HOW TO DATE FURNITURE

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.

• 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