Field Guide to American Antique Furniture
Field Guide to American Antique Furniture

Author: Joseph T. Butler

Publisher: Macmillan

Published: 1985

Total Pages: 404

ISBN-13: 9780805001242

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Over 1700 of Skibinski's line drawings present a visual approach to the identification of antique furnishings. The book is arranged in chronological sequences (17th century through the early 20th century) by type of furniture, from tables and settees to desks and bookcases. Butler and Johnson have included some important information for the novice and the experienced collector: the sources of furniture used as models for the illustrations; lists of museums, art galleries, and special displays of outstanding collections of furniture; a selected bibliography and a glossary; the anatomy of a piece of furniture; and a brief history of the periods of furniture and furniture makers. Highly recommended for public libraries and other subject collections.

Miniature Antique Furniture
Miniature Antique Furniture

Author: Herbert and Peter Schiffer

Publisher: Schiffer Book for Collectors

Published: 1995

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780887408823

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Over 300 color and black and white photos give a unique look at genuine antique hand-crafted furniture for children and dolls. Organized to show the evolution of styles, the quality and historical significance are discussed. A comprehensive study, it covers the aspects which determine the quality of an antique miniature, as well as those particular facets which contribute to its beauty and grace.

Restoring Antique Furniture
Restoring Antique Furniture

Author: Richard A. Lyons

Publisher: Courier Corporation

Published: 2000-05-16

Total Pages: 146

ISBN-13: 0486409546

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If you're one of the many people who like to buy and restore antique furniture, then this is the book for you! Brimming with tips and advice from a skilled craftsman and teacher, this profusely illustrated woodworking guide will enable you to determine the age of an antique, assess its quality, and learn how to restore and preserve it effectively and profitably. Focusing on American furniture made between 1750 and 1850, the author explains how to repair construction joints, replace lost hardware, strengthen fractured parts, cover damaged areas, and much more. In addition, readers will find clear, step-by-step instructions for restoring an early rocker and chest of drawers, repairing a table leg, constructing a drawer using a dovetail joint, replacing the swing rail on a gateleg table, forming a molding, and more. Numerous examples, with over 250 illustrations and photographs, include such restored pieces of furniture as a Shaker tilt-top table, c. 1810; a cherry chest of drawers, c. 1800–20; an American Empire secretary, c. 1825; a primitive chest, c. 1840; and a country cupboard, c. 1850. Hobbyists, collectors, dealers, and woodworkers will find this excellent guide contains not only the clear, practical directions they need, but also indispensable advice on avoiding mistakes commonly made in the restoration process.

A Directory of Antique Furniture
A Directory of Antique Furniture

Author: F. Lewis Hinckley

Publisher:

Published: 1953

Total Pages: 406

ISBN-13: 9780517011706

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Authentic classification of European and American designs for professionals and connoisseurs.

American Antique Furniture, 1640-1840
American Antique Furniture, 1640-1840

Author: Patricia Petraglia

Publisher: Friedman/Fairfax Pub

Published: 1995

Total Pages: 176

ISBN-13: 9781567991475

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A lavishly illustrated two-hundred-year chronicle of furniture making in the United States.

Fifties Furniture
Fifties Furniture

Author: Leslie A. Piña

Publisher: Schiffer Publishing

Published: 1996

Total Pages: 248

ISBN-13:

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Take a detailed look at the exciting and highly collectible modern furniture of the 1950s--furniture created by renowned designers, including Charles and Ray Eames, George Nelson, Harry Bertoia, Isamu Noguchi, and Eero Saarinen, and produced by companies such as Herman Miller, Knoll, and Heywood-Wakefield. Included in this new and improved second edition are over 450 color and vintage black and white photographs bearing detailed captions for all the classic designs, plus accessories, 70 designer biographies and company histories, a construction case study, a source list, bibliography, values, and an index. This single volume is an invaluable reference.

How to Restore Antique Furniture
How to Restore Antique Furniture

Author: Colin Holcombe

Publisher: Crowood Press

Published: 1997-02-01

Total Pages: 128

ISBN-13: 9781861260086

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Beginning with a history of furniture construction covering various periods, this is a guide to the practical care and repair of a range of furniture types. It discusses the qualities and applications of most wood types the restorer will encounter. Topics covered include: processes for dismantling furniture; removal of old nails, screws and releasing old glues; repairs to dowel, knuckel, mortice and tenon joints; repairing damage turnings; tackling veneers and marquetry and advice on restoring glass, keys and locks.

The Book of Antique Furniture
The Book of Antique Furniture

Author: Francis Rousseau

Publisher: Booksales

Published: 2000

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780785812272

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An illustrated guide to identification of the major antique furniture periods and styles from Europe, the United States, and China.

Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Antique Biedermeier Furniture

Author: Rudolf Pressler

Publisher: Schiffer Pub Limited

Published: 2002

Total Pages: 256

ISBN-13: 9780764316487

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More than 600 pieces of nineteenth century Biedermeier furniture, including cabinets, bureaus, wardrobes, secretaries, sofas, chairs, and tables. Provides extensive information on shapes, materials, ornamental features, evaluation and pricing, care and restoration tips, and market trends. Illustrated glossary and current values included.