| Studies in Ancient Furniture - Couches and Beds of the Greeks, Etruscans and Romans Contributor(s): Ransom, Caroline L. (Author) |
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ISBN: 1445531410 ISBN-13: 9781445531410 Publisher: Patterson Press OUR PRICE: $27.54 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: March 2010 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Antiques & Collectibles | Furniture - Design | Furniture - House & Home | Do-it-yourself - General |
| Physical Information: 0.42" H x 5.5" W x 8.5" (0.53 lbs) 184 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This antique text contains a comprehensive treatise on the furniture of the ancient Greeks, Etruscans, and Romans, with a particular focus on their beds and couches. Complete with a wealth of fascinating information and detailed photographs and illustrations, this text is a must-read for anyone with an interest in ancient furniture and constitutes a great addition to collections of such literature. The chapters of this book include: Ancient Sources - Literary - Monumental; Chronological Survey of Forms; Materials, Technique, and Centers of Manufacture; Interlaced Fillings of Couch Frames; Furnishings - Mattresses, Pillows, Valances, and Draperies; Style; Discussion of Plates; and Table of Greek and Latin Terms. We are proud to republish this antiquarian book now complete with a new introduction on the history of furniture. |