Fine Period Furniture, French and English XVIII Century Examples, Notable Paintings; Estate of the Late Mrs. Whitelaw Reid
Fine Period Furniture, French and English XVIII Century Examples, Notable Paintings; Estate of the Late Mrs. Whitelaw Reid

Author: Anderson Ga American Art Association

Publisher: Hassell Street Press

Published: 2021-09-09

Total Pages: 228

ISBN-13: 9781014127792

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An Introduction to French Furniture of the 17th and 18th Century - Including Chapters on Louis Quatorze, Louis Quinze and the Regency
An Introduction to French Furniture of the 17th and 18th Century - Including Chapters on Louis Quatorze, Louis Quinze and the Regency

Author: Frederick Litchfield

Publisher: Read Books Ltd

Published: 2016-09-28

Total Pages: 38

ISBN-13: 1473357780

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This text contains a detailed introduction to French furniture, popular in the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries. A fascinating treatise, detailing some of the most beautiful and ornate furniture ever produced, this antique book will be of considerable value to collectors of furniture literature and those with an interest in the breath-taking endeavours of France's artisan furniture makers. Complete with an array of beautiful illustrations, this book is one of a kind and not to be missed by those keen on the subject. The chapters of this book include discussions of: Louis Quatorze, The Regency Period, Louis Quinze, The Directory, and Reproductions. This text has been elected for modern republication due to its educational value, and we are proud to republish it here complete with a new introduction on the history of furniture.

A Guide to English and French Furniture of the Eighteenth Century
A Guide to English and French Furniture of the Eighteenth Century

Author: Anon

Publisher: Greenslet Press

Published: 2011-10-01

Total Pages: 50

ISBN-13: 1447435435

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Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

Mallett Millennium
Mallett Millennium

Author: Lanto Synge

Publisher:

Published: 1999

Total Pages: 368

ISBN-13:

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Mallett of Bond Street is famous in the world of antiques and fine art, renowned as the leading dealer in fine English furniture. Drawing on its previously unpublished archives, Lanto Synge takes the reader from the 17th through the 19th centuries, illustrating furniture of all kinds, mirrors, glass, sculpture and decorative items and a selection of outstanding paintings. Anecdotes about interesting personalities and customers enliven the text, and provide an entertaining history of the business itself. These, combined with the remarkable illustrations, offer a unique perspective on the history of furniture and the decorative arts.