The Practical Book of Period Furniture
Author : Harold Donaldson Eberlein
Publisher :
Page : 500 pages
File Size : 25,90 MB
Release : 1914
Category : Furniture
ISBN :
Early American Furniture
Author : John Obbard
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 36,54 MB
Release : 1999-09-15
Category : Furniture
ISBN : 9781574321418
Book Description
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.
Field Guide to American Antique Furniture
Author : Joseph T. Butler
Publisher : Macmillan
Page : 404 pages
File Size : 40,94 MB
Release : 1985
Category : Antiques
ISBN : 9780805001242
Book Description
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.
The Stick Chair Book
Author : Christopher Schwarz
Publisher :
Page : pages
File Size : 44,98 MB
Release : 2021-09
Category :
ISBN : 9781954697034
Book Description
Medieval & Renaissance Furniture
Author : Daniel Diehl
Publisher : Stackpole Books
Page : 338 pages
File Size : 47,58 MB
Release : 2012-08-01
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 0811748790
Book Description
36 projects for historic benches, chairs, tables, cupboards, chests, shelves, beds, and doors, all done with simple woodworking tools.
Joined
Author : Joshua Klein
Publisher :
Page : pages
File Size : 32,99 MB
Release : 2020-12
Category :
ISBN : 9780998366791
Book Description
Period Kitchens
Author : Judith Miller
Publisher : Antique Collectors Club Limited
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 17,31 MB
Release : 1995
Category : House & Home
ISBN : 9781857323986
Book Description
Guide to creating a period-style kitchen.
Chats on Old Furniture
Author : Arthur Hayden
Publisher : CreateSpace
Page : 96 pages
File Size : 32,32 MB
Release : 2015-02-24
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781505492026
Book Description
"[...]queens have been applied to various styles of furniture as belonging to their reign. Early Victorian is certainly a more expressive term than early nineteenth century. Cromwellian tables, Queen Anne chairs, or Louis Seize commodes all have an especial meaning as referring to styles more or less prevalent when those personages lived. As there is no record of the makers of most of the old English furniture, and as a piece of furniture cannot be judged as can a picture, the date of manufacture cannot be precisely laid down, hence the vagueness of much of the classification of old furniture. Roughly it may in England be dealt with under the Tudor, the Stuart, and the[...]".
Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Author : Michael Crow
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 241 pages
File Size : 47,75 MB
Release : 2015-05-20
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 1440338760
Book Description
Minimalist design--maximum style! In the middle of the last century, a new generation of designers sought to render furniture to its most essential forms. In doing so, they created timeless designs that defined Mid-Century Modern Style. From the sleek geometric lines of Bauhaus-inspired design to the sculptural shapes of Danish masters, this furniture captured the imagination of the era and enjoys growing popularity today. Now for the first time, author Michael Crow has carefully detailed 29 seminal works by the era's foremost designers, including Hans Wenger, Finn Juhl and George Nelson. At their best, these spare, often sculptural designs transcend their period and are at home in a variety of settings. Each piece has been selected carefully so it can be built in an average workshop. Inside this book you'll find: • More than 100 drawings with exploded views, elevations and details for projects to fit every room in your house. • Practical advice on wood selection, hardware sources and contruction and finishing techniques. • Two step-by-step project builds. • A richly illustrated historical overview tracing the evolution of the style and exploring the designers and makers who shaped it.
The Furniture Bible
Author : Christophe Pourny
Publisher : Artisan
Page : 305 pages
File Size : 10,52 MB
Release : 2014-11-04
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 1579656455
Book Description
A Wall Street Journal Top 10 Crucial Home & Design Book for Beginners A Library Journal Best Book of the Year An Amazon Best Book of the Month Christophe Pourny learned the art of furniture restoration in his father’s atelier in the South of France. In this, his first book, he teaches readers everything they need to know about the provenance and history of furniture, as well as how to restore, update, and care for their furniture—from antiques to midcentury pieces, family heirlooms or funky flea-market finds. The heart of the book is an overview of Pourny’s favorite techniques—ceruse, vernis anglais,and water gilding, among many others—with full-color step-by-step photographs to ensure that readers can easily replicate each refinishing technique at home. Pourny brings these techniques to life with a chapter devoted to real-world refinishing projects, from a veneered table to an ebonized desk, a gilt frame to a painted northern European hutch. Rounding out this comprehensive guide is care and maintenance information, including how to properly clean leather, polish hardware, fix a broken leg, and replace felt pads, as well as recipes to make your own wax, shellac, varnish, stain, and more.
