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Oak (made in Belgium or the Midlands) backed by an art wall-paper, or to see cottage chairs Of the Chippendale period in the drawing-rooms Of the wealthy; but at least these things show a hankering after improvement. It is not every one who has instinctive feeling for what is beautiful in design and correct in form - not every one who is born with a sensitiveness which is outraged when a beautiful piece of furniture is insulted by being placed in unsympathetic surroundings, and I am not at all sure that the vast majority are not much to be con gratulated on the circumstance. The modest collector, who has scraped up a little know ledge and is the easy prey Of the modern manufacturer, Often forgets, if he ever knew, that the furniture Of the great makers was intended for certain styles Of rooms. The oak-panelled rooms and tapestry-hung walls took their dignified solid oak and exquisite walnut-wood work, and the painted rooms Of a later period show up the dainty work of Sheraton, Adams, and Hepplewhite. Divorced from their proper surroundings, you miss half the effect which the designer saw. I do not suggest that there are not a fair number of.
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Frederick Fenn taught special education in Vermont public schools for twenty-three years. He now teaches written expression at The Master's School in West Simsbury, CT. Fenn and his wife, Anne, live in New Hartford, CT.
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- PublisherForgotten Books
- Publication date2017
- ISBN 10 133052912X
- ISBN 13 9781330529126
- BindingPaperback
- LanguageEnglish
- Number of pages266
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book explores the rich heritage of English furniture, tracing its evolution from the grand oak creations of the early Tudors to the delicate mahogany pieces of the Georgian era. The author provides a comprehensive guide to identifying and dating antique furniture, with detailed descriptions of the key features of each period. Along the way, the book highlights the influence of historical events, social customs, and artistic movements on the development of English furniture. From the intricate carvings of the Renaissance to the clean lines of the Regency, this book offers a fascinating insight into the craftsmanship and artistry that have shaped the furniture in our homes. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781330529126_0
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