Furniture history reference book

From ancient egypt to nineteenthcentury europe only 1 left in stock order soon. A concise history, movements in art since 1945, symbolist art, and sexuality in western art all in the world of art series. An accent chair is an easy way to add a fun pop of pattern or fun color to the space. It gives a detailed account of the period ranging from the coming of the aryans to the establishment of the british empire. With 1,700 superb drawings, field guide to american antique furniture breaks new ground in the decorative arts. In fact, the information is presented so clearly that even the neophyte can identify immediately the style of any piece of furniture, from. The first part of the book presents a chronological history, illustrated with superb examples of irish furniture and interior carving. In theory, the distinctive symbol known as the makers mark identifies the company or craftsman that created a piece of furniture. Living history reference books series librarything. You can look online or at a library for a book such as english furniture and furniture makers of the 18th century or furniture of the depression era.

The modern or contemporary design age in furniture begins roughly with the start of the 20th century. Recommended by a fine furniture craftsman as the book to have as an overview to recognizing furniture styles throughout history. Antiques maven and collector miller talks all about furniture in what could easily be dubbed the best reference book of 2005. Furniture industry, all the companies and activities involved in the design, manufacture, distribution, and sale of functional and decorative objects of household equipment. In a lively text, the knight of glin and james peill consider a broad range of topics, including a discussion of the influence of irish craftsmen in the colonies of america. In some cases, as with chronicles of narnia, disagreements about order necessitate the creation of more than one series. The cabinetmaker and upholsterers guide is a famous antiquarian book, reference book, and nonfiction work. If you find a mark, you can look it up in one of various reference guides. E and ending with postcontemporary and modern in 1970 to the present. The cabinetmaker and upholsterers guide 1788, by george hepplewhite, and the cabinetmaker and upholsterers drawing book 1792, by thomas sheraton, promoted designs of classically inspired furniture. In 1909 the company expanded into the carpet, upholstery, and the undertaking industries. Furniture industry, all the companies and activities involved in the design, manufacture, distribution, and sale of functional and decorative objects of household equipment the modern manufacture of furniture, as distinct from its design, is a major massproduction industry in europe, the u.

In 1788 his widow published a book of his designs the cabinet maker and upholsterers guide, which had a big influence on regency furniture. Many cabinetmakers and furniture designers still use it as a ready reference for making period furniture or designs inspired by the late 18th century era. Aug 22, 2011 written by indias first prime minister when he was in prison 19421946, this book traces indias history starting from the indus valley civilization. Enter the name of the series to add the book to it. A global view covers the major historical movements in furniture design from prehistoric periods through contemporary times and includes parts of the world that traditional history books ignore or underserve, such as africa and china. Sep 17, 2016 also from 2007, and also from schiffer publishings schiffer book for collectors series, this is another great point of reference about vintage heywoodwakefield furniture. Historians of domestic life or the history of technology use it for establishing context for their research. Although only a few important examples of actual furniture survive, stone carvings, fresco paintings, and models made as funerary offerings present rich documentary evidence. Winans, a descriptive checklist of book catalogues separately printed in. The modern manufacture of furniture, as distinct from its design, is a major massproduction industry in europe, the u. Lyon was general manager and compiler of the lyon reference book for over thirty years. Nielsen book data summary geoffrey killen present three volumes on the forms of furniture used in ancient egypt. This is an airplane flight over the history of furniture style, not a dissertation on furniture development. And easily coordinating furniture to match or act as an accent piece.

For designers who need stylistic information regarding historic periods, this book is very well organized and thorough. This book is an ideal workshop accessory, with easy to follow instruction on the. Prime members enjoy free twoday delivery and exclusive access to music, movies, tv shows, original audio series, and kindle books. A recommended read to get a snapshot of indias incredibly long. Jacobean furniture is characterized by straight lines, ornate carvings, and dark finish. This book is the only current publication of a dedicated history of interiors and furniture. The journal of the furniture history society, volume 22. Finally, a detailed index makes it possible to locate any term, style or cabinetmaker included in the book. For american book catalogues, see charles evans, american bibliography, vols. The kings and queens of england and scotland by plantagenet somerset fry, revelations of the medieval world by philip. Morleys style is entertaining, if not occasionally opinionated. Art of the dyer 15001700 living history reference books by david hopkins. The only documentary reference to the drawing book in america is a copy of the first edition bearing the signature of thomas seymour.

Furniture history, the journal of the furniture history society, is an extensively illustrated scholarly journal issued annually to members only. Written by bob meschi, it contains more than 900 examples and descriptions of the companys wicker and wood furniture, as well as a pricing guide. Beds, stools, throne chairs, and boxes were the chief forms of furniture in ancient egypt. The 1,028page book documents 1,740 objects by 546 designers and 565 manufacturers and features more than 2,500 images, from detailed object photographs to historical documentation such as interiors, patents, brochures, and. Irish country furniture, 17001950 yale university press. William and mary style furniture was popular in the late 17th and early 18th century and is characterized by dutch and chinese influences, trumpet turned legs, spanish ball feet, and oriental lacquer work. Founded in 1876 as a family business, lyon provided credit information and collection services to the furniture trade and kindred branches. While many people associate midcentury modern with the years 1945 to 1965, one of the earliest examples of midcentury furniture was actually designed in 1934, when kem weber conceived his airline armchair.

