| The Coming of the Age of Mahogany in Furniture Design Contributor(s): Buckey, Charles W. (Author) |
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ISBN: 1447444469 ISBN-13: 9781447444466 Publisher: Butler Press OUR PRICE: $15.19 Product Type: Paperback Published: January 2012 * Not available - Not in print at this time * |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Crafts & Hobbies - Antiques & Collectibles | Furniture - Design | Furniture |
| Physical Information: 0.1" H x 5.5" W x 8.5" (0.14 lbs) 42 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Around the year that George I was crowned King (1714), furniture made from a new wood was appearing all over the great houses of England. It was regarded as the last word in fashionable novelty - and this wood was Mahogany. Mahogany has remained a highly desirable wood, and some of the most exquisite furniture ever made utilises this beautiful material. This text contains a comprehensive treatise on mahogany, including its history, popularity, and development as a material for furniture-making. Complete with fascinating information and a wealth of detailed photographs, this text is sure to appeal to those with an interest in the history of furniture, and makes for a worthy addition to collections of such literature. We are proud to republish this antique text here complete with a new introduction on the history of furniture. |