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Atomic Dinettes: Mid-Century Kitchen Elegance
ISBN: 9780764322808 / Angielski / Miękka / 160 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Colorful, cheerful -- and in some cases downright funky -- vintage dinette sets from the 1950s to the 1970s will bring a nostalgic smile to your face. Presented through over 200 archival catalog images from the Lloyd Manufacturing Company (a subsidiary of Heywood-Wakefield), these sets feature casual seating in a myriad of wonderful styles. Here are "trimline" sets from the 1950s, pedestal base sets from the 1960s, Mediterranean style sets from the 1970s, and much more. Original catalog descriptions, model numbers, measurements, current price guide, and an index are all included. Pull up a...
Colorful, cheerful -- and in some cases downright funky -- vintage dinette sets from the 1950s to the 1970s will bring a nostalgic smile to your face....
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144,01 zł |
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Fine Points of Furniture: Early American
ISBN: 9780764327377 / Angielski / Miękka / 304 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This is the Revised Edition of the classic bible of American furniture. It presents a thorough analysis, through over 700 photographs and detailed text, of the various elements of design, decoration, craftsmanship, construction, and finish of early American furniture. Each type is shown and discussed with three examples--good, better, best--and the relative merits and consequent value differentials of each are compared. It explains why superficially similar pieces of furniture of the same approximate age and scarcity, and possibly by the same maker, may vary considerably in desirability and...
This is the Revised Edition of the classic bible of American furniture. It presents a thorough analysis, through over 700 photographs and detailed tex...
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144,01 zł |
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Coalescence of Styles
ISBN: 9780773520561 / Angielski / Twarda / 288 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. From the mid-eighteenth century on, cultural life in the northern valley of the St John River blended the traditions of Acadian and French Canadian settlers with those of American immigrants. In the southern valley, Mi'kmaq interacted with American newcomers and Loyalist settlers, while the later influx of Scottish and Irish immigrants introduced more layers of cultural traditions. Using an impressively diverse combination of artifacts, artwork, maps, and primary literature from over sixty museum collections and archives, Cook addresses the experiences of immigrants and artisans and their...
From the mid-eighteenth century on, cultural life in the northern valley of the St John River blended the traditions of Acadian and French Canadian se...
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488,78 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. 5-8 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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218,25 zł |
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Cincinnati Art-Carved Furniture and Interiors
ISBN: 9780821415115 / Angielski / Twarda / 295 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. In the early 1850s three British expatriates Henry Lindley Fry, his son William Henry Fry, and Benn Pitman settled in Cincinnati and launched one of the most important manifestations of Aesthetic movement furniture in the United States, the Cincinnati art-carved furniture movement. By the early 1870s the Frys began offering private instruction in woodcarving, and Pitman initiated classes at the School of Design (later the Art Academy of Cincinnati).
The majority of the woodcarving students were affluent women seeking suitable artistic pastimes, although some students enrolled to learn a... In the early 1850s three British expatriates Henry Lindley Fry, his son William Henry Fry, and Benn Pitman settled in Cincinnati and launched one of t...
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277,83 zł |
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English Windsor Chairs
ISBN: 9780852635629 / Angielski / Miękka / 32 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. An introduction pointing out the basic characteristics which help in the naming and dating of Windsor chairs.
An introduction pointing out the basic characteristics which help in the naming and dating of Windsor chairs.
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35,96 zł |
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Fine Wicker Furniture: 1870-1930
ISBN: 9780887402319 / Angielski / Miękka / 160 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Antique wicker furnishings are greatly cherished by collectors today. Here hundreds of charming pieces made of cane, rattan, reed, rush, and willow that are displayed in full-color photographs from private collections. Trace the evolution of wicker furniture design from 1870 to 1930, the heyday of its popularity. Learn about preeminent manufacturers of the period such as Dryad Works, Bielecky Brothers, Heywood Brothers and Wakefield Rattan Company, and Lloyd Manufacturing Company, all carefully documented with pertinent examples of their work. A useful discussion of care and restoration of...
Antique wicker furnishings are greatly cherished by collectors today. Here hundreds of charming pieces made of cane, rattan, reed, rush, and willow th...
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118,28 zł |
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Antique Wicker: From the Heywood-Wakefield Catalog
ISBN: 9780887406188 / Angielski / Miękka / 60 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. In 1929, wicker furniture reached its peak of popularity, not surpassed until today's widespread enthusiasm for antique and modern styles. This is the largest catalog of the pre-eminent wicker and wood furniture manufacturer, Heywood-Wakefield Company. Heywood-Wakefield Co. furnished countless American homes with household and outdoor furniture, particularly chairs, for over a century. This book presents 925 examples of Heywood-Wakerfield Co. furniture in one volume, including chairs, sofas, beds, tables, bird cages, planters, desks, wardrobes, suites, and children's furniture. Collectors,...
In 1929, wicker furniture reached its peak of popularity, not surpassed until today's widespread enthusiasm for antique and modern styles. This is the...
