Books of Antiques & Collectibles / Furniture
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American Furniture: Seventeenth, Eighteenth, and Nineteenth Century Styles
By Helen ComstockThe 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....
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Three Centuries of American Furniture
By Oscar P. FitzgeraldThe history of American furniture is approached from both a cultural and aesthetic point of view. Furniture styles did not evolve in isolation but were determined by cultural and historical...
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American Country Furniture, 1780-1875
By Ralph M. Kovel, Terry H. KovelThe 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...
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Early American Antique Country Furnishings: Northeastern America, 1650-1800
By George C. NeumannEarly American Antique Country Furnishings: Northeastern America, 1650-1800
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Antique Country Furniture of North America
By John Gerald SheaAntique Country Furniture of North America
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More American Furniture Treasures, 1620-1840: An Anthology with Photographs, Measured Drawings, and Eclectic Discussions
By Lester MargonMore American Furniture Treasures, 1620-1840: An Anthology with Photographs, Measured Drawings, and Eclectic Discussions
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Arts and Crafts Furniture: Shop of the Crafters at Cincinnati
By Stephen GrayArts and Crafts Furniture: Shop of the Crafters at Cincinnati
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Furniture by Wendell Castle
By Davira Spiro Taragin, Joseph Giovannini, Wendell CastleThis monograph presents the extraordinarily inventive and influential furniture/sculpture of Wendell Castle, the trailblazer in the maturation of the Studio Craft movement in America. He has consistently challenged the traditional...
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Fine Points of Furniture: Early American
By Albert SackThis is the Revised Edition of the classic bible of American furniture. It presents a thorough analysis, through over 700 photographs and detailed text, of the various elements of design,...
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Limbert Arts and Crafts Furniture: The Complete 1903 Catalog
By Charles P. Limbert CoExcellent reproduction of extremely rare catalog, originally distributed by important Grand Rapids, Michigan manufacturer of fine Mission-style furniture. Unusual pen-and-ink drawings depict 188 pieces, among them a large-arm rocker of...
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Modern Furniture Classics Since 1945
By Charlotte Fiell, Peter FiellThis stunning volumes presents a complete visual history of furniture design since 1945, with 144 spectacular color photographs (and another 203 in bandw), all accompanied by detailed descriptions. A comprehensive...
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English Country Furniture: The National & Regional Vernacular, 1500-1900
By David KnellA preoccupation with the finest period furnishings of the upper classes of English society has, until very recently, dominated the literature on antique furniture, resulting in a neglect of the...
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Scottish Vernacular Furniture
By Bernard D. CottonPart of the appeal of vernacular furniture is that in order to understand it one must look closely at social history and lifestyles that are at some levels primitive and...
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Art Nouveau Furniture
By Alastair DuncanArt Nouveau Furniture
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The Soul of a Tree: A Woodworker's Reflections
By George NakashimaOn a farmlike compound near New Hope, Pennsylvania, the author, his family, and fellow wood-workers create exquisite furniture from richly grained, rare timber. This book is an intimate look at...
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Antique Furniture Reproduction: 15 Advanced Projects
By John A. NelsonAntique Furniture Reproduction: 15 Advanced Projects
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British Furniture, 1880-1915
By Pauline AgiusThe field of furniture history is remarkable for its open and ready sharing of information and advice. This stems from the generous approach of some of the subject's pioneers, notably...
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Frank Lloyd Wright: The Seat of Genius : Chairs, 1895-1955
By Frank Lloyd Wright, Penny Fowler, Mary Anna EatonFrank Lloyd Wright designed well over 200 different chairs, most for limited production, some for mass production, and others as unique, individual works. Following his organic principles, Wright designed his...