HOW TO DATE FURNITURE

An Easy Reference Guide

Häftad, Engelska, 2018

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Beskrivning

This illustrated, easy reference guide is packed with all the information you need to help you date English furniture and bring its history to life.The book looks at many different furniture types, showing how form, style and the types of wood used changed from the Tudor period through to the Art Deco years of the 1930s. It highlights key details, what to look for when dating furniture, and introduces significant furniture designers and their importance. There's also a look at how changes in English society and fashion resulted in the introduction of specific pieces.The book should appeal to those who love antique shows on TV, and looking round antique shops and country houses, but would like to know more about furniture and the stories behind it.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2018-10-29
Mått:150 x 210 x 6 mm
Vikt:140 g
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Antal sidor:64
Förlag:Countryside Books
ISBN:9781846743764

Utforska kategorier

Antikviteter och samlarobjekt inom Sport, fritid och hobby

Mer om författaren

Trevor Yorke is an artist and author. His work includes numerous related books, including How To Date Buildings, Georgian and Regency Houses Explained and How To Attack A Castle - And How To Defend It.

Innehållsförteckning

ContentsINTRODUCTIONChapter 1ENGLISH FURNITURE: A Brief HistoryA brief history of English furniture from the Tudor period to the 1930s. An introduction to the styles which shaped design of pieces, the changes in the wood used and some of the general details which apply to all types of furniture.Chapter 2CHAIRS: Dining chairs, Armchairs, Sofas and SetteesHow the use of chairs and their design changed over the centuries. Line drawings and short captions to show the changing styles of chairs, settees and similar pieces which can help date them.Chapter 3 TABLES: Dining tables, Occasional tables, Games tablesHow the use of tables and their design changed over the centuries. Line drawings and short captions to show the changing styles of tables and similar pieces which can help date them.Chapter 4CABINETS AND CHESTS: Display cabinets, Storage chests, Cupboards, Sideboards and BookcasesHow the use of cabinets and cupboards and their design changed over the centuries. Line drawings and short captions to show the changing styles of cabinets, cupboards, sideboards and bookcases and similar pieces which can help date them.Chapter 5DESKS AND DRAWERS: Writing desks, Bureaus, Commodes, and Chest of drawersHow the use of desks and drawers and their design changed over the centuries. Line drawings and short captions to show the changing styles of writing desks, bureaus and chest of drawers and similar pieces which can help date them.Chapter 6BEDS AND WARDROBES: Four poster beds, Iron bedsteads, Wardrobes, Wash Stands and Dressing TablesHow the use of bedroom furniture and their design changed over the centuries.Line drawings and short captions to show the changing styles of bed, wardrobe, wash stands and similar pieces which can help date them.Chapter 7MISCELLANEOUS FURNITURE: Clocks, Mirrors, Trolleys, Overmantles and ScreensLine drawings and short captions of each type to show how these miscellaneous pieces offurniture changed in style and when they were fashionable.GLOSSARYINDEX