Antique or vintage furniture / furniture collecting Books
Union Square & Co. The Art of Gothic Living
Book SynopsisThis collection of aspirational interiors will appeal to anyone who wishes to live in the luxury of Gothic darkness without sacrificing even an ounce of style.
£18.70
Schiffer Publishing Ltd The Encyclopedia of Shaker Furniture
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£85.49
Schiffer Publishing Ltd The Shaker Furniture Handbook
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£20.69
Anness Publishing Furniture Repair Restoration The Practical
Book SynopsisHow to repair loose joints, broken chair legs and damaged finishes: this comprehensive book is an essential guide to repairing and conserving your furniture with professional results.
£13.50
Octopus Publishing Group Create: At Home with Old & New
Book Synopsis'In three comprehensive sections packed with rich photography and expert advice, this practical yet inspiring guide will give you the confidence to try it yourself' - Elle Decoration'Ali Heath has done it again. In Create, she expertly unpacks how to mix old and new, to design a cohesive and irresistible home that radiates personality and charm, while guiding readers to trust their instinct and to create freely and from the heart.' - Holly Becker @decor8 'The ethos Ali promotes of reuse, the handmade and sustainability is something that particularly chimes with me. This is a book of the moment to encourage everyone to turn their house into a unique home, no matter your budget, building, or previous interior design skills.' - Sarah Moore, @sarahmoorehome'It's clear that the spaces and wisdom featured in Create come from the heart. It is another masterclass by Ali Heath in creating soulful spaces that sing with warmth and cut their own design path.' - Nicole Gray, Interiors Editor, YOU magazine'Ali is undoubtedly one of the best, most consistent and versatile stylists working today, and her new book Create is testimony to that.' - Ben Kendrick: Editor, Modern Rustic; Homes and Style Director, Country Living magazineSome of the most exciting interiors around are those that combine vintage and antique finds with select contemporary pieces. In Create, interior stylist and writer Ali Heath encourages you to think imaginatively about how to bring together old and new - giving you the confidence to let go of perfection, and to express your own style, while decorating more sustainably.Following on from the success of Ali's first book Curate, Create is a visual feast divided into three engaging and informative chapters. Establishing Your Style encourages you to trust your own creativity and gives advice on how to get started. Developing Your Eye explores topics that include defining your palette; mixing antique, vintage and modern; building and displaying collections; celebrating the handcrafted; layering pattern, fabrics and texture and styling the details. Whilst Inspiring Your Journey features the homes of tastemakers whose creative paths have inspired their own unique mix of old and new at home, with case studies that range from calm, whitewashed spaces to more colourful interiors.
£24.00
Ryland, Peters & Small Ltd Rachel Ashwell Couture Prairie: And Flea Market
Book SynopsisThink Marie Antoinette in jeans and a cowboy hat—that is Rachel Ashwell''s prairie style.Rachel Ashwell Couture Prairie takes her signature pastels, ruffles, and whimsical prettiness right to the heart of cowboy country. This is a journey in pictures and words, following Rachel through the fields of a little town called Round Top, home to one of the largest, most eclectic and vibrant antiques and flea markets in the world, and then back to Rachel’s bed-and-breakfast in Texas. Here Rachel’s inspired finds, her creative imagination, eye for detail, and her commitment to beauty, comfort, and function have finally come together in one location: The Prairie by Rachel Ashwell—an irresistible destination. This book takes Rachel in a new direction, bringing her eye for cherished patinas and pastel prettiness into the endless landscapes and diverse architectural styles of Texas. Here you will see how her style adapts to corrugated metal sheeting and weathered timbers, and how it brings new life to elegant period mansions. Chapter by chapter, the book leads you through Rachel’s little houses on the prairie, from the Ranger’s Lounge where hearty breakfasts are served, to the Pearl Barn, scene of wedding parties and celebrations, stopping off at the evocatively named guest accommodation: Blue Bonnet Barn, Cornflower Cottage, Meadow Manor, Faith Cottage, and Liliput Lodge.
