French Furniture of the Eighteenth Century
French Furniture of the Eighteenth Century

Author: Pierre Verlet

Publisher: University of Virginia Press

Published: 1991

Total Pages: 390

ISBN-13:

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The late Pierre Verlet, conservateur en chef du Departement des Objets d'Art at the Louvre, was the unquestioned expert on pre-Revolutionary French decorative arts. His definitive book French Furniture of the 18th Century (Les Meubles Francais du XVIIIe Siecle) has now been translated into English for the first time by Penelope Hunter-Stiebel, noted specialist in 18th century French furniture and former student of Verlet. The book contains a vast amount of information on the art of furniture in 18th century France. It examines the tools and techniques used in furniture making during that period; defines the various types of furniture developed; explores the organisation of the furniture industry, the working of the guilds and the relationships among makers, dealers, and clients; lists the outstanding makers and reproduces their marks; and discusses the market, restoration, forgeries, and the growth of public collections. Since the book was first published in 1955, previously unknown pieces of furniture have been discovered, and new documents and analyses have been taken into account in this augmented text.The book is enhanced by 16 pages of full colour and 174 black-and-white illustrations. The illustrations range broadly to allow for the juxtaposition of elegant and simple furniture and to include a variety of types, forms and decorations. This book is a valuable research tool for all curators, collectors, dealers, and art historians.

Eighteenth Century French Furniture
Eighteenth Century French Furniture

Author: Giacomo Wannenes

Publisher:

Published: 2000

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780970016805

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This guide discusses the period from the Regence to Neoclassicism. Its clear language and comprehensive coverage enables newcomers to identify the differenc styles at once with all the assurance of an expert. Giacomo Wannenes examines over a thousand pieces used in their construction, decorative elements, marquetry and stylistic variations. For each piece he provides an overall valuation taking account of both its commercial and aesthetic worth He also considers the problem of fakes, describing the tricks, modifications and copies that may deceive even the most keen of collectors.

French Eighteenth Century Furniture
French Eighteenth Century Furniture

Author: Anderson Ga American Art Association

Publisher: Hassell Street Press

Published: 2021-09-09

Total Pages: 108

ISBN-13: 9781013771644

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French Furniture Makers
French Furniture Makers

Author: Alexandre Pradère

Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA

Published: 1989

Total Pages: 448

ISBN-13:

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The eighteenth century in France saw the production of the world's most spectacular furniture. Curiously, there has been no major illustrated reference book for the general reader on this subject in over twenty-five years. This important new book fills that gap. An extensive introduction explains the organization and historical background of furniture makers of the period, traces the evolution of taste and style, and explores the roles of both architects and designers. The author concludes with a study of contemporary dealers and public auctions at the end of the eighteenth century. French Furniture Makers is illustrated with nearly 500 photographs, and includes a glossary of techical terms and a list of makers' marks reproduced to their actual size.

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.

Furnishing the Eighteenth Century
Furnishing the Eighteenth Century

Author: Dena Goodman

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2006-12-13

Total Pages: 262

ISBN-13: 113593178X

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Furnishing the Eighteenth Century provides an illuminating, interdisciplinary look into European and American furniture during the century that connoisseurs and collectors consider its golden age. Lavishly illustrated, this eclectic and lively collection of essays by historians, art historians, and literary scholars examines the many ways furniture of this period reflects the complex social and cultural issues that shaped this century in both Europe and America. In addition to furniture and portraiture, this diverse compilation considers literature, account books, and handbooks, allowing for a revealing look at how these furnishings created, contested, and subverted their cultures on both sides of the Atlantic. Ultimately, these essays make the past come alive, showing us what made this furniture meaningful in its own time, and why it is still meaningful today.