English And American Furniture: A Pictorial Handbook Of Fine Furniture Made In Great Britain And In The American Colonies (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781162931463)

English And American Furniture: A Pictorial Handbook Of Fine Furniture Made In Great Britain And In The American Colonies is a comprehensive guide to the history of furniture in England and America. Written by Herbert Cescinsky, a renowned expert in the field of antique furniture, this book provides a detailed overview of the styles, materials, and techniques used in the production of fine furniture in both countries.The book is divided into two sections, one focusing on English furniture and the other on American furniture. Each section includes a detailed introduction to the history of furniture in the respective country, followed by a series of full-color photographs and descriptions of individual pieces.The English furniture section covers a wide range of styles, from Tudor and Elizabethan to Georgian and Victorian. The American furniture section includes examples from the colonial period, as well as pieces from the Federal and Victorian eras.Throughout the book, Cescinsky provides insightful commentary on the design and construction of each piece, as well as the historical and cultural context in which it was created. He also includes information on the materials and techniques used in the production of the furniture, making this book a valuable resource for collectors, historians, and anyone with an interest in the history of furniture.Overall, English And American Furniture: A Pictorial Handbook Of Fine Furniture Made In Great Britain And In The American Colonies is a beautifully illustrated and informative guide to the history of furniture in two of the world's most influential countries.Some In The Sixteenth Century But Principally In The Seventeenth, Eighteenth And Early Nineteenth Centuries. Containing over 1,200 illustrations from photographs and drawings of the best examples of the furniture of Hepplewhite, Sheraton, Adam, Chippendale, etc.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Herbert Cescinsky,George L. Hunter
ISBN-10: 1162931469
ISBN-13: 9781162931463
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 310
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.92lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.65d