Points in Anatomy', 'A Note on Education in Furniture-making', and 'The Commercial Organisation of Furniture-making'. We are proud to republish this antique book here complete with a new introduction on the history of furniture.
The Furniture Gazette
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Category : Cabinetwork
Languages : en
Pages : 928
Book Description
Publisher:
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Category : Cabinetwork
Languages : en
Pages : 928
Book Description
Furniture
Author: Penny Sparke
Publisher: Dutton Adult
ISBN:
Category : Design
Languages : en
Pages : 116
Book Description
From the birth of modern furniture to the furniture of the Pop culture of 1985. A great resource of mid century furniture and interiors.
Publisher: Dutton Adult
ISBN:
Category : Design
Languages : en
Pages : 116
Book Description
From the birth of modern furniture to the furniture of the Pop culture of 1985. A great resource of mid century furniture and interiors.
Furniture Manufacturer and Artisan
Author:
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Category : Furniture
Languages : en
Pages : 370
Book Description
Publisher:
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Category : Furniture
Languages : en
Pages : 370
Book Description
Conservation of Furniture
Author: Shayne Rivers
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 113641536X
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 846
Book Description
This book is a comprehensive resource covering the principles and practice of the conservation and restoration of furniture, and other decorative art objects made wholly or partly of wood. It integrates theory with practice to show the principles which govern interaction between wooden objects, the environmental and conservation treatments and the factors which need to be taken into account to arrive at acceptable solutions to conservation problems. The practical knowledge and experience of a team of conservators active in the field are bought together with theoretical and reference material from diverse sources and unified within a systematic framework. Specialist conservators from related disciplines cover diverse materials often incorporated into furniture.
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 113641536X
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 846
Book Description
This book is a comprehensive resource covering the principles and practice of the conservation and restoration of furniture, and other decorative art objects made wholly or partly of wood. It integrates theory with practice to show the principles which govern interaction between wooden objects, the environmental and conservation treatments and the factors which need to be taken into account to arrive at acceptable solutions to conservation problems. The practical knowledge and experience of a team of conservators active in the field are bought together with theoretical and reference material from diverse sources and unified within a systematic framework. Specialist conservators from related disciplines cover diverse materials often incorporated into furniture.
The Grand Rapids Furniture Record
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Category : Furniture industry and trade
Languages : en
Pages : 656
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Furniture industry and trade
Languages : en
Pages : 656
Book Description
Furniture
Author: Judith Miller
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0756672880
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 562
Book Description
Whether you want to identify, date or evaluate your own pieces, Furniture is the only comprehensive, full-color reference guide for you. Judith Miller gives a global overview that spans the last 3,000 years of design, guaranteed to turn any amateur into a furniture buff. Furniture defines decorative motifs of key periods with over 3,500 photographs of every style and form. This eBook also includes profiles of influential designers, craftsmen and key movements.
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0756672880
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 562
Book Description
Whether you want to identify, date or evaluate your own pieces, Furniture is the only comprehensive, full-color reference guide for you. Judith Miller gives a global overview that spans the last 3,000 years of design, guaranteed to turn any amateur into a furniture buff. Furniture defines decorative motifs of key periods with over 3,500 photographs of every style and form. This eBook also includes profiles of influential designers, craftsmen and key movements.
The Furniture Journal
Author:
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Category : Furniture
Languages : en
Pages : 1616
Book Description
Publisher:
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Category : Furniture
Languages : en
Pages : 1616
Book Description
Occupational Health
Author: G. Ffrench
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN: 9401165971
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 192
Book Description
"HOLD THOU THE GOOD: DEFINE IT WELL ... " The quotation above from Tennyson, is apt when describing the purpose and achievement of this book. The author is dedicated to his subject-personal health in industry: his research covers practical experience in the U.K. and other lands. In non-technical language the book records many of the causes of ill-health and throws light upon the physical and mental stress with which men and women at work have to contend. Dr. Ffrench's observations and conclusions should be of consider able value to employers of labour and of interest to all concerned in the welfare of people engaged in earning a living. HAROLD COOPER Alfred H. Cooper & Sons Ltd Vll Preface This book has been prepared so that readers may appreciate the significant change in attitudes which has taken place over the past twenty-five years towards the care of the health of people at work.
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN: 9401165971
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 192
Book Description
"HOLD THOU THE GOOD: DEFINE IT WELL ... " The quotation above from Tennyson, is apt when describing the purpose and achievement of this book. The author is dedicated to his subject-personal health in industry: his research covers practical experience in the U.K. and other lands. In non-technical language the book records many of the causes of ill-health and throws light upon the physical and mental stress with which men and women at work have to contend. Dr. Ffrench's observations and conclusions should be of consider able value to employers of labour and of interest to all concerned in the welfare of people engaged in earning a living. HAROLD COOPER Alfred H. Cooper & Sons Ltd Vll Preface This book has been prepared so that readers may appreciate the significant change in attitudes which has taken place over the past twenty-five years towards the care of the health of people at work.
Time, Taste and Furniture
Author: John Gloag
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Furniture, English
Languages : en
Pages : 344
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Furniture, English
Languages : en
Pages : 344
Book Description