Author : Albert Sack
Publisher : Schiffer Book for Collectors
Page : 324 pages
File Size : 40,86 MB
Release : 2007
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN :
Rev. ed. of: The new fine points of furniture.1993.
Author : John Obbard
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 27,12 MB
Release : 1999-09-15
Category : Furniture
ISBN : 9781574321418
Early American Furniture is a complete and thorough field guide. In addition to the discussion of period and style and the numerous illustrations found in most books on period furniture, this book covers other topics that are equally important to the collector: understanding the furniture trade, evaluating quality, investment potential, identifying period workmanship, the ins and outs of dealers, shows, and auctions, care and conservation, repair and restoration, documentation, insurance, problems of inheritance, and coping with the misrepresentation so often encountered in the market. This is a very practical book full of information needed by the collector, particularly by the collector of average means who does not buy from the larger dealers or attend the major auctions. Written by a collector for other collectors, it deals with the many problems in building a collection. The 400 black and white illustrations are finely detailed line drawings made from authentic pieces of furniture featured in the catalogs of some of the leading auction houses. The beginning or occasional collector or anyone curious about some old family furniture will adore this handy, easy-to-use guide.
Author : Joseph T. Butler
Publisher : Macmillan
Page : 404 pages
File Size : 12,71 MB
Release : 1985
Category : Antiques
ISBN : 9780805001242
Over 1700 of Skibinski's line drawings present a visual approach to the identification of antique furnishings. The book is arranged in chronological sequences (17th century through the early 20th century) by type of furniture, from tables and settees to desks and bookcases. Butler and Johnson have included some important information for the novice and the experienced collector: the sources of furniture used as models for the illustrations; lists of museums, art galleries, and special displays of outstanding collections of furniture; a selected bibliography and a glossary; the anatomy of a piece of furniture; and a brief history of the periods of furniture and furniture makers. Highly recommended for public libraries and other subject collections.
Author : Patricia E. Kane
Publisher : Yale University Press
Page : 509 pages
File Size : 45,71 MB
Release : 2016-01-01
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN : 0300217846
This book presents new information on the export trade, patronage, artistic collaboration, and the small-scale shop traditions that defined early Rhode Island craftsmanship. This stunning volume features more than 200 illustrations of beautifully constructed and carved objects—including chairs, high chests, bureau tables, and clocks—that demonstrate the superb workmanship and artistic skill of the state’s furniture makers.
Author : Marvin D. Schwartz
Publisher : Black Dog & Leventhal Pub
Page : 478 pages
File Size : 18,92 MB
Release : 2000
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN : 9781579121082
This book shows all types of chairs, tables, sofas, and beds made in America from the seventeenth century to the mid-twentieth century.
Author : Edward S. Cooke
Publisher : MFA Publications
Page : 136 pages
File Size : 13,13 MB
Release : 1989
Category : Art
ISBN :
Artwork by Edward Cooke Jr.
Author : Glen Huey
Publisher : Popular Woodworking Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 38,46 MB
Release : 2009-11-19
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 9781440305542
FURNITURE FOR THE GENERATIONS As a woodworker, you've no doubt admired examples of classic furniture. You know, the stuff that makes you go, "Wow! I wish I could build that." Now you can. Glen Huey, senior editor at Popular Woodworking magazine, takes you through each and every step of how to build 18th-Century furniture. And when you're done, the projects will last for generations. Complete plans, cutting lists and step-by-step photos with captions are included with each project. Here are some of the furniture pieces you will learn how to build: Massachusetts Block-Front Chest Pennsylvania Chest-on-Chest Chippendale Entertainment Center New England Chest & Bookcase Townsend Newport High Chest Federal Inlaid Table Shaker Small Chest of Drawers Massachusetts High Chest (highboy)
Author : Tony Kubalak
Publisher : Linden Publishing
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 46,43 MB
Release : 2010
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 9781933502328
Presenting 10 projects -- from shaping the surface through layout to rough carving and detailed carving -- this guide explains the process of carving authentic motifs found on the most treasured pieces of 18th-century American furniture. Written with a two-pronged approach, the book first emphasises that these are learned skills and offers guidance while, secondly, providing all the complex details that serious carvers need to reproduce each element with confidence. Selected for their importance and popularity on museum-quality pieces, projects include the cabriole leg, Philadelphia-style ball and claw foot, carved foliage on knee, Philadelphia rosette, and Newport flame finial, among others.
Author : Joshua A. Klein
Publisher :
Page : pages
File Size : 49,72 MB
Release : 2018-08
Category :
ISBN : 9781732210028
Author : Denis Hambucken
Publisher : National Geographic Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 20,64 MB
Release : 2007-12-04
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 0881507326
22 original woodworking projects informed by new England country furniture from the 18th and 19th century. Project plans include: Two Salt Boxes, Seaman's Chest, Hanging Cupboard, Chest of Drawers, Two Corner Cupboards, and more! Each project is photographed in period homes, accompanied by historical notes and by fully illustrated step-by-step construction instructions. the book also includes articles on period hardware and finishes, on wood selection, and many other related topics.
