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Full Description
This illustrated, easy reference guide is packed with all the information you need to help you date English furniture and bring its history to life.
The book looks at many different furniture types, showing how form, style and the types of wood used changed from the Tudor period through to the Art Deco years of the 1930s. It highlights key details, what to look for when dating furniture, and introduces significant furniture designers and their importance. There's also a look at how changes in English society and fashion resulted in the introduction of specific pieces.
The book should appeal to those who love antique shows on TV, and looking round antique shops and country houses, but would like to know more about furniture and the stories behind it.
Contents
Contents
INTRODUCTION
Chapter 1
ENGLISH FURNITURE: A Brief History
A brief history of English furniture from the Tudor period to the 1930s. An introduction to the styles which shaped design of pieces, the changes in the wood used and some of the general details which apply to all types of furniture.
Chapter 2
CHAIRS: Dining chairs, Armchairs, Sofas and Settees
How the use of chairs and their design changed over the centuries. Line drawings and short captions to show the changing styles of chairs, settees and similar pieces which can help date them.
Chapter 3
TABLES: Dining tables, Occasional tables, Games tables
How the use of tables and their design changed over the centuries. Line drawings and short captions to show the changing styles of tables and similar pieces which can help date them.
Chapter 4
CABINETS AND CHESTS: Display cabinets, Storage chests, Cupboards, Sideboards and Bookcases
How the use of cabinets and cupboards and their design changed over the centuries. Line drawings and short captions to show the changing styles of cabinets, cupboards, sideboards and bookcases and similar pieces which can help date them.
Chapter 5
DESKS AND DRAWERS: Writing desks, Bureaus, Commodes, and Chest of drawers
How the use of desks and drawers and their design changed over the centuries. Line drawings and short captions to show the changing styles of writing desks, bureaus and chest of drawers and similar pieces which can help date them.
Chapter 6
BEDS AND WARDROBES: Four poster beds, Iron bedsteads, Wardrobes, Wash Stands and Dressing Tables
How the use of bedroom furniture and their design changed over the centuries.Line drawings and short captions to show the changing styles of bed, wardrobe, wash stands and similar pieces which can help date them.
Chapter 7
MISCELLANEOUS FURNITURE: Clocks, Mirrors, Trolleys, Overmantles and Screens
Line drawings and short captions of each type to show how these miscellaneous pieces of
furniture changed in style and when they were fashionable.
GLOSSARY
INDEX
