Art Deco Antiques

English Decorative Ceramics: Art Nouveau to Art Deco (1880-1940)

Ferdinand Preiss: Art Deco Sculptor--The Fire and the Flame

Product Description
Johann Philipp Ferdinand Preiss (1882-1943) was the most prolific sculptor of the Art Deco period in Germany; he combined ivory, bronze, onyx and marble to create the most dazzling sculptures of his day. Preiss entered into an apprenticeship with his uncle, a master ivory carver, at the age of sixteen, following the death of his parents. He went on to become the most important Art Deco sculptor in Germany and, indeed one of the most accomplished in the whole of Europe, during the Nazi period. This book, the only work devoted entirely to this subject, follows the development of ivory carving in Erbach, Germany, focusing on the life and work of one of the country's most talented and prodigious sons. The political climate which Preiss and other artists were forced to endure during this time, its difficulties, constraints and influences on their work, is also explored. Extensive research into Nazi archives, interviews with family members, recently unearthed documents and the most comprehensive collec

French Art Deco Ironwork Designs

Product Description
From elegant staircase balustrades and balcony railings to handsome elevator cages and lighting fixtures, this dazzling collection of 122 rare photographs encompasses an amazing range of Art Deco ironwork designs. Architecture enthusiasts, lovers of antiques, and fans of vintage ironwork will be fascinated by this stunning collection.

French Furniture : From Louis XIII to Art Deco

Product Description
French Furniture is a compact and informative guide to French furniture and decoration from the 16th to the 20thcentury. Numerous illustrations and concise definitions make this book indispensable for designers and collectors.

Furniture Atlas: From Rococo to Art Deco (Evergreen Series)

Glass Candle Holders: Art Nouveau, Art Deco, Depression Era, Modern

Book Description
Whether placed in a window, beside the bed, or illuminating the dining table as an elegant centerpiece, glass candle holders provoke a rich symbolism of home, comfort, and welcome. Today, these beautiful candle holders capture the eye of many a collector. With over 500 photographs of single, double, and triple candle holders, all listed alphabetically by manufacturer, this book proves the ideal guide to identification, dating, and valuation of your prized candle holders. The book blends style and origin, providing a comprehensive survey of candle holders by major manufacturers such as Beaumont, Cambridge, Fenton, Duncan & Miller, Jeannette Glass, Morgantown, New Martinsville, and Portieux of France with Art Nouveau, Art Deco, Depression era, and modern examples.

About The Author
Sherry Riggs and Paula Pendergrass are sisters, antique dealers, and glass candle holder aficionados. They are also the authors of *20th Century Glass Candle Holders: Roaring 20s, Depression Era, & Modern Collectible Candle Holders.

Glass: Art Nouveau to Art Deco

From Library Journal
This is a substantially revised edition of Arwas's previous book of the same title ( LJ 12/15/78). Outstanding color photographs of pieces from museums, galleries, and private collections have been added, increasing the illustrations by 75 percent. Many of the articles on manufacturers have been enlarged and updated to reflect current scholarship. The articles are well balanced, covering smaller firms but emphasizing such major firms as Tiffany and Lalique, and historical information on glass production and fakes, facsimiles of artists' signatures, and a glossary are also included. Highly recommended for decorative arts collections, particularly those having the earlier edition.Constance Ashmore Fairchild, Univ. of Illinois Lib., Urbana-Champaign
Copyright 1988 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Grand Rapids Furniture: The Story of America's Furniture City (Shopping and Antiques)

Book Description
Grand Rapids Furniture: The Story of America's Furniture City is the first major history to be published about the place that once crowned itself "The Paris of Furniture Design." Over 200 photos illustrate the lively text by Christian G. Carron, curator of one of the nation's largest furniture collections. The story begins in the 1830's with the region's first cabinetmakers, and covers designs from Victorian and Modern through Reform and Revival to the high-tech office furniture of the late twentieth century.

Delving deeper than forms and ornamentation, this volume includes anecdotes and insights from four of the most knowledgeable experts on the Grand Rapids furniture industry.

The detailed manufactures directory lists more than 800 West Michigan furniture makers past and present, including company names, locations, designers, and product descriptions. Never-before-published hints for identifying Grand Rapids furniture complement more than 400 maker's marks and labels, to make this an important resource for every reference shelf.

About The Author
Christian G. Carron is head of the curatorial department of the Public Museum of Grand Rapids, and has cultivated the furniture collections there for over ten years. Each year he answers hundreds of requests from around the world for information on Grand Rapids furniture. After studying in the Historical Administration Program at Eastern Illinois University, Carron curated similar collections in Louisiana and Kentucky. An active lecturer and author, Carron conducted much of the research for this publication during the development of The Furniture City, a permanent exhibition that opened in 1994.

Guide to Art Deco Style 1920-40, Illustrated Guide to the Decorative Style

Histoire des beaux-arts: Art antique. Architecture, sculpture, peinture, art domestique....

Product Description
This Elibron Classics book is a facsimile reprint of a 1882 edition by Ch. Delagrave, Paris.

How to Be a Jewelry Detective (Antiques Detectives How to Series)

Naine Antique Digest, December ,2000
This elementary handbook supplies the necessary knowledge and tools to uncover the mysteries of fine, costume, and Mexican jewelry.

"Old Stuff " Feb./March 2001
"---A most informative book giving the basics to help any colector or dealer---"

How to Prosper as an Interior Designer: A Business and Legal Guide

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What every design professional needs to know to thrive in today's tough marketplace

Many difficult challenges confront today's interior design professional. To compete successfully in the marketplace of the nineties, designers need a sophisticated business strategy, legal knowledge, and the ability to deal with clients, vendors, and other design professionals. How to Prosper as an Interior Designer provides that guidance in a unique, practical book.

Written by Robert L. Alderman, Esq., the author of the classic How to Make More Money at Interior Design, it provides practical advice and step-by-step guidance on the crucial financial and legal aspects of running a successful design practice. Real-life case studies explore dozens of design challenges that provide valuable insights into:

• Managing relationships with clients and vendors
• Preparing proposals, contracts, and letters of agreement
• Setting fees and charging clients
• Financial management
• Budgeting projects
• And much more