Download or read book The Federal Style in American Antique Furniture A Pictorial Guide to the Federal Style of Hepplewhite Shearer and the Early Work of Sheraton written by Edward Stratton Holloway and published by Read Books Ltd. This book was released on 2013-05-31 with total page 91 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This vintage book contains a pictorial guide to the federal style of Hepplewhite, Shearer, and the early work of Sheraton. Including interesting historical information, detailed descriptions, and authentic photographs, this is a volume that will be of utility to those with a serious interest in antique furniture. Contents include: “Hepplewhite, Shearer, and Early Sheraton”, “The New Nation”, “The New Styles”, “The Changes Made in the New Styles”, “The Furniture – Chairs”, “Hepplewhite Chairs”, “Sheraton Chairs”, “Sofas”, “Sideboards”, “Contour”, “Inlay”, etc. Many vintage books like this are becoming increasingly rare and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, high-quality addition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on the history of furniture.
Download or read book Identifying American Furniture written by Milo M. Naeve and published by . This book was released on 1989 with total page 120 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book John Townsend written by Morrison H. Heckscher and published by Metropolitan Museum of Art. This book was released on 2005 with total page 239 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book New York Furniture written by New York State Museum and published by . This book was released on 1988 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Practical Book of American Furniture and Decoration Colonial and Federal written by Edward Holloway, S. T. L . and published by Yoakum Press. This book was released on 2010-07 with total page 334 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This early work is a fascinating read for any antique enthusiast or historian. Its 191 pages are extensively illustrated with full page and text plates. Contents Include: The Colonial Styles - Jacobean or Stuart, William and Mary, queen Anne-Early Georgian, Chippendale, The Federal Styles - Hepplewhite, Shearer, and Early Sheraton, American Directoire, American Empire, Decoration - Interior Architecture, and Decorative Accessories. 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.
Download or read book The Practical Book of American Furniture and Decoration Colonial and Federal written by Edward Holloway, S. T. L . and published by Yoakum Press. This book was released on 2010-07 with total page 334 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This early work is a fascinating read for any antique enthusiast or historian. Its 191 pages are extensively illustrated with full page and text plates. Contents Include: The Colonial Styles - Jacobean or Stuart, William and Mary, queen Anne-Early Georgian, Chippendale, The Federal Styles - Hepplewhite, Shearer, and Early Sheraton, American Directoire, American Empire, Decoration - Interior Architecture, and Decorative Accessories. 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.
Download or read book Beautiful Examples of American Antique Sideboards and Kitchen Furniture Including Sideboards from Hepplewhite Sheraton and in the Empire Style written by Edgar G. Miller and published by Read Books Ltd. This book was released on 2016-08-26 with total page 68 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Contained within this antique book is a detailed catalogue of exquisite American antique sideboards and kitchen furniture, including sideboards from Hepplewhite, Sheraton, and in the Empire style. This text contains a large number of interesting and beautiful examples of American kitchen furniture, each one complete with detailed photographs and descriptions. A great addition to collections of furniture literature, this text is not to be missed by those with a keen interest in the history of American furniture. The chapters of this book are: Introductory Remarks, Uncertainty as a Style, Happlewhite Style Sideboards, Sheraton Style Sideboards, Empire Style Sideboards, Knife Urns and Knife Boxes, and Gellarets. We are proud to republish this antiquarian book now complete with a new introduction on the history of furniture.
Download or read book American Furniture and Decoration Colonial and Federal written by Edward Stratton Holloway and published by Read Books Ltd. This book was released on 2012-11-02 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: American Furniture & Decoration Colonial & Federal is Edward Stratton Holloway's illustrated manual on Colonial and Federal furniture and decoration, it was first published in 1928. Holloway was born in Ashland, Greene County, New York in 1859. He attended Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts between 18881 and 1905 and then went on to work as art director for the publisher J. B. Lippincott Co. for 46 years where he wrote a number of books on interior design and antique furniture.
Download or read book American Federal Furniture and Decorative Arts from the Watson Collection written by Philip D. Zimmerman and published by Hudson Hills. This book was released on 2004 with total page 158 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: While demonstrating the high level of artistry attained by furniture-makers of the period, this selection in many ways reflects the evolving character of domestic life in America during a seminal period in the country's history.
Download or read book Interesting Details on Antique American Furniture Notes on Carving Legs Fittings and Upholstery written by Edgar G. Miller and published by Read Books Ltd. This book was released on 2016-08-26 with total page 50 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book contains classic material dating back to the 1900s and before. The content has been carefully selected for its interest and relevance to a modern audience.
Download or read book Field Guide to American Antique Furniture written by Joseph T. Butler and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 1985 with total page 404 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Over 1700 of Skibinski's line drawings present a visual approach to the identification of antique furnishings. The book is arranged in chronological sequences (17th century through the early 20th century) by type of furniture, from tables and settees to desks and bookcases. Butler and Johnson have included some important information for the novice and the experienced collector: the sources of furniture used as models for the illustrations; lists of museums, art galleries, and special displays of outstanding collections of furniture; a selected bibliography and a glossary; the anatomy of a piece of furniture; and a brief history of the periods of furniture and furniture makers. Highly recommended for public libraries and other subject collections.
Download or read book The Standard Book of American Antique Furniture written by Edgar George Miller and published by . This book was released on 1950 with total page 860 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book American Antique Furniture written by Edgar George Miller and published by . This book was released on 1966 with total page 614 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There is valuable information here for any collector, fundamental knowledge for correct analysis of American furniture, derived (sometimes brought) from Europe, particularly England, and developed in the hands of American designers. The material is broken down into pieces (chairs, beds, bureaus, desks, etc.) and within those classifications, into periods and types, sources and makers.
Download or read book The Practical Book of American Furniture and Decoration written by Edward Stratton Holloway and published by . This book was released on 1948 with total page 344 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Measured Drawings of Early American Furniture written by Burl Neff Osburn and published by . This book was released on 1926 with total page 92 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Antique American Country Furniture written by Thomas M. Voss and published by Random House Value Publishing. This book was released on 1988-12-12 with total page 390 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reprint of ed. Published by Lippincott.
Download or read book Identifying American Furniture written by Milo M. Naeve and published by W W Norton & Company Incorporated. This book was released on 1998 with total page 108 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An identification guide to four hundred years of American furniture covers styles such as Medieval style, Chippendale style, Empire style, and Craftsman styles