£21.25
Ebury Publishing How Not to Be an Antiques Dealer: Everything I've
Book Synopsis'Over the years I've had some incredible finds, but the one that excites me the most is the next one.' Drew Pritchard set himself up as a dealer when he was a teenager, rooting around in scrapyards, working out of a shed and getting about in a ropy old Transit. Now he's a leading figure in the antiques trade with an international online business, and he's hugely popular presenter of hit TV show Salvage Hunters. But he's still as driven by the thrill of the find as he was forty years ago.In this engaging and informative narrative, clearly structured into practical themes, Drew reveals what it takes to start with nothing but an obsession and a dream. He shows you how to create the opportunities, establish a network, get the best out of auctions and fairs, spot the fakes, develop your eye, build a reputation, buy and sell and yes, make a profit.Whether you are a professional dealer or an amateur enthusiast, and whatever your budget, Drew's on a mission to show you how to enrich your life with beautiful things, that have their own unique story and that bring you joy. And then how to part with them for cash!
£16.14
Philip Wilson Publishers Ltd Industry and Ingenuity: The Partnership of
Book SynopsisThe 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.Trade ReviewThis handsome and magisterial work, the distilled harvest of forty years’ research, presents a comprehensive account of the great neo-classical cabinetmaking partnership of William Ince and John Mayhew. They have indeed been accorded their rightful place alongside Chippendale, an achievement to celebrate. -- Simon Swynfen Jervis, President of the Furniture History SocietyThis welcome and beautiful book restores Ince and Mayhew, Georgian English furniture makers, to the pantheon of leading British designers and craftsmen and retrieves them from ‘historical oblivion’. * Country Life *This book, so long awaited, is no disappointment. It has been a prodigious undertaking and has brought into clear light the full extent of the creativity of this leading firm. * Furniture History Society *This splendid book is a welcome addition to the corpus of scholarly publications on English furniture makers of the 18th century… It is a truly impressive achievement. * The Georgian *Table of ContentsPreface PART ONE: THE BUSINESS Apprenticeship and Partnership Premises and Family Role of the Partners The Universal System of Houshold Furniture Branches of the Business Workshop Management Accounting and Finance Clientele Relationship with Architects 'House Style' and Stylistic Development Dissolution of the Partnership The Suit in Chancery PART TWO: COMMISSIONS Documented Commissions Possible Commissions PART THREE: ILLUSTRATIONS Select Bibliography (with Abbreviations) Photographic Credits Acknowledgements Index
£56.25
Random House USA Inc Big Thrift Energy: The Art and Thrill of Finding
Book SynopsisLearn to find affordable vintage home décor and how to style it in a modern home. From a Goyard trunk worth upwards of $10,000 (scored for $90) to a floor-length vintage Christian Dior cape (a $10 Goodwill find), Virginia knows how to find deals. Danielle from Apartment Therapy says "Virginia has total sage sister vibes, helping you score pieces for a song with tips that are so good, I kind of can't believe she's letting us in on these trade secrets.” Picked as a “Best New Book” by People Magazine, Big Thrift Energy will teach you everything you need to know about shopping for affordable vintage home décor and styling it in a modern home. Antiquing can be intimidating: how do you know if a piece is worth salvaging? How do you navigate the piles of merchandise at a thrift store or estate sale? Part resource, part inspiration, Big Thrift Energy is a comprehensive guide that offers tips for thrifting that you never knew you needed: How to shop for the good stuff, how to upcycle and style vintage treasures in your home, and even advice for flipping your most-coveted items to turn a profit. Big Thrift Energy will teach you: Where to shop for antique and vintage treasures you'll love The best things