A History of English Furniture: The age of walnut
A History of English Furniture: The age of walnut

Author: Percy Macquoid

Publisher:

Published: 1905

Total Pages: 324

ISBN-13:

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In the arrangement of this work, it will be found that the subject has been divided into four periods. The first, dating from 1500 to 1660, comprising furniture that can be attributed to the Renaissance and its evolution from the Gothic, may be termed 'The age of oak'. The second, from 1660 to 1720, where the change is varied by the Restoration and Dutch influence, followed by a distinctly assertive English spirit, may be called 'The age of walnut'. The third period, where the introduction from France of fesh ideas in design clearly marked another change, lasting from 1720 to 1770, which we call 'The age of mahogany'; and the fourth, from 1770 to 1820, inspired by an affectation for all things classical, combined with a curiously unbalanced taste, can best be described as 'The composite age.' -- Preface, v.1.

English Furniture - A History and Guide
English Furniture - A History and Guide

Author: John Gloag

Publisher: Read Books Ltd

Published: 2013-01-10

Total Pages: 202

ISBN-13: 1447486579

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This vintage book contains a detailed guide to the vibrant history of English furniture, with information on early its development, famous styles, popularity, manufacturing techniques, materials, and many other related aspects. A fascinating and comprehensive treatise, “English Furniture - A History and Guide” will be of considerable utility to antiques dealers, and would make for a fantastic addition to collections of allied literature. Contents include: “The Historical Background of Design 1500-1700”, “The Historical Background of Design 1700-1934”, “Furniture Design Under the Wood Workers 1500 1660”, “Furniture Design Under Fashion, 1660-1730”, “Furniture Design Under the Architects 1730-1830”, etc. Many vintage books like this are becoming increasingly rare and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, high-quality addition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on the history of furniture.

A History of English Furniture: The age of satinwood
A History of English Furniture: The age of satinwood

Author: Percy Macquoid

Publisher:

Published: 1908

Total Pages: 336

ISBN-13:

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In the arrangement of this work, it will be found that the subject has been divided into four periods. The first, dating from 1500 to 1660, comprising furniture that can be attributed to the Renaissance and its evolution from the Gothic, may be termed 'The age of oak'. The second, from 1660 to 1720, where the change is varied by the Restoration and Dutch influence, followed by a distinctly assertive English spirit, may be called 'The age of walnut'. The third period, where the introduction from France of fesh ideas in design clearly marked another change, lasting from 1720 to 1770, which we call 'The age of mahogany'; and the fourth, from 1770 to 1820, inspired by an affectation for all things classical, combined with a curiously unbalanced taste, can best be described as 'The composite age.' -- Preface, v.1.

The Shorter Dictionary of English Furniture
The Shorter Dictionary of English Furniture

Author: Ralph Edwards

Publisher:

Published: 1964

Total Pages: 694

ISBN-13:

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This book covers the evolution of English domestic furniture from the Middle Ages to the end of the Georgian period. It provides information on pieces of furniture, technical processes, furniture designers and cabinetmakers as well as giving an insight into the history of English domestic furniture and its place in changing social habits.

English Furniture - A History and Guide
English Furniture - A History and Guide

Author: John Cloag

Publisher: Hesperides Press

Published: 2008-11

Total Pages: 224

ISBN-13: 1443736465

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Originally published in 1934, this is an exhaustively detailed guide to the history of English furniture, copiously illustrated with black + white photography and many illustrations. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. Hesperides Press are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork. Contents Include: The Historical Background of Design 1500-1700 - The Historical Background of Design 1700-1934 - Furniture Design Under the Wood Workers 1500- 1660 - Furniture Design Under Fashion, 1660-1730 - Furniture Design Under the Architects 1730-1830 - Furniture Design Under the Romantic Movement and the Furniture Trade 1830-1900 - Furniture Design Under the Antique Dealers and Artist-Craftsmen 1900-1920 - The New Materials and Their Effect on Design - The Patient Art of Buying Furniture - Books About Furniture and Design