American Chairs: Queen Anne and Chippendale

American Chairs: Queen Anne and Chippendale
Title American Chairs: Queen Anne and Chippendale PDF eBook
Author John T. Kirk
Publisher Knopf Books for Young Readers
Pages 238
Release 1972
Genre Art
ISBN

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Chairs of the Queen Anne and Chippendale period (1730-1795), really one continuous development without a break, have been chosen since this form shows the many facets of a gradual development, is easily handled, and is available in quantity. In order not to prejudge where the chairs were made, they were first grouped solely according to similar means of construction and design. Only after groups of like objects were formed was attention paid to their histories, labels, and similar documentation, Happily, when analyzed, enough of this secondary information was found associated with each group to provide the knowledge as to where they originated. -- pg. 4.

American Furniture in the Metropolitan Museum of Art

American Furniture in the Metropolitan Museum of Art
Title American Furniture in the Metropolitan Museum of Art PDF eBook
Author Metropolitan Museum of Art (New York, N.Y.)
Publisher Metropolitan Museum of Art
Pages 385
Release 1985
Genre Furniture
ISBN 0870994271

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This publication documents The Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection of early colonial furniture and presents a broad spectrum of furniture forms made in America during the 17th and early 18th centuries, including chairs and other seating, tables, boxes, various types of chests and cupboards, dressing tables, and desks. The volume also includes prime examples of the different modes of ornamentation in fashion during that period. Over 140 objects are thoroughly described, with detailed information given on each one's construction, condition, dimensions, materials, and inscriptions and other marks, as well as provenance and exhibition history. Every object is explained in terms of the styles and craftsmanship of the period and evaluated in light of comparative pieces in public and private collections throughout the country. Also included is one appendix containing photographic details of construction and decorative elements, and another with line drawings explaining furniture terms and showing various types of joints and moldings. This is the first volume in a series of two that is dedicated to American furniture in the Museum. -- Metropolitan Museum of Art website.

The Gentleman and Cabinet-maker's Director

The Gentleman and Cabinet-maker's Director
Title The Gentleman and Cabinet-maker's Director PDF eBook
Author Thomas Chippendale
Publisher
Pages 0
Release 1762
Genre Cabinetwork
ISBN

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American Furniture

American Furniture
Title American Furniture PDF eBook
Author Oscar P. Fitzgerald
Publisher Rowman & Littlefield
Pages 665
Release 2017-12-22
Genre Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN 1442270403

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Drawing on the latest scholarship, this comprehensive, lavishly illustrated survey tells the story of the evolution of American furniture from the 17th century to the present. Not viewed in isolation, furniture is placed in its broader cultural, historic, and aesthetic context. The focus is not only on the urban masterpieces of 18th century William and Mary, Queen Anne, Chippendale, and Federal styles but also on the work of numerous rural cabinetmakers. Special chapters explore Windsor chairs, Shaker, and Pennsylvania German furniture which do not follow the mainstream style progression. Picturesque and anti-classical explain Victorian furniture including Rococo, Renaissance, and Eastlake. Mission and Arts and Crafts furniture introduce the 20th century. Another chapter identifies the eclectic revivals such as Early American that dominated the mass market throughout much of the 20th century. After World War II American designers created many of the Mid-Century Modern icons that are much sought after by collectors today. The rise of studio furniture and furniture as art which include some of the most creative and imaginative furniture produced in the 20th and 21st centuries caps the review of four centuries of American furniture. A final chapter advises on how to evaluate the authenticity of both traditional and modern furniture and how to preserve it for posterity. With over 800 photos including 24 pages of color, this fully illustrated text is the authoritative reference work.

American Furniture of the 18th Century

American Furniture of the 18th Century
Title American Furniture of the 18th Century PDF eBook
Author Jeffrey P. Greene
Publisher Taunton
Pages 311
Release 1996
Genre Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN 9781561581047

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The history and construction of 18th century American furniture is examined in this critical evaluation that looks at the topic both from an aesthetic and technical point of view

Fine Points of Furniture

Fine Points of Furniture
Title Fine Points of Furniture PDF eBook
Author Albert Sack
Publisher Schiffer Book for Collectors
Pages 324
Release 2007
Genre Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN

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Rev. ed. of: The new fine points of furniture.1993.

American Furniture, the Federal Period, in the Henry Francis Du Pont Winterthur Museum

American Furniture, the Federal Period, in the Henry Francis Du Pont Winterthur Museum
Title American Furniture, the Federal Period, in the Henry Francis Du Pont Winterthur Museum PDF eBook
Author Henry Francis Du Pont
Publisher Schiffer Pub Limited
Pages 497
Release 2001
Genre Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN 9780764314063

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The incomparable Winterthur Museum collection of beautiful and distinct Federal period American furniture is described and illustrated in this book, first published in 1978. Todays printing technology makes this book even more stunning, presenting beautiful photos of 491 pieces. The text explores the maker, place of origin, size, materials, dimensions, details of design and, most importantly, an evaluation of the merits of each piece. It is a history of the entire process of furniture making in Federal America. This is a classic encyclopedia for Federal period furniture enthusiasts, and a mine of information for everyone interested in the social and cultural history of the formative years of the United States.