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English Vernacular Furniture, 1750-1900
ISBN: 9780300047622 / Angielski / Twarda / 534 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 25-30 dni roboczych. The vernacular furniture used by ordinary people has only recently been considered a subject worthy of study. In this magisterial book--the first comprehensive scholarly analysis of English vernacular furniture--Christopher Gilbert demonstrates that common furniture possesses as much interest as fashionable pieces made for country houses. Gilbert investigates over twenty well-defined vernacular subgroups that have never previously been explored in detail, including furniture made for workhouses, schools, prisons, Quaker meetinghouses, army barracks, alehouses, lunatic asylums, shops,...
The vernacular furniture used by ordinary people has only recently been considered a subject worthy of study. In this magisterial book--the first comp...
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306,55 zł |
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The Gentleman and Cabinet Maker's Director
ISBN: 9780486216010 / Angielski / Miękka / 249 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 22 dni roboczych. Thomas Chippendale (1718-79) was the most famous and most skilled of England's master cabinet-makers. So synonymous with excellence in design and craftsmanship was he that his name has been given to the most splendid period of English furniture design. Thomas Chippendale (1718-79) was the most famous and most skilled of England's master cabinet-makers. So synonymous with excellence in design and c... |
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92,62 zł |
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Chinese Domestic Furniture in Photographs and Measured Drawings
ISBN: 9780486251714 / Angielski / Miękka / 224 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 22 dni roboczych. Westerners have long admired Chinese furniture for its durability, inner strength, quiet restraint, and simple dignity. Especially attractive to the educated eye are its purity of line, devotion to detail, and flawless construction. This unabridged reprint of a rare classic provides lovers of Chinese furniture with an enlightened discussion of the accomplishments achieved by fine craftsmen over the centuries, including the aesthetic levels attained during the early Shang period (1766-1123 B. C.), the transitional phase of cabinetmaking during the Yuan Dynasty (1280-1368 A.D.), and the... Westerners have long admired Chinese furniture for its durability, inner strength, quiet restraint, and simple dignity. Especially attractive to th... |
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92,62 zł |
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Early L. & J. G. Stickley Furniture: From Onondaga Shops to Handcraft : From Onondaga Shops to Handcraft
ISBN: 9780486269269 / Angielski / Miękka / 208 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 22 dni roboczych. In 1902, four years after Gustav Stickley began building furniture in his United Crafts Workshops in Eastwood, New York, his brother Leopold established his own Arts and Crafts furniture business a few miles away in Fayetteville, a suburb of Syracuse, to which he soon recruited his brother J. George. They initially used the trademark "Onondaga Shops," for the county in which it was located; by 1910 they were labeling their furniture "Handcraft."
Like their brother Gustav's designs, those of L. and J. G. Stickley include many first-rate examples of American Arts and Crafts style. This... In 1902, four years after Gustav Stickley began building furniture in his United Crafts Workshops in Eastwood, New York, his brother Leopold establish...
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60,70 zł |
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Restoring Antique Furniture : A Complete Guide
ISBN: 9780486409542 / Angielski / Miękka / 144 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 22 dni roboczych. If you're one of the many people who like to buy and restore antique furniture, then this is the book for you Brimming with tips and advice from a skilled craftsman and teacher, this profusely illustrated woodworking guide will enable you to determine the age of an antique, assess its quality, and learn how to restore and preserve it effectively and profitably. If you're one of the many people who like to buy and restore antique furniture, then this is the book for you Brimming with tips and advice from a... |
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60,70 zł |
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Neat Pieces : The Plain-style Furniture of Nineteenth-century Georgia
ISBN: 9780820328058 / Angielski / Miękka / 256 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 25-30 dni roboczych. "Neat Pieces" is a detailed, extensively illustrated survey of the major forms and makers of the "plain style" of furniture made and used by Georgians in the 1800s. Simply designed, solidly constructed of local woods, and usually unadorned, such pieces were used daily by their owners for storage, sleeping, eating, and more. Today, this furniture is read by historians, folklorists, and other experts for clues into a past way of life. It is also prized by museums, antiques dealers and auction houses, and furniture appraisers, collectors, and makers. "Neat Pieces" first appeared as the... "Neat Pieces" is a detailed, extensively illustrated survey of the major forms and makers of the "plain style" of furniture made and used by Georgi... |
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181,58 zł |
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Cast-iron Furniture
ISBN: 9780856674624 / Angielski / Twarda / 296 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 25-30 dni roboczych. Iron seemed to be suitable for everything - from railway lines to steam kettles, jewellery and furniture. Beds, chairs, tables, benches and small items of furniture made of cast-iron, the most modern and versatile material of its time, were available due to its durability and low price.
The art-historical development of cast-iron furniture has long been neglected and this book offers a systematic illustrated record of the many diverse forms featuring two major names: Karl Friedrich Schinkel of Germany and Christopher Dresser of the United Kingdom. With over 460 types of iron furniture... Iron seemed to be suitable for everything - from railway lines to steam kettles, jewellery and furniture. Beds, chairs, tables, benches and small item...
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498,18 zł |
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Furniture of Spanish New Mexico
ISBN: 9780913270660 / Angielski / Miękka / 98 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 22 dni roboczych. New Mexico Spanish Colonial furniture is separated from the general category of Spanish Colonial, and emerges with a distinct style. Mr. Vedder was an internationally recognized conservator and authority on Spanish and New Mexican Colonial arts.
New Mexico Spanish Colonial furniture is separated from the general category of Spanish Colonial, and emerges with a distinct style. Mr. Vedder was an...
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92,62 zł |
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Furniture Mouldings: Full-size Selections of Moulded Details on English Furniture from 1574 to 1820
ISBN: 9780941936330 / Angielski / Miękka / 140 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 22 dni roboczych. A collection of 140 plates for mouldings from bedsteads, cabinets, cupboards, and more.