to buy used, and which items to pass on How to upcycle something old into something "you" and make it fit beautifully in your home How to tell when something is valuable, and tips for reselling it to make a profit Trade Review"Virginia has total sage sister vibes, helping you score pieces for a song with tips that are so good, I kind of can't believe she's letting us in on these trade secrets. Vintage shopping can be super-tricky; it's hard to know where to start, how to scout things that look and feel like "you," and what to splurge or save on. With this beautiful and thoughtful book though, you'll feel like you have a field guide for furnishing your best home ever with pre-loved, storied stuff."- Danielle Blundell, Apartment Therapy"A list of Chamlee’s own vintage scores is impressive: she picked up a Goyard trunk worth $10,000 for $90, for example. The wealth of resources plus Chamlee’s friendly tone makes this a handy one-stop-shop for new thrifters."- Publishers Weekly"Virginia and I both agree that there’s enough thrifting to go around. As every vintage hunter knows, sharing thrifting tips can bring good shopping karma. I follow Virginia’s shopping escapades on instagram and even though I’m jealous of her one-of-a-kind scores; I love that I can bring a piece of them home in the form of her new book. Big Thrift Energy Is a great guide for experts and newbies alike."-Max Humphrey, Designer, Author of Modern Americana, named one of Country Living’s 100 most creative people"As an artist, writer, and true vintage fanatic, Virginia Chamlee has quite a few lessons to share about creating spaces you love. She’s sharing all of them in her new book, Big Thrift Energy, which offers tips for how to become a vintage pro and make pieces work with your personal aeshetic."-Dennis Sarlo, Chairish.com"Thrifting is an art, and those who accept its challenges are often rewarded with retro regalia, colorful home decor and, occasionally, fabulous one-of-a-kind finds. Of course, finding a valuable ancient artifact—or just a good deal—isn’t as easy as it sounds. Virginia Chamlee, a journalist, artist and avid thrifter, is here to help fledgling shoppers with her new book, Big Thrift Energy, a handy guide to shopping for affordable vintage home decor and styling it in a modern home."-Chloe Nelson, Sarasota Magazine“Lifelong collector and People writer Chamlee shares her tips on scoring the good stuff (and knowing it when you see it) at estate sales, antique stores and thrift shops. Let fab finds begin!” -PEOPLE Magazine"Virginia Chamlee is an avid collector and seller of vintage items. This book provides advice on how to find the best vintage pieces and how to upcycle old ones and give them new life."-House Beautiful"Virginia's book makes you want to stop what you're doing, jump in your car, and head to the nearest thrift store. Its beautiful imagery and detailed descriptions are incredibly motivating. We especially love all the tips and tricks she provided for styling your space!"-Roxy Prima and Phoebe Cornog, authors of Wonder Walls and co-founders of Pandr Design Co.
£20.99
ACC Art Books British Furniture: 1820 to 1920: The Luxury
Book SynopsisBritish Furniture 1820 to 1920: The Luxury Market, written by celebrated furniture historian Christopher Payne and including over 1,000 superb photographs, is a landmark publication and the first book to comprehensively assess British furniture design from the early origins of the so-called Victorian era through the myriad of influences in vogue up to the 1920s. It goes further than any book has attempted before, creating a continuum to underline the importance of the late Recency style favoured by George IV, moving through to the first two decades of the twentieth century, with a host of ever-changing styles and fashions. Payne studies the influence of the exhibition era, trade catalogues, retailers and subcontractors, and sheds light on the often-unidentified makers of reproduction furniture that later became an important part of the market. He also illustrates the importance of the revival styles, a fundamental part of the furniture trade that has often previously been ignored and shines