Antique Continental Furniture

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The Big Book of Antique Furniture: Featuring English and Continental, Colonial Revival,...

Book Description
English, Colonial, and Victorian furniture comprise the most widely collected area of antiques in the US. This new massive reference combines 3 great volumes thoroughly covering these furniture styles. Colonial coverage ranges from 1875 to 1940, while English and Continental coverage is from the Renaissance to the early 20th century, and Victorian includes most of the 19th century.

Each furniture section includes hundreds of photos, in depth explanations of furniture styles, history, and current prices. Collectors will learn how to determine value, types of construction techniques, and the aging effects of wood. The index makes it easy to locate specific furniture pieces.

*Individual sections on English and Continental, Colonial, and Victorian furniture
*In depth coverage with current prices and history
*Three great books in one massive reference--an amazing value

About The Author
David P. Lindquist is a world-class authority on antique furniture. He lectures and writes extensively, conducts seminars and buying trips, and is a senior member of the American Society of Appraisers. He owns and operates Whitehall at the Villa Antiques and Fine Arts, D-M Enterprises, and the Antiques and Collectibles Information Service, all located in Chapel Hill, North Carolina.

Carline C. Warren, a writer and research librarian, is publications manager for D-M Enterprises. She lives in Chapel Hill, North Carolina.

The Complete Guide to Furniture Styles

Book Description
Instilling a cultivated taste for all authentically creative furniture! 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 a valuable resource for interior designers.

Publisher Description
This enlarged edition contains 500 pages, plus 176 pages with 637 black and white photographs.