Antique or vintage furniture / furniture collecting Books
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Chinese Country Antiques Vernacular Furniture and
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£33.29
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.
£91.19
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
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£21.84
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Wallace Nutting General Catalog Supreme Edition
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£9.99
University Press of New England American Furniture 2003 American Furniture Annual
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£53.20
University Press of New England American Furniture 2004 American Furniture Annual
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£53.20
Chipstone Foundation American Furniture 2009 American Furniture Annual
Book SynopsisAn annual publication forging a link between social history, American studies, and the decorative arts.
£54.90
University Press of New England American Furniture 2002
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£53.20
Shanghai Press Chinese Style: Interiors, Furniture, Details
Book SynopsisFeaturing hundreds of stunning photographs and insightful text, Chinese Style blends the chic designs of modern China with the traditional sensibilities of traditional Chinese art.At its core, Chinese style is a marriage of the traditional philosophies of Buddhism, Taoism and Confucianism. Its aesthetic is also influenced by the long history of Chinese art, the regional characteristics of northern and southern houses, and the fusion trend which began in the 1930s when western style furniture was incorporated into the homes of the Chinese elite.With detailed descriptions of furnishings, materials, component pieces and color, along with around 200 photographs of today's homes in China, Chinese Style is a must for those who are looking for some quick and simple ways to give their own personal living space a touch of Chinese flair.
£999.99
Shanghai Press Bamboo in China: Arts, Crafts and a Cultural
Book SynopsisAn exploration of Chinese art and culture, Bamboo in China shines a light on this relatively unknown craft.The noted British scholar Joseph Needham concluded from his thorough study of the history of Chinese science and technology that the "East Asian civilization is none other than a bamboo civilization" and China is just the cradle of that bamboo civilization. Since bamboo has been used for thousands of years in China and in many aspects of daily life, it became an influential part of the Chinese culture. With the tributes to bamboo and the extolling of its strengths, it was further blended into China's Confucian, Buddhist and Taoist thinking to give birth to a cultural phenomenon uniquely Chinese that has since spread far and wide. This beautifully illustrated book presents a vivid history of bamboo in China: The uses of bamboo in daily life, production, musical instruments, transportation, architecture and landscaping, hydraulic engineering and the military Traditional treatments of bamboo by Chinese artisans, including two main artistic processing techniques. Bamboo wares with a unique Chinese flavor such as fans, oilpaper umbrellas, and mats and curtains
£14.20
Chipstone Foundation American Furniture 2021
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£57.60
Schnell & Steiner Aufgemobelt: Historische Mobel Aus Der Sammlung
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£999.99
The University of Hong Kong. University Museum and Art Gallery Classic Furniture – Craftsmanship, Trade
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£999.99
