Book Description
Selection of plates from Ackermann's journal; The repository of arts, literature, commerce, manufactures, fashion and politics. Journal published from 1809 to 1828.
Author : Rudolph Ackermann
Publisher : Ramsbury, Marlborough, Wiltshire : Crowood Press
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 35,23 MB
Release : 1984
Category : Design
ISBN :
Selection of plates from Ackermann's journal; The repository of arts, literature, commerce, manufactures, fashion and politics. Journal published from 1809 to 1828.
Author : John Harris
Publisher :
Page : 26 pages
File Size : 36,85 MB
Release : 1961
Category : Furniture
ISBN :
Author : Frances Collard
Publisher : ACC Distribution
Page : 356 pages
File Size : 34,60 MB
Release : 1985
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN :
The period from 1790 to 1840 saw the production of some of the most inventive and decorative furniture ever made. This book is the standard work on the period.
Author : Joanna Banham
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 1469 pages
File Size : 41,2 MB
Release : 1997-05
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 1136787585
First published in 1997. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.
Author : John Harris
Publisher :
Page : 26 pages
File Size : 43,94 MB
Release : 1961
Category : Furniture
ISBN :
Author : John Harris
Publisher :
Page : 26 pages
File Size : 10,3 MB
Release : 1961
Category : Furniture
ISBN :
Author : Jody Gayle
Publisher :
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 29,6 MB
Release : 2015-03-12
Category :
ISBN : 9780988400177
Jane Austen cleverly used furniture and household furnishings in her novels to create humorous, intimate, uncomfortable and even sexually charged situations. In chapter after chapter, Austen utilized furniture to craft scenes and create drama by directing her characters around the room, to and from chairs, sofas, windows, fireplaces and even the pianoforte. Furniture and Draperies in the Era of Jane Austen is a comprehensive source for all the illustrations published in one of the most influential periodicals of Austen's lifetime - Ackermann's Repository of Arts. The book contains over a hundred exquisite illustrations which are accompanied by the original descriptions, as published more than two hundred years ago. Furniture and Draperies in the Era of Jane Austen covers twelve years of fashion furniture in the Georgian and Regency periods (1809-1820). Interior designers, researchers, authors, and Regency lovers will all treasure these authentic examples of furniture and draperies in the era of Jane Austen. * This book is best viewed in the paperback version and includes a full color illustration on nearly every page and includes a table of contents. The paperback book price is set by CreateSpace, a company of Amazon.com approx. pages: 110 word count: 27,673
Author : John Harris
Publisher :
Page : 26 pages
File Size : 36,72 MB
Release : 1961
Category : Furniture, English
ISBN :
Author : Betsy Krieg Salm
Publisher : UPNE
Page : 246 pages
File Size : 31,31 MB
Release : 2010
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN : 1584658452
Beautifully illustrated, comprehensive study of women's painted furniture, a long-lost art that sheds light on women's lives in the early republic
Author : Frank Theodore Koe
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 336 pages
File Size : 19,51 MB
Release : 2017-01-12
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 1501305336
Fabric for the Designed Interior, Second Edition, is a comprehensive text for students and professionals, addressing both residential and commercial interiors. The book begins by placing fabric in a historic context, examining its connection to the growth of civilization. Later chapters take a practical approach to provide readers with the tools they need for successfully specifying fabric, dealing with environmental and safety concerns, understanding fabric and carpet-care issues, working with bids and contracts, and learning strategies for navigating showrooms and fabricating facilities. Leading designers, fabric manufacturers, and suppliers weigh in with their experiences, giving readers a clear idea of real-world expectations. This new edition is updated with expanded coverage on sustainable fabrics, more robust and clear instructions on costing, an appendix of historic and decorative architectural styles, and a revised art program featuring contemporary styles. Fabric for the Designed Interior STUDIO-an online tool for more effective study! � Study smarter with self-quizzes featuring scored results and personalized study tips � Review concepts with flashcards of essential vocabulary � Watch videos that bring chapter concepts to life About the Fabric for the Designed Interior STUDIO Videos Access to online instructional videos that show the world of interior textiles in action. The viewer will be taken on a tour of the historic Scalamandre 110,000-square-foot mill and see how woven and printed fabrics are produced. Elements of the tour include design conceptualization and artwork, dyeing of yarns, warping, and weaving on various types of looms. The second video takes the viewer to several to-the-trade showrooms in New York City. Viewers will learn practical skills like establishing an account, reading tags, costing, and ordering product. Showrooms specializing in both residential and contract fabric are toured. PLEASE NOTE: Purchasing or renting this ISBN does not include access to the STUDIO resources that accompany this text. To receive free access to the STUDIO content with new copies of this book, please refer to the book + STUDIO access card bundle ISBN 9781501321849. OPTIONAL SWATCH KIT: This text also can be used in conjunction with Swatch Reference Guide for Interior Design Fabrics by Deborah Young, also available from Fairchild Books. Direct access to fabric swatches can enhance understanding of essential details of woven, printed, and nonwoven fabrics. Activities using these fabric swatches can be found at the end of each chapter of this book.