National Gallery of Art: Furniture from the Index of American Design
National Gallery of Art: Furniture from the Index of American Design

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Presents selections from the Index of American Design at the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C., which consists of watercolor renderings of American decorative arts objects from the colonial period through the 19th century. Features renderings of American furniture from about 1650 to about 1850. Notes that American furniture differed from English prototypes in that American furniture was simpler in both form and decoration. Discusses the styles shown and links to the home page of the National Gallery.

Textiles in America, 1650-1870
Textiles in America, 1650-1870

Author: Florence M. Montgomery

Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company

Published: 2007

Total Pages: 512

ISBN-13: 9780393732245

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First published in 1984, this remains the definitive study of textiles as they were used in early American homes.

American Furniture of the 18th Century
American Furniture of the 18th Century

Author: Jeffrey P. Greene

Publisher: Taunton

Published: 1996

Total Pages: 311

ISBN-13: 9781561581047

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The history and construction of 18th century American furniture is examined in this critical evaluation that looks at the topic both from an aesthetic and technical point of view

19 Century America
19 Century America

Author: Metropolitan Museum of Art (New York, N.Y.)

Publisher: Metropolitan Museum of Art

Published: 1970

Total Pages: 270

ISBN-13: 0870990047

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This book illustrates and discusses 300 prime objects displayed in the 1970 exhibition of American decorative arts displayed during the Centennial exhibition at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in 1970. Presented as a series of lavish room settings and galleries, the exhibit included pieces in the 19th century’s principal styles of furniture and decorative arts--Federal, Empire, Gothic, rococo, Renaissance, art nouveau, and reform. Objects featured in this book include various pieces of furniture, silver, glass, ceramics, and metalwork from the Museum’s American wing.