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 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 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 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 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 Beautiful Examples of American Antique Sideboards and Kitchen Furniture Including Sideboards from Hepplewhite Sheraton and in the Empire Style written by Edgar J. Miller and published by Read Books Ltd. This book was released on 2016-09-06 with total page 111 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 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 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 2016-09-06 with total page 88 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 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 Measured Drawings of Early American Furniture written by Burl Neff Osburn and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 1974-01-01 with total page 102 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Construct 29 classic pieces from 150 detailed, measured drawings and photographs. Styles range from early American primitive to relatively sophisticated late 18th- and early 19th-century trends. Chosen pieces represent the work of such masters as Duncan Phyfe, William Savery, John Elliot, Hepplewhite, Goddard, and Sheraton. 32 photos.
Download or read book Federal Furniture written by MIKE. DUNBAR and published by Echo Point Books & Media. This book was released on 2019-11-04 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The end of the 18th century, post-Revolutionary War, was a fascinating time in American history. This comprehensive guide covers the Federal style of the period, with step-by-step instructions for building furniture from this formative era. Learn from a master woodworker as he devotes 20 chapters to tables, chests, candlestands and more.
Download or read book Federal Style Patterns 1780 1820 written by MaryBeth Mudrick and published by Wiley. This book was released on 2005-02-01 with total page 284 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The detailed, clearly illustrated guide to federal patterns Federal Style Patterns 1780-1820 is a single-source book of pattern drawings illustrating the form, character, scale, and proportion of Federal Style ornament and detail built in New England primarily from 1780 to 1820. Conveniently organized in sections for cornices, door and window casings, chair rails, baseboards, mantels, and fences, Federal Style Patterns 1780-1820 features 300 detailed line drawings that are useful to architects, interior designers, and preservationists. An accompanying CD-ROM contains the drawings in the following formats: vector PDF, Postscript, DXF for PC, and PowerCadd for Mac. Federal Style Patterns 1780-1820 offers architects and interior designers a fresh look at this uniquely American style to provide a springboard for design inspiration and new ideas.
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
Download or read book House Beautiful written by and published by . This book was released on 1948 with total page 1142 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Colonial and Early Federal Furniture Silver and Porcelains One Hundred Important American Antiques written by American Art Association and published by Hassell Street Press. This book was released on 2023-07-18 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This catalog showcases one hundred exceptional examples of American antiques, ranging from furniture to silver and porcelains. It provides an in-depth look at the craftsmanship and aesthetics of Colonial and Early Federal styles, and their impact on American decorative arts. With detailed descriptions and high-quality photographs, this book is a valuable resource for collectors, dealers, and enthusiasts alike. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Download or read book Early American Furniture and Embellishements written by and published by . This book was released on 1926 with total page 46 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
