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The Complete Guide to Furniture Styles

Enlarged Edition

Louise Ade Boger

From ancient Greece and Rome, through medieval times, and up to the present day, domestic furniture has been an integral part of civilization, and its study reveals much about our history and culture. This classic guide to furniture styles discusses the development of domestic furniture in Europe, America, and China, detailing the great periods of French and English furniture from the Renaissance through the Empire and Regency periods. Furniture from every age is represented in over 600 photographs of pieces from major collections throughout the world. The book’s highly readable style and extensive coverage make it ideal for both the interested novice and the experienced collector.
 

$43.95 list, 500 pages

10-digit ISBN: 0-88133-939-3

13-digit ISBN: 978-0-88133-939-0

© 1969

“Excellent collection of specific research information on furniture styles. [It is] like a precise encyclopedia—very necessary for academic and professional use.”  — Kay Mahaffey, Northwest College of Art

“One of my favorites!”  — Jackie Butler, Long Beach City College

“I feel this is one of the most comprehensive textbooks on this subject. I have successfully used this volume for over eleven years and am pleased that it is being reintroduced.”  — C. Michael Lindstrom, Mankato State University

“This is one of the most comprehensive and well-organized books on historical interiors!”  — Nancy L. Gruel, East Tennessee State University

“Thank heavens for a new printing. I’m thrilled the students can now have their own edition.”  — Sherry Payne, Fashion Institute of Design

“This book is a classic reference work in its field. It is good to have it back in print and available. The level of detail and the accuracy of the information are remarkable.”  — John F. Pile, Pratt Institute

Table of Contents

1. Grecian & Roman

2. Gothic Furniture in England, France & Italy

3. Italian

4. Spanish

5. Dutch & Flemish

6. French Renaissance: François I, Henri II & Louis XIII

7. Louis XIV

8. Régence & Louis XV

9. Louis XVI

10. Directoire

11. Empire & Later 19th Century Phases Including Biedermeier

12. French Provincial

13. Elizabethan

14. Jacobean: Early Jacobean, Cromwellian & Late Jacobean

15. William & Mary

16. Queen Anne & Early Georgian

17. Chippendale

18. Adam

19. Hepplewhite

20. Sheraton

21. English Regency

22. American Colonial & Federal

23. English Victorian

24. American Victorian

25. Art Nouveau

26. Twentieth Century

27. Chinese