In this indispensable new guide to the basic principles of furniture making david charlesworth reinforces his status as a dedicated commentator and teacher of the craft. The unicomer group is a reference of the trade integration of our people, and a symbol of the development of our countries, as an example of growth and service throughout central america, the caribbean and the united states. How to find information about old furniture companies our. Aug 06, 2015 this style of furniture often creates a visual reference to classic greek or nonwestern styles, such as tribal african or asian scrollwork, among others. Heckscher english furniture pattern books in eighteenthcentury america. This, and luciesmiths concise history, seem to have the best combination of text and imagery for overviews of this subject. Furniture refers to movable objects intended to support various human activities such as seating e. In 179193 he published his designs in the cabinetmaker and upholsterers drawing book. In europe some of the earliest known furniture comes from a stone age a village at sara brae in the orkney islands in scotland about 2,000 bce. The furniture history society fhs was founded to study furniture of all periods, places and kinds, to increase knowledge and appreciation of it, and to assist in the preservation of furniture and its records. Furniture can be used for storage, seating or sleeping. The book documents 1,740 objects by 546 designers and 565 manufacturers, and features more than 2,500 images, from detailed object photographs to historical documentation such as interiors, patents, brochures and reference works in art and architecture.

In short, furniture shows in brilliant photographs and scholarly research how historical and social events influenced furniture development. Field guide to american antique furniture is an indispensable handbook and reference book for students and scholars, for dealers and connoisseurs, and for both new and seasoned collectors. How to find information about old furniture companies. Twelve informationpacked chapters divide and conquer, starting with 4000 b. Together, they cover the entire range of american furniture and are musthave reference books for anyone interested in antique furniture. History of modern furniture design daniela karasova from the publisher. The common knowledge section now includes a series field. The book documents 1,740 objects by 546 designers and 565 manufacturers, and features more than 2,500 images, from detailed object photographs to historical documentation such as interiors, patents, brochures and reference works in art and. Although peoples taste in furniture certainly changes and evolves as the years pass, the concepts of modern furniture design seem to be standing the test of time. The concept of furniture first developed as early as 31002500 b.

So did thomas hope in his book household furniture and interior decoration 1807, which introduced a mix of roman and egyptian motifs, and. Furniture history society london, england publisher. Although carving and inlays were used, furniture was not overdecorated. A complete guide to all the types of furniture styles. It is the only journal devoted to the history of furniture from all parts of the world and is internationally recognised as authoritative. Furniture is also used to hold objects at a convenient height for work as horizontal surfaces above the ground, such as tables and desks, or to store things e. The marks and library website maintains a list of books and online references. Shaker furniture designs are plain in appearance, stripped to bare essentials few. This will be an excellent addition to your reference shelf or, better yet, a wellread and often. Claudia kinmonth deals with each type of furniture individually, describing how chairs, settles, dressers, presses, beds, and cradles evolved and varied. This abundantly illustrated monograph tells the story of modern furniture in czechoslovakia and the bohemianmoravian highlands, from the first half of the nineteenth century the biedermeier period to the late twentieth century.

Bruce peters 020218 furniture is defined as movable equipment that is created to make a persons office or home more suitable and comfortable for living or working. A fascinating exploration of a material culture that is fast disappearing, the book makes a significant contribution not only to the history of furniture but also to irelands cultural history. Ancient and medieval furniture europes renaissance baroque age rococo style neoclassical furniture nineteenth century furniture arts and crafts and art nouveau art deco. Books about vintage heywoodwakefield midcentury modern. For the first time, the subtle differences in american furniture styles are clearly illustrated through the use of a unique visual system. Volumess 1 and are revised and updated editions on the history and development of common forms of furniture used throughout the egyptian period and of boxes, chests and footstools respectively.

Maximizing reader insights into the principles of designing furniture as wooden structures, this book discusses issues related to the history of furniture structures, their classification and. Following are the most popular contemporary furniture styles created after 1800 sleek designs that prompted the move from the more ornate historic style. Get the best deals on victorian antique furniture price guides. Money back guarantee ensures you receive the item you ordered or get your money back. It is the only journal devoted to the history of furniture from all parts of the world and is internationally recognized as authoritative. Midcentury furniture describes tables, chairs, dressers, and desks marked by their clean lines and lack of fussy detail. To create a series or add a work to it, go to a work page. This style of furniture often creates a visual reference to classic greek or nonwestern styles, such as tribal african or asian scrollwork, among others. A wellcrossreferenced index to individuals, countries, styles and furniture types presented in the book. Many books on antiques provide information about the makers.

Greek furniture styles were simple, elegant and tasteful. If your library doesnt have the book you want, it can use an interlibrary loan to obtain it for you. Furniture options include sectional couches, recliner, chairs, chaise lounges, chaise sofa, sofa bed and loveseat. This gets pulled of the shelf to reference about as often as luciesmiths work, which is to say more than any other encyclopedic volume on the shelves. The atlas of furniture design is the most comprehensive overview of the history of furniture design ever published. It presents the achievements of western furniture designers, not in isolation from the rest of the globe, but in vibrant contact with it. The greek history of furniture can be traced back to the heritage of egyptian furniture, evolving into softer lines, subtle and elegant curves, and more attention was given to comfort. From the back cover this handy, authoritative guide contains over 300 premier examples of american case furniturechests, cupboards, and desksbuilt from the seventeenth century to the midtwentieth. Vintage midcentury modern furniture collectors weekly. Furniture history, the journal of the furniture history society, is an extensively illustrated scholarly journal issued annually to members. When people learned to farm and lived in permanent settlements they began to make furniture. It presents the achievements of western furniture designers, not in isolation from the. Also from 2007, and also from schiffer publishings schiffer book for collectors series, this is another great point of reference about vintage heywoodwakefield furniture.