The Big Book Of Antique Furniture - Hardcover

David P. Lindquist, Caroline C. Warren

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0873495691 ISBN 13: 9780873495691

Publisher: Krause Publications, 2002

Synopsis

English, Colonial, and Victorian furniture comprise the most widely collected area of antiques in the US. This new massive reference combines 3 great volumes thoroughly covering these furniture styles. Colonial coverage ranges from 1875 to 1940, while English and Continental coverage is from the Renaissance to the early 20th century, and Victorian includes most of the 19th century. Each furniture section includes hundreds of photos, in depth explanations of furniture styles, history, and current prices. Collectors will learn how to determine value, types of construction techniques, and the aging effects of wood. The index makes it easy to locate specific furniture pieces. *Individual sections on English and Continental, Colonial, and Victorian furniture *In depth coverage with current prices and history *Three great books in one massive reference--an amazing value

About this edition

• Publisher: Krause Publications
• Publication date: 2002
• ISBN 10: 0873495691
• ISBN 13: 9780873495691
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 648