American Furniture 1650-1850 - A Brief Background and an Illustrated History (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781447435631)

Contained within this antique text is a detailed treatise on American furniture from 1650-1850. Each historical style mentioned in this comprehensive catalogue is accompanied by a brief history, interesting facts and attributes, and detailed illustrations and pictures. A wonderful guide sure to be of considerable value to those with an interest in the history of American furniture, this text is not to be missed and constitutes a great addition to collections of such literature. The chapters of this book include: The End of Medievalism, 1650-1700; The Baroque Phase, - 1700-1750; Triumph of the Rococo, 1750-1780; The Inspiration of Classical Antiquity, 1780-1810; The Course of Empire, 1810-1850; and Conclusion. This text has been elected for modern republication due to its educational value, and we are proud to republish it now complete with a new introduction on the history of furniture.

Author: Charles Nagel
ISBN-10: 144743563X
ISBN-13: 9781447435631
Publisher: Kosta Press
Language: English
Published: 10/28/2011
Pages: 118
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.35lbs
Size: 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.28d