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97,70 zł |
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Furniture of Spanish New Mexico: An Overview
ISBN: 9780913270660 / Angielski / Miękka / 98 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 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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88,44 zł |
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Wallace Nutting General Catalog: Supreme Edition
ISBN: 9780916838096 / Angielski / Miękka / 160 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Besides writing The Furniture Treasury, Wallace Nutting operated a large factory in the early decades of the 1900s, making high quality furniture reproductions. Many of these reproductions were very similar to the antiques pictures in The Furniture Treasury. This is his catalog.
Besides writing The Furniture Treasury, Wallace Nutting operated a large factory in the early decades of the 1900s, making high quality furniture repr...
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51,40 zł |
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Furniture Mouldings: Full Size Sections of Moulded Details on English Furniture from 1574 to 1820
ISBN: 9780941936330 / Angielski / Miękka / 140 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 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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73,03 zł |
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Early American Furniture Makers - A Social and Biographical Study
ISBN: 9781406763959 / Angielski / Miękka / 244 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 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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129,43 zł |
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The Story of Western Furniture
ISBN: 9781561310678 / Angielski / Miękka / 256 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 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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130,85 zł |
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Charleston Furniture 1700-1825: Documents Early Charleston's Burgeoning Fortunes and Sumptuous Furnishings
ISBN: 9781570031472 / Angielski / Miękka / 160 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Documents early Charleston's burgeoning fortunes and sumptuous furnishings.
Documents early Charleston's burgeoning fortunes and sumptuous furnishings.
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97,70 zł |
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18th Century English Furniture--Norman Adams
ISBN: 9781851492183 / Angielski / Twarda / 492 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. The book contains some 475 black and white and 56 colour photographs, accompanied by detailed and informative captions. The illustration of so many fine pieces, as well as unusual items, superbly photographed, would in itself have earned this book a place on the shelves of anyone seriously interested in the subject. But there is an added bonus. A firm like Norman Adams prospers by the skill of the selection in buying - a 'good eye' - and it is this essential facility, succinctly expressed in the captions to the pieces in this book, which will ensure its lasting reputation as an important work...
The book contains some 475 black and white and 56 colour photographs, accompanied by detailed and informative captions. The illustration of so many fi...
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231,53 zł |
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French Furniture
ISBN: 9781905217625 / Angielski / Miękka / 288 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 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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179,38 zł |
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Golden Oak Furniture
ISBN: 9780764322419 / Angielski / Miękka / 192 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Hundreds of handsome designs from the turn-of-the-century are presented in this, the most comprehensive collection of glowing oak furniture ever published. Pictured are many styles of tables, chairs, sofas, sideboards, clocks, bedroom suites, chests, and cupboards in more than 670 color photographs. The author explains quality and points out details of construction and ornamentation in her descriptive text, and provides current values and an extensive glossary of terms. This is an invaluable reference work for all antique collectors and dealers, and a terrific guide for interior designers and...
Hundreds of handsome designs from the turn-of-the-century are presented in this, the most comprehensive collection of glowing oak furniture ever publi...
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144,01 zł |
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Country Furniture and Accessories from Quebec
ISBN: 9780887402760 / Angielski / Miękka / 160 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Have you every wondered where the nineteenth century country furniture found in today's American antique marketplace came from? It will surprise the reader to learn that much of it came from Quebec, Canada. Warren Johansson has written a guide to the sources and kinds of Quebec country antiques currently i the United States. It also presents a brief history of the Quebec-American antique trade as well as the personal collecting experiences of the author and his family from the mid-1950s to the early 1980s. Amply illustrated with both black and white and color photographs, as well as line...
Have you every wondered where the nineteenth century country furniture found in today's American antique marketplace came from? It will surprise the r...
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118,28 zł |
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American Furniture at Chipstone American Furniture at Chipstone American Furniture at Chipstone
ISBN: 9780299097608 / Angielski / Twarda / 439 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Shows and describes the background of antique chests, clocks, chairs, mirrors, tables, candlesticks, washstands, shelves, beds, and fire screens.
Shows and describes the background of antique chests, clocks, chairs, mirrors, tables, candlesticks, washstands, shelves, beds, and fire screens.
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205,29 zł |
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Antique Biedermeier Furniture
ISBN: 9780764316487 / Angielski / Twarda / 256 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. A comprehensive look at striking furniture of the nineteenth century Biedermeier era in Austria and Germany. This handsome book features more than 600 authentic Biedermeier pieces, including cabinets, bureaus, wardrobes, secretaries, sofas, chairs, and tables. The authoritative authors provide extensive information on shapes, materials, ornamental features, and regional aspects of this popular furniture. The text covers evaluation and pricing, market trends, and tips on buying, caring for, and proper restoration of Biedermeier pieces. An illustrated glossary and current values are also...
A comprehensive look at striking furniture of the nineteenth century Biedermeier era in Austria and Germany. This handsome book features more than 600...
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190,31 zł |