Author: John Obbard
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781574321418
Category : Furniture
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Early American Furniture is a complete and thorough field guide. In addition to the discussion of period and style and the numerous illustrations found in most books on period furniture, this book covers other topics that are equally important to the collector: understanding the furniture trade, evaluating quality, investment potential, identifying period workmanship, the ins and outs of dealers, shows, and auctions, care and conservation, repair and restoration, documentation, insurance, problems of inheritance, and coping with the misrepresentation so often encountered in the market. This is a very practical book full of information needed by the collector, particularly by the collector of average means who does not buy from the larger dealers or attend the major auctions. Written by a collector for other collectors, it deals with the many problems in building a collection. The 400 black and white illustrations are finely detailed line drawings made from authentic pieces of furniture featured in the catalogs of some of the leading auction houses. The beginning or occasional collector or anyone curious about some old family furniture will adore this handy, easy-to-use guide.
Early American Furniture
Author: John Obbard
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781574321418
Category : Furniture
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Early American Furniture is a complete and thorough field guide. In addition to the discussion of period and style and the numerous illustrations found in most books on period furniture, this book covers other topics that are equally important to the collector: understanding the furniture trade, evaluating quality, investment potential, identifying period workmanship, the ins and outs of dealers, shows, and auctions, care and conservation, repair and restoration, documentation, insurance, problems of inheritance, and coping with the misrepresentation so often encountered in the market. This is a very practical book full of information needed by the collector, particularly by the collector of average means who does not buy from the larger dealers or attend the major auctions. Written by a collector for other collectors, it deals with the many problems in building a collection. The 400 black and white illustrations are finely detailed line drawings made from authentic pieces of furniture featured in the catalogs of some of the leading auction houses. The beginning or occasional collector or anyone curious about some old family furniture will adore this handy, easy-to-use guide.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781574321418
Category : Furniture
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Early American Furniture is a complete and thorough field guide. In addition to the discussion of period and style and the numerous illustrations found in most books on period furniture, this book covers other topics that are equally important to the collector: understanding the furniture trade, evaluating quality, investment potential, identifying period workmanship, the ins and outs of dealers, shows, and auctions, care and conservation, repair and restoration, documentation, insurance, problems of inheritance, and coping with the misrepresentation so often encountered in the market. This is a very practical book full of information needed by the collector, particularly by the collector of average means who does not buy from the larger dealers or attend the major auctions. Written by a collector for other collectors, it deals with the many problems in building a collection. The 400 black and white illustrations are finely detailed line drawings made from authentic pieces of furniture featured in the catalogs of some of the leading auction houses. The beginning or occasional collector or anyone curious about some old family furniture will adore this handy, easy-to-use guide.
The Antique Hunter's Guide to American Furniture
Author: Marvin D. Schwartz
Publisher: Black Dog & Leventhal Pub
ISBN: 9781579121082
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 478
Book Description
This book shows all types of chairs, tables, sofas, and beds made in America from the seventeenth century to the mid-twentieth century.
Publisher: Black Dog & Leventhal Pub
ISBN: 9781579121082
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 478
Book Description
This book shows all types of chairs, tables, sofas, and beds made in America from the seventeenth century to the mid-twentieth century.
Fine Points of Furniture
Author: Albert Sack
Publisher: Schiffer Book for Collectors
ISBN:
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 324
Book Description
Rev. ed. of: The new fine points of furniture.1993.
Publisher: Schiffer Book for Collectors
ISBN:
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 324
Book Description
Rev. ed. of: The new fine points of furniture.1993.
Collector's Encyclopedia of American Furniture: Furniture of the Twentieth Century
Author: Robert W. Swedberg
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Furniture
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Furniture
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Field Guide to American Antique Furniture
Author: Joseph T. Butler
Publisher: Macmillan
ISBN: 9780805001242
Category : Antiques
Languages : en
Pages : 404
Book Description
Over 1700 of Skibinski's line drawings present a visual approach to the identification of antique furnishings. The book is arranged in chronological sequences (17th century through the early 20th century) by type of furniture, from tables and settees to desks and bookcases. Butler and Johnson have included some important information for the novice and the experienced collector: the sources of furniture used as models for the illustrations; lists of museums, art galleries, and special displays of outstanding collections of furniture; a selected bibliography and a glossary; the anatomy of a piece of furniture; and a brief history of the periods of furniture and furniture makers. Highly recommended for public libraries and other subject collections.
Publisher: Macmillan
ISBN: 9780805001242
Category : Antiques
Languages : en
Pages : 404
Book Description
Over 1700 of Skibinski's line drawings present a visual approach to the identification of antique furnishings. The book is arranged in chronological sequences (17th century through the early 20th century) by type of furniture, from tables and settees to desks and bookcases. Butler and Johnson have included some important information for the novice and the experienced collector: the sources of furniture used as models for the illustrations; lists of museums, art galleries, and special displays of outstanding collections of furniture; a selected bibliography and a glossary; the anatomy of a piece of furniture; and a brief history of the periods of furniture and furniture makers. Highly recommended for public libraries and other subject collections.
Early American Antique Country Furnishings
Author: George C. Neumann
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Companies
ISBN:
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 360
Book Description
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Companies
ISBN:
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 360
Book Description
Collector's Encyclopedia of American Furniture
Author: Robert W. Swedberg
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780891454809
Category : Furniture
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
An illustrated guide to American furniture from the 1900's through the 1950's. Includes a patent number chart from 1836 through 1959, and a compilation of prices from furniture catalogues covering the first ten years of the twentieth century.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780891454809
Category : Furniture
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
An illustrated guide to American furniture from the 1900's through the 1950's. Includes a patent number chart from 1836 through 1959, and a compilation of prices from furniture catalogues covering the first ten years of the twentieth century.
The American Furniture
Author: William C. Ketchum, Jr.
Publisher: Black Dog & Leventhal Pub
ISBN: 9781579121457
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 476
Book Description
Presents over 300 examples of American case furniture along with information on the maker, materials, age, hints for collectors, and a price guide.
Publisher: Black Dog & Leventhal Pub
ISBN: 9781579121457
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 476
Book Description
Presents over 300 examples of American case furniture along with information on the maker, materials, age, hints for collectors, and a price guide.
The Collectors' Encyclopedia of Antiques
Author: Phoebe Phillips
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Antiques
Languages : en
Pages : 704
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Antiques
Languages : en
Pages : 704
Book Description
Collector's Encyclopedia of American Furniture
Author: Robert W. Swedberg
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780891454410
Category : Furniture
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
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.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780891454410
Category : Furniture
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
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.