the light on makers and suppliers of the popular Rococo Revival, ‘Queen Anne’ and ‘Chippendale’ styles. Some of the makers’ names are familiar to furniture collectors, such as Collinson & Lock, Edwards & Roberts, Gillow, Holland, Maples and Morris & Co., but many are less so and their work is explained and presented here for the first time.Table of ContentsForeword 7 Acknowledgements 11 Introduction 15 Chapter 1: 1820s 18 Chapter 2: 1830s 64 Chapter 3: 1840s 118 Chapter 4: 1850s 170 Chapter 5: 1860s 224 Chapter 6: 1870s 284 Chapter 7: 1880s 340 Chapter 8: 1890s 390 Chapter 9: 1900–1909 442 Chapter 10: 1910–1920 486 Endnotes 540 Bibliography 556 Index 566
£93.75
V & A Publishing Micromosaics: Highlights from the Rosalinde and
Book SynopsisExpertly 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 1900sTable of ContentsIntroduction -- A Roman Invention -- Inspired by Antiquity -- Nature in Miniature -- Portraits and People -- Souvenirs from Rome -- Italy Envisioned -- Beyond Rome -- A New Era
£9.50
Countryside Books HOW TO DATE FURNITURE: An Easy Reference Guide
Book SynopsisThis 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.Table of ContentsContents INTRODUCTION Chapter 1 ENGLISH FURNITURE: A Brief History A brief history of English furniture from the Tudor period to the 1930s. An introduction to the styles which shaped design of pieces, the changes in the wood used and some of the general details which apply to all types of furniture. Chapter 2 CHAIRS: Dining chairs, Armchairs, Sofas and Settees How the use of chairs and their design changed over the centuries. Line drawings and short captions to show the changing styles of chairs, settees and similar pieces which can help date them. Chapter 3 TABLES: Dining tables, Occasional tables, Games tables How the use of tables and their design changed over the centuries. Line drawings and short captions to show the changing styles of tables and similar pieces which can help date them. Chapter 4 CABINETS AND CHESTS: Display cabinets, Storage chests, Cupboards, Sideboards and Bookcases How the use of cabinets and cupboards and their design changed over the centuries. Line drawings and short captions to show the changing styles of cabinets, cupboards, sideboards and bookcases and similar pieces which can help date them. Chapter 5 DESKS AND DRAWERS: Writing desks, Bureaus, Commodes, and Chest of drawers How the use of desks and drawers and their design changed over the centuries. Line drawings and short captions to show the changing styles of writing desks, bureaus and chest of drawers and similar pieces which can help date them. Chapter 6 BEDS AND WARDROBES: Four poster beds, Iron bedsteads, Wardrobes, Wash Stands and Dressing Tables How the use of bedroom furniture and their design changed over the centuries.Line drawings and short captions to show the changing styles of bed, wardrobe, wash stands and similar pieces which can help date them. Chapter 7 MISCELLANEOUS FURNITURE: Clocks, Mirrors, Trolleys, Overmantles and Screens Line drawings and short captions of each type to show how these miscellaneous pieces of furniture changed in style and when they were fashionable. GLOSSARY INDEX
£7.99
Farrar, Straus and Giroux Now I Sit Me Down
Book SynopsisA grand tour of the chair through the ages by our foremost writer on designHave you ever wondered where rocking chairs came from, or why cheap plastic chairs are suddenly everywhere? In Now I Sit Me Down, the distinguished architect and writer Witold Rybczynski chronicles the history of the chair from the folding stools of pharaonic Egypt to the ubiquitous stackable monobloc chairs of today. He tells the stories of the inventor of the bentwood chair, Michael Thonet, and of the creators of the first molded-plywood chair, Charles and Ray Eames. He reveals the history of chairs to be a social historyof different ways of sitting, of changing manners and attitudes, and of varying tastes. The history of chairs is the history of who we are. We learn how the ancient Chinese switched from sitting on the floor to sitting in a chair, and how the iconic chair of Middle Americathe BarcaLoungertraces its roots back to the Bauhaus. Rybczynski weaves a rich tapestry th
