The Dictionary of English Furniture from the Middle Ages to the Late Georgian Period


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The Dictionary of English Furniture by Ralph Edwards (1954 Revised Edition) is the most authoritative general work on English antique furniture ever published. The first edition of this work was published 1924-27. It was instantly recognised as the primar




Dictionary of English Furniture Makers, 1660-1840


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A reference work on furniture makers active in England between 1660 and 1840. It lists makers in alphabetical order, recording biographical details, commissions, and information about signed or documented pieces, together with full supporting references.










A Short Dictionary Of Furniture


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A must have companion for any fan of antiques or furniture design. Including chapters on descriptions and design of furniture, furniture designers from Britain and America with notes on the different periods of furniture design. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.




The Shorter Dictionary of English Furniture


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This book covers the evolution of English domestic furniture from the Middle Ages to the end of the Georgian period. It provides information on pieces of furniture, technical processes, furniture designers and cabinetmakers as well as giving an insight into the history of English domestic furniture and its place in changing social habits.