Describes and illustrates armoires, sofas, tables, chairs, mirrors, and more

Each volume in this three-book series contains over 300 full-color photos, with no repeats from the other editions. The first volume features the darkwoods of the nineteenth century. Volume two contains oak, ash, and elm furniture of the twentieth century. The third and last book of the Swedberg's series concentrates on the country, furniture of the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries.

This book is a comprehensive guide to regional differences in early American furniture. It will assist the collector, dealer, and auctioneer in determining where and when antique furniture was made. The book is unique in that it covers all the major furniture producing regions from the time of the first settlements until American furniture begins to lose its regional character in the first decades of the nineteenth century. The almost 700 illustrations focus on furniture most likely to be seen in the home and marketplace. In addition to many hundreds of illustrations of New England, Middle Atlantic, and Southern pieces, there is a chapter on the regional use of cabinet woods, essays on the furniture of the different regions, and detailed illustrations of regional carving, turning, and construction practices. There is no other book half as useful in determining the who, when, and where of early American furniture. 2006 values.

The classic study of the development of American furniture design from the Jacobean to Early Victorian periods. Historically presented and richly illustrated with 700 photos, the styles are presented historically. The lives of the craftsmen are described, their work is explained, and design innovations are shown in detail. A number of authentic room setting photographs are included to help establish the context for the furniture.

The landmark guide to identifying any piece of American country furniture from Shaker, Pennsylvania, and spool styles to Midwestern, Southwestern, and French Canadian pieces: -- Beds -- Chairs -- Cradles -- Cupboards -- Desks -- Kitchenware, Tools, and Candlestands -- Tables -- Washstands and Commodes -- Workbenches...and much more.