£15.30
Taylor & Francis Conservation of Furniture
Book SynopsisThis 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. Table of ContentsPreface; Furniture history; Wood and wooden structures; Upholstery materials and structures; Plastics and polymers, coatings and binding media, adhesives and consolidants; Other materials and structures; General review of environment and deterioration; Deterioration of wood and wooden structures; Deterioration of other materials and structures; Conservation preliminaries; Principles of conserving and repairing wooden furniture; Principles of cleaning; Principles of consolidation, aesthetic reintegration and coatings; Conserving transparent coatings on wood; Introduction to traditional gilding; Conserving other materials I; Conserving Other Materials II; Index
£92.14
Thames & Hudson Ltd Furniture in Architecture
Book SynopsisAidan Walker is an experienced cabinetmaker, editor of The Encyclopedia of Wood, and former editorial director of most of the UK's professional design journals. Tanya Harrod is one of the most highly regarded craft historians working today. Her book The Crafts in Britain in the Twentieth Century (1999) won the Historians of British Art book award in 2000.Table of ContentsIntroduction • 1. Places of Worship • 2. Places of Work and Leisure • 3. Places of Learning • Bibliography
£38.40
W Foulsham & Co Ltd Tunbridge Ware and Related European Decorative
Book SynopsisHelps you in identifying examples of decorative woodwares in antique shops, at auctions or as exhibits in museums or galleries.Table of ContentsINTRODUCTION, 7; TUNBRIDGE WARE - THE PRE-MOSAIC PERIOD; Chapter 1 - Tunbridge - the Well and the Ware, 13; Chapter 2 - The London Tunbridge Ware Industry, 21; Chapter 3 - The Brighton Tunbridge Ware Industry, 29; Chapter 4 - Tunbridge Ware Production and Sale at Other Centres, 35; Chapter 5 - The Nature of Tunbridge Wares Prior to c1830, 42; MOSAIC TUNBRIDGE WARE c1830-1939; Chapter 6 - The New Mosaic Wares, 63; Chapter 7 - The Victorian Tunbridge Ware Industry 1830-75, 69; Chapter 8 - Methods of Production, 82; Chapter 9 - Victorian Tunbridge Ware Designs and their Sources, 99; Chapter 10 - The Industry in Decline 1875-1939, 116; Chapter 11 - Modern Craft Workers in Tunbridge Ware, 130; Chapter 12 - Tunbridge Ware Makers, 135; RELATED DECORATIVE WOODWARES; Chapter 13 - Killarney Inlaid Woodwares, 177; Chapter 14 - Spa Woodwares, 196; Chapter 15 - Sorrento Woodwares, 209.
£31.50
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC English Furniture Shire Collections
Book SynopsisThe story of English furniture really begins in the sixteenth century, when the crudities of medieval domestic tables and stools gave way to more sophisticated, jointed designs. This Tudor furniture is the earliest to survive in any quantity and it is where John Bly''s classic history of English furniture sets out on its journey of illumination. Over the years, changing fashions, influences from around the world, different materials and developing manufacturing techniques have all had an impact on English furniture, causing it to change over the decades, sometimes quite suddenly. Each of these changes is fully explained, along with studies of completely new types of furniture as they appear in the story. Oak gives way to walnut, and then mahogany, and over the course of the Eighteenth century furniture becomes finer and more formal and the great names - Chippendale, Sheraton and Hepplewhite - emerge and shine a light that takes the story to the next stage. This brand
£13.49
Anness Publishing Furniture Care Repairing Restoring Chairs
Book SynopsisAn expert practical guide to the essential restoration techniques for antique chairs, shown in unique step-by-step photography. Includes how to dismantle, reassemble, repair, restore, upholster, polish, wax and stain.
£10.79
Anness Publishing Furniture Care Repairing Restoring Tables
Book SynopsisAn expert practical guide to the essential restoration techniques for antique tables, shown in unique step-by-step photography. Includes how to dismantle, reassemble, repair, restore, polish, wax and stain.
