Furniture Yesterday and Today: The Principal Periods of Furniture with Numerous Illustrations of the Best Historical and Modern Examples (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781417941773)

""Furniture Yesterday and Today"" is a comprehensive guide to the history of furniture, written by Julius F. Gayler. The book covers the principal periods of furniture design, from ancient times to the present day, and includes numerous illustrations of the best historical and modern examples of furniture. The book is organized chronologically, with each chapter focusing on a different period of furniture design. The author provides detailed information about the materials, techniques, and styles used in each period, as well as the cultural and historical contexts that influenced furniture design. The book is illustrated with over 200 photographs and drawings, making it a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of furniture design.1926. With a Special Note on Finishes. Contents: A Brief History of Furniture with Its Principal Periods; Eighteenth Century English Furniture Makers; American Furniture; The Construction of Furniture; and Furniture Finishes.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: Julius F. Gayler
ISBN-10: 1417941774
ISBN-13: 9781417941773
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 08/19/2004
Pages: 108
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.37lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.26d