| The Colonial Style of American Furniture - From the Jacobean Period to Thomas Chippendale Contributor(s): Holloway, Edward Stratton (Author) |
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ISBN: 1447443772 ISBN-13: 9781447443773 Publisher: Iyer Press OUR PRICE: $31.34 Product Type: Paperback Published: January 2012 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Antiques & Collectibles | Furniture - Design | Furniture - House & Home | Do-it-yourself - General |
| Physical Information: 0.31" H x 5.5" W x 8.5" (0.39 lbs) 132 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This book contains a detailed treatise on 'colonial style' American furniture, including information on pieces from the Jacobean period to Thomas Chippendale. Complete with historical information, detailed descriptions and authentic photographs, this text constitutes a must-have for those with an interest in historical furniture from these periods and makes for a great addition to collections of antique furniture literature. The chapters of this book include: Jacobean or Stuart Period; William and Mary; American Furniture; Highboys, Lowboys, and Tables; Desks; Brasses; The Queen Anne - Early Georgian Period; England Under Anne and Her Successors; The Colonies find Themselves; and more. We are proud to republish this antiquarian book here complete with an new introduction on the history of furniture. |