£7.59
AltaMira Press,U.S. The Furniture of John Shearer 17901820
Book SynopsisA full-color catalog of the furniture made by John Shearer, one of the most accomplished furniture makers of the post-Revolutionary period. This publication is co-sponsored by the Museum of Early Southern Decorative Arts at Old Salem, the Daughters of the American Revolution Museum, and the Museum of the Shenandoah Valley.Trade ReviewThe curious, message-laden inlays and inscriptions that are almost always found on the furniture of joiner John Shearer make him one of the early South?s most fascinating and enigmatic artisans. Scholars have sought the meaning of these words and images for more than thirty years, but with little success. Author Elizabeth Davidson has at last cracked the code on Shearer?s communiqués, revealing him as a passionate and well informed follower of international events. Her book on the subject will be requiredreading for any serious student of southern furniture... -- Ronald L. Hurst, Colonial Williamsburg FoundationIconography is a word that doesn't faze Elizabeth Davison. In The Furniture of John Shearer, 1790-1820, her meticulous research records not only what he made, but also unlocks the mind-set of that craftsman in his choice of ornamentation found on so much of his furniture. This is a first-rate study of an aspect of American material culture often neglected, the world of rural craftsmen. -- Charles F. Hummel, Winterthur Museum, Garden, & LibraryThe curious, message-laden inlays and inscriptions that are almost always found on the furniture of joiner John Shearer make him one of the early South’s most fascinating and enigmatic artisans. Scholars have sought the meaning of these words and images for more than thirty years, but with little success. Author Elizabeth Davison has at last cracked the code on Shearer’s communiqués, revealing him as a passionate and well informed follower of international events. Her book on the subject will be required reading for any serious student of southern furniture. -- Ronald L. Hurst, Colonial Williamsburg FoundationTable of ContentsChapter 1 Foreword Chapter 2 Preface: John Shearer: Lost and Found Chapter 3 Acknowledgments Part 4 Part I. John Shearer and His Furniture Chapter 5 Introduction Chapter 6 Chapter 1. Who Was John Shearer? Chapter 7 Chapter 2. Inlay and Inscriptions-Reflections of Loyalism, Heritage and Style Chapter 8 Chapter 3. Observations on John Shearer's Work Part 9 Part II. Catalog of Known Shearer Furniture Chapter 10 Note to the Reader Chapter 11 1. Chest of Drawers, 1801 Chapter 12 2. Chest of Drawers, January 27, 1803 Chapter 13 3. Three-Quarter-High Chest of Drawers, 1803 Chapter 14 4. Two-Drawer Chest of Drawers, May 2, 1804 with Van Meter Two-Drawer Chest of Drawers, 1800 Chapter 15 5. Salome Kramer Chest of Drawers, September, 1809 Chapter 16 6. Christina Kramer Chest of Drawers, November, 1809 Chapter 17 7. Mrs. Elizabeth Richards Chest of Drawers, circa 1808-1814 Chapter 18 8. Bureau Table, January, 1804 Chapter 19 9. Desk-on-Stand, circa. 1790-1801 Chapter 20 10. Desk, circa 1790-1803 Chapter 21 11. Desk, 1798 Chapter 22 12. Desk, circa 1801-1808 Chapter 23 13. Desk-and-Bookcase, 1801 and 1806 Chapter 24 14. Desk, circa 1790-1805 Chapter 25 15. Mr. and Mrs. Emely Dixon Desk, circa 1808-1810 Chapter 26 16. Robert McFarland Presentation Desk, circa 1808-1810 with Samuel Luckett Desk, 1810 Chapter 27 17. Alfred Belt Desk, 1817 with British Burned Desk, 1815 Chapter 28 18. The Order of the Thistle Desk, 1818 Chapter 29 19. Sideboard, circa 1806-1817 Chapter 30 20. Cellaret, 1801 Chapter 31 21. Dressing Glass, circa 1790-1818 Chapter 32 22. Tall Case Clock, 1805 with Tall Case Clock, 1802 Chapter 33 23. Isaac Steere Tall Case Clock, 1814 Chapter 34 24. Dining Table, Six-Leg Marlborough, circa 1790-1808 Chapter 35 25. Dining Table, Molded Six-Leg Marlborough, circa 1790-1808 Chapter 36 26. Dining Table, Compass Design, circa 1790-1818 with Dining Table, circa 1790-1818 Chapter 37 27. Bedroom Table, July 27, 1798 Chapter 38 28. Pembroke Table, circa 1790-1801 Chapter 39 29. Pembroke Table, circa 1790-1818 Chapter 40 30. Pier Table, circa 1802-1810 with Miss Elizabeth Filler Pier Table, circa 1804-1806 Chapter 41 31. One-Drawer Table Stand, circa 1790-1808 Chapter 42 32. Mary Piles Table Stand, 1818 with Table Stands, circa 1790-1818 Part 43 Appendices Chapter 44 Appendix I: Shear Madness: The Shearer Collectors by Oscar P. Fitzgerald Chapter 45 Appendix II: John Shearer's Tool Kit, circa 1800-1806 by Brian Coe Chapter 46 Bibliography Chapter 47 Index
