English Furniture (1905)

von Frederick S. Robinson

570 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

English Furniture is a comprehensive guide to the history and styles of furniture in England from the Middle Ages to the early 20th century. Written by Frederick S. Robinson and first published in 1905, this book provides an in-depth analysis of the design, construction, and ornamentation of English furniture, as well as its social and cultural significance. The book is divided into chapters that cover different periods and styles, such as Gothic, Renaissance, Baroque, Rococo, and Georgian. Each chapter includes detailed descriptions and illustrations of furniture pieces, such as chairs, tables, cabinets, and beds, as well as information on the craftsmen and designers who created them. The book also explores the influence of foreign styles on English furniture, such as the French and Italian styles. English Furniture is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of furniture design and the cultural context in which it developed in England.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.

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• ISBN: 9781104740467
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 17.07.2009
• Größe: 235 x 191 mm
• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC