Comfortable Furniture - A Study of the methods which have been used to provide comfort from the earliest times to the present day, with particular reference to upholstering.

Language: English

Published by [England], Loughborough College 1950, 1950

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Quarto. Frontispiece photograph of 17th century Bedstead, 76 pages with 25 photographs of historical furniture design, embroidered bed valance, armchairs etc. Hardcover / Half cloth in protective Mylar. Excellent condition with only minor signs of external wear. Very unusual and thorough thesis on comfort, convenience and luxury in upholstering - in history and modern design. With extensive images and thorough research. The chapters include: Determination of the Positions of Comfort and the types of furniture needed to maintain them / Comfort in ancient civilization (civilizations): Egyptian, Greek, and Roman chairs and beds / Medieval / Mediaeval Comfort in England: The importance of the chest and the X framed chair. The Rise of Craftsmanship in Wood / The Periods: The Tudor, The Stuart, The Dutch, The Georgian / Springs [Bed Springs] - A Revolutionary Invention - Traditional Methods described / The Victorian Age - Opulence and Overstuffing / The "Blubbery Aspect" - Easy Chairs / The Modern Methods used for the Provision of resilient surfaces: Changes in Framework, interiors and covering materials / List of Illustrations: A State Bedstead of the late 17th century / The Carrying Chair and Armchair of Queen Hetep-Heres / An Egyptian Woven Grass Stool / An Egyptian Couch and an Egyptian Chair / A Greek Chair / An Etruscan Bronze Bed / Three Folding Stools / Bed Hangings / An Oak Chair covered with "Turkey Wood" / A Canework Chair of the Restoration / A Wing Armchair of the Late 17th century / A Carved Gilt Armchair of the Late Restoration / A Settee of the Late Restoration or Early William and Mary Period / A Queen Anne Chair / A Diagram of a Horsehair Roll / A Sofa of about 1800 / A Victorian Club Chair of about 1860 / The Pompadour Chair / A Modern Fireside Chair / A Wing Easy Chair etc. etc. etc.

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Title
Comfortable Furniture - A Study of the methods which have been used to provide comfort from the earliest times to the present day, with particular reference to upholstering.
Author
Pulman, E.W.
Publisher
[England], Loughborough College 1950
Publication year
1950
Condition
Wie neu
Binding
Hardcover
Language
English
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Inanna Rare Books Ltd.

Skibbereen, Cork, Ireland

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