£133.00
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Fine Furniture Reproductions
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Schiffer Publishing Ltd Herman Miller
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Schiffer Publishing Ltd Golden Oak Furniture
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Schiffer Publishing Ltd Americas Oak Furniture
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Schiffer Publishing Ltd More Golden Oak
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Schiffer Publishing Ltd LATE 19TH CENTURY FURNITURE BY BERKEY GA Schiffer
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Schiffer Publishing Ltd Rattan Furniture
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Schiffer Publishing Ltd Dunbar
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Schiffer Publishing Ltd The Best of Golden Oak Furniture With Details and
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Schiffer Publishing Ltd Chinese Country Antiques
Book SynopsisA new kind of antique Chinese furniture swept onto the market in the early 1990s. It appealed to people who were sure they did not like Chinese furniture, people who were ready for new ideas about Orientalia, and people who couldn't afford the five- and six-figure prices routinely attached to classical Chinese pieces. It struck a surprisingly sympathetic chord with Western tastes, and the prices are still surprisingly low. It comes from the last days of the emperors, and expresses a sense of creative freedom, vigor, and visual elegance. Here are cabinets, tables, chairs, and accessories in various woods and finishes to enhance each room of your home. This third edition offers a comprehensive and compelling look at Chinese country furniture from the consumer's point of view. 380 color images, some in room settings, others with great detail, bring the beautiful designs to life. A guide to pricing makes this a useful tool for collectors and dealers alike. Because of a changing political a
£33.29
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Antique Biedermeier Furniture Schiffer Book for
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£31.44
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Old StyleNew China
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Schiffer Publishing Ltd Antique Chinese Accessories
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Schiffer Publishing Ltd Knoll Furniture
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Schiffer Publishing Ltd Danish Modern and Beyond Scandinavian Inspired
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Schiffer Publishing Ltd Golden Oak Furniture
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Schiffer Publishing Ltd Fine Points of Furniture Early American Schiffer
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Schiffer Publishing Ltd Chinese Country Antiques Vernacular Furniture and
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Schiffer Publishing Ltd Magnificent 19th Century Furniture
Book SynopsisThe Historicism movement in art (1830-1920) was perhaps the most democratic of all. European furniture makers sought to recapture the magic and affluence displayed in early, highly stylized and aristocratic pieces of the Gothic, Rococo, Renaissance, Baroque, and Classicism periods--but at a fraction of the cost. These artists brought a great deal to their reproductions, applying a contemporary practicality that resulted in pieces of crafty pomp, opulence, and exaggerated beauty that were priced to reach the growing bourgeoisie. Historicism furniture pieces are not only art history documents of the most diverse cultures and styles of the 19th century, but they are also individual collector''s items, their value not determined by objectively derived pricing factors alone. To that end, this book enlists the help of an international jury of furniture experts, from renowned art auction houses and antique dealer companies and restorers, to appraise and price over 15,000 featured pieces. Historicism is directly related to the strengthened bourgeoisie, to wealth and the newly rich, as well as to the foundation of nations. With this social and economic background, the furniture of the 19th century can be better comprehended and appreciated.
