This superb guide informs the reader on how to Identify and discover the most gorgeous Furniture ever to grace Europe and North America.
Finally, the book turns to the important matter of Furniture feet, handles and other extremities, which this comment by the author cove.
Their increasing sophistication, embodied in the intricacy of their appearance and design, is also well reflected in the text.
The latter portion of the text acknowledges the steady advancement and elaboration of Musical instruments and clocks, which were from the 17th century onward ever commoner sights in the homes of the affluent and wealthy.
Where the USA is concerned, the Colonial styles emerging during the expansion of the colonies prior to the Declaration of Independence receive examination.
Several of the best known Furniture manufacturers are represented here, from Chippendale to Happlewhite to Sheraton, while the significance of styles to have emerged during the reign of certain European monarchs is also noted.
Together with informing the reader about the pieces themselves, most of the items described are accompanied by detailed illustrations.
The author aims to arouse interest and natural passion by including anecdotes of the time, having researched and sourced poignant quotes and vignettes from the times in which these pieces emerged freshly worked from quality wood.
This text comprehensively covers a period spanning the 17th through 19th centuries - the era in which Furniture making ascended to a quality which is in many respects unequalled to this day.
Objects from chairs to beds to tables to cabinets are described in detail, with their making and prominence properly placed in the context of their time and place of manufacture.
Clark - to the table in a world beating display of descriptive finesse and passion.
With intense descriptions steeped in history and experience, this book brings the time tested expertise of its author - New England based Antique dealer and specialist Thomas M.
This superb guide informs the reader on how to Identify and discover the most gorgeous Furniture ever to grace Europe and North America
