An Introduction to French Furniture of the 17th and 18th Century - Including Chapters on Louis Quatorze, Louis Quinze and the Regency


Book Description

This text contains a detailed introduction to French furniture, popular in the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries. A fascinating treatise, detailing some of the most beautiful and ornate furniture ever produced, this antique book will be of considerable value to collectors of furniture literature and those with an interest in the breath-taking endeavours of France's artisan furniture makers. Complete with an array of beautiful illustrations, this book is one of a kind and not to be missed by those keen on the subject. The chapters of this book include discussions of: Louis Quatorze, The Regency Period, Louis Quinze, The Directory, and Reproductions. This text has been elected for modern republication due to its educational value, and we are proud to republish it here complete with a new introduction on the history of furniture.







French Furniture from the Renaissance to the Empire Style


Book Description

This book contains a treatise on French furniture from the renaissance to the Empire style. A fascinating book full of detailed photographs and interesting information, this text will greatly to appeal to anyone with an interest in French furniture and is sure to be of considerable value to collectors of antiquarian furniture literature. The chapters of this book include: 'Introduction', 'French Renaissance', 'Provincial French', 'The Regal Age Of Louis XVI', 'Regency', 'France: After Louis XVI', 'The Classic Revival Under Louis XVI', and 'The Antique Empire Style'. We are proud to republish this antiquarian text now complete with a new introduction on the history of furniture.




Furniture Style from Baroque to Rococo - The 18th Century in European Furniture Design


Book Description

The eighteenth century is rightly spoken of as the 'Golden Age of furniture-making', with some of the world's most impressive and exquisite furniture having been produced during this time. This lovely little book contains a detailed treatise on the eighteenth century furniture styles from Baroque to Rococo. A wonderful book full of detailed photographs and intricate descriptions, this text will be of great value to those with an interest in historical furniture and is not to be missed by the discerning collector. The chapters of this book include: France, Italy, Spain, Germany and Sweden, The Netherlands, Britain, and America (Colonial Period). Many antique texts such as this are increasingly rare and costly, and it is with this in mind that we are proudly republishing this text here complete with a new introduction on the history of furniture.