£85.49
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Build a Philadelphia Chippendale Dressing Table
Book SynopsisWith photo-by-photo instructions and complete plans, build an accurate reproduction of a classic American furniture piece.Trade ReviewTony’s craftsmanship is truly the definition of a master. -- Richard Tendick, Vice President, Minnesota Woodworkers Guild
£41.24
Architectural Book Publishing Hispanic Furniture An American Collection from the Southwest
Book SynopsisThe full range of classic Spanish design from its origins to the present.
£25.16
Tuttle Publishing Chinese Furniture
Book SynopsisThe international market for antique Chinese furniture is booming, and masterpieces from the Ming and Qing dynasties are now selling for hundreds of thousands of dollars. Chinese Furniture is a survey of these collectiblesfrom the very best museum-quality hardwood pieces to standard softwood specimens still available at reasonable prices on the international market. Carpenters from this era were artisans. They elevated furniture from the functional to the realm of the philosophical. By artfully aligning wood grain patterns, experimenting with spatial dimensions, and innovating new forms of joinery, simple tables and chairs came to represent something higherthe harmony and union of man and nature. Lavishly illustrated with over 300 color photographs, historical prints and detailed drawings, this book presents an overview of: Carving Styles Wood Types Regional Variations Class Distinctions Restoration Techniques And much more! With its detailed historical overview and regional covera
£15.99
LUP - University of Georgia Press Sawdust in Your Pockets A History of the North
Book SynopsisProvides the first survey of North Carolina’s furniture industry from its cabinetmaking beginnings to its digital present. Historian Eric Medlin shows how the industry transitioned from high-quality, individual pieces to the affordable, mass-produced furniture, and discusses how competition, consolidation, and globalization challenged the industry.Trade ReviewSawdust in Your Pockets is a well-researched overview of an important component of North Carolina’s economic history, and it is the first such comprehensive study. This book fills an important gap in the historical literature, and I believe it will inspire future micro-studies of aspects of the state’s furniture industry." - Melissa Walker, author of Southern Farmers and Their Stories"I have been teaching North Carolina history for over twenty years, and it has always frustrated me that there is so little historical information on the state’s furniture industry out there. Furniture was one of the legs on North Carolina’s three-legged stool (along with tobacco and textiles) that made the state the most industrialized southern state and one of the most prosperous. There is both a need and a market for this book." - Dan Pierce, author of Tar Heel Lightnin': How Secret Stills and Fast Cars Made North Carolina the Moonshine Capital of the World
£25.60
LUP - University of Georgia Press Sawdust in Your Pockets A History of the North
Book SynopsisProvides the first survey of North Carolina’s furniture industry from its cabinetmaking beginnings to its digital present. Historian Eric Medlin shows how the industry transitioned from high-quality, individual pieces to the affordable, mass-produced furniture, and discusses how competition, consolidation, and globalization challenged the industry.Trade ReviewSawdust in Your Pockets is a well-researched overview of an important component of North Carolina’s economic history, and it is the first such comprehensive study. This book fills an important gap in the historical literature, and I believe it will inspire future micro-studies of aspects of the state’s furniture industry." - Melissa Walker, author of Southern Farmers and Their Stories"I have been teaching North Carolina history for over twenty years, and it has always frustrated me that there is so little historical information on the state’s furniture industry out there. Furniture was one of the legs on North Carolina’s three-legged stool (along with tobacco and textiles) that made the state the most industrialized southern state and one of the most prosperous. There is both a need and a market for this book." - Dan Pierce, author of Tar Heel Lightnin': How Secret Stills and Fast Cars Made North Carolina the Moonshine Capital of the World
£91.99
Chipstone Foundation American Furniture 1998 American Furniture Annual
Book SynopsisAn annual publication forging a link between social history, American studies, and the decorative arts.
£50.40
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Furniture by Harrods
Book Synopsis
£20.69
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Wallace Nutting General Catalog Supreme Edition
Book Synopsis
£9.49
University Press of New England American Furniture 2003 American Furniture Annual
Book Synopsis
£53.20