A collection of 140 plates for mouldings from bedsteads, cabinets, cupboards, and more.
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76,66 zł |
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Jacobean Furniture And English Styles In Oak And Walnut
ISBN: 9781406721980 / Angielski / Miękka / 96 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 22 dni roboczych. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.
Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republ...
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108,26 zł |
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Early American Furniture Makers - A Social And Biographical Study
ISBN: 9781406763959 / Angielski / Miękka / 244 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 22 dni roboczych. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.
Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republ...
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130,60 zł |
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The Story of Western Furniture
ISBN: 9781561310678 / Angielski / Miękka / 256 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 22 dni roboczych. As well as fulfilling a functional need, furniture has always been an index of status. From the throne of Tutankhamen or the bed of State of Louis XIV to the austere Shaker chest or the Charles Eames chair and later modern pieces from Europe, the Far East and the United States, the style of each piece tells much about the outlook of the makers and the needs and skills of the time. This absorbing history traces the development of furniture design and production, from the days of ancient Egypt to the present, describing what articles were made in each period, how they were made, and what were...
As well as fulfilling a functional need, furniture has always been an index of status. From the throne of Tutankhamen or the bed of State of Louis XIV...
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108,58 zł |
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Taunton's Complete Illustrated Guide to Period Furniture Details
ISBN: 9781561585908 / Angielski / Miękka / 138 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 22 dni roboczych. This new paperback expands on the techniques covered in Shaping Wood. It covers joinery relating to 18th-century furniture styles, as well as the demanding techniques required to complete ornate period pieces. Turning and carving, as well as building accurately, are all included in a highly visual format. Over 400 photos and drawings illustrate the methods -- from half-blind dovetails to gooseneck moldings. If you love period details and long to create them, you will want this book.
This new paperback expands on the techniques covered in Shaping Wood. It covers joinery relating to 18th-century furnitur... |
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120,75 zł |
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French Furniture
ISBN: 9781905217625 / Angielski / Miękka / 288 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 22 dni roboczych. In many ways the story of France itself, French Furniture shows how a tumultuous national history was paralleled by stunning standards of design, decoration and craftsmanship. Originally published in 1907, Andre Saglio's survey stretches from the times of Gauls battling Romans through the medieval, Renaissance and Regency periods, to the opulence of Louis XVI, the violent Revolution and the rise of Napoleon. Tables, chairs, cabinets, dressers, mirrors and more besides are illustrated and described in Saglio's clear, authoritative style, making French Furniture essential reading for anyone...
In many ways the story of France itself, French Furniture shows how a tumultuous national history was paralleled by stunning standards of design, deco...
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152,53 zł |
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Charleston Furniture 1700 - 1825
ISBN: 9781443760041 / Angielski / Miękka / 536 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 22 dni roboczych. This vintage volume contains a classic study of Charleston furniture. With over one hundred and forty authentic photographs, this guide catalogues the famous designs of some of the most sought-after furniture in North America. Contents include: Sources of Furniture, English Importations, American Importations, Other Importations, Negro Cabinet-Makers, Kinds of Furniture used in Charleston, Kinds of Furniture Not Made in Charleston, Styles and Influences, Schools, Labels, etc. Many vintage books like this are becoming increasingly hard-to-come-by and expensive. We are republishing this volume...
This vintage volume contains a classic study of Charleston furniture. With over one hundred and forty authentic photographs, this guide catalogues the...
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161,88 zł |
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Early American Furniture Makers - A Social And Biographical Study
ISBN: 9781443730358 / Angielski / Twarda / 248 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 22 dni roboczych. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.
Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republ...
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184,22 zł |
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Mark of the Kite
ISBN: 9781436315968 / Angielski / Miękka / 156 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 22 dni roboczych. |
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297,76 zł |
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American Furniture 2009
ISBN: 9780976734451 / Angielski / Twarda / 204 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 25-30 dni roboczych. An annual publication forging a link between social history, American studies, and the decorative arts.
An annual publication forging a link between social history, American studies, and the decorative arts.
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346,17 zł |
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Harmony in Wood: Furniture of the Harmony Society
ISBN: 9780984309702 / Angielski / Twarda / 210 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 25-30 dni roboczych. The Harmonists, an economically successful nineteenth-century utopian society, created a remarkable material world. Many of their artifacts survive intact at their third and final community, now known as Old Economy Village, in western Pennsylvania. The extensive furniture collection, most of it dating from the years between 1805 and 1835, has long daunted scholars because the objects are unsigned, unmentioned in the society's accounts, and went uninventoried when individual members died. Philip D. Zimmerman overcomes these obstacles by using object-based analysis to identify core features...
The Harmonists, an economically successful nineteenth-century utopian society, created a remarkable material world. Many of their artifacts survive in...
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346,17 zł |
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Studies in Ancient Furniture - Couches and Beds of the Greeks, Etruscans and Romans
ISBN: 9781445531410 / Angielski / Miękka / 184 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 22 dni roboczych. This antique text contains a comprehensive treatise on the furniture of the ancient Greeks, Etruscans, and Romans, with a particular focus on their beds and couches. Complete with a wealth of fascinating information and detailed photographs and illustrations, this text is a must-read for anyone with an interest in ancient furniture and constitutes a great addition to collections of such literature. The chapters of this book include: Ancient Sources Literary Monumental; Chronological Survey of Forms; Materials, Technique, and Centers of Manufacture; Interlaced Fillings of Couch Frames;...
This antique text contains a comprehensive treatise on the furniture of the ancient Greeks, Etruscans, and Romans, with a particular focus on their be...
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126,14 zł |
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