Furniture - Furniture Finishing, Decoration and Patching (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781446502143)

This antiquarian book contains a detailed treatise on furniture, with information on furniture finishing, decorating, and patching. A wonderful book full of fascinating information, easy-to-follow guides, and detailed pictures, this text is perfect for those with an interest in the history of furniture and will be of special interest to those keen on learning how to restore and maintain their own furniture. The chapters of this book include: Egyptian - Assyrian (2000-500 B.C.); Greco-Roman (Classical Period, 500 B.C.-500A. A.D.); Gothic (The Middle Ages, 1200-1443); Italian Renaissance (1500-1700); Tudor and Elizabethan (The English Renaissance, 1485-1603); William and Mary (First Dutch Influence, 1689-1702); Queen Anne (Dutch Influence at Height, 1702-1750); Chippendale (1750-1830); Heplewhite (1750-1830); et cetera. We are proud to republish this antique book now complete with a new introduction on making and restoring furniture.

Author: Albert Brace Pattou
ISBN-10: 1446502147
ISBN-13: 9781446502143
Publisher: Read Books
Language: English
Published: 10/15/2000
Pages: 576
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.59lbs
Size: 8.50h x 5.50w x 1.28d