| Early Twentieth Century Lighting: Sherwoods Ltd. of Birmingham Contributor(s): Schiffer Publishing Ltd (Author) |
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ISBN: 0887401813 ISBN-13: 9780887401817 Publisher: Schiffer Publishing OUR PRICE: $15.26 Product Type: Paperback Published: January 1997 Annotation: Sherwoods was one of the largest manufacturers of lighting devices in the early 20th century. Here are all forms of illumination devices then available for sale. Oil burning and electrically powered table and floor lamps, chandeliers, sconces, and lanterns are shown in vast numbers. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Design | Furniture |
| Dewey: 749.630 |
| LCCN: 89061881 |
| Physical Information: 0.65" H x 9.07" W x 11.97" (1.48 lbs) 200 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Innovations in lighting design were rampant in the early decades of the twentieth century when electricity opened a new alternative, and therefore an opportunity, to home furnishing. One of the largest manufacturers of new lighting devices was the English firm Sherwoods Ltd. in Birmingham. In this book, displayed and specifically described, are all forms of illumination devices the available for sale. Oil burning as well as electrically powered table and floor lamps, chandeliers, scones, and lanterns are shown in vast numbers. The styles range from classical to ultra-modern with all the revival style so in between. It is fascinating to see the variations in size, ornament, materials, and use-all made by Sherwoods. Today, as authentic examples of lights from the early years of this century are becoming scarce, this book remains a testament to the actual styles produced. Antique lovers find it a valuable resource. |