American furniture explore the artistic influences on the makers and designers. Each piece offers insightful new research into stylistic influences, manufacturing techniques, and the complex nature of the furniture trade. The essays are complemented with period photographs and detailed images.
Kit's Magnetic Mini World
Girls have a fun new way to explore the worlds of the American Girls! They will love playing with Kit and her best friend, Ruthie, in scenes they set up themselves, from Kit's attic bedroom to her classroom at Gates Elementary School. A variety of magnets can be endlessly arranged and rearranged--and they stay put during play. Perfect for travel, Kit's Magnetic Mini World includes: 2 dolls in 4 different outfits; 2 magnetic scenes; 28 magnetic furniture pieces and accessories; and a booklet about furniture and customs in Kit's time.
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Furniture Repair & Refinishing by Brian D. Hingley, ISBN 1580110061
A step-by-step approach to furniture repair and restoration, presented by an expert in the field. 430 color photos and 60 color illustrations.
Furniture Repair & Refinishing by Brian D. Hingley, ISBN 1580110061
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Le Mobilier Medieval- Medieval Furniture: Meubles Utensiles Furniture & Implements by Viollet-Le-Duc, ISBN 2840481677
This is the complete new edition of volumes 1 and 2 of Viollet-le-Duc's Dictionary of Furniture covering the following catagories: furniture, utensils, implements, equipment, musical instruments, metalwork, the private life of the feudal nobility [the way they made their furniture], pasttimes [jousting, the tournament, hunting, games]. This is a fantastic documentation, lavishly illustrated in great detail, with 24 color plates.
Le Mobilier Medieval- Medieval Furniture: Meubles Utensiles Furniture & Implements by Viollet-Le-Duc, ISBN 2840481677
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Sophisticated Surfaces: Ideas and Inspirations from Eighteen Professional Surface Painters by Karen Aude, ISBN 1564968731
Inspired by the work of seventeenth-century artists, decorative painters use age-old techniques to create exquisite finishes for furniture, walls, and ceilings. Now, Sophisticated Surfaces reveals the secrets of these talented artists for the home decorator, offering step-by-step instructions and illustrative photographs for creating everything from faux finishes, like textured walls, to beautifully painted furniture, to one-of-a-kind murals. Inspirational and original, this classic volume helps readers view ordinary living spaces in new, innovative, and creative ways.
Sophisticated Surfaces: Ideas and Inspirations from Eighteen Professional Surface Painters by Karen Aude, ISBN 1564968731
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History of Furniture: Ancient to 19th C.
No one is better qualified to discuss the evolution of fine furniture from ancient Egypt to Victorian England--with full details of its construction, decoration, use, and historical context--than Michael Huntley. As the Head of Furniture Restoration and Conservation at Sotheby's and author of the acclaimed "History of Furniture" articles in Furniture and Cabinetmaking magazine, he speaks with authority on every style and every period. With the aid of color photographs from Sotheby's unrivaled archives, he gives everyone interested in the subject--collectors, dealers, curators, museum-goers--a book that is both a magnificent gallery they'll visit from cover to cover, and a definitive reference they'll return to again and again.
History of Furniture: Ancient to 19th C.
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Official Price Guide to Books, 5th Edition
Books are some of the oldest and most distinguished collectibles--the newly revised, fifth edition of "The Official(R)" Price Guide to Books reflects the current marketplace with new books and prices!
-This guide prices everything from rare signed first editions of "The Wizard of Oz to today's "Harry Potter blockbusters.
-Contains information on popular genres, care and repair, research resources, Internet sites, dealers, and auction houses.
Official Price Guide to Books, 5th Edition
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New England Furniture at Winterthur: Queen Anne and Chippendale Periods by Nancy E. Richards, ISBN 0912724382
This volume comprehensively explores the furniture industry of New England, detailing the impact of urban communities, especially Boston, as well as the pervasiveness of regionalism, which has attracted fresh attention from scholars. The importance of the export trade and the roles of specialists, particularly the upholsterer, also receive consideration. The variety of New England furniture - in form, in origin, and in ornament - is beautifully demonstrated. By articulating the technical aspects of the style, the book lays a groundwork for future scholars and provides a springboard for cultural studies using the Winterthur furniture collection. An intriguing narrative tale as well as an essential reference, this volume presents informative essays on various furniture forms, detailed entries on 225 individual objects, and a comprehensive index. It is the collaboration of several individuals: Nancy E. Richards and Nancy Goyne Evans, Winterthur's former senior curator and registrar, respectively;...
New England Furniture at Winterthur: Queen Anne and Chippendale Periods by Nancy E. Richards, ISBN 0912724382
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Official Price Guide to Books, 5th Edition
Books are some of the oldest and most distinguished collectibles--the newly revised, fifth edition of "The Official(R)" Price Guide to Books reflects the current marketplace with new books and prices!
-This guide prices everything from rare signed first editions of "The Wizard of Oz to today's "Harry Potter blockbusters.
-Contains information on popular genres, care and repair, research resources, Internet sites, dealers, and auction houses.
Official Price Guide to Books, 